Preparing students for the Music Aptitude Test 2027
The 11 Plus Music Test Programmes are a set of structured workshops and tests designed to support and prepare your child for the Music Aptitude Test. Our programmes support the SW Herts Consortium of Schools and selective schools throughout the UK that use the music criterion as part of their admissions process. We offer 11 Plus Mock Music Tests, 11 Plus Music Test Workshops, Music Aptitude 1 to 1 sessions and MAT Practice audio download tests, a useful home resource for regular practice. The Music Aptitude Test was recently described by a parent as the golden ticket to the school/s of their choice.
“Just wanted to drop a note to say N passed the first round for Dame Alice Owen and SW Herts! He used the Higher Level MAT Practice Tests, Targeted Texture MAT Practice Tests, three 1:1 Sessions and two Mock Exams. Thank you for the teaching and guidance you provided him and for being very kind and patient during the 1:1 sessions.” Dame Alice Owen’s School/SW Herts Consortium parent, September 2026
How to prepare your child for the Music Aptitude Test
Preparation for the Music Aptitude Test starts with an 11 Plus Music Test Workshop, a helpful and informative introduction to the Music Aptitude Test. Thereafter, students attend an 11 Plus Mock Music Test which is an accurate and up to date simulation of the Music Aptitude Test. Our audio download MAT Practice Tests can be used in tandem on a regular basis as a home training resource and for further consolidation. The music test examples are played on acoustic instruments that students will experience in the Music Aptitude Test rather than computerised, synthetic bleeps. Our Music Aptitude Test 1 to 1 sessions are intended for those students who would benefit from more focused and in depth practice at a later stage.
11 Plus Music Test Workshops
A helpful and informative introduction to the Music Aptitude Test providing useful familiarisation in all four parts of the test with practice test questions, methods, guidance and advice.
11 Plus Mock Music Tests
An accurate simulation of the Music Aptitude Test in terms of its format and kinds of music test examples used. Students experience the Music Aptitude Test in a formal setting under exam conditions at a school consortium test venue or online.
MAT Practice Tests
A comprehensive range of audio download home training resources. Select from Introductory, Intermediate, Higher level and Targeted MAT Practice Tests. Including Graphic Notation, Enhanced Aural and School Specific MAT Practice Tests. Visit our sister site musicaptitudetests.co.uk for further information.
Music Aptitude 1 to 1
Intended for students who would like more in depth and focused practice. Targets weaker areas that have been highlighted in the 11 Plus Mock Music Tests with further consolidation of methods and strategies. A reassuring resource to build confidence.
School Advisory Services
We also work in an advisory capacity with schools throughout the UK looking to implement the Music Aptitude Test as part of their Year 7 admissions process. We provide customised Music Aptitude Tests tailored specifically to the requirements of individual schools. For further information please visit our sister site musicaptitudetests.co.uk.
The 11 Plus Music Team have over 18 years of combined professional music teaching experience. Our track record is extremely high, with most of our students invited to attend the second stage achieving a music place at the school of their choice. Using our wealth of expertise and in depth knowledge of the Music Aptitude Test, we support and guide students through the secondary transfer music testing process.
Our 11 Plus Music Test Programmes commence January 2027. Please click here for dates, fees and bookings.
“We did it!!! Thank you so much for all your help …100% wouldn’t have been able to do it without you.” Dame Alice Owen’s School, parent 2024.
E. ranked position in the Music Aptitude Test is 10
(Dame Alice Owen’s School) Governors’ Admissions September 2024 Music Aptitude Test Results
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Our 11 Plus Music Tests staff are checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).