Year 4 11+ Foundation English Course
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Early Preparation for 10+ and 11+ Success
Our Year 4 11+ Foundation Course is designed to give pupils a strong and confident start on their 10+ and 11+ journey. This course builds core literacy skills while gradually introducing the content and thinking required for success in grammar and independent school entrance exams.
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Through engaging and enriching lessons led by fully qualified top-tier teachers, pupils begin to explore advanced English topics while consolidating their grasp of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. The focus is on developing confident readers, capable writers, and technically accurate users of English.
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This course is ideal for children in Year 4 who are considering sitting 10+ and 11+ exams in the near future.
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Course Content
This foundational programme focuses on strengthening core skills and introducing key concepts that will underpin future 10+ and 11+ preparation:
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Reading Comprehension
Pupils read and explore a variety of texts—fiction, non-fiction, and poetry—while learning to identify main ideas, infer meaning, interpret vocabulary, and respond thoughtfully to questions.
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Creative & Descriptive Writing
Pupils are introduced to story planning, character development, use of figurative language, sentence variety, and building atmosphere in writing.
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Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (SPAG)
Lessons cover essential sentence structures, word classes, punctuation accuracy, and spelling strategies to improve written precision and fluency.
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Vocabulary Building
Pupils are guided in developing a rich and varied vocabulary through contextual learning, weekly practice, and reading-based exercises.
What Makes This Course Effective
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Lays the groundwork for success in Year 5 and beyond
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Weekly 2-hour sessions balancing literacy consolidation and extension
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Small group size (maximum 5 students) to ensure individual attention and feedback
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Fully qualified top-tier teachers deliver structured, engaging, and confidence-boosting lessons
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Encourages good study habits and academic discipline from an early stage
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Give Your Child a Head Start
We strongly recommend this course for all families considering the 10+ or 11+. By enrolling in Year 4, pupils gain the foundational skills, habits, and confidence needed to excel in the more advanced Year 5 programme and perform strongly in 10+ and 11+ entrance exams.
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Course Details 2025-26
School Year
Children in Year 4 from September 2025 onwards
Course Length
September 2025 – July 2026 (37 weeks)
Location
Raynes Park​
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Take the next step — contact us today for further course details and personalised guidance.