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  • 11 Plus Tuition now available within Brockwell Park in Herne Hill (Norwood)

    11 Plus Tuition now available within Brockwell Park in Herne Hill (Norwood)

    Are you looking for 11 Plus tuition in Herne Hill (Norwood)? Due to continued success, Geek School Tutoring will be opening a new centre in Herne Hill (Norwood) from 1st September 2018! Our latest venue is based inside the renowned Brockwell Park itself, which means that you can enjoy the scenic views, get a coffee from

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  • The 11 Plus Application Deadlines: Don’t Miss Out!

    The 11 Plus Application Deadlines: Don’t Miss Out!

    If I had a pound for every parent who got in touch with Geek School Tutoring about the 11 Plus when the deadlines had passed, I’d have enough to sip on my favourite beverage (toffee latté to be precise!) for at least a a fortnight out of the year. There is literally next to no

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  • 11 Plus Intensive Summer Revision Course this August – for Year 4 and 5 Children

    11 Plus Intensive Summer Revision Course this August – for Year 4 and 5 Children

    With the 11 + exams for grammar and private schools just weeks away, keeping up the hard work is key for your child’s success. As usual, Geek School Tutoring will be the 11 Plus Intensive Revision Course for children this coming August.

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  • Help! Do I need a tutor for the 11 Plus?

    The short answer is it depends. Every child is so different, that there are some factors you need to consider, and I’ll outline them below.

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  • Grammar Schools: Will Your Child Get In?

    Will your child get into a grammar school? This is a question that comes up a lot when parents get in touch with Geek School Tutoring. If you’re reading this and want to know a bit about the thinking behind grammar school preparation and the tutor or not tutor debate, Geek School Tutoring’s managing director,

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  • Year 6 Reading List – for SATs and 11 Plus Prep…and beyond!

    Year 6 Reading List – for SATs and 11 Plus Prep…and beyond!

    At Geek School Tutoring, we are often asked to recommend books that are popular with children and have a good literary content. In year 6, children have often read all the classics in preparedness for the 11 Plus or SATs tests. So, this reading list is mainly to ensure they keep up their reading, and

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  • Reading Lists for Year 3 Children

    Reading Lists for Year 3 Children

    With younger children, we try not to be too presciptive about what they should read – it’s al about reading for enjoyment. The reading list below is grouped alphabetically witht he author’s sruname – not in order of preference or importance. Chronicles of Narnia C.S. Lewis The Demon Headmaster series Gillian Cross The Diamond Brothers

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  • Reading List for the 13 Plus (Year 7 and 8) Preparation

    Reading List for the 13 Plus (Year 7 and 8) Preparation

    Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 13 Plus exams. With technology taking over the spare time of many children, these days, it can be an uphill struggle to get them to read. However, reading is important for all subjects – not just for English. Here is a list of mixed

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  • Year 4 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation

    Year 4 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation

    Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. You may think that Year 4 is too early to prep, but children who excel in English from an earlier age can find it a lot easier later on. Additionally, an ability to read and understand questions across not only English

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  • Year 5 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation

    Year 5 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation

    Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. With reading comes increased comprehension, an expansion of vocabulary and the space to be able to digest complicated texts that show up on papers in the 11 Plus exams. If you’re looking for a guide on the type of books to

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