Is this the end of Common Entrance exams? (part 2)
The first part of this blog post series outlined what independent senior school entrance assessments…
Is this the end of Common Entrance exams? (Part 1)
Over the last five years, independent senior schools have been shifting the emphasis in their…
Preparing for summer exams – what should students be doing in the Easter holidays?
The spring term seems to have flown by. As things wind down parents are…
11+ exams – Think ‘skills’ not ‘system’ (there is no system)
Sometimes parents say to me, “I’m looking for a tutor who can help get my son into…
13+, GCSE and A-level exams – tips for parents after the mocks
Many students have been sitting, or are set to sit, mock 13+, GCSE or A-level…
“What can private one-to-one tuition do for my child?”
Tutors and tutoring firms often shy away from such a direct question, but I like…
Don’t ignore the ‘nice-to-haves’ when it comes to exam preparation
How many times are students assessed during their school years? It’s hard to estimate, but…