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How do you choose a boarding school if you are unable to visit?
We work with a lot of families considering boarding schools for their children who are finding it difficult to make their decisions.
Feb 23, 20211 min read
5 steps to wellbeing for children
We know that looking after your children’s physical and mental health are really important to you especially whilst learning from home.
Jan 26, 20212 min read
How to use the school website to prepare for a school interview
Here’s Claire talking about ways to help your child use the school website to help prepare for their senior school interviews.
Jan 21, 20211 min read
A boarder’s perspective of boarding school
This week’s international education consultants blog was written by our guest writer, Sixth Form boarding student Robbie.
Jun 5, 20204 min read
How to prepare for school interview questions
We work with lots of parents who are nervous about upcoming school interviews as part of the private school admissions process.
Mar 3, 20201 min read
Coronavirus and British boarding schools - a few tips on the current situation
Since this blog was written in Feb 2020 there have been significant changes to the situation in the UK and globally.
Jan 29, 20204 min read
Inspirational advent calendar
We are delighted to bring to you our inspirational Advent Calendar. We’ve put together some of our favourite quotes to give each day.
Nov 29, 20191 min read
What School Year – app to download
What School Year app is an easy to use UK school year calculator for parents, schools, education consultants, education agents.
Oct 8, 20191 min read
Boarding schools that offer IB
IB Diplomas allow students to study more subjects during their two years in the sixth form. See our list of Boarding Schools that offer IB.
Jun 27, 20193 min read
Common Entrance revision: Planning pointers for parents
As the Easter holidays approach, our consultant team are in the process of planning one-to-one Skype sessions, offering education advice.
Mar 21, 20194 min read
How do I apply for a music scholarship at an independent school locally?
Should you feel that you have a child whose strength lies in music, find out more about Music Scholarships in our private school advice.
Nov 18, 20183 min read
Typical school interview questions
Boarding School interviews are a big step but can be nerve wracking. Best practice is to work with your child to build their confidence
Nov 14, 20183 min read
Tips to apply for bursary for independent school
Here are a few tips which may answer some of your questions about applying for a bursary for Independent Schools.
Nov 8, 20183 min read
Points for parents to consider when choosing an independent school
The birth of the internet and school marketing directors means that many parents are faced with the daunting task of researching.
Nov 8, 20187 min read
10 tips for preparing your child to start boarding at age 13
View our 10 tips for preparing your child for the transition from prep school to senior boarding school.
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Tips for completing your preferences on your school application form (CAF)
By Law, schools are not permitted to know which preference you gave them on your Schools Application Form.
Nov 8, 20182 min read
What is Ofsted or ISI and what do they do?
Find out more about what Ofsted and ISI are and what they do in our latest blog here.
Nov 8, 20182 min read
What is modern boarding and what are the benefits to 21st Century parents?
The words ‘boarding school’ seem to stimulate deep emotions within all parents. Find out more about what modern boarding is here.
Nov 8, 20183 min read
The benefits of weekly or flexi-boarding for working parents
In this blog, you will find some of the benefits of weekly or flexi-boarding for working parents.
Nov 8, 20184 min read
How to support your homesick child
Here are a few pointers from our educational consultancy for a distressed parent to help see your child settled at boarding school.
Nov 8, 20184 min read
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