Expert 1:1 Preparation for City of London School
Structured. Proven. Led by City of London Alumni. · From £60/hr
Everything your child needs to know for the City of London exam
Learn from tutors who have attended City of London and successfully passed the exams your child will sit
Entrance Exam Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with City of London School.
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 City of London exam.
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Unlimited Online Practice
Exam Practice Papers
Practise as much as needed with unlimited online practice tests, and have access to our hand-crafted City of London-specific question bank.
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Complete Performance Breakdown
Check they're on track
See progress using aggregated data from successful applicants to City of London. We'll ensure your child feels confident on the day.
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Everything your child needs for the City of London exam — available now
Past papers, mock tests, mark schemes, study packs and more. School-specific resources written by City of London alumni — available without a full tutoring package.
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Exam Format
City of London School
City of London — Independent Day School
Part 1 — 95 minutes (online)
- Reading comprehension + grammar/punctuation — English literacy section.
- Mathematics — Arithmetic and problem-solving.
- Spatial/visual reasoning — Pattern and spatial recognition.
- Puzzles — Logic and lateral thinking.
- Creative comprehension — Analytical response to a creative stimulus.
Part 2 — 30 minutes: Creative Writing
- Image-based prompt — Candidates write in response to a visual stimulus.
- Marked on — Imagination, creativity, organisation, and sentence structure.
Shortlisted candidates — January
- Interview + group activity — Assesses communication, curiosity, and collaborative thinking.
Our Method
How We Prepare Students
Diagnostic Assessment
We begin with an initial assessment to identify strengths, gaps, and priority areas — tailored to City of London's specific entrance requirements.
Weekly Structured Learning Plan
Each student receives a personalised plan aligned with City of London's entrance requirements. Tutors create bespoke lesson content and targeted homework.
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.
Interview & Confidence Coaching
Beyond academic preparation, we prepare students for interviews and assessments, building confidence, clarity of expression, and readiness for assessment day.
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.
“The preparation our son received was school-specific and exactly what was needed. His tutor knew the City of London papers inside out and made sure he felt completely ready on the day.”
Rachel F — City of London School parent
Why us
Our background at City of London School
City of London School has an excellent academic record and strong ties to the City of London's professional community. The entrance exam is distinctive — 95 minutes of online testing across multiple disciplines, followed by a 30-minute handwritten creative writing paper.
We prepare students for the full range of City of London's assessment: comprehension, Maths, spatial reasoning, logic puzzles, and creative writing. Each element requires specific preparation — we cover all of them in a structured, school-focused programme.
Planning ahead
Suggested Timeline — 11+ Entry
Begin English comprehension and analytical writing preparation alongside core Maths. Register with City of London School by the first Monday of November in Year 6.
Full preparation for City of London's two-part assessment. Part 1: online practice across reading, grammar, Maths, spatial reasoning, puzzles, and creative comprehension. Part 2: timed creative writing practice from visual prompts — developing imagination, structure, and sentence-level accuracy.
Sit the City of London 11+ assessment: 95-minute online test (Part 1) followed by a 30-minute handwritten creative writing paper (Part 2). Registration must be completed by the first Monday of November.
Shortlisted candidates attend for interview and group activity. Successful candidates receive offers for September Year 7 entry.
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