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Preparing for Entrance Exams Advice for parents about ISEB Pre-Tests 💫💫💫 What are the ISEB Pre-Tests and does my child need to take them? The ISEB Pre-Tests are a set of online, adaptive, multi-choice tests used by many senior schools as part of their admissions process. The tests assess children’s skills in mathematics and English, as well as their problem-solving potential through verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests. Senior schools will advise you if your child is required to take the Pre-Tests, but if in doubt, you can always contact ISEB through our support portal. For more information and advice on ISEB Pre-tests, turn to page 50 of the Autumn edition.🍁🍂🍁 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVg7Hhqy #educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #educationmatters #study #learn #think #schoolsadvice #independentschools #entrancexam #parentadvice #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #exams #ISEBPreTest #ISEB ISEB | Independent Schools Examinations Board

Major news for our EAL students! For years, Read&Write has been a lifeline for thousands of SEN students, offering them the independence and control they need during exams through access to a reader and scribe. Today, I learned about a major shift in Access Arrangements with the publication of the latest JCQ Access Arrangements Handbook —any EAL (English as an Additional Language) student who benefits from hearing text read aloud can now have a computer reader in exams this year. This change couldn’t come at a better time. In every school and college I visit, I hear about the increasing pressures on teachers as they strive to meet the diverse needs of their growing EAL populations. The challenges are real, and so is the stress. But there’s hope. With this update, teachers can now rely on our tools like Read&Write to support EAL students not just in exams, but every day in the classroom as their normal way of working. Our technology makes text accessible, enabling students to engage with content, understand it deeply, and perform to the best of their abilities—whether they’re studying or sitting an exam. This is about more than just ticking a box for exam readiness; it’s about making a real difference in the day-to-day lives of teachers and students alike. Let’s continue to support every learner, and ease the burden on teachers by giving them the tools they need to help every student succeed. Robyn Millar Patrick McGrath Alan Sharpe Gustavo Ebermann Laura Moore Andrew Campbell #EAL #inclusion

The National Benchmark Test (NBT) is a standardised assessment used in South Africa to measure the academic readiness of students for university-level education It checks skills in three areas: reading and understanding (Academic Literacy), using numbers and solving problems (Quantitative Literacy), and math (Mathematics). Universities use the scores to help decide who to accept and to find out which students might need extra help. Many students and parents don't realise how important the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) are for university admission and academic success. To help students prepare, I am hosting preparation workshops on the dates listed in the graphic. These workshops will give students the skills and confidence they need to excel in the NBTs, increasing their chances of university acceptance and scholarship opportunities. Please kindly share this post to help reach those who could benefit from these essential courses. #NBTS

Major news for our EAL students! For years, Read&Write has been a lifeline for thousands of SEN students, offering them the independence and control they need during exams through access to a reader and scribe. Today, I learned about a major shift in Access Arrangements with the publication of the latest JCQ Access Arrangements Handbook —any EAL (English as an Additional Language) student who benefits from hearing text read aloud can now have a computer reader in exams this year. This change couldn’t come at a better time. In every school and college I visit, I hear about the increasing pressures on teachers as they strive to meet the diverse needs of their growing EAL populations. The challenges are real, and so is the stress. But there’s hope. With this update, teachers can now rely on our tools like Read&Write to support EAL students not just in exams, but every day in the classroom as their normal way of working. Our technology makes text accessible, enabling students to engage with content, understand it deeply, and perform to the best of their abilities—whether they’re studying or sitting an exam. This is about more than just ticking a box for exam readiness; it’s about making a real difference in the day-to-day lives of teachers and students alike. Let’s continue to support every learner, and ease the burden on teachers by giving them the tools they need to help every student succeed. Robyn Millar Patrick McGrath Alan Sharpe Gustavo Ebermann Laura Moore Andrew Campbell #EAL #inclusion

📢 Calling on all education planning experts: Together, GPE and the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) have developed a self-paced online course on the independent evaluation of education sector plans. The free course is available in English and French and helps education specialists deepen their understanding of assessment processes for education sector plans and transitional education plans: http://g.pe/QENz50QQBI1 #TransformingEducation