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12+ & 13+ Exam Preparation

12+ & 13+: Prepare for the Next Big Step

Give your child the knowledge, confidence and exam skills to approach 12+ and 13+ entrance assessments with confidence.

Year 7 – Year 9Common EntranceSchool-specific tests

At Dominis, we provide structured online tuition for students preparing for 12+ and 13+ independent school entrance exams, Common Entrance-style assessments and school-specific admission tests.

Whether your child is strengthening foundations, moving towards advanced entrance-level work or preparing for the final exam, our programmes are designed around their current level and target school requirements.

Students can prepare for:

  • 12+ independent school entrance assessments
  • 13+ Common Entrance examinations
  • School-specific 12+ & 13+ entrance tests
  • English & Mathematics entrance papers
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning where required
  • Science entrance assessments
  • Timed papers and full-length mock examinations

From stronger foundations to exam-day confidence — Dominis helps students prepare with purpose.

The basics

What Are 12+ & 13+ Entrance Exams?

12+ Entrance

12+ generally refers to entrance assessments for students seeking admission to an independent school around Year 7 or Year 8, depending on the school.

There is no single nationwide 12+ examination. Each school may set its own combination of assessments, which can include:

EnglishMathematicsScienceVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal ReasoningCreative Writing

13+ Common Entrance

13+ is traditionally associated with entry to independent senior schools around Year 9.

Students may prepare for Common Entrance-style examinations or individual school entrance assessments. Depending on the target school, subjects can include:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

Important: Requirements, subjects, formats and assessment dates vary between schools. Dominis can help families build preparation around the specific requirements of their target school.

Choose the Right 12+ & 13+ Support

Build Knowledge → Develop Skills → Master Exam Technique

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Foundation Preparation

  • Strengthen English & Maths fundamentals
  • Close learning gaps
  • Improve grammar & vocabulary
  • Develop calculation skills
  • Build confidence
  • Establish effective study habits
02

Advanced Entrance Prep

  • Challenging entrance-level questions
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Comprehension & creative writing
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • School-specific preparation
  • Scholarship-level challenges
03

Mock Tests

  • Full-length timed papers
  • Subject-specific mocks
  • 12+ & 13+ entrance-style papers
  • Detailed performance analysis
  • Time-management practice
  • Exam-day simulation

Every student starts at a different point. Our tutors identify strengths and gaps first, then create a preparation pathway that matches the student’s target and timeline.

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Our 12+ & 13+ Preparation Pathway

Seven steps from first assessment to exam day.

Step 01 of 07

Understand

Identify your child’s current academic level, strengths, gaps and target-school requirements.

12+ & 13+ Mock Test Bundles

Practice Like the Real Exam. Know Where You Stand.

Regular mock testing can help students become comfortable with timing, question styles, exam pressure and full-paper practice before the real assessment.

Dominis 12+ & 13+ Mock Bundle

Choose mocks based on your child’s preparation needs and subjects.

Available across

English

Comprehension • Grammar • Vocabulary • Creative Writing

Mathematics

Arithmetic • Problem Solving • Algebra • Geometry • Reasoning

Science

Biology • Chemistry • Physics • General Science

Verbal Reasoning

Words • Codes • Sequences • Logic • Problem Solving

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Shapes • Patterns • Matrices • Sequences • Spatial Reasoning

Mixed Entrance Papers

Combined subject practice designed to simulate a real entrance assessment.

What's Included?

  • Full-length practice papers
  • Timed exam conditions
  • Subject-specific options
  • Detailed marking
  • Performance analysis
  • Areas-for-improvement feedback
  • Exam technique practice
  • Progress comparison across mocks
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Why Parents Choose Dominis

More Than Tuition — A Complete Preparation System

Expert-Led Online Learning

Interactive online sessions designed around the student’s ability and preparation goals.

Personalised Learning

Lessons focus on individual strengths, weaknesses and target-school requirements.

Exam-Focused Practice

Students regularly encounter the types of questions, timings and challenges they may face in entrance assessments.

Progress You Can See

Regular assessments and feedback help parents understand where their child is improving and where further support is needed.

Confidence Beyond the Classroom

We help students develop independent thinking, problem-solving, accuracy and exam confidence.

12+ & 13+ Preparation

Ready to Start Your Child’s 12+ or 13+ Journey?

Tell us your child’s year group, target school, subjects and examination timeline — and Dominis can help you identify the right preparation pathway.