If you’re preparing your daughter for entry to Haberdashers’ Girls’ School in 2025, you may have heard that the school has introduced a brand new 11+ assessment format. For many families, this change brings questions – and for some, anxiety.
At The Education Hotel, we specialise in high-level 11+ tuition and help families across the UK prepare for selective school entry with clarity and confidence. Here’s what you need to know – and how we can support your daughter every step of the way.
What’s changed at Habs Girls?
The 2025 entrance exam now includes a wider range of assessments than in previous years:
Mathematics – 20 minutes
Non-Verbal Reasoning – 10 minutes
Verbal Reasoning – 10 minutes
Puzzles and Problem-Solving – 15 minutes
English Comprehension – 50 minutes
Creative Writing – 30 minutes (completed by hand)
This format is designed to test not just subject knowledge, but critical thinking, logic, creativity, and written communication — reflecting a more well-rounded view of each applicant’s potential.
How The Education Hotel Can Help
At The Education Hotel, we’re already working with families preparing specifically for Habs Girls and similar schools using new-style assessments. Our tailored tuition focuses on:
Targeted skills development
We help students build speed and accuracy in short-format maths and reasoning papers — ideal for 20-minute and 10-minute test conditions.
Puzzles and lateral thinking
Our tutors use engaging problem-solving activities to develop logical reasoning, resilience, and flexible thinking — key for the new “Puzzles and Problem-Solving” paper.
English and Creative Writing Mastery
With a 50-minute comprehension and 30-minute handwritten creative writing paper, your child needs strong stamina and technique. We provide structured writing practice, feedback, and strategies to make your child’s writing shine.
Mock exams and exam technique
We offer bespoke mock assessments that mirror the Habs Girls format, helping students get comfortable with the timing and variety of question types — while building exam confidence in a calm, supportive way.
Final Thoughts for Parents
Changes to 11+ exams can feel daunting — especially when they involve multiple new elements. But with expert guidance and the right preparation, your daughter can walk into her exam feeling confident and capable.
If you’d like to find out how The Education Hotel can support your family with expert 11+ tuition for Habs Girls or any other selective school, get in touch today. We’re here to help.