Six Spooky Stories for 11 Plus Students

The UK has a great reputation for top-quality schooling and attracts a number of international students every year. Moving to a new school can be challenging, but moving to an entirely new school system can feel overwhelming. Chloe, a qualified teacher with experience teaching in the UK and overseas, shares her thoughts on the key differences.

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In this article, Alison shares her 6 top tips to help your child engage with their tuition. As all Owl Tutors are qualified teachers, we believe learning and education always beats teaching to the test. Check out Alison's 6 top tips below.

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In this article, Alison explains what verbal reasoning assessments are and how you can help your child at home. Drawing on her experience as a teacher and tutor, Alison sets out her top tips below.

AuthorAlisonRead6 minutes

Grace, a former headteacher with experience of interviewing for both British and American independent schools, seeks to calm parents’ (and students’!) nerves with a little glimpse into the mysteries of how this important part of the pupil selection process takes place.

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In this article, Abigail, an experienced teacher and school entrance specialist, provides advice and guidance on what to do if you think you've left the 11 plus preparation until the last minute.

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In this article, Abigail, an experienced teacher and tutor, outlines her top tips to help reluctant readers preparing for 11 plus assessments.

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In this article Grace explains what the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is and outlines its role in ensuring quality of provision and regulatory standards of independent schools, both in the UK and overseas. Grace draws on her expertise as a former Headteacher of three independent schools and has first hand experience of ISI inspections

AuthorGraceRead5 minutes