Resources
These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
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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Explaining the UK Education System
The UK education system is split into two areas. These are between state funded schools, where education is free, and independent schools which are private schools overseen by a...
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The rise of new independent schools in central London
In the run-up to yet another General Election, independent education has been highlighted by some political parties, with everything from the threat of schools losing their...
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International Students: Working Together to Find the Right UK School.
With numbers of international pupils interested in UK Independent schools holding steady in these uncertain times, what should families be expecting, what questions should they be asking, and how can school admissions departments help?
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Should pupils suffer for a school’s league table ranking?
Head of School & University Placement, Diana Morant, discusses the concerning trend in schools of removing pupils after GCSE who have not fulfilled strict criteria to enter the sixth form, despite new harder exams.
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Which Independent School for your child, day or boarding?
There is a huge range of world class schooling available in the UK independent system, both day and boarding. Diana Morant urges parents to go with what is best for your child and works for your family in our latest blog.
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A Move at Sixth Form - Key Facts and Dates
For students considering a change of school for sixth form, now is the time to finalise your plans. William Clarence Head of School and University Placement outlines what you need to do, and when to hit the ground running...
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How to Prepare for your First Term at University
For many school leavers, the summer between school and university can seem a bit like an unreal bubble, but taking time to prepare for University can only be a good thing. Education Expert Dr. Helen Wright, shares her top tips...
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Years 7 and 8 are Best Spent in a Prep School
In recent years, more parents have been persuaded to consider moving their children straight into a senior school at Year 7. Peter Tait argues that years 7 and 8 are better spent in a prep school...
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How to choose the best London nursery school for your child
Over the last few years school and nursery applications in London have taken on a somewhat mad momentum of their own and can induce panic in even the most organised of parents. Our education consultants share their advice on how to find and secure that coveted place.
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