Berkshire 11+ Fees
(Term-Time Programme)

We are accepting enrolments for courses that begin up to and including September 2031.

Please read our payment FAQs before enrolling>

 

More Teaching. Premium Quality.
No Fee Increase
for 2026–27

At a time when many organisations are increasing prices in response to economic pressures, we believe families deserve a more considered approach.

We do not believe that rising costs should automatically result in rising fees, particularly where careful planning, responsible management, and long-term thinking can help absorb those pressures more effectively.

High-quality 11+ preparation should not become progressively less affordable for families.

Maintaining our fees for the 2026–27 academic year reflects that commitment, while continuing to invest in exceptional teaching, small classes, and outstanding student support.

Marie Redmond Tuition classes have an average of 8 students, never more than 10We continue to prioritise investment where it matters most: our students.

All tuition is led by fully qualified primary teachers and delivered in small class sizes (average 8, maximum 10), ensuring every child receives the attention, support, and challenge they need to succeed.

Each Berkshire lesson runs for 2.5 hours, allowing for deeper teaching, extended practice, and more meaningful consolidation. Across the full programme, students receive significantly more teaching time than is typically offered by many comparable courses.

While some comparable courses offer shorter lessons, larger class sizes, or fewer overall teaching hours, our programme continues to provide excellent value when assessed on a like-for-like basis, including a lower cost per hour of high-quality tuition delivered entirely by fully qualified teachers.

We remain committed to investing in our teaching, resources, and students, while maintaining the high standards and outcomes families expect from Marie Redmond Tuition.

Comparing 11+ Courses on Teaching Time, Class Size and Value

Factor Marie Redmond Tuiton Typical Provider
Class size 8 avg (max 10) Larger
Lesson length 2.5 hrs Shorter
Total hours Higher Lower
Cost per hour Lower Higher

2026-27 Fees

Our 2026–27 Berkshire course fees include all lessons, homework, six assessments per year, and all learning resources.


Students also receive a Bag of Knowledge® at the start of the year, including stationery, an electronic thesaurus, and core texts. Additional books are provided as the course progresses, all included within the fees.

Students joining after the start of the course receive the remaining assessments within the programme.

Fees are structured across 12 payments, with a non-refundable upfront payment on enrolment followed by 11 monthly instalments from August to June, paid in advance of each month’s lessons.

All fees include VAT. You can pay by Direct Debit, Debit/Credit Card, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers, or the Childcare Grant Payment Service (for parents in full-time higher education).
Course Details Year 4 Term-Time Course Year 5 Term-Time Course
Number of Lessons 32 weeks 33 weeks (32 for students preparing
only for the Reading School entrance test)
Course Duration September 2026 – July 2027 September 2026 – July 2027, plus early
September 2027 refresher lesson (not
included for students preparing only for
Reading School due to earlier exam)
Total Teaching Hours 80 hours of expert teaching 82.5 hours of expert teaching (80 hours
for students preparing only for Reading
School)
Total Course Cost £2,924 £3,024 (£2,932.36 for students preparing
only for the Reading School entrance test)
Upfront Payment £185 upfront (payable on enrolment) £285 upfront (payable on enrolment)
Monthly Payments £249 per month (August 2026 – June 2027) £249 per month (August 2026 – June 2027),
with a reduced final payment of £157.36 for
students preparing only for the Reading
School entrance test

Cancellation and Payment Terms

We believe that families should feel comfortable and confident in their decision to continue with tuition, and that it should be easy to stop if circumstances change.

To cancel, simply email us at [email protected] and discontinue your monthly payments. As payments are made one month in advance of lessons, if a payment is not received, your child will no longer be able to attend lessons from the following month.

For example, if you do not make your May 2026 payment, your child will not be able to attend lessons from June 2026.

Please note that refunds are not provided for payments made prior to cancellation.

Joining the Course After the Start Date

It is very common for students to join our courses after the start date. Families may move into the area, decide to begin 11+ preparation later, or choose to transfer from another provider once they have had the opportunity to review their initial experience.

Once you enrol, you’ll receive a personalised payment plan based on your child’s start date. This is calculated using the standard course fees and adjusted proportionally for the remaining lessons in the programme. You will only pay for lessons from the point your child joins onwards.

If you would like to review the fees before enrolling, please contact us and we will be happy to provide full details.

Starting September 2027 or Later

You do not need to wait for fees to be announced in order to secure a place. We are currently accepting enrolments for courses starting up to and including September 2031.

Fees for each academic year are confirmed in April of the year in which the course begins. For example, fees for the 2027–28 academic year will be finalised and communicated in April 2027.

Any adjustments reflect changes in underlying costs, and we take a disciplined approach to ensure fees remain fair and proportionate, rather than increasing automatically each year.

What Is Included in the Fees?

Our course fees include all books and resources needed to support your child's learning. With expertly planned lessons and detailed feedback, we ensure every student receives the guidance they need to thrive-providing structured support with a clear and comprehensive approach.

Save 20% with Tax-Free Childcare

As we're registered with Ofsted, we accept payment by Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers for all our classroom-based courses. If your employer has a Childcare Vouchers scheme and you did not join it (these closed to new entrants on 4th October 2018), you may be eligible for the replacement scheme, Tax-Free Childcare.

With Tax-Free Childcare, you can save 20% on the cost of your child's course. For every £8 you pay into the scheme, the government will pay in £2, up to a maximum top-up of £2000 per year. Many of our students' parents take advantage of this scheme and you can find out here if you are eligible. You can select this payment method when you enrol, or you can switch to it at anytime.

Payment FAQs

What happens if my child joins after the first lesson of the course?

If your child joins after the first lesson, we will create a personalised payment plan tailored to the remaining lessons. This plan will be included with your course welcome letter. If you’d like to review the payment plan before enrolling, simply contact us, and we will be happy to provide it.

What do I get for my upfront payment?

The upfront payment is your first payment towards the total cost of the course. The remainder of the course is paid in 11 monthly payments of £249 (2026/27 academic year).

Why are the monthly fees fixed, even if the number of lessons varies each month?

Our fees are spread across 11 equal monthly payments as part of a payment plan. This means that the number of lessons in a given month does not affect the amount you pay. This approach ensures clarity and consistency, so you always know exactly how much you will be charged each month.

When are monthly payments due?

Our 2026/27 courses in Berkshire are paid for in 11 monthly instalments of £249, made a month in advance of lessons, between August and June. The course runs from September to July and includes an additional refresher lesson for Year 5 students just before the 11+ exam.

Payment deadlines vary depending on the payment method:

  • Direct Debit or credit/debit card: Fees are due by the 30th of the month.
  • Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers, or The Childcare Grant Payment Service: Fees are due by the 20th of the month.
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