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Expert 1:1 Preparation for Brighton College

Structured. Proven. Led by Brighton Alumni. · From £60/hr

88% of Our Students Receive Offers from Top Independent Schools

Everything your child needs to know for the Brighton exam

Learn from tutors who have attended Brighton and successfully passed the exams your child will sit

Entrance Exam Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with Brighton College.

Weekly Learning Plans

National Curriculum

Weekly Learning Plans

We tailor our syllabus and the National Curriculum every week to cover all the content your child needs to know before the Brighton exam.

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Exam Practice Papers

Unlimited Online Practice

Exam Practice Papers

Practise as much as needed with unlimited online practice tests, and have access to our hand-crafted Brighton-specific question bank.

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Check they're on track

Complete Performance Breakdown

Check they're on track

See progress using aggregated data from successful applicants to Brighton. We'll ensure your child feels confident on the day.

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Brighton Resources

Everything your child needs for the Brighton exam — available now

Past papers, mock tests, mark schemes, study packs and more. School-specific resources written by Brighton alumni — available without a full tutoring package.

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Practice Papers
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Subject Packs
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Sample Included
Student studying

Exam Format

Brighton College

Brighton, East Sussex — Independent Day & Boarding School

Entrance Exam Date:
11+: papers in January Year 6 · 13+: ISEB Pre-Test (Oct–Dec Year 6) + Orientation Day
Entry Years:
Year 7 (11+) and Year 9 (13+) — 13+ is the primary entry point
Sign-up Deadline:
Registration by October — check school for current deadlines per entry point

11+ Entrance (Year 7 entry)

  • English — Reading comprehension + creative writing (KS2 curriculum).
  • Mathematics — KS2 curriculum paper.
  • Verbal Reasoning — Standard VR paper.
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning — Standard NVR paper.

13+ Entrance (Year 9 entry — main entry point)

  • ISEB Common Pre-Test (Oct–Dec Year 6) — Online adaptive: Maths, English, VR, NVR. Shortlists candidates for the Orientation Day.
  • Orientation Day — Full day of assessments, interviews, and group activities at the College.

Our Method

How We Prepare Students

1

Diagnostic Assessment

We begin with an initial assessment to identify strengths, gaps, and priority areas — tailored to Brighton's specific entrance requirements.

2

Weekly Structured Learning Plan

Each student receives a personalised plan aligned with Brighton's entrance requirements. Tutors create bespoke lesson content and targeted homework.

3

Targeted Exam Practice & Mocks

Students work through hand-crafted exam papers with unlimited online practice tests that replicate the real assessment format, tracking performance throughout.

4

Interview & Confidence Coaching

Beyond academic preparation, we prepare students for interviews and assessments, building confidence, clarity of expression, and readiness for assessment day.

Sample Score Report

Many families use online platforms for extra practice. These work best when paired with expert tutoring. Our role is to identify the root cause of mistakes, teach the underlying method, provide written feedback, and guide parents through the entrance process.

Academic setting
Our son's preparation was thorough and school-specific. His tutor knew Brighton's entrance process in detail and made sure he was ready for both the papers and the Orientation Day.

Sophie W — Brighton College parent

Why us

Our background at Brighton College

Brighton College has grown significantly in academic reputation and is one of the fastest-rising independent schools in the country. Our tutors understand what both entry points require — and how to prepare for the distinctive Orientation Day format at 13+.

13+ is Brighton's primary entry route. The ISEB pre-test opens the door; the Orientation Day determines the offer. We prepare students for both stages — academic performance and the ability to engage confidently in group and interview settings.

240+
Students prepared
88%
Overall offer rate
6wk
Structured programme
4.9★
Parent rating

Planning ahead

Suggested Timeline — 11+ / 13+ Entry

Year 4–5 (11+ route)
Start Here

Begin building core English and Maths foundations at KS2 level. Register with Brighton College and start familiarising with the VR and NVR paper formats.

Year 5 — September to January (11+)
Intensive Prep

Full 11+ preparation: English comprehension and creative writing, Maths, VR, and NVR. Mock papers under timed conditions throughout. Interview coaching if shortlisted.

Year 6 (13+ route) — Oct to Dec
ISEB Pre-Test

Sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test — online adaptive across Maths, English, VR, and NVR. Strong performance shortlists candidates for Brighton's Orientation Day.

13+ Orientation Day
Orientation Day

Full day at Brighton College with academic assessments, interviews, and group activities. Preparation covers both academic performance and confident, collaborative participation in group settings.

Get in touch

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