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Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Kent College is a girls’ independent boarding and day school in Pembury, Kent. It occupies a 75-acre rural parkland estate, including a Victorian manor house and facilities such as The Countess of Wessex Theatre, an indoor sports hall, a music centre, an indoor heated swimming pool and a dance studio. [1]

 

In line with its high academic standards, Kent College provides girls in the Prep School with teaching for a broad range of challenging subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, geography, history, art, technology, ICT, music, drama, swimming, RS, PE, French, Reasoning and Thinking Skills. 

 

The provision of extracurricular activities is just as impressive. One of the programme’s most distinctive features is The Kent College Gymnastics Academy, through which children develop coordination, strength, balance, stamina and flexibility. As a result of their active participation in the club’s activities, they go on to participate in various competitions and achieve excellent outcomes. 

 

Kent College is one of the UK’s Methodist schools. As such, it is committed to assisting the all-round growth of each child, enhancing their personal attributes and faith, as well as their academic aspirations through a range of opportunities. Its community is characterised by a spirit of openness and tolerance, encouraging critical thought and an examination of the values pervading society, with the aim of improving it.

 

Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4AX

County: Kent

Admissions info: admissions@kentcollege.kent.sch.uk or +44 (0) 1892 820218

School type: Independent, day and boarding school for girls

7+ Exam date: On Taster Day

 

Open Events for Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

Open Days and individual visits allow families to explore the school’s grounds, taking tours and meeting up with key members of the staff over refreshments. During these, you will have the opportunity to discuss the admissions process, as well. Please click here to learn more.

 

Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

Entry into Year 3 is through formal assessments for English and Mathematics. These take place during Taster Day, which can be booked via the Admissions Office. Reports from your child’s current school will also be considered.

 

Please note that, in order for your daughter to be included in the admissions process, she must be registered with the school first. The registration fee of £100 is non-refundable.

 

Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and bursaries are only available to Senior School applicants.

 

Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics

 

The English exam tests comprehension and writing skills, including inference, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and her oral skills.

 

The Maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including her knowledge of times tables.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment 

 

Practice tests are an effective tool for preparation for the Kent College, Pembury, 7+ exam. With the help of our practice tests, designed and formatted to match the actual exams, your child will learn to deal with various 7+ exam question types quickly and confidently. 

 

The benefits for your child are numerous: the tests provide focused practice and familiarity with a wide variety of possibilities and examples, serving as an indicator of any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam. We suggest starting early with your revision so that you have plenty of time to identify subject areas that need additional work.

 

The majority of our 7+ resources are accompanied by detailed step-by-step video tutorials for every question. These are available for free with all purchases. It’s like having a world-class tutor explain each question to your child at no extra cost!

  

Our practice tests are used successfully every year by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are age-appropriate, reflecting the demands of the actual exam.

 

Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Kent College, Pembury, 7 Plus (7+) Exam Practice Papers

 

If you are at the very beginning of your 7+ journey, you may wish to start with our range of 6+ resources. These cover the core skills your child needs to develop but at a slightly easier level.

 

Our 6+ range will help your child develop confidence and a strong foundation before they progress further with the 7+ material listed below.

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Kent College 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ English Pack 1

7+ English Pack 2

7+ English Pack 3

7+ English Pack 4

7+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

7+ English: Reading Workbook

7+ English: Inference Skills

7+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar

 

Comprehension Guide

 

This guide covers all the key comprehension question types in a clear, step-by-step manner so that both you and your child know exactly what to expect on exam day.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension

 

Writing Skills

 

7+ English: Writing

7+ English: Rewrite & Improve

7+ English: Punctuation

7+ English: Spelling

7+ English: Dictation

 

Writing Guide

 

Starting from the foundational basics, this guide works its way through all the key skills your child needs to develop to become an excellent writer within the framework of what’s expected at the 7+ level.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Writing

 

If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.

 

Mathematics

 

The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Kent College entrance exam:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Mathematics Pack 1

7+ Mathematics Pack 2

7+ Mathematics Pack 3

7+ Mathematics Pack 4

7+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

Each of the following skill practice 7+ mathematics packs focuses on just one specific topic, covering all the possible variations your child may face on exam day:

 

7+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic

7+ Mathematics: Problem Solving

7+ Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction

7+ Mathematics: Multiplication & Division

7+ Mathematics: Geometry

7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value

7+ Mathematics: Measurement

7+ Mathematics: Fractions

7+ Mathematics: Statistics

 

Mathematics Guide

 

This guide covers the full 7+ maths syllabus step-by-step, teaching your child everything they need to know in a fun and interactive manner.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Mathematics

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Kent College 7+ entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:

 

7+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Kent College, Pembury, 7+ past papers. The information provided about Kent College, Pembury, was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

 

Other entry points for Kent College, Pembury:

 

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