KSOL

KSOL: 11+ Tuition with Qualified Teachers and Adaptive Technology

KSOL, also operating as Key Stages Online, is an 11+ tuition provider that combines personalised online courses with in-centre teaching. The organisation states it has over 20 years of experience helping children prepare for the 11 plus exam, with an annual average success rate of 86% and use by families in 20 countries worldwide. Its approach pairs every child with a qualified Key Stage 2 teacher and uses adaptive technology to tailor learning.

Courses for Each Stage of the 11+ Journey

The course catalogue is organised by school year and exam timing. For children in Year 4, KSOL offers an intensive course covering foundation skills in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through animated video lessons. Year 5 students can follow a graduate course described as tailored and flexible online 11+ revision, supported by qualified teachers. There is also an online Masterclass for Year 5, a "2 Steps to Success" programme for children sitting the 11 plus in September, and an intensive course for the same group. A KS2 Consolidator is aimed at Year 6 children preparing for SATs and the move to secondary school, while a GCSE Maths course provides personalised support for students working towards target grades.

Live Sessions and Online Learning

KSOL runs interactive 11+ live sessions taught by qualified teachers, including sessions scheduled during the October half term. The online live lessons are presented as a classroom experience at home, with video streams and annotations on an interactive whiteboard. Teachers receive real-time data from each child's quizzes to adapt the lesson. The site also lists a Masterclass Live option and a range of online courses with direct support from qualified teachers.

Mock Exams and Practice Materials

Mock exams form a distinct part of the offer. KSOL provides paper-based and online 11+ mock exams, an independent mock exam, and a mock exam with reasonable adjustments. The GL 11+ mock exams are described as full-length papers divided into two 45-minute sections covering timed parts in Maths, English, Comprehension, Verbal Skills and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Mock exam dates for 2027 are listed as coming soon for Birmingham and Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, and Walsall. Free resources include 11+ practice papers, a free five-minute 11+ test, and free papers.

Additional Support and Activity Packs

Beyond courses and mocks, KSOL offers one-to-one sessions, 11+ Skills Builder live sessions, a revision course, workshops, and creative writing courses for Year 5 and Year 6. Activity packs are presented as a way to boost a child's knowledge and confidence before the entrance exam. A free week trial is available without card details.

Tuition Centres

KSOL operates tuition centres in Shirley, Warwick, Sandwell, Harborne and Sutton Coldfield, with Shirley identified as Skan House. The site also lists Buckinghamshire, Live Midlands and Live as additional locations. Limited spaces are noted for September 2027.

Feedback and Track Record

The provider reports over 200 five-star reviews and states that a high percentage of parents recommend it. Testimonials from Year 5 parents dated 20/05/2022 describe improvements in confidence and speed after a three-month revision course, praise the feedback from mock tests, and highlight the online mock exam format for replicating the real test experience.