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 What counts as a good UKiset score depends greatly on the school a candidate is applying to attend, and also varies according to the three sections of the test. The following points can act as a rough guide.  

How to use our UKiSET practice tests to pass

1. Conducting UKiSET private school entry exam revision using your own specimen UKiSET set.
2. So, we suggest that UKiSET parents and UKiSET tutors start by downloading and printing out specimen papers.
3. Then sift through the individual UKiSET past papers. Put the whole seven + exam bundle in to approximate order of increasing difficulty.
4. This way allows whomever is supervising the child’s UKiSET revision sessions to select a challenging paper each time.
5. The paper needs to be set at your child’s current UKiSET ability level. So neither too easy. Nor too challenging.

Our top four tips for passing the UKiSET exam

• REMEMBER you need to track your UKiSET progress each week for maximum benefit and to keep yourself motivated.
  Adopting our recommended UKiSET techniques will quickly tell you which UKiSET test sections are most difficult for you to answer correctly.
• To demonstrate your true UKiSET potential you need to practice until you can answer all types of UKiSET question correctly and quickly.
• Try to teach yourself the most effective UKiSET strategies for mastering your most challenging UKiSET items.
• Learn what works best for you to pass the most difficult UKiSET question types.

What is the UKiSET and how is it used for independent school admissions?

• The UKiSET is designed for international students applying to UK independent schools.
• Each UKiSET exam an international student takes will assess their academic abilities, language proficiency, and cognitive skills.

What is the UKiSET?

The UKiSET consists of three sections; verbal reasoning subtest; numerical reasoning subtest and abstract reasoning sub-test.

• UKiSET Verbal Reasoning or UKiSET English proficiency (Language questions and problem-solving with words);
• Non-Verbal Reasoning UKiSET (Solving problems using shapes, pictures and logic); and
• UKiSET Mathematical Reasoning (Looking at number, value, quantity and sequence concepts).

What does the UKiSET test?

THE UKiSET assessments are divided into three main age categories: Junior UKiSET, Middle UKiSET , and Senior UKiSET. Each of these UKiSET age categories adopt a specific test format and set of skills being tested:

• The Junior UKiSET test is for ages around 9-11.
• Middle UKiSET test for around 11-13 years.
• The Senior UKiSET test is for applicant pupils aged between 15-17 years of age.

Which U.K. private schools use the UKiSET?

• Is currently used by approximately 180 independent British private schools. Some of the top UK private schools use the UKISET, including:
• Eton College;
• Felsted School;
• Framlingham College;
• Glenalmond College;
• Harrogate Ladies’ College;
• Leighton Park School;
• Loughborough Grammar School;
• Marlborough College;
• and Oakham School.

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How is the UKISET used by private schools?

In Year 9 children would usually be 13. Therefore you should look at exam papers for 12+, 13+ and 14+ as per this page on our website.

12+ Exams to 14 Plus Exams

The test papers to look at would however depend on which school you are wishing to apply for. Different schools use different combinations of entry exams, usually GL or CEM.

Another question would be what kind of school you are wishing to join.

You would have a choice between

1. State schools (no entrance exams and regulated by Ofsted, so different rankings)
2. Private Schools (school entrance exams and regulated by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and can be pricey)
3. Grammar Schools (state secondary schools that select their pupils by means of an examination).

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What do the three UKiSET subtests assess ?

1. • UKiSET Reasoning test.

1. • Cambridge English Placement UKiSET.

1. • UKiSET English essay.

How long does the UKiSET take?

The test takes approximately 2 hours. The difficulty increases according to the age of the students.

Students above 16 may take longer to complete. 

Which are the UKiSET private schools?

The UKiSET is used by these leading private schools across the UK:

• • Eton College

• • Felsted School

• • Framlingham College

• • Glenalmond College

• • Harrogate Ladies’ College

• • Leighton Park School

• • Loughborough Grammar School

• • Marlborough College

• • Oakham School

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Section 1 UKiset has three reasoning tests:

2. • UKiSET Verbal reasoning (using problems using words and language)

1. • Non-verbal reasoning UKiSET (solving problems using pictures, diagrams and patterns)

1. • UKiSET Quantitative reasoning (solving problems using mathematical skills)

UKiSET Section 2 – Cambridge English Placement Test

The second section of the UKISET is the Cambridge English Placement Test. This assesses:

2. 1. Reading

1. 1. Listening

1. 1. Use of English (Vocabulary, spelling and grammar)

UKISET Section 3 – English Essay

The third section of the UKISET is the English Essay. The UKISET’s English Essay is a handwritten assessment. This involves:

– Writing on a topic given to the UKISET test-taker on the UKISET testing day.

• • The third English Essay section of the U?KISET lasts for approximately 30 mins.

• • The number of words required varies by year. So, for year 7 it is 150 words; for year 8 (180 words); Year 9 (200 words); 10 (250 words); Year 11 (300 words); and for Year 12 (350 words).

UKISET Sample Question

1. How many triangles are shown here?

How Do I Prepare for the UKiset test?

• Exercising mathematical logics for the quantitative reasoning tests to increase the accuracy and confidence.

• Practicing short essays on a wide range of topics.

• Encourage yourself to express and justify opinions in English
• Reading books and Listening audio books to help expand vocabulary and improve comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

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What counts as a good UKiset score depends greatly on the school a candidate is applying to attend, and also varies according to the three sections of the test. The following points can act as a rough guide.  

UKiset Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths Scores: 

For these sections of the UKiset, candidates scores are standardised against tens of thousands of British students of the same age in the state and independent school sectors. 

The Standard Age Score (SAS) is based on the number of questions answered correctly, the average score for students in UK independent schools is 111. 

Different schools will expect different scores. The more academically selective a school is the higher their SAS expectation is likely to be. The top schools are likely to require in excess of 125+ average standardised test score. 

It is always worth noting that two average Standardised Age Scores are given to schools, one overall average and one that excludes the Verbal Reasoning Score. This is to ensure that a candidate’s level of English does not unduly affect the overall score in this section. 

UKiset Reading and Listening score

For this component of the UKiset, students are given an English CEFR level. Most schools will be looking for a minimum of B2 score.

Essay Writing score

This is marked by schools themselves and they will have varying expectations of what counts as a ‘good’ mark or score.  

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