How will Kumon help my child pass the 11+ exams?

5 September 2025

The 11+ exams can be a big challenge, and it’s natural to want the best possible preparation for your child. With over 600 study centres across the UK and Ireland, Kumon provides structured support that helps children build the skills they need to succeed in the 11+.

Building Strong Foundations

Kumon Maths and English Programmes are designed to help children make steady, consistent progress. Each topic builds on the last, ensuring there are no gaps in understanding. This systematic approach gives children a rock-solid foundation in the core skills tested in the 11+.

Maths Skills for the 11+

By the time students approach the exam, Kumon Maths students will have:

  • Mastered addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including long methods

  • Developed confidence with fractions and decimals

  • Been introduced to algebra and linear equations, often ahead of the school curriculum

These skills equip children to tackle the mathematical reasoning questions that form a key part of the 11+.

English Skills for the 11+

In Kumon English, students learn to:

  • Use correct punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure

  • Organise ideas into clear paragraphs

  • Identify key ideas and summarise texts

  • Practise reading comprehension, expanding vocabulary and spelling ability

These are exactly the skills needed to succeed in the verbal reasoning and comprehension sections of the 11+.

Beyond Exam Preparation

Kumon also develops independent learning, perseverance, and confidence - qualities that help children not only pass the 11+ but also thrive in secondary school and beyond.

Take the Next Step

Contact your local Kumon Instructor today to discuss how Kumon can support your child in preparing for the 11+ exams.