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Applying to a UK school from abroad?

Applying to a UK independent school from abroad? Many of these schools use the ISEB Common Pre-Test, and children can sit it in their home country. Exam Mocks UK lets your child practise the full adaptive test online, from anywhere in the world, before the real thing.

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The ISEB Pre-Test can be sat abroad

Many UK independent senior schools use the ISEB Common Pre-Test for children in Year 6 or Year 7. ISEB says pupils anywhere in the UK and overseas can sit it, at an approved centre such as their current school or a British Council office.

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Practise the real format at home

Our ISEB practice covers all four tests: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Every answer changes the next question, just like the real adaptive test, and each test ends with an age-standardised score.

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Any time zone, any day

Everything runs online in the browser. There are no fixed dates and nothing to install, so your child can practise after school in Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore or Lagos.

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Built for children taught in English abroad

English and Maths follow the English National Curriculum to the end of Year 5, the level the Pre-Test expects. Worked solutions explain every answer in clear, simple English.

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A free test to try first

Try a free ISEB sample test, fully marked with worked solutions, before you buy anything.

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Simple to buy and use

Pay securely through Stripe, in your own currency in most countries. No account or child's personal details are needed. Your licence key arrives by email and works on any phone, tablet or computer.

How it works

Start freeOpen the free ISEB sample test. No account needed.
Practise at homeFour timed, adaptive tests, sat online in your own time zone.
See the resultsAge-standardised scores, a topic breakdown and a worked solution for every question.

Questions from families abroad

Which test will my child sit for a UK independent school?

It depends on the school. Many independent senior schools use the ISEB Common Pre-Test, usually in the autumn of Year 6. Some ask for their own papers or another test as well. Always check each school's admissions page.

Where does my child sit the ISEB Pre-Test if we live abroad?

At an approved invigilation centre. ISEB lists prep and senior schools, including international schools, and British Council offices worldwide. The senior school you apply to will confirm the arrangements.

Can my child sit a grammar school 11+ from abroad?

Usually not. Most grammar school 11+ tests (GL, CEM, CSSE, FSCE and others) are sat in person in England, and some areas only accept children who live there. If you are moving to the UK, our 11+ papers cover each of these formats.

Are these real ISEB papers?

No. Our tests are original practice tests written in the style of the ISEB Pre-Test. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by ISEB, and we never sell real or past test questions.

How much does it cost?

Any one ISEB practice test is £6.99 and a full set of all four tests is £15.99. In most countries, checkout shows the price in your own currency, such as US dollars, dirhams or Hong Kong dollars, so you know exactly what you will pay.

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Exam Mocks UK is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ISEB or any exam board. Facts about where the Pre-Test can be sat come from ISEB's own guidance; always check the latest rules with ISEB and each school.