What are the best A-Levels for Oxbridge applications?

Winning a place at Oxford or Cambridge isn’t easy. The entrance requirements are demanding and courses are oversubscribed with applicants from all over the world. In order to...

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Single or Mixed Sex Education - How do you choose?

Deciding whether to opt for a single sex or a co-educational setting is a quandary that affects many parents. There is no easy answer – it depends on both the child and the school...

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Parents – here's how you can help your children get into medical school

Most parents are extremely proud and supportive when their child announces that they’d like to train for a medical degree. Whether the ambition is to work in general practice...

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How to give your child a global education

A modern education means a global education The internet, affordable travel and the popularity in remote, flexible working means the world is getting smaller. We, as a nation, are...

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Training as a vet? Here’s what you need to know

Nobody just falls into training to be a vet or settles on it as an easy career choice. Becoming a vet takes years of dedication, study and hard work and usually appeals only to...

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Campus or city university - how to decide

Congratulations, you’re applying to go to university! But now it’s decision time: what to study, whether to embark on a single or joint degree, whether to commit to three years or...

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Mental health awareness in schools

Mental health issues affect one in eight 5 to 19-year-olds, and school-related worries, such as homework, exam stress and parental or teacher pressure contribute to concerns around...

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How to choose a school when relocating to the UK

It’s never easy to move your family to a different country, and changing schools can be a time of great stress - especially if you are considering looking at the best schools in...

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William Clarence is pleased to launch their new Masterclasses

What are Masterclasses? Masterclasses are ultra-tuition sessions that break down exam questions and demonstrate how to make the most of the time available, making papers into...

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How to navigate independent school admissions webinar

All your school admissions questions answered We are hosting a series of free webinars for parents around the world who are interested in UK independent schools. All of your...

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How to plan ahead for UK University applications webinar

All your UK university application questions answered webinar Join us for a free webinar on what you should be doing to prepare for all UK university applications for 2021 and 2022...

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How to choose the right boarding school

Finding the right boarding school is arguably harder than finding the right day school. Not only does the education side have to be right, but you also need to know that the...

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How to prepare for the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT)

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective medical students face an uncertain period. Very understandably, there will be fewer opportunities to volunteer and gain experience...

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What is the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT), and how can you prepare for it?

In this blog, our UCAS applications specialist Rebecca Dowbiggin delves into the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT), including what it is and how, with additional support from law...

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How to complete the best UCAS application

Applying to go to university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life – and understandably, this can be overwhelming. Competition for places is fierce – especially...

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How to prepare for Preparatory school admissions

For some new parents, those first few months involve bonding with your baby, adjusting to a new routine and... registering with schools and nurseries. It might seem excessive, but...

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How to prepare for admission to senior school

Winning a place at a good senior school isn’t simply a case of putting your name down and paying the fee for your chosen independent school. High-performing state schools are...

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Studying Multiple Subjects at Oxbridge

In this blog, Rebecca Dowbiggin, UCAS & Oxbridge Application Specialist at William Clarence, explores studying multiple subjects at Oxbridge and how students can successfully apply...

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Boarding or day school?

Think of boarding school and you might picture boys in top hats and tails or alternatively, younger readers might imagine Harry Potter and Hogwarts. Neither is true of boarding...

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How to find the right school

Perhaps one of the most emotionally taxing parts of finding a new school is being sure you’ve chosen the one that will meet all your child’s learning, personal, social, and...

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