KS2 (Years 4–6), 11 Plus preparation
Non-verbal reasoning tutors train children to identify patterns, complete matrices, find the odd one out and manipulate shapes under exam conditions. NVR is a core component of most 11 Plus exams and many independent school entrance tests, and it is a learnable skill that responds well to structured practice.
Tutors
Qualified British English Teacher | SEND Specialist | Mandarin Speaker | Online English & Psychology Tutor
Making learning memorable
GCSE and A level & T level business & English specialist. Ks2 to ks5
Overview
Browse profiles, compare rates and contact tutors directly, and see one all-in price before you book.
Cost
Primary Non-Verbal Reasoning tutor rates in the UK vary with level, experience and whether sessions are online or in person. Compare the tutor profiles on this page to see each tutor's own hourly rate directly, with one all-in price. See typical UK tutor rates →
What affects the price
On TutorLab
Every figure below describes the 3 Primary Non-Verbal Reasoning profiles shown in the UK on this page, refreshed daily from live profiles. Each tutor sets their own rate and availability; message any of them directly, or send one request and let the tutors who fit reply to you.
Why it matters
NVR questions involve abstract shapes and patterns with no textual cues. Children who are strong readers can find this type of thinking genuinely unfamiliar. Practising the dozen or so standard question types until they become automatic is the most reliable route to a high NVR score.
FAQ
Very much so. NVR tests a specific type of spatial-pattern reasoning that is not directly trained by the standard primary curriculum. Children who excel at maths or reading can initially find NVR frustrating. With focused practice, most children improve significantly within 2–3 months.
Common types include: find the figure like the others, complete the series, reflection and rotation, nets and 3D shapes, codes and matrices. The exact types vary by exam board (GL Assessment or CEM). Your tutor will practise the specific types used by your target school.
Tell us what your child needs, once. Tutors who teach primary Non-Verbal Reasoning reply to you directly.
Teach primary Non-Verbal Reasoning? Create your free profile
Help us improve TutorLab? Settings
Allow analytics so we can see where pages get in the way and fix them (Google Analytics and signup attribution, plus session replays, with typed and sensitive details masked). Essential cookies only keep you signed in. No advertising, no cross-site tracking.