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11 Plus Standardised Scores Explained
For parents, getting to grips with the 11+ standardised scoring system can help gauge their child's performance in prep...
What are Grammar Schools?
Grammar schools in the United Kingdom offer a unique educational pathway by providing academically rigorous programs aim...
The UK Education System Explained - 2024
Navigating the UK Education system can be challenging. Whether you are a parent, student, national or international, thi...
Grammar or Independent: Which Is Right for Your Child?
Conclusion If you want to discuss any issues surrounding choosing a secondary school for your child, please don’t hesit...
Choosing the Best 11 Plus Tutor for Your Child
All parents want their child to have the best chance of success in the 11 Plus exams. Choosing the right tutor to work ...
The 11 Plus (11+) Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The 11 Plus (11+) Guide: Everything You Need to Know If you're navigating the educational path of your child, you've lik...
Useful Revision Tips for the Christmas Holidays
Whilst we can’t pretend that telling your children they have to study over Christmas will make you as popular as Santa, ...
Next Steps for your Next Schools, by Charlotte Faber
As the school year approaches, our educational consultant Charlotte Faber, former headmistress of Garden House Upper Gir...
Can you prepare for the 11+ Grammar School CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) Exam?
The Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exams are highly competitive exams that det...
What are the differences between the GL and CEM 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exams?
The 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exam is a test taken by primary school students in the UK to determine their eligibili...
Exam Preparation: Say goodbye to cramming!
Preparing for academic examinations can be a highly stressful time for any student. But what if there was a way to prepa...
UKiset- UK Independent Schools' Entry Test
The UKiset is an assessment international students take when applying to independent schools in the UK. This assessment ...
Entrance Exam Preparation – Dos and Don'ts
Entrance Exam Preparation – pitfalls and pointers As we enter entrance exam season for students applying for schools at ...
School Entrance Interview Preparation with Brodie Bibby
“Would you rather have a bath in jelly or in baked beans?” School entrance interview preparation with Brodie Bibby As a ...
Fun Times: why learning should be fun, with a little help from Sharky & George
This summer, Ivy Education will be co-hosting a summer camp with Sharky & George, specialists in finding the fun in ...
The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness
With school entrance exams still reported to be going ahead in the autumn, now is a good moment to reflect on the 11+ a...
The Waiting Game: How to Navigate Independent School Waiting Lists
In the admissions process, independent schools carefully consider applicants at various age levels, including 7+, 8+, an...
Understanding your child’s potential through assessments
In this blog we discuss the different types of assessment tests - Maths, English and Reasoning - which are used by schoo...
