7 Common Misunderstandings about the NLCS 7+

I personally speak to hundreds of parents every single month. I have no doubt that this number will 10x in the upcoming years to come. As I take this business to the next level, I am talking to more and more parents every single day.

Many call me to discuss the 7+ at NLCS and there is a little bit of confusion.

There are quite a few minunderstandings.

It’s not these parents’ fault. It’s the fault of the system that we live in. Having things be unclear seems to be the norm these days.

Common Misunderstanding #1

Thinking that there are more places available than there actually are.

Let’s not get this confused and be super clear. There are 8 places available each year to join NLCS at 7+. If they have the space available - it will be 10.

Common misunderstanding #2

Thinking that the first round won’t be as challenging to pass as it actually will be.

If you’re daughter passes round 1, this is exceptional. Do not think this is a small thing. This is a huge thing. Your daughter will need to be scoring 85% in all of their practise papers in the lead up to their Assessment. She has to be able to do this independently and without your support.

Common misunderstanding #3

Just because your daughter has passed round one, really doesn’t mean that she will pass round 2

Thorough preparation is needed for both rounds of the NLCS 7+ Assessment.

Common misunderstanding #4

Thinking that because it is ‘just’ a day at school that it won’t be as difficult as a more formal round 2 assessment at a different school.

Common misunderstanding #5

Thinking that fewer girls will apply than actually will.

There will still be hundreds and hundreds of girls applying to sit the NLCS 7+ Assessments.

Common misunderstanding #6

Not believing that your daughter needs to be at least at a secure Year 3 level in order to pass this assessment.

Common misunderstanding #7

Thinking that your daughter doesn’t need to cover all areas that she will be assessed on in as much depth as you truly need to.

Some parents will say to me that their daughter doesn’t need support with maths or with comprehension and that she’s already ‘strong’ in those areas. Still prepare for those areas in as much depth as you do the other areas.

Join us for the ‘Accept no less than NLCS 7+ Success’ course from August 4th 2025 for a week of intensive learning in preparation for the 7+ Assessment at NLCS.