Articles: Guiding International FamiliesIndependent Education Consultants2021-04-16T12:51:10+01:00

Advice & Guidance on guiding international families

5 Things every parent needs to know to make a successful application to a boarding school

Common Entrance – What is it and why might you want your child to sit it?

Is it fish and chips on Fridays that makes a school British?

Days out indoors

Home Schooling – how to work together

Coronavirus and British Boarding Schools-a few tips on the current situation.

What School Year – App to download

Tips on Gap year planning and staying safe while you are away.

Navigating the minefield of last-minute school places at UK-based day or boarding schools

10 Things To Do This Summer, To Prepare Your Child For Their New Senior School In September

What Is Guardianship For International Children At Boarding School And Why Do I Need It

Cultural Differences

FAQ For International Parents Seeking Boarding Schools

Tips On Applying To An Independent Senior School With Entry At 13+ Through Pre-Testing And Common Entrance

Tips For Preparing Your Child For Boarding School

Making The Most Of A Parent’s Evening

Preparing Your Teenager For University – A Few Tips For Parents

Why Do 21st Century Parents Choose Boarding?

Researching University Courses -Some Advice For Year 12 Students Embarking On Open Days

Do League Tables Give Parents The Right Information To Support Choosing The Right School?

How Can I Prepare My Child For Boarding School, So They Settle Quickly And Are Not Homesick?

How Can I Effectively Support My Homesick Child At Boarding School For The First Time?

10 Tips For Preparing Your Child For The Transition From Prep School To Senior Boarding School

Choosing The Right School – Quick Tips For Parents

Top 10 Reasons For Parents To Choose Boarding

When Choosing A School, How Do I Assess The Quality Of Pastoral Care To Feel Reassured That My Child Will Be Well Cared For And Happy?

Why Should Parents Be Wary Of Independent School League Tables

10 Tips For Preparing Your Child To Start Boarding At Age 13

Tips For Supporting Your Homesick Child At Boarding School

What Is Guardianship And Why Do I Need A Guardian Family?

The Pros And Cons Of Moving To Senior School At Age 11 Or 13

Tips For Preparing To Visit A Schools Fair

Questions To Ask When Visiting An Independent School