Welcome to School Entrance Tests‘ introduction to the UKiSET and our UKiSET test practice resources.
Our UKiSET Guide
The UKiSET is a one-off online assessment, designed to help UK independent schools select international students for entry. It tests the academic abilities of international students, compared with those in the UK of the same age.
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The UKiSET:
- Consists of three sections; verbal reasoning subtest; numerical reasoning subtest and abstract reasoning sub-test.
- Verbal Reasoning (Language questions and problem-solving with words);
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Solving problems using shapes, pictures and logic); and
- Mathematical Reasoning (Looking at number, value, quantity and sequence concepts).
Which U.K. private schools use the UKiSET?
- Is currently used by approximately 180 independent British private schools. Some of the top UK private schools use the UKISET, including:
- Eton College;
- Felsted School;
- Framlingham College;
- Glenalmond College;
- Harrogate Ladies’ College;
- Leighton Park School;
- Loughborough Grammar School;
- Marlborough College;
- and Oakham School.
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How is the UKISET used by private schools?
- State schools (no entrance exams and regulated by Ofsted, so different rankings)
- Private Schools (school entrance exams and regulated by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and can be pricey)
- Grammar Schools (state secondary schools that select their pupils by means of an examination).
Our Other School guides
Firstly, private Sixth Form Admissions, top private sixth Forms Guide, private London Sixth Forms blog and London Sixth Forms Guide.
Secondly, London Prep Schools Guide, Prep schools, London prep schools guide and Top London Prep schools blog.
Thirdly, London private schools, Private London School Admissions (A-M), Sunday Times Private Schools League Table and top private girls schools in London.
Plus, London Independent Schools Guide, and London’s top independent school A-Level results.
Then, Grammar Schools Guide, London 11 plus practice tests, 11Plus GL Guide, Grammars using 11 plus GL Assessment Guide, Guide to Grammar School Entry.
Also, UK Boarding Schools Guide, and primary school league tables,
Finally, London Pre-Schools Guide,
Good luck with your UKiset test practice!