How to make the most of the new school year
Nov 17, 2023
How to make the most of the new school year

In our latest blog, experienced tutor Oliver (himself a student for many years), explains how goal setting and prioritis...

Ivy Education Tips - Choosing your child's school
Nov 12, 2023
Ivy Education Tips - Choosing your child's school

Parents make thousands of decisions every day, some more important than others. Am I going to let him have another scoop...

Next Steps for your Next Schools, by Charlotte Faber
Nov 10, 2023
Next Steps for your Next Schools, by Charlotte Faber

As the school year approaches, our educational consultant Charlotte Faber, former headmistress of Garden House Upper Gir...

Tuition: Are there benefits to longer lessons?
Nov 06, 2023
Tuition: Are there benefits to longer lessons?

At Ivy Education, we are often asked how long tuition sessions should be, and we know that getting the lesson length rig...

Why summertime is the right time for tuition
Jun 12, 2023
Why summertime is the right time for tuition

Summer is naturally a time of languor. Fruits on the point of over-ripeness hang heavy on trees, insects buzz happily th...

What is the CEM Exam?
Apr 28, 2023
What is the CEM Exam?

In late 2022, CEM made a decisive move to transition from the traditional paper-based 11+ exams to an entirely online fo...

What are the differences between the GL and CEM 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exams? 
Apr 21, 2023
What are the differences between the GL and CEM 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exams? 

The 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exam is a test taken by primary school students in the UK to determine their eligibili...

Exam Preparation: Say goodbye to cramming!
Mar 15, 2023
Exam Preparation: Say goodbye to cramming!

Preparing for academic examinations can be a highly stressful time for any student. But what if there was a way to prepa...

UCAS Personal Statements - Changes Taking Place In 2024 with Sarah McWatters
Feb 07, 2023
UCAS Personal Statements - Changes Taking Place In 2024 with Sarah McWatters

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) announced on 13th January that the personal statement, a key ele...