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These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
UK School Entrance Exams & How to Prepare Effectively!
Today we speak with Beatrix Woodhead, a specialist entrance exam advisor, tutor and consultant. Beatrix has published multiple textbooks on the subject and worked with families...
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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 Education Acquires Conference & Common Room Magazine
After receiving glowing feedback on its debut publication, William Clarence Education announced this week the expansion of Independent School Admissions Plus Magazine, (ISAP) with...
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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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THE BIOMEDICAL ADMISSIONS TEST (BMAT)
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective medical students face an uncertain period whereby, very understandably, there will be fewer opportunities to volunteer and gain...
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Debunking the Oxbridge Myths
Oxford and Cambridge top the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, so it’s no surprise that they’re dream destinations for many aspiring students. Steeped in history...
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The UK or International School - which should I choose for my child?
For parents arriving in or returning to the UK faced with multiple decisions, schooling is always going to be one of the most important. Indeed, some families relocate purely for...
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Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) - What is it and how to prepare?
A growing number of UK Universities now require prospective undergraduate Law students to sit the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT). These universities include Bristol, Durham, KCL...
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Supporting the support staff in schools - how external eyes can cast a new light
The funny thing about the word ‘support’ as used in schools is that it can - and often, frankly, does - have a negative hierarchical tinge to it. ‘Support’ staff - whose headcount...
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Why you should still be applying to UK schools and Universities during the Coronavirus pandemic
As the advice surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic changes on a daily basis worldwide and we enter difficult and distressing times, it is worth remembering that applications to the...
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How to complete the best UCAS application
Getting into the best universities is difficult. Competition is fierce, especially at the esteemed Russell Group universities, and a clutch of top A Levels isn’t enough to...
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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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What are your options at Sixth Form?
For many pupils and parents, there are two major decisions to make on the education journey: which senior school to attend, and which university. Sixth form – those vital two years...
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What you need to know when applying to study medicine
If you’re applying for a medical or health-related degree you’ll read or hear the acronyms BMAT and UCAT, which may confuse you. They’re both tests and all applicants are required...
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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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