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These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
What Should We Be Able To Do By The End Of Reception?
There are a number of crucial skills children will be expected to have mastered before entering the more formal world of Key Stage One. Here is a rundown of the things a child should be able to do by the time they finish the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
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The importance of rapport: why it matters that your child likes their teacher or tutor.
Along with many other elements, a good relationship between student and teacher is top of the list when it comes to the effectiveness of a child's education. Dr. Helen Wright explains...
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How to find a good 6th Form
The decision to move schools post-GCSE is not one that should be taken lightly, but sometimes a change of scenery is just what students need to refocus and tackle their 6th Form Education...
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How to make a successful US College Application
Every year thousands of British students apply to go to an American college or university and continue their education Stateside. Want to join them? Here’s what you need to know about the US admissions system:
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How to apply for a Masters Programme in the UK
Applying for a Masters is a demanding process that can’t be dashed off in an afternoon, and extending your education in the hope that it will enhance your career prospects and improve your earning potential is a big decision. Here are some tips from our University Admissions Consultants...
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How to choose a UK senior school for your child
Peter Tait's guide to the most important questions parents should be asking when choosing a UK senior school...
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What if … my teenager doesn’t get the right grades for university?
Most UK university places are awarded provisionally, based on predicted grades in final school leaving examinations, but what can you do if your child doesn’t get the right grades?
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How to write the perfect UCAS application
Applying to go to university is one of the biggest decision of a young person’s life and understandably many find the process overwhelming. Competition for places is fierce and you...
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What you need to know about relocating to the UK to study
Every year thousands of families move to the UK, lured by the offer of work, a change in lifestyle or the desire to give their children a British education. We’re proud to have...
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Banishing 7+ myths: the truth about school entrance exams
We’ve listed the top 5 myths that make the rounds each year on the run up to the 7+ exams; including some which are complete hearsay, as well as the ones you should definitely take heed of...
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Choosing a summer school for your child
Choosing a summer school can seem like a difficult task with so many on offer that appear similar upon first glance. A good first step is to sit down with your child and work out between you what they want, and what you want for them, from their summer.
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Applying to a British University, why and how?
Degrees from UK Universities rank amongst some of the highest in the world, and the UK offers a number of scholarships, loans, and grants for International Students. Craig Van de Velde explains how and why you should apply...
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What is the right age to consider a UK boarding school for your child?
A generation or two ago, children went to boarding school at the age of seven or eight. No longer. So what is the right age today?
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Making the most of the summer break
What do top educators recommend children do with their Summer holidays?
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UK Prep Schools - Finding "the one"
When it comes to selecting a school for your child, the entire process can be just as stressful as moving house or starting a new job. It can be difficult to know where to begin. Here are items our school placement consultants consider to be top of the agenda when choosing the ideal school.
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International US College grads share insights & tips - Part 1
The decision to attend university in a foreign country is a declaration of courage. To demystify the experience, we contacted recent US College graduates to find out what took them by surprise - both academically and socially.
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Exploring all the possibilities in choosing schools: why parents need a trusted guide
Parents should not expect to walk alone through the thorny process of choosing a school, or of ensuring that their child is well-prepared to be successful in their application. Help is at hand!
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Can a top-performing school have a great SEN department, or are the two mutually exclusive?
There is a misconception among some parents that schools which cater well for SEN cannot enable other children to perform to the highest educational standards. It has always been a false assumption, and in a rapidly-changing world it is more wrong than ever.
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Choosing the right school: why London parents should look beyond the M25
Schools in London have little incentive to be different. There is a vast array of outstanding schools within easy reach of the capital, and the services of a good school placement agency can be invaluable in finding the right one for your child
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Choosing a guardian for international students in the UK: what parents need to know
The vast majority of UK schools will require their international students to have a UK-based educational guardian, but how do you choose the right person?
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