{"id":1135,"date":"2026-10-29T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2026-10-26T22:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:55:56","slug":"11-plus-interview-questions-how-to-prepare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/11-plus-interview-questions-how-to-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"11+ Interviews: What Schools Ask and How to Prepare Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many independent schools, the written tests are only the first step. Children who do well are often invited back for an <strong>11+ interview<\/strong>, usually in <strong>January<\/strong>, and for many families this is the part that feels most uncertain. What will they ask? Can you prepare? Should you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains which schools interview, what happens on the day, the kinds of questions children are asked, and how to help your child feel ready without over-coaching. There is also a <strong>free printable sheet of 50 practice questions<\/strong> to use at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclosure: this article contains an affiliate link. If you buy through it, IQ and Reasoning Academy may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-Plus-Interview-Questions-IQ-and-Reasoning-Academy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download 50 free 11+ interview questions (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do all schools hold an 11+ interview?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No.<\/strong> It depends on the type of school:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independent schools:<\/strong> many selective independent schools interview the children who do well in their written tests. The interview is one part of the final decision, alongside test results and a reference from your child&#8217;s current school.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>State grammar schools in England do not interview<\/strong> for Year 7 places. The admissions rules for state schools do not allow interviews, except for boarding places. If you are applying only to grammar schools, your child&#8217;s place depends on the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of 11+ interviews for 2027 entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what three well-known London schools say about their interview stage on their own admissions pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>School<\/th><th>What happens<\/th><th>When (2027 entry)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>St Paul&#8217;s Girls&#8217; School<\/td><td>An individual interview of about 20 minutes with a member of senior staff, for candidates who are shortlisted after the written assessments<\/td><td>16 or 24 January 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haberdashers&#8217; Boys&#8217; School<\/td><td>An interview and a team exercise. About half of candidates are invited back after the written assessment<\/td><td>8 to 15 January 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Westminster Under School<\/td><td>Classroom activities with teachers, plus an interview with staff from the Under School and Westminster School<\/td><td>20 or 25 January 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Dates and formats change from year to year, so always check each school&#8217;s admissions page and the letter inviting your child to interview.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens in an 11+ interview?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formats vary, but most fall into one or more of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-to-one:<\/strong> a relaxed conversation with a teacher or senior member of staff, usually lasting 15 to 25 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Group or team activities:<\/strong> a small group of children work on a task or problem together while staff observe how they listen, contribute and respond to each other.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Something to look at or discuss:<\/strong> some interviewers share a short passage, poem, picture, object or puzzle and ask your child to talk about it.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Online interviews:<\/strong> some schools offer remote interviews, particularly for families applying from overseas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 11+ interview questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interviewers want a genuine conversation, so questions usually start with your child and their interests, then move on to questions that make them think. Here are some examples by type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About your child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell me a little about yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>What is something you are proud of, and why?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Tell me about a time something went wrong. What did you learn?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School and learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which subject do you enjoy most, and why?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Which subject do you find hardest? What do you do when you get stuck?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Tell me about something you learned recently that surprised you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading and the world around them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are you reading at the moment? Would you recommend it?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Tell me about something you have read or heard in the news recently.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>If you could change the ending of a book, which one would you choose, and how?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These have no single right answer. The interviewer wants to hear your child think out loud:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Should children have homework? Give one reason for and one against.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Is it ever right to break a rule?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Would you rather live 100 years in the past or 100 years in the future?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This school and the future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why would you like to come to this school?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>What would you like to get involved in here?<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Do you have any questions for me?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these, and 35 more, are in our <strong>free printable sheet of 50 practice 11+ interview questions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-Plus-Interview-Questions-IQ-and-Reasoning-Academy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download all 50 questions (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are schools looking for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schools are clear that the interview is not about polished answers. St Paul&#8217;s Girls&#8217; School says it looks for <em>&#8220;creativity, engagement and the capacity for independent thought&#8221;<\/em>. Haberdashers&#8217; Boys&#8217; School says its interview and team exercise look at a child&#8217;s interests, character and aspirations, and how they engage with others and respond to challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, that usually means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Curiosity:<\/strong> real interest in ideas, books and the world.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Thinking out loud:<\/strong> being willing to have a go, explain their reasoning and change their mind.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Honesty:<\/strong> saying &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure, but I think&#8230;&#8221; is far better than a memorised answer.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Talking comfortably to an adult:<\/strong> eye contact, listening, and answering in full sentences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare your child (without over-coaching)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over-rehearsed answers are easy for experienced interviewers to spot, and they can make a child sound less like themselves. Instead, build the habits that help them shine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk at home.<\/strong> Use a couple of questions from the practice sheet over dinner or in the car. Short and relaxed works best.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Read widely and talk about it.<\/strong> Make sure your child can talk about at least one book they have enjoyed recently, and why. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/11-plus-comprehension-passages-reading-list\/\">11+ reading list<\/a> has ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow the news together.<\/strong> A child-friendly news source and a short chat about one story a week gives them plenty to talk about.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Practise &#8220;why?&#8221;<\/strong> Whenever your child gives an opinion, gently ask why. Explaining reasons is the skill interviewers notice most.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Find out about the school.<\/strong> Look at the school&#8217;s website together so your child can say what interests them about it, whether that is a club, a subject or a trip.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet new adults.<\/strong> Shortly before the interview, ask a friendly adult your child doesn&#8217;t know well to ask a few questions, so talking to someone new feels normal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want more depth?<\/strong> For families who would like a detailed, structured guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/exampapersplus.co.uk\/browse\/papers\/eleven-plus\/11-plus-exam-interview-guide\/#a_aid=ira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noreferrer noopener\">The Complete Guide to 11+ Interviews by Exam Papers Plus<\/a> covers the interview process in much more detail. It is a premium hard-copy book, so the free question sheet above is a good place to start first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrive early, with time for the toilet and a drink of water.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Wear comfortable, smart clothes; many children wear their school uniform.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Remind your child that it is fine to pause and say <em>&#8220;Can I have a moment to think?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Afterwards, ask what they enjoyed rather than going over every answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An 11+ interview is a chance for the school to meet your child as a person, not to catch them out. The children who do best are usually the ones who are relaxed enough to be themselves: curious, thoughtful and happy to talk about what interests them. Regular conversations at home are the best preparation of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child is earlier in their 11+ journey, our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/cem-select-vs-iseb-pre-test\/\">CEM Select and the ISEB Pre-Test<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iqreasoningacademy.com\/blog\/guide-to-11-plus-exam-preparation-in-year-5\/\">Year 5 preparation<\/a> may help. For help with your child&#8217;s 11+ preparation, message us on WhatsApp at <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917021436408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+91 70214 36408<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which schools hold an 11+ interview, what happens on the day, example questions, what schools look for, and how to prepare your child without over-coaching. 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