How can Ivy Education support students prepare Oxbridge admissions tests?
Admissions tests for prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, as well as for medical and law schools, along with other universities in the UK, are designed to stretch students and differentiate the most highly-qualified and able applicants. These assessments prioritize skills over knowledge. Ivy Education has many years of experience preparing students for these tests, and we have had huge success preparing students for the various exams. We offer curated tutoring services for admissions tests used by Oxford and Cambridge universities. Our one-to-one admissions test tutoring pairs students with highly specialized tutors who are Oxbridge graduates, ensuring that students can perform at their absolute best.
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Secondary Education, A Level, Entrance Examinations (13+), SENPassionate and inspiring, Rob has over eight years’ experience of classroom teaching and private tuition. With an MPhil in Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies and a BA in Classics fr...
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Educational Assessment, 11+ Entrance ExamsJoe has built a wide range of knowledge and experiences through his academic studies and 11 years working in education. He has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education specialising...
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7+, 11+ Entrance Exams, GCSE and A LevelSandip graduated with a History BA from Queen Mary University of London, he then completed his History MA, which specialised in Global, Imperial and Postcolonial History at the sam...
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Which Cambridge admissions tests can we help you with?
Cambridge University, like many other prestigious institutions, utilises various admissions tests depending on the course of study. Ivy Education can help you prepare for tests such as:
Cambridge University Admissions Test (CUAT); Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA); Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA); Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA); Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA); Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT); Physics Admissions Test (PAT); History Admissions Assessment (HAA); Classics Admissions Test (CAT)
Please note that not all courses at Cambridge University require admissions tests, and the specific requirements can change from year to year.
What are STEP Exams?
The University of Cambridge uses the "STEP" (Sixth Term Examination Paper) exams as part of its admissions process for certain undergraduate courses in mathematics and related subjects. These exams are designed to assess a student's mathematical problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking at an advanced level.
STEP I: This exam is required for courses such as Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, Mathematics with Computer Science, and some joint honours courses involving Mathematics.
STEP II: This is also used for courses like Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, and Mathematics with Computer Science.
STEP III: This is the third and final STEP exam, and it is sometimes required for Mathematics or related courses.
Which Oxford admissions tests can we help you with?
The University of Oxford uses various admissions tests, often referred to as "Admissions Tests" or "APT" (Admissions Test for particular courses). The specific tests required can vary depending on the course of study. Here are some common admissions tests used by Oxford University for specific courses, which Ivy Education can help students with:
Oxford Physics Aptitude Test (PAT); Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA); Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT); Classics Admissions Test (CAT); History Aptitude Test (HAT); Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT); English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT); Physics Aptitude Test for Computer Science (PATCS); Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).
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