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For many families, the phrase “11+ exam” can sound like one single assessment. In reality, London independent school entrance exams vary significantly from school to school. Some schools...
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One of the most common questions parents ask when preparing for the 11+ is whether group tuition or one-to-one tuition is the better option.The answer is not always straightforward. Both app...
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Preparing for the 11+ in Hampstead can feel like a significant step for many families. Hampstead is known for its strong academic culture, with many pupils applying to highly selective indep...
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From September 2025, some grammar schools will no longer be using the familiar GL or CEM entrance tests. Instead, they have moved to the FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) exam – a...
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The 11 Plus exam is one of the most important academic milestones for many children in the UK—especially for families living in or around London. If you’re a parent considering gramm...
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If your child missed securing a spot at a grammar school during the 11+ entrance examinations, don’t lose hope just yet. The 13+ entry might be the next viable step for your child’s ...
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‘Is there anyone so wise as to learn from the experience of others’ Voltaire once famously said. We could not agree more – preparing your child for an entrance exam is a ...
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A Guide to Occasional Places for Independent Schools If you are looking for a place in an independent school for your child at a non-standard entry point (i.e. not 4+, 7+, 11+ or 16+), you m...
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National school offer day is a big moment for many families in England. It’s when they find out which secondary school their child has been offered for September. For some, it’s a time o...
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School open days are one of the few opportunities parents will get to explore school grounds, speak to teachers, talk to students, and get a feel for the school‘s culture and environme...
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Moving to another country is a stressful experience. It takes a lot of time and effort to get settled and adapt to a new culture. For many parents, understanding a foreign education system i...
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Another year brings another set of successful candidates who have managed to succeed in their entrance exam applications. It also brings another set of parents who have experienced th...
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