Question 1

Which year group is Exam Beacon designed for?

Accepted Answer

Exam Beacon is built for children preparing for the 11+, mainly Year 4 and Year 5 in the lead-up to entry exams, and Year 6 for late starts or later assessment dates. Younger children can use it for foundation work, but the cohort it's designed around is Year 4 onwards.

Question 2

Who is the beta for?

Accepted Answer

At launch we support the GL, Quest, and ISEB Stage 1 and 2 exams. The full list of target schools will be published here in the coming weeks. If your school isn't on the launch list, join the waitlist anyway, we add new schools regularly.

Question 3

Do I need to know my target school?

Accepted Answer

Ideally yes, because the personalised plan is built around the subjects and question types your target school sets. If you're still deciding, pick our default school to get started, which uses a balanced mix from across the major exam boards, and switch later from the parent dashboard.

Question 4

Can I prepare for more than one school at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You set one target school as your child's main focus, then add as many stretch and safety schools alongside it as you like. You can switch between them from the parent dashboard whenever you want, and the plan adjusts to whichever school is active.

Question 5

Can I change my target school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from the parent dashboard at any time. The plan adjusts automatically to the new school's exam board, subject mix, and question types, and your child's progress carries over.

Question 6

Will it work on my child's tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Exam Beacon runs in the browser on iPad, Android tablets, laptops, and desktops. Mobile phones aren't supported by design, because the AI tutor and online grading need a larger screen to work properly.

Question 7

What does the initial diagnostic measure?

Accepted Answer

The diagnostic is a short adaptive assessment that works through the subjects and question types your target school uses (English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and any others depending on the exam board) to map where your child is confident and where the gaps are. The result is a personalised plan that focuses sessions on the gaps first. It takes around 30 minutes and your child can spread it over more than one sitting.

Question 8

How is Exam Beacon different from practice papers?

Accepted Answer

Exam Beacon takes the proven practice that's earned Exam Papers Plus the trust of over 100,000 families and enhances it with a personalised learning plan. The plan finds your child's gaps, tests their stamina with mini-mocks timed to your target school's exam, and gets them exam ready.

Question 9

Does Exam Beacon include full mock tests, not just practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once the algorithm decides your child is ready, end-to-end mock tests for your target school are delivered either on the platform or as a PDF download.

Question 10

What's my role as a parent?

Accepted Answer

Most of the day-to-day work happens between your child and the platform. The parent dashboard gives you a clear view of progress, sessions completed, and the areas being worked on, with no marking required. A weekly summary email is available if you'd prefer one check-in over logging in.

Question 11

Can I get started for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sign up without a credit card and complete the initial diagnostic plus your first full session for free, so you get a real feel for the platform before committing to anything.

Question 12

What does Exam Beacon cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing will be confirmed at launch. The initial diagnostic and first session will always be free, with no credit card required. Waitlist members will be the first to see launch pricing and any early-supporter offers.

Question 13

When will I be able to start after I join the waitlist?

Accepted Answer

Beta access opens in July 2026. We invite waitlist members in the order they joined, so the earlier you sign up the sooner you'll be in. You'll get an email with your access link when your place is ready.

Question 14

Is my child's data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We treat children's data with the care UK GDPR requires, use your child's responses only to build and improve their personalised plan, and never sell data to third parties. You can request a copy of your child's data or delete the account at any time from the parent dashboard.

A personalised 11+ plan shaped around your child

Adaptive daily practice

Online and offline mocks

Progress tracking and reporting

Personalised learner paths, built for Grammar and Independent schools

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Curated by experts

Built around their school

How learning with us works

Start with diagnostic test

Build a plan that fits

Always matched to where they are

Track every step to exam day

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Beta launched in July 2026, with more schools and exam boards to follow

Your child's 11+ journey starts with a single diagnostic

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