Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.
AuthorRosieRead2 minutes
Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Girls’ School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.
AuthorRosieRead3 minutes
Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at University College School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.
Are you hoping for your son to win one of the places at St Paul's Junior School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your son, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead3 minutes
Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at South Hampstead at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.
Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Chepstow House at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.
Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Forest School at 7+? Read on! This guide tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.
Getting your child into an independent school can appear challenging at first, but with the right approach and preparation, it can be the route to academic and personal success. In this guide, we offer ten useful tips and hints to help you understand the admissions process, ranging from choosing the right school through to ensuring your child is properly prepared.
AuthorHollyRead4 minutes
Choosing the right prep school for your child is a crucial part of their educational journey to future success. With so many areas to consider, from admissions and entrance exams to safeguarding and pastoral care, it's essential to make the right choice. This short guide will help you understand the process, ensuring you find a prep school that aligns with you and your child's needs and future aspirations.
AuthorHollyRead3 minutes
In this blog post, Meredith explains the different types of reading comprehension questions you can expect in the ‘comprehension’ part of an entrance exam, with examples and tips for answering each. This is a must-read if your child will be sitting the 7 Plus or 8 Plus entrance exam.
AuthorMeredithRead6 minutes
In this blog, we set out a step-by-step guide to phonics: a method which teaches children to read by identifying the individual sounds in a word and blending them together.
How does handwriting impact performance at 7+, 8+ and beyond? If your child is preparing for a handwriting assessment such as that expected for St Paul's School as part of the English test, handwriting practice is essential. Read on to discover why this skill forms an essential component of your child's progress towards success at entrance examinations.
AuthorHollyRead2 minutes
Are you an international student thinking of applying to a UK Independent school? Then you need to learn about UKISET. Read our full guide, covering everything from the basics through to past papers.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead6 minutes
Parents who homeschool their children often want to understand their child's potential, and the CEM test can achieve just that, with a personalised report which details future potential academic achievements based on their current understanding and aptitudes. But how does the CEM test intersect with home schooling? Read on to find out more.
Choosing a boarding school is an important decision which involves more than simply selecting an educational institution. Instead, it involves complex factors from costs to personal choice. All schools will have both benefits and challenges. This comprehensive and useful guide aims to answer some of those all-important questions you may have regarding boarding schools, particularly focusing on UK schools.
In the final part of the ‘Types of’ 7 Plus preparation series, Meredith describes some of the different interview questions that could come up and offers some tips to prepare for them.
AuthorMeredithRead4 minutes
Parents and guardians considering whether or not their child should sit school entrance exams in the UK will hear of two main testing providers: CEM and GL Assessment. This article explores the differences between CEM and GL Assessment, and provides an overview of how they can be used to assess potential.
Parents looking into private schooling for their children often have many questions about the costs involved. From tuition fees to additional expenses for boarding and day schools, understanding the financial commitment is essential. This guide breaks down the various factors and ranges to help you make an informed decision.
Our lead 7 Plus tutor Judith sets out the pros and cons of online tuition for 5 and 6 year olds. While there can be the odd technical glitch, students are getting increasingly tech savvy and online tuition widens access to top tutors, wherever you are.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead7 minutes
In this blog, Holly explores why schools use CAT4 testing, the different elements of the test, what the results of the CAT4 test mean and how you can help your child to tackle the tests.
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