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Think Academy UK

NEW · 11+ ENGLISH YEAR 4 & YEAR 5

Big ideas.
Brilliant words.
Ready for 11+.

Confident reading. Expressive writing. A complete online English course for 11+ success.

Live online · Expert teachers · Support at every step

THINK ACADEMY · ENGLISH● A lesson in discovery

READ IT. NOTICE IT. WRITE IT.

How do writers build suspense?

“The door creaked.
Somewhere in the darkness,
something moved.”
? What makes you want to read on? Discuss → Discover
🤩

From understanding a great sentence
to writing one of their own.

Illustrative learning activity

Vocabulary · SPaG · Reading Comprehension · Creative Writing

7 connected learning modules
92 knowledge & skill topics
2,200+ core & advanced vocabulary
1 complete pathway to 11+ English

A STRONGER WAY TO LEARN

English for 11+ Success!

Build skills, confidence and a love of English.

01 / ENGAGEMENT

Live lessons.
Active minds.

Discussion and guided activities keep children involved.

02 / COMPLETE COVERAGE

A clear route through
11+ English.

Vocabulary, SPaG, reading and writing. One connected curriculum.

03 / EXPERT TEACHING

Oxford & Cambridge
teaching talent.

Experienced 11+ tutors. Clear, step-by-step teaching.

04 / ALL-ROUND SUPPORT

Learning that continues
after the lesson.

Marked homework, writing feedback, resources and teacher Q&A.

Full programme coverage; content is matched to year and level. Entrance requirements vary by school

From reading to writing.

Learn through quality texts from leading independent schools’ reading lists.

01

Discover language in context

Study 11 plus creative writing examples and explore the writer’s choices.

02

Find evidence. Explain the thinking.

Practise inference, writer’s purpose and language effects.

03

Try the technique in their own writing

Apply 11 plus creative writing techniques with teacher guidance.

TRY A CLASSROOM-STYLE ACTIVITY

Show, don’t just tell.

Which sentence shows nervousness?

Choose a sentence to explore how the technique works.

Illustrative classroom activity.

YEAR 5 PROGRAMME 28 lessons · January–July
WEEKLY ROUTINE 1 live lesson · 90 minutes
CLASS SIZE Small group tuition
THE RIGHT LEVEL Acceleration & Mastery

Assessment-based placement. Mastery adds discussion and extension.

A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Questions from parents

Who is the course for?

The full pathway covers Years 3–6. Year 4 and Year 5 classes open first, with assessment-based placement.

Does it cover my child’s 11+ exam?

We cover the core 11+ English skills. Requirements vary, so tell our team your target schools for advice.

How does the course support work on 11 plus English papers?

We build the vocabulary, comprehension and writing skills children apply to exam papers. Requirements vary by school.

How do Acceleration and Mastery classes differ?

Both cover the same core syllabus. Mastery adds discussion and extension. An assessment helps us recommend the right level.

What happens after I request a free trial?

We record your request. The team confirms a suitable class, time and joining details. No payment details required.

Which 11 plus creative writing topics will my child explore?

Children develop ideas across narrative, descriptive, persuasive, argumentative, functional and reflective writing.

Help your child's English go further.

Discover a complete approach to 11+ English.

Fill the form to book a Free Trial
For Year 4 & Year 5 students only, other year groups' courses will be available soon