It might be difficult to find your way around the 11 Plus the first time as a parent. How do you aid your kid in getting ready for the Merchant Taylor’s  11 Plus Exam? What kind of exam structure is it? What stores sell test papers? We’ve provided parents with a “Merchant Taylor’s 11 Plus Tips” in this article that seeks to address all of your concerns. 

Merchant Taylor’s School 

A prestigious British independent public school for boys, Merchant Taylors’ School was established in London in 1561. Since its inception, the school has called a number of sites home. Since 1933, however, it has been called Sandy Lodge, a 285-acre location in Northwood in the Three Rivers neighbourhood of Hertfordshire.

43 students in IGCSEs received a 9 (the highest score) in eight or more topics. 90 students, or 57% of the submissions, received five or more 9s. 87% of the submissions, or 141 students, received 8 or more A* or A grades. More than 60% of A Level students received either A or A* results, while 16% received only A* grades. 23 boys earned three or more A*s, while 9 boys obtained four A*s.

2022 A Level Results 

2022 GCSE Results 

Merchant Taylor’s  11 Plus Exam Information 2023

Admissions info: Email here.

School type: Independent day school for boys

Open day: 13th May 2023: 10.00am-12.30pm

MTS 11+ Exam date: 7 December 2022

11+ Exam type / Board: Merchant Taylor’s Own Exam

Tuition Fees: £23,600 pa which includes lunch fee & OMT Lifetime Subscription

Merchant Taylor’s  Admissions Guide for 11 Plus Entry 

Your youngster must first register with Taylors’ in order to be given consideration for a spot there. The school’s website offers an online registration form, and the application deadline is in late October of the year before entrance. You must submit the online form together with a digital copy of your son’s passport and birth certificate, as well as a payment of the £100 non-refundable registration cost. A report from your child’s existing school, his performance on the admission examinations, and an individual interview are all taken into account when determining whether or not an applicant qualifies for 11 plus admittance at Merchant Taylors’ School.

2023 Merchant Taylor’s  11+ Exam Format 

The exams, which are administered in December of Year 6, include the following topics:

English (1 hour), Mathematics (1 hour), General Paper for MTS (1 hour)

Merchant Taylor’s  Bursaries and Scholarships 

Academic scholarship for 11+ entry: At least five significant academic awards, worth at least 10% of the tuition. Up to five small academic awards (sometimes referred to as “Exhibitions”), each worth no more than 10% of the tuition. Up to two all-rounder scholarships, each worth at least 10% of the tuition, are available. Up to eight practical scholarships for a department programme and related materials totaling £200 are available for sport, art, design technology, and theatre (up to two in each field). Once you have enrolled your kid here, you must submit an application for each of the following scholarships: Art, Drama, D, E & T, Music and Sport. 

You may only apply for ONE practical scholarship, do take note.

Open Days

Our May Open Morning is geared for people who are interested in applying to MTS in Year 9 (13+ entrance) or Year 12 (16+). The major Open Morning for this year group is held in September of each year, although families interested in entering Year 7 (11+) are encouraged to visit in May. Register to the open in the morning on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from here. 

Beyond the Classroom

Students can address contemporary concerns, take an interest in other people’s well-being, and build a strong social conscience through clubs and societies. The student-run Charity Drive oversees the School’s charity endeavours. In the Young Enterprise programme, the boys have achieved great success with their socially responsible goods and services. At Taylors’, charitable and business endeavours work hand in hand as part of a larger dedication to ethical social enterprise.

FAQ

• How many young men apply? How many locations do you provide?

500 or so lads apply. We spoke to roughly 220 people. We provide roughly 170 locations. Offers are welcomed from 70 to 75. These figures don’t change from year to year. We always speak with the brothers of students who are already enrolled.

• When should I apply?

Your son must be 11 years old by September 1 of the entry year and no younger than 10 years, 6 months, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Before October 31 of the year before the proposed year of entry, you must register your son.

• How do boys are assessed at the school?

Based on success in three categories, we make proposals.

• When will I learn the outcome? When must I make a decision?

In compliance with local independent school regulations, we issue admission offers to parents in the year of enrollment for students who are 11 or older. At the end of February, we mailed out placement offers. The deadline for all responses (places, scholarships, and bursaries) will vary from year to year; it should be no later than the end of the first week of March.

You can also access further 11 plus exam resources below:

11 Plus Mock Exam 

A Guide to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests

11 plus Exam: Parental Guide For Grammar School Entry

11+ Maths Exam: Helping Your Child to Prepare and Pass in 2022

Meet the 11+ Online Tutors Delivering Results

When Should you Start to Prepare Your Child for the 11 Plus Exam