Face-to-Face Lessons
DLG Academy offers structured, small-group lessons designed to guide children through a clear learning journey from Year 3 to 11+ success.
Our lessons go beyond standard tutoring. Students follow a carefully planned pathway that builds strong foundations in English and Maths, while gradually developing Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills as they progress.
Each stage is designed to support your child’s development step by step — building confidence, strengthening understanding and preparing them for both school success and 11+ entrance exams.
A Structured Learning Pathway
Students at DLG Academy follow a clear and progressive learning journey:
- Year 3 – Foundation Stage
Building strong foundations in English and Maths, covering the full Year 3 Maths and English national curriculum while developing confidence, accuracy and core problem-solving skills - Year 4 – 11+ Foundation Course
A unique and comprehensive foundation course covering the full Year 4 and Year 5 Maths national curriculum, while introducing Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning and building exam skills, including regular timed practice, from an early stage
- Year 5 – 11+ Preparation Course
Focused preparation for 11+ entrance exams across English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, while fully covering the Year 6 Maths national curriculum and developing exam technique through timed practice - Year 5 – 11+ Revision Course
Focused revision stage before the 11+ exams, including 11+ mock papers and regular revision tests to build speed, accuracy and confidence under exam conditions.
Unlike typical 11+ courses, this approach introduces 11+ skills earlier, giving students more time to build confidence, develop exam technique and achieve strong results.
Lesson Locations
Lessons take place in Chalfont St Peter at
Chalfont St Peter Community Library
9 High Street
Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QA
The Hub, Gold Hill Baptist Church
Church Lane
Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9RF
What Makes DLG Academy Different
DLG Academy offers more than just weekly lessons — it provides a structured, supportive learning system designed to help students progress with confidence and clarity.
Combining expert teaching with structured independent learning, students benefit from access to the DLG Academy Learning Platform, where they can complete guided homework, access method-based eBooks, and practise with timed 11+ tests while tracking their progress.
Lessons are delivered in small groups, with an average of 4–6 students per class. This ensures each child receives individual attention while still benefiting from a focused, collaborative learning environment.
What truly sets DLG Academy apart is the continued support beyond lessons. Students can contact their tutor between sessions to ask questions, clarify understanding and maintain momentum.
This combined approach helps students develop independence, confidence and strong learning habits — while ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.
Our Structured 11+ Learning Pathway
How to Enquire
Submit your enquiry and we’ll send you full course details, availability and next steps.
We’ll guide you through the process and answer any questions to ensure the right fit for your child.
Year 3 English
- Reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation and spelling, covering the full Year 3 national curriculum and preparing students for advanced KS2 learning
- Creative writing, vocabulary development and structured handwriting practice
- Structured homework and weekly practice to reinforce learning
- Small group teaching with personalised attention
This course builds strong literacy foundations, confidence and independent learning skills from the start of Key Stage 2.
Year 3 Maths
- Number fluency, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, covering the full Year 3 national curriculum and preparing students for advanced KS2 learning
- Problem-solving strategies and application of maths in real-world contexts
- Mental maths, developing speed and accuracy through regular practice
- Structured homework and small group teaching with personalised support
This course builds strong mathematical foundations, confidence and problem-solving skills from the start of Key Stage 2.
Start Thinking 11+ (Year 4 11+ Foundation Course)
- English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, building strong foundations for 11+ success
- Covers the full Year 4 and Year 5 Maths national curriculum in one academic year
- Develops problem-solving, critical thinking and exam technique from an early stage
- Weekly homework, progress tracking and structured learning to ensure consistent development
- Weekly 11+ timed tests to build speed, accuracy and time management skills
- All lesson materials, homework and assessments are developed in-house, alongside carefully selected educational books, ensuring a highly structured and academically rigorous learning experience.
The only Year 4 11+ Foundation Course of its kind, covering two academic years in one and preparing students to work at least one year above their current school year, helping them excel in school and progress to higher sets.
Unlike typical Year 4 11+ courses, which often focus on revision and basic skills, this course provides a fully structured approach covering two academic years in one.
Excellence in 11+ (Year 5 11+ Preparation Course)
- English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, preparing students for 11+ success
- Covers the full Year 6 Maths national curriculum, ensuring complete preparation for 11+ success
- Structured, exam-focused learning with clear progression across all subject areas
- Weekly homework, progress tracking and personalised support
- Weekly 11+ timed tests designed to reflect real exam pacing, developing speed, accuracy and exam technique
- Exam-style practice and 11+ mock tests to build confidence under real test conditions
A rigorous, exam-focused course designed to build confidence, refine exam technique and maximise performance in the 11+ secondary transfer tests.
Building on the Year 4 11+ Foundation Course, students become fully prepared, confident and ready to perform at their best.
Year 5 11+ Revision Course
- Focused revision across English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Consolidation of key topics from the 11+ curriculum
- Weekly 11+ timed tests reflecting real exam pacing, building speed, accuracy and exam technique
- Targeted practice to strengthen weaker areas
- Exam-focused strategies and techniques
- Developing confidence, accuracy and time management under exam conditions
This course is designed as a focused stage of preparation before the 11+ exams.
It provides a structured and focused approach to revision, ensuring students consolidate their knowledge, refine exam technique, strengthen performance and build confidence ahead of the exam.
Students revisit key topics across all subjects while developing the accuracy, speed and time management skills required to perform under exam conditions.
Building on the Year 5 preparation course, this final stage ensures students feel fully prepared, confident and ready to approach the 11+ with clarity and composure.
This course is ideal for students completing the Year 5 11+ Preparation Course or those approaching the 11+ exam who require structured final revision.
Parent Reviews
Over the years, many families have trusted DLG Academy to support their children’s learning and 11+ preparation.
Sisi’s teaching made a significant difference to my child’s progress. She quickly identified gaps and addressed them in a structured and methodical way, which helped build both understanding and confidence.
Within a short period of time, my child moved into the top set at school and went on to pass the 11+, being offered a place at our first-choice grammar school.
We also found the guidance and communication throughout extremely helpful. The regular updates and advice made it much easier for us to support learning at home.
My child’s confidence and attitude towards learning changed noticeably after starting lessons. He became more organised, more independent and much more willing to engage with challenging work.
The structured approach and consistent practice led to strong academic progress, including a move into a higher set at school. He went on to pass the 11+, which we were very pleased with.
The termly parent meetings were particularly valuable, as they gave us a clear understanding of progress and what to focus on next.
My child joined DLG Academy in Year 3 and continued through Years 4 and 5. Over that time, we saw steady and consistent progress across all areas.
She developed into a confident and independent learner, with much stronger organisation and approach to her work. She went on to pass the 11+ and was also offered a place at a highly regarded independent school.
What stood out most was the level of care and attention given to each child, as well as the clear structure of the lessons and materials. It has been a very positive experience for us as a family.