Online 11+, 13+ School Interview Masterclass
2 hour live session
The ‘Interviews masterclass’ is a two-hour group session for students to prepare for 11+ and 13+ interviews. The masterclass provides the child with an overview of what to expect at the interview, how to put your best foot forward and be a confident, best version of yourself.
As well as the school ensuring the child is the right fit for the school, it is also an opportunity for you and your child to ensure the school is the right fit for you. It’s a two-way process and your child should be prepared to ask any questions they may have.
In preparation for the interview, I will provide your child with:
- An ‘about me’ template to record strengths, hobbies, interests, and extra-curricular activities.
- A list of interview questions
- A mock interview template to accompany the list of interview questions.
- A debrief document including group interviews, the school report and final advise for the day of the interview
It is helpful to practise answering typical interview questions. There is a fine line between being prepared but not overly rehearsed, which may be counterproductive and certainly a deterrent to experienced interviewers. It is important that your child is ‘themselves’ and their natural personality and strengths shine through. The topic of practising without being over-prepared is discussed in the workshop.
The interview masterclass covers:
- Why the school is interviewing you and what they are looking for.
- Your conduct, mindset, and body language
- Practical advice for answering questions.
- Recording your achievements and promoting your strengths.
- Handling difficult/tricky questions
- Mistakes to avoid.
- Advice for asking questions.
- Leave a lasting impression at the end
We would be delighted to assist your child to shine, showcase their strengths and approach the interview with confidence and charisma.
The interviews masterclass is only £40 for the two-hour session. There will be a maximum of 6 children per session.
Please find a document at the link below with a sample of independent school interview questions . Sample answers to the most popular questions are discussed in the ‘Interviews Masterclass’.
| Saturday 11th December 2021: 16:00-18:00 | £40 | Add to Cart |
| Friday 14th January 2022: 17:00-19:00 | £40 | Add to Cart |
Once you have registered, you will receive booking confirmation and supporting documents within 48 hours.
The Platinum 11+, 13+ School Interview Workshop
Location: Northwood (HA6): Half a day event
- Interview masterclass (this is the same content as the online masterclass)
- An opportunity to practice interview questions (including feedback from me and a peer review )
- A talk by a ‘Haberdashers’ Boys School’ pupil on his interview experience
- Plenty of breaks/refreshments
- Why the school are interviewing you and what are they looking for?
- Your conduct, mindset, and body language
- Practical advice for answering questions
- Recording your achievements and promoting your strengths.
- Handling difficult/tricky questions
- Mistakes to avoid
- Advice for asking questions
- Final advice for ‘interview day’
Interview Practice:
The school interview practice session is an opportunity for the student to implement the learnings from the ‘interview masterclass’. This session will involve me playing the role of an interviewer. I will ask your child 4-5 randomly selected interview questions and assess them on how they perform, including their manner of meeting and greeting, departure and body language. Their peers will act as observers and offer feedback on what they did well and could improve upon. The children will therefore learn from their own experience as well benefit from the strengths and weaknesses of their peers.
- Joining Instructions (in advance)
- An agenda
- Interview questions
- A mock interview template
- A debrief document including group interviews, the school report and final advise for the day of the interview
- A name tag
- An agenda
- Interview questions
- A mock interview template
Please see the table below for dates, times and to book the platinum school interview workshop
| Saturday 13th November 2021: 14:00 – 18:00 | £75 | (One Space Left) |
| Sunday 5th December 2021: 14:30 – 18:30 | £75 | Add to Cart |
| Saturday 18th December 2021: 14:00 – 18:00 | £75 | (Sold out) |
| Sunday 9th January 2022: 14:00 – 18:00 | £75 | Add to Cart |
Once you have registered, you will receive booking confirmation and supporting documents within 48 hours.
