Look at [ this] too. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. Eton College, known informally as Eton, is one of the world's best-known schools. Tell me about a news topic that you've come across recently. Its the most difficult thing we have to do, as there are huge numbers of boys who would fulfil the criteria. Well sit down at 2p.m. and we probably wont finish the meeting till nine. 08/09/2021 16:31. These questions have been asked by interviewers at Eton, Westminster, Haberdasher's, Merchant Taylor's, Whitgift, Harrodian and the GDST schools. The world order is changing in his favour, Theresa May is the true villain in this latest Tory Brexit war, The sinister rise of drag shows for children. New: The school signed a partnership . 20. Because, of course, the schools of our dreams are vastly oversubscribed especially the ones in London and the south-east. Schools like this are in a transition period trying to work out how to assess boys between 11-13. Thats what the ISEB test does. It's very good. But the numbers of applicants for Westminster and St Pauls have grown so much that these schools now require boys to sit a pre-pre-test to see whether the applicants are even allowed to sit the pre-test (or, at St Pauls, have a pre-test interview). 07/06/2021 15:21. For example, playing chess gives you analytical and logical thinking skills so it provides proof of the ability to analyse and think logically. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). What type of QUESTIONS should a 10 year old expect at ETON. One way in which your child can show that theyll be able to do this is by showcasing their current and former achievements in sport, music and other extracurricular activities. I am also mindful that his passions somewhat change, sometimes a new one emerging literally in a month (e.g. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. He intends to make it a centre of excellence and is looking for normally bright boys, not only hyper-bright ones. Hello. REGISTER FOR OUR 11+ INTERVIEW MASTERCLASS. What are some DO's and DON'Ts during the interview? So, the only advice I'd give your DS is not to be "too cool for school" in interview. The statistics might make your nights even worse; but the consolation is that if there is only a one-in-eight chance that your child will Get In, it will not be a disgrace if he or she doesnt. Some good practice might be doing puzzle books, NVR, and online brain training games. (In other words, does your child have the ability to thrive academically?). Subscribe to leave a comment. Many top boys public schools have for years required boys to sit a pre-test in Year 6 a process whereby 11-year-old boys are offered places for Year 9, on condition that they get a good enough mark in Common Entrance. Last night it seemed as if the Matt Hancock WhatsApp messages released by the Telegraph couldnt get any worse, after the paper published texts showing Hancocks realtime reaction to his rule-breaking affair being exposed. All the competitive boys schools we have applied to have brilliant provision of those pursuits (DT, engineering, carpentry, architecture). (Questions such as these require your child to brush up on socio-political topics and current affairs which we strongly recommend doing before their interview), 18. 11+ Intensive Courses in London and Hertfordshire. Some interviewers will lure children into a false sense of comfort which results in the child thinking that they no longer need to be smart, presentable and proper. Whether the school is a good fit for the pupil. Hi Priscilla! Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Enter your name and email address to be added to the waiting list for future courses and programmes. Being able to elaborate and provide explanations is crucial to 11+ interview successs. I put it to Andy Mayfield that this system gives no chance to lifes late developers. When a student avoids explaining why they like something or doesnt bother providing explanations for their answers, it comes across as if theyre lazy and unbothered. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. They all want naturally bright boys whose parents are supportive and can pay. We go through each candidate and rank them, comparing five rankings. They didnt feel they could or should say anything. It seems to merit capitals, so much has it become the defining verb of ones childs success and therefore future happiness, as perceived by the desperate parent. Of the 500 who sit the ISEB pre-test, 250 are invited to go on to the next stage. Andy Mayfield, director of admissions at St Pauls School for boys, said, About 600 apply for 90 places. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). DS SEN needs were well supported at both state primary (where his ADHD was actually spotted) and prep. You are more likely to perform well, if you are happy and well-adjusted. The interview in zoom private schools. Disciplined (No for DS, not really, obviously follows school rules really well and actually thrives with rules and routine, but not disciplined in the sense of being able to be easily tutored for a test and/or disciplined enough to give 100% on even subjects he does not enjoy - unlike my brothers daughter lol) What are your career ambitions? There's very little else one can do, boys cannot revise for it. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). 14. 10/02/2023 16:15, Aleaiactaest So why can't Eton do the same, subject to good school reports. Rather than the formal black gown usually worn by Eton beaks , he wore a smart but casual felted blue suit . To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Good for them; but this keeps ever-growing numbers of paying parents awake at night for decades in an agony of anxiety about their childrens prospects in what the director of admissions at St Pauls calls the white-hot market. Enter your name and email below to receive our book 11+ Success Secrets for free. But I do believe theres the right place for everyone., At Alleyns in Dulwich this year, more than 100 candidates sat the 13+ exam for just 11 places. 12. The test is a cognitive test, designed to give an indication of a boys underlying aptitude. The earlier communication we got from Eton was that around half of offers would be made at this stage to candidates 'in whom they have complete confidence' based on school report, ISEB and interview and the other half following September. You'll also get free advice straight to your inbox. We needed to find some way of reducing the numbers down to 350.. Then just 1 a week for full website and app access. I disappoint as many siblings as I make happy. With the independent school exams being just days away, we thought it would be wise to share some of the most popular 11+ interview questions. @SW1Pmum, not until late April/early May in our experience. Write down answers and tweak them where necessary. 28/03/2013 17:08. Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2023 Thread, Official University of Edinburgh 2023 Applicant Thread, Official University of Warwick 2023 Applicant Thread, Oxford History Applicants 2023 - Undergraduate & Postgraduate, Official Oxford 2023 Postgraduate Applicants Thread, left school 18 years ago, a lot of bullying, teachers didn't know, should I tell head, City of London Academies Highgate Hill (Islington) and Shoreditch Park (Hackney), Tiffin sixth form 2023 a-levels for interview, Westminster 2023 Entry post-examination discussion, Closure of Coronavirus: Impact on Schools and Exams forum, Official 2023 Harris Westminster Applicants Thread. For example, does the school have the facilities and resources that will best support your child? Its a very difficult entry, admits Antony Faccinello, the senior deputy head. There's very little else one can do, boys cannot revise for it. 25/02/2023 18:08. For the paper has published texts between Matt Hancock and, Hancock and Goves cringeworthy Covid love-in, Dont blame private schools for failing to tackle rape culture, Our Russian sanctions are only helping Vladimir Putin, Is Putin winning? Apparently, no child has ever been found roaming the streets in mid-September with no school to go to, though this always seems an all-too-likely outcome to the sleepless mother, who foresees across-the-board rejection. If however, it is not, then I would recommend that they wear something smart and presentable but not overly formal. The questions are more like puzzles. Last time we had a 13+ entry exam, said the registrar Catriona Sutherland-Hawes, we had 68 applying for just eight places. Eton is one of four remaining single-sex boys' schools in Britain and emphasises high academic standards, with the success rate for entry into Oxbridge and other top UK universities astonishingly high. It keeps tutorial firms and the publishers of the Bond Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers in business. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), www.mumsnet.com/Talk/secondary/1394585-Interview-questions-Harrow-eton-indies-in-general. Due to how popular this article has been, Ive added some additional insights below so make sure you read all the way till the end so that you and your child can soak up some great tips. This demonstrates that they enjoy working with others and can contribute positively to the school environment. some vehicle built by kids displayed) but he would be adequately supported in DT at all privates. Hello, we're abroad and with no prep school headmaster to help us we're doing a bit of a DIY job on this, and its looming next week so we're about to get on a plane home for the interview and I am suddenly feeling a bit panicky! Another important tip is to avoid speaking negatively about their current school as this will create the impression that they have a habit of badmouthing their school or teachers. Its important that they practise answering such questions in advance of their interview). The numbers show that you now have a one-in-three chance at Westminster and a one-in-four chance at St Pauls. Why/Why not? I have repeated to him since he was a child that mama and papa love him irrespective of whether he is top or bottom, A or F, and all that matters is that he does his absolute best. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. Your DS sounds like a lovely young gentleman (I mean that as a complement!) If you could have dinner with any historical figure (dead or alive), who would it be? The interviewer should never have to prompt a student and ask them why theyve said something or why they like something. Message deleted by MNHQ. These are just some of the things that admissions tutors and interviewers will be considering when speaking with your child so its worth thinking about them in advance. Add message. Great to hear from a parent and thanks for your balanced feedback. So now its just English and maths. The value of a school, he says, is what you do with the middle and bottom third. Quite. I note @bellerosee may have posted something helpful in this threads but it appears to have been deleted . Sport (yes for DS, I finally realize and now appreciate the direct cause-effect link between sport and academic performance, he is a natural team player on the field and gives it his all). We interview every boy, to find out whether what the prep-school or primary school have told us about them is accurate. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), because I love personality analysis, have nothing better to do with my time. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Whether the child can contribute positively to the school (which ties in with the point above), Your childs academic potential. If the interview is in the middle of a school day, they can simply wear their school uniform. 6. 8. On Tuesday 31st May, Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts headed to Number 10 Downing Street to put Mumsnet users' questions and concerns to the Prime Minister.Us. It doesnt make a great impression and it also makes the interview really short. Is This supposed to Be Considered "Cheating"? Analyse this text or image. Parents weapons are (a) to have the child heavily tutored, (b) to apply for six or seven schools and (c) to pay acceptance deposits for more than one. If it's boarding you are looking for, try Eton's computerised pre-test, which takes place in Year 6: boys come to the school in batches of 16 for the test and a short interview. The student should be painting a picture of who they are through their own words and elaboration. Offering an all-male, all boarding school education, Eton College caters to 1,315 students between 13 and 18. Practise the questions above and encourage your child to elaborate and extend their answers. I suppose its quite amusing that being able to Get your child In to the private school of your dreams is the one prized item that the fee-paying middle classes cannot simply buy. Yet somehow new depths have been plumbed in Hancocks correspondence today. How they react under pressure (this is extremely important as the majority of children will buckle when a few difficult questions or challenges are thrown in front of them). Schools are looking for resilient pupils who will be able to handle the challenges theyll face throughout their academic journey so its important that your child learns to project an air of confidence. We limit the number of applications we accept at 11+ to 600, explained the headmaster, Mark Hanley-Browne. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. Because you read about To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. recently art). His school also promotes this DNA in studies and sport. Tell me about the last two books you read and describe them using adjectives. 15. The school has educated nineteen British Prime . So weve decided to drop the formal 13+ entry. Wishing your child the best of luck with their exam preparation. After youve read through the questions, read some of the tips below so that your child can be as well-prepared for the exam as possible. We have 1,300 applying for 250 places. The Getting In system is a meritocracy. I would encourage him to be completely honest if the current affairs is something he doesn't know about. This will help them to appear more confident and self-assured. Describe yourself using 5 adjectives. When demand outstrips supply, both parties resort to playing games. The parents agonised wait for the letter of acceptance or rejection is followed by the schools agonised wait for acceptance or rejection of the offer. In the interest of being open with fellow parents I can share that 10 year old DS struggles with the basic elements e.g. I am still under the naive assumption that the assessment process for means tested bursary candidates is the same as non-bursary candidates (at least that's what the Admission staff told me). Eton introduced this admissions process to make sure that they were recruiting boys who have sufficient ability to take advantage of excellent teaching and also have the "get up and go" to involve themselves in extra-curricular activities. Its a way of bidding an instant, polite goodbye to 250. / What are your future ambitions? Maybe make sure he has something to say about climate change, as that's a worldwide issue, and he may be able to tell his interviewers about effects and perceptions in your part of the world. How would your friends describe you? When we saw the numbers jump from 400 to 600 recently, we decided we just couldnt interview all those children. A thin envelope means: We are very sorry to have to give you the disappointing news that we are unable to offer N a place. Your child should look comfortable so theres no need to put them in a poofy dress or stiff suit. 13/05/2021 22:00. You may already be aware, but there are 4 possible outcomes - an offer of a place in the house your DS applied to, an offer of a place at the school but not yet allocated to a house (called a General Place), waiting list, or a no. The boy did not get in IMHO- I dont think it can hurt, but I wholeheartedly agree with Ingrid - let your HM do the talking. For our 11+ this year, we had 1,100 candidates sitting for 170 places. Eton and Westminster are very, very different in terms of the social scene, atmosphere, interpersonal dynamics, etc . Firstly, your child should be well dressed on the day of their interview. The coveted thick envelope contains a form for you to fill in and send back with the four-figure deposit cheque. Hello, my 10 year old son has been invited for an interview with ETON in January 2021. Royal discussed his life and mental health in an interview with Dr Gabor Mat Follow MailOnline's live blog for full coverage of the discussion as it happens Prince Harry has discussed how he was . Many thanks for your help in advance. Don't fret over it - remember its predictive and doesn't tell Eton College (or you) a current IQ score or anything like that. For his interview with the Guardian, Henderson is trying his best to defy expectations. Fee-payers are up against bursary-receivers: private schools these days are proud of their bursary schemes, wishing to be seen to be socially inclusive. Hopefully, this article will save you from scouring MumsNet and Google for hours in search for a list of questions that are commonly asked at the interviews of top day and boarding schools. Thats just what we need; plus another couple of St Pauls, Westminsters, Alleyns, Emanuels and Latymers. Meanwhile, on doormats across the country, envelopes have landed on mats. 22/11/2014 20:51. For the house interviews he just wore whatever he was wearing. What parents dread most is the thin envelope landing on the mat. In recent years Ive started putting the verb to get in (when it refers to the action of being offered a place at a sought-after school) into capital letters: To Get In. Its fine to suggest improvements but this can be done in a delicate manner. We look forward to supporting your child. One of the reasons is that a lot of students from London used to go to boarding schools, but given the high cost, many parents are switching their attention to London day schools., If its boarding you are looking for, try Etons computerised pre-test, which takes place in Year 6: boys come to the school in batches of 16 for the test and a short interview. do you think we should do homework in detention instead of punishment essays .