English Matters has a strong and consistent track record with London's most competitive Grammar and Independent Schools — and because all sessions are online, that preparation extends equally to selective schools across the Home Counties.
London's Grammar Schools are among the most oversubscribed in the country. Several use a two-round process with a written English paper in the second round — where creative writing is assessed directly alongside comprehension.
HBS, Latymer, Tiffin and all five Sutton Grammar Schools include a written English paper in their second round. Children who have only practised MCQ often struggle here. English Matters builds the written skills that make the difference at this stage.
London's leading Independent Schools set their own papers and place creative writing at the heart of their English assessment. Originality, structure and a rich vocabulary are what high-scoring work requires at these schools.
Because all sessions are delivered online, preparation at English Matters is equally relevant for selective schools beyond London. The same core skills — strong written English, vocabulary and exam technique — apply across all of these.
My daughter absolutely excelled in her 11+ exams — receiving offers from all the Grammar and Independent Schools we applied to, including scholarships from St Paul's Girls, Henrietta Barnett School and North London Collegiate.
Sumona helped him crack both the QE Grammar paper and the Haberdashers Boys 11+ with confidence. She provides much needed motivation and encouragement throughout.
My daughter got into all the private schools we applied for — North London Collegiate, Haberdashers, St Helen's and even an academic scholarship at Northwood College.
With Sumona's continued support my daughter secured a place at Henrietta Barnett School. Her most endearing quality is how she brings a positive perspective to the whole 11+ process.
My son successfully gained admission to Queen Elizabeth's School, Wilson Grammar and St Paul's School thanks to her expertise and detailed feedback throughout.
My girls secured places at North London Collegiate, Haberdashers and St Helen's. Sumona has a very adaptable approach catering to each child's individual needs.
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