Theeleven-plus is an exam which was taken by children in Britain at about the age of eleven, in order to decide which secondary school they should go to.
[British]
eleven-plus in British English
noun
(esp formerly) an examination, taken by children aged 11 or 12, that determines the type of secondary education a child will be given
eleven-plus in American English
(iˈlɛvənˈplʌs; ɪˈlɛvənˈplʌs)
noun
British
an examination given in school, esp. formerly, at about the age of eleven to determinewhether a pupil will go to a vocational or academic secondary school
Examples of 'eleven-plus' in a sentence
eleven-plus
When I was in Mr MacLelland's class, I was going to pass my eleven-plus and go to Belfast Grammar like Raymond and Joanne.
David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)
It was a bit like the puzzles they asked Raymond Adair in his eleven-plus.
David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)
Anyway I'll let you know if I pass my eleven-plus (wish me luck).