11+ Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Courses

Build the reasoning, problem-solving and exam skills needed for selective school entrance exams.

Structured live online lessons for Years 3–5, helping children develop strong foundations and progress towards the 11+ with confidence.

Year 3

Build Foundations

Develop core verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.

A Structured Journey to 11+ Success

Year 4

Strengthen Skills

Explore more challenging question types and strategies.

Year 5

Exam Readiness

Improve accuracy, speed and confidence with timed practice.

Explore Our 11+ Online Classes

Choose a structured small-group programme designed for your child's year group. Each live lesson combines expert teaching, guided practice and feedback to build reasoning skills progressively.

Year 3 — Reasoning Foundations

Introduction to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

Build vocabulary, logical thinking, pattern recognition and essential reasoning techniques.

£25 per lesson

60 minutes · Live online · Small group

Year 4 — Reasoning Development

Strengthen VR/NVR, Develop Skills & Exam Strategies

Tackle more advanced reasoning questions, strengthen problem-solving and improve accuracy.

£25 per lesson

60 minutes · Live online · Small group

Year 5 — 11+ Exam Preparation

Build Speed, Accuracy & Exam Confidence

Apply reasoning strategies to challenging questions, timed exercises and exam-style practice.

£25 per lesson

60 minutes · Live online · Small group

How Our Online Lessons Work

Live Teaching

Interactive small-group lessons delivered through Zoom.

Guided Practice

Students practise verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions with tutor guidance.

Personalised Feedback

Tutors explain mistakes, strengthen understanding and help students improve.

Our Live Online Learning Approach

Tutor-led teaching

Each lesson begins with explanations and worked examples.

Feedback and corrections

The tutor reviews answers, explains mistakes and reinforces key skills.

Independent practice

Children work through questions using BCT's learning materials..

Simple materials

Worksheets are provided digitally. Children can print them or write answers in an exercise book.

Lessons take place during school term time only. There are no scheduled lessons during half-term holidays.

Spring and Summer 2027 course dates and prices

Spring Term 2027

4 January – 25 March 2027

Lessons

11

£275

First payment £150 · Second payment £125

No lessons 15–19 February (half-term).

Summer Term 2027

12 April – 23 July 2027

Monday classes Tuesday classes

13 14

£325 £350

No lessons 31 May – 4 June (half-term), or Monday 3 May (bank holiday).

Assumes classes run across the full council term, including 12 April, and exclude bank holidays.

What to Expect in Every Lesson

Our live online lessons are designed to help children understand, practise and confidently apply new reasoning skills.

Each 60-minute session includes:

  • Learn: Our tutor introduces a reasoning technique using clear explanations and worked examples.

  • Practise: Students work through carefully selected questions using Bright Child Tutoring learning materials.

  • Review: Answers are discussed, mistakes explained and strategies reinforced.

Learning materials: Worksheets are provided digitally before the lesson. Children can print them or simply write their answers in an exercise book. A pencil and paper are all they need to get started.

Term-time learning: Courses run during the advertised teaching weeks, with no lessons during half-term holidays.

Small-group teaching: Children learn in supportive, interactive classes with opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback.

Spring Term 2027 — Enrolment Now Open

Give your child a head start with our structured 11+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning programmes.

Our live online small-group lessons combine expert teaching, guided practice and individual feedback to develop the reasoning skills children need for selective school entrance examinations

YEAR 3

Reasoning Foundations

Mondays · 6:00–7:00 pm

4 Jan – 22 Mar 2027

£275

11 lessons · £25 per lesson

£150 on enrolment

£125 due 1 February

YEAR 4

Reasoning Development

Tuesdays · 6:00–7:00 pm

5 Jan – 23 Mar 2027

£275

11 lessons · £25 per lesson

£150 on enrolment

£125 due 1 February

No lessons during February half-term. All learning materials are provided digitally. Children can print worksheets or write their answers in an exercise book.