In this Category Archive, you will find all of our articles regarding school admissions. We look at all the important bits of information relating to this and try to simplify it for you.
Bringing together everything from finding the right school, open days, entrance exams, interview tips, the appeal process and more. The school admissions process can be a very daunting one. Sifting through all the information available doesn’t always make it easier. Through the posts in this archive, we hope to provide you with all the information you need. We want to make this process and the research into it as painless as possible.
In this category archive, we hope to provide you with all the information necessary to make the best choice for the school admission for your child. We also hope to highlight all the steps in this process and provide you with up to date resources on this.
Firstly, we have a look at the different types of 11 Plus tests independent schools use for school entrance. The different exam boards, where you still find 11 Plus and content covered by each. Key 11 Plus Exam Board Differences CEM, GL and CSSE 11 Plus exams CEM and GL are two different exam boards…
You can find details of our 11 Plus Practice Tests below: Our top 11 plus practice tests We also offer our own more advanced 11 plus practice test bundles. Our first 11 plus practice test bundle contains the following 11 plus practice tests: 11 Plus English Test One || 11 Plus Maths Test One ||…
Firstly, below we look at 11 Plus GL exams content. An informative infographic on the types of questions and also material to learn for 11 Plus GL exams. 11 Plus GL Exams Explained A brief look at the different exams used within the 11 Plus GL exams. Also, have a look at Grammar schools using GL. Grammar…
As private schools make offers to students, we look at the most prestigious private schools in the UK Getting into the most prestigious private schools Over the coming weeks, you will find out whether your child has been successful in getting into his or her private school of choice. Fingers crossed you get the one…
There are many private schools, independent school and public school differences. Public school differences A private school is a school that is not financed by the State but by school fees paid by parents. Private schools can catertor any age group and there is a considerable range in the size of the fees they charge.…
How best to follow a school appeals process if you don’t get the school place you wanted. Managing School Appeals You’ve just handed in your secondary school application form. Now the patient waits to find out if your child has got into the school of their choice. But what do you do if he or…
We want the best education for our children; we want them to reach their full potential and to remain healthy in mind and body in the process. What’s the best education for my children? Private or grammar school education? We cannot predict where their journey will take them or when their talents may begin to…
Welcome to our London independent schools entrance guide. Our other 11+ blog entries are listed at the bottom of this page. London independent schools entrance guide Navigating the independent education system This blog endeavours to touch on the following issues within the independent education system; What ages for which stage? Which pre-school? When to go…
What are the key points to remember when asking for a private school bursary? Want to send your child to private school, but don’t have the necessary funds? We give you some top private school bursary tips below. Asking for a private school bursary The cost of private schools continues to increase above the rate…
Everything you need to know – here are our 11 Plus application tips. 11 Plus Application Tips Plus, the differences in your grammar school application are detailed below. Grammar schools are state secondary schools which select their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 10 or 11. This is known as…
When do school open days take place and what do I look for at school open days are answered in the blog below. What to look for at a secondary school Open Day Is your child starting secondary school next September? Then now is a good time to start planning school open days or evenings.…
Welcome to our 11+ blog entry called ‘When is 11 Plus results day?’. Our other 11+ blog entries are listed at the bottom of this page. 11 plus test papers Our first 11 plus practice test bundle contains the following 11 plus practice tests: 11 Plus English Test One || 11 Plus Maths Test One…