Expert 1:1 Preparation for Dulwich College
Structured. Proven. Led by Dulwich Alumni. · From £60/hr
Everything your child needs to know for the Dulwich exam
Learn from tutors who have attended Dulwich and successfully passed the exams your child will sit
Entrance Exam Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with Dulwich College.
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 Dulwich 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 Dulwich-specific question bank.
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Complete Performance Breakdown
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See progress using aggregated data from successful applicants to Dulwich. We'll ensure your child feels confident on the day.
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Everything your child needs for the Dulwich exam — available now
Past papers, mock tests, mark schemes, study packs and more. School-specific resources written by Dulwich alumni — available without a full tutoring package.
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Exam Format
Dulwich College
Dulwich, London — Independent Day School
11+ — Online Adaptive Assessment + Handwritten Writing (early December)
- English (30 min) — Online adaptive.
- Mathematics (20 min) — Online adaptive.
- Verbal Reasoning + Non-Verbal Reasoning — Online adaptive.
- Handwritten Creative Writing (20 min) — 5 minutes planning, 15 minutes writing. Completed on paper during the same session.
- Total session — Approximately 3 hours including breaks.
11+ — Interviews (late January)
- Interview — Shortlisted candidates only. Assesses character, curiosity, and academic confidence.
13+ — 2-Part Test (~3 hours)
- Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning — KS2 curriculum; mostly multiple choice with adaptive difficulty.
Our Method
How We Prepare Students
Diagnostic Assessment
We begin with an initial assessment to identify strengths, gaps, and priority areas — tailored to Dulwich's specific entrance requirements.
Weekly Structured Learning Plan
Each student receives a personalised plan aligned with Dulwich'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.
“Our son's preparation was thorough and targeted. His tutor understood exactly what Dulwich's papers required and his confidence grew week by week. He was well prepared and it showed in his results.”
Mark P — Dulwich College parent
Why us
Our background at Dulwich College
Our Dulwich College tutors understand the school's entrance format in detail — the online adaptive system, the handwritten creative writing component, and the level of English and Maths reasoning the assessors are looking for.
Dulwich's 11+ includes an unusual combination: online adaptive testing alongside a timed handwritten creative piece. We prepare students for both formats in a single, integrated programme — building accuracy in the online adaptive tests and quality in the creative writing paper.
Planning ahead
Suggested Timeline — 11+ / 13+ Entry
Begin English comprehension, creative writing, and core Maths preparation. Register with Dulwich College and build verbal reasoning fluency from Year 5.
Full Dulwich-specific preparation: online adaptive practice for English, Maths, VR, and NVR; timed creative writing under exam conditions (5-min plan + 15-min writing); mock sessions structured to match the ~3-hour format.
Sit the full Dulwich 11+ assessment — online adaptive tests plus a handwritten creative writing paper. Approximately 3 hours with breaks.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview. Offers made shortly after. 13+ candidates sit a separate ~3-hour written test in Year 8.
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