School Consultancy
We offer school consultancy services designed around your family's needs, guiding every step of the admissions process. Speak to our experts in a free consultation.
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Mr I Dulwich
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Mrs Z London
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Schools Consultant
Simplifying and strategising school entrance
From identifying the right school through to the final interview, we help your child get into the best school possible
Our school consultancy services eliminate the confusion and stress of your child’s admissions process, supporting every step of their academic journey and school placement.
We know that preparing for admissions can be challenging for both children and parents. Our consultants work to make each stage as smooth as possible, ensuring your efforts are focused where they matter most. We will help you identify the right schools, then guide you through every element of the process: from applications, to tuition and mock interviews.
Charlotte
Private School Consultant & Exam-Focused Assessor"Services such as those offered by Ivy Education can complement an all round approach to your child's education, boosting learning, and providing a 1:1 bespoke programme to help you towards whatever goals are next on the horizon. Advice and teaching will always be professional, up to date, child centred and delivered by qualified individuals picked to help you specifically based on your criteria."
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How Our School Placement Consultants Match Schools to Your Child
Our team has strong links and personal relationships with many top independent schools in and around London.
Our school placement consultants take time to understand your child’s academic strengths, interests, and personality. We look beyond league tables, considering social fit, pastoral care, extracurriculars, and the learning environment. These are all essential to ensuring long-term success and wellbeing.
We then guide families through the full school application process, offering insight into each school’s admissions criteria and expectations. Our team ensures your child is matched to a school that not only challenges them academically but also supports them emotionally and socially.
Preparing for School Entrance with Our Private School Consultants
Interview Preparation
Our private school consultants help children feel confident and prepared for interviews, which are a key part of the admissions process at many top schools. We work with a team of experienced former Heads who deliver one-to-one mock interviews, either at home or in our offices.
These sessions reflect the format and expectations of real school interviews, helping students practise thoughtful responses and manage nerves. While the focus is on interview success, the process also builds wider confidence and self-awareness, both of which benefit children long after the admissions stage.
Schools We Help Prepare Students For
Our independent school consultants have helped families gain admission to some of the UK’s top schools, including those listed below.
Westminster School
Westminster School, a public day and boarding school in Westminster, London, admits boys at 13+ and girls at 16+. It is affiliated with Westminster Under School, a day school for boys admitting pupils at 7+, 8+, and 11+. The Under School has its own campus.
King's College School Wimbledon
KCS Wimbledon is an independent day school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18, located in Wimbledon, London. All entry points are competitive and require an exam and interview. KCS is known for its peaceful environment and strong sense of community.
Eton College
Eton College is an independent boarding school for boys, ages 13-18, located in Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 and has a notable history. All boys must sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test. Successful candidates will be invited for an individual interview and an online predictive test. Candidates are then offered a conditional place, confirmed by passing a final assessment in Year 8.
St Paul’s School
St Paul's School is a leading independent school for boys, aged 7-18. It is located in Barnes, West London. St Paul's School provides boys with a dynamic, varied and enriching education from the age of 11 until 18. All entry points require a competitive exam and an interview, and boys join St Paul’s Juniors for two years and then transfer to St Paul’s.
City of London School
City Junior School, part of the City of London School, is a co-educational day school located in central London. It admits pupils at 7+ and 11+ and offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for senior school education. It provides a strong academic ethos and excellent facilities while maintaining its own distinct identity and campus.
The Tiffin Girls' School
The Tiffin Girls' School, based in Kingston upon Thames, London, is a selective grammar school for girls. Entry is at 11+, and the school provides a rigorous and wide-ranging curriculum designed to challenge and inspire. The school combines academic ambition with a strong co-curricular offering, all set within a well-resourced and supportive campus.
Wilson's School
Wilson’s School, located in Sutton, London, is a grammar school for boys with entry at 11+. Established in 1615, the school delivers a broad and demanding curriculum in a supportive environment. With a longstanding academic reputation, it combines tradition with modern facilities to foster a high-achieving student body.
Queen Elizabeth's School
Queen Elizabeth's School, based in Barnet, London, is a selective grammar school for boys founded in 1573. Entry is at 11+, and the school provides a rigorous academic programme designed to support progression to competitive universities. It maintains a reputation for excellence and benefits from a blend of historic heritage and state-of-the-art resources.
The Henrietta Barnett School
The Henrietta Barnett School, located in Barnet, London, is a selective grammar school for girls. It admits pupils at 11+ and offers a challenging academic curriculum focused on preparing students for top university destinations. The school has a strong academic tradition and offers modern facilities, all while retaining its own distinctive character and campus. In Summer 2022, 97% of A-Level grades were A*-B, and 94% of GCSE grades were 8-9.
Latymer Upper School
Latymer Upper School, located in Hammersmith, London, is a co-educational independent day school. It admits pupils at 11+ and 16+, offering a broad and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and beyond. The school maintains a strong academic ethos and provides excellent facilities, including modern science laboratories, a performing arts centre, and extensive sports amenities, all while preserving its distinct identity and campus.
How Our Independent School Consultants Help Identify the Perfect Fit
Academic Assessments
Our independent school consultants begin by getting to know your child’s academic level and learning style. Through tailored academic assessments, we gain a clearer picture of their strengths and areas for development.
This insight allows us to recommend schools that are both aspirational and well-suited to your child. It also helps inform a personalised tuition plan if additional preparation is needed before assessments or interviews. The result is a thoughtful, well-matched shortlist of schools where your child has the best chance to thrive.
Your Academic Journey
Whether it be Tuition or end to end Educational Consultancy - Ivy Education will support your family with every step of their Academic Journey.
Speak with our experts
Our expert education team will discuss your family’s needs and explain how Ivy Education will provide support designed for you.
Our school consultancy services are led by experienced consultants from top UK independent and grammar schools. They’ll discuss your family’s goals and create a focused, realistic plan for school admissions, helping you navigate the UK system with clarity and confidence.
Comprehensive Support
Academic Assessments
Providing insights into your child’s ability, these will inform both the advisory process and tuition programme. We will track their progress throughout with regular reports and communication.
On-going bespoke tuition
Our tuition prepares your child for their exams and for studying in the UK, all designed around each student’s needs.
Your child's application is polished
Your child's application will be planned, developed, and refined, while also working on assessment, exam and interview preparation to put you in the best place to succeed.
Target schools are shortlisted
The school placement process starts, with Ivy Education able to help with all the tricky and lengthy administrative elements.
We will organise visits and are even able to accompany you, if required, so you can experience these wonderful schools first-hand.
Decision-making process
Ivy Education will support you with the final decision-making process and put you in the best position to secure a place.
We will take care of all your child's legal and pastoral needs. Visas and guardians are arranged, if necessary. We can also appoint a mentor or Director of Studies as appropriate.
Final Stages
We ensure that they feel happy and confident from the first day at their new school, and can provide further support as needed.