Inspirational, dedicated tutoring can transform a child’s academic fortunes. It can mean the difference between a B and an A* at GCSE, or between being accepted to a top school or missing out on a place, →
A few weeks ago I caught up with an old friend from university who now works full-time as an (exceptionally successful) 11+ tutor, and we compared notes on how to best prepare pupils for the →
An independent school that can trace its roots back to 1560, the school sits in the precincts of Westminster Abbey, and is one of the most academic in the country, sending around 40% of its →
Leading academics, psychologists and educators have claimed that teaching according to learning style produces no tangible benefits, and may even be detrimental to pupils’ education. In a letter written to The Guardian this morning, the thirty →
The Personal Statement — not as scary as it seems To apply for a place at university in the UK candidates are required to fill in and submit their UCAS form online. This is relatively straightforward, →
Thinking of studying in the USA but not sure how it compares to the UK? There are many differences between studying in these two nations; class structure, student life and fees to name a few. →
