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Comparing The Value of State vs Private School Education
Choosing the right school for your child is a decision that shapes their academic journey, personal growth, and future o...
8+ Exam Guide - Everything You Need to Know
For many parents and students, the 8+ exam offers an alternative entry point to selective schools, targeting children in...
How To Check School Waiting Lists
In the admissions process, independent schools carefully consider applicants at various age levels, including 7+, 8+, an...
How to Revise Effectively: 13 Science-Backed Tips for Exam Success
The tips below are grounded in cognitive psychology research, meaning they’re not only effective but also backed by stud...
7+ Exam Guide - Everything You Need to Know
Whether you're weighing up the decision to transition from state primary to independent education or already set on a pr...
25 Frequently Asked School Interview Questions
The 11 Plus interview is a critical step in the admissions process for many independent and grammar schools. This interv...
11 Plus Standardised Scores Explained
For parents, getting to grips with the 11+ standardised scoring system can help gauge their child's performance in prep...
Entry into Sixth Form with Dr Caroline Watkinson
In this, our latest webinar, Dr Caroline Watkinson joined us once more to talk about entrance into sixth form (16+ entry...
UKiset- UK Independent Schools' Entry Test
The UKiset is an assessment international students take when applying to independent schools in the UK. This assessment ...
The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness
With school entrance exams still reported to be going ahead in the autumn, now is a good moment to reflect on the 11+ a...
3+ & 4+: How to reduce your anxiety as a parent
This week our blog considers the decisions of parents with children who are approaching starting school for the first ti...
Exam Revision Guide with former Head, Charlotte Faber
Charlotte Faber is one of Ivy Education's top consultants. A former Head of Garden House school, Charlotte is currentl...