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Know what you’re preparing for
Your test, in context.
Who it’s for
Pupils applying to participating independent schools, often taking the tests in Year 6 or Year 7.
What to expect
Four online adaptive assessments: English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. These are separate from Common Entrance papers.
Before you plan
Parents or guardians use the official registration process. Confirm the school’s deadline and which results it needs; the Pre-Tests and 13+ Common Entrance are not interchangeable.
Understanding before speed
The skills to focus on.
01
English and mathematics
Practise comprehension, grammar and mathematical reasoning with attention to the instructions.
02
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Explain a language relationship or visual rule, and check whether it works consistently.
Free learning resources
Practise a skill. Understand your next step.
Choose a topic that fits your current level. These short samples support the skills discussed above; they are not a complete ISEB Common Pre-Tests mock test.
Understand it. Try it. Review it.
Put your read, infer and write a paragraph learning into practice.
Worked example · Read, infer and write a paragraph
Read: Leo put his umbrella away as a patch of blue appeared above the trees. What probably happened to the weather?
The text says Leo put his umbrella away.
The patch of blue suggests the clouds are clearing.
It is reasonable to infer that rain has stopped or is stopping.
Use the official walkthrough to learn the interface. Review errors by skill before increasing speed; an adaptive assessment does not require every pupil to see the same questions. Bring the target school’s instructions so preparation fits its admissions process.
Use the official requirements and your attempted work to identify the next skill.
02
Practise with a purpose
Review a method, attempt a new task and explain the reasoning in your own words.
03
Review and adjust
Check repeated mistakes and revisit the skill before adding more timed practice.
Helpful answers
Questions before you begin.
Who is this iseb common pre-tests preparation guide for?
Pupils applying to participating independent schools, often taking the tests in Year 6 or Year 7.
What should I bring to a preparation discussion?
Bring the current school or programme instructions, your test date if known and an attempted task. Parents or guardians use the official registration process. Confirm the school’s deadline and which results it needs; the Pre-Tests and 13+ Common Entrance are not interchangeable.
Are these worksheets official test papers?
No. They are original Noble Educators topic samples with worked examples and answer guidance. Choose a sample that fits your level. Use the official resources below for test-format familiarisation and full practice papers where available.
Guide reviewed 8 September 2026. Noble Educators is an independent tutoring service. Test names identify the relevant assessment; they do not imply endorsement by its provider.
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Bring your goals and an attempted question. We’ll discuss suitable support and a manageable next step.
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