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Westminster Under School 7+ Entrance Guide (2025 Entry)
Westminster Under School is one of London’s most prestigious preparatory schools for boys aged 7 to 13. Situated in the ...
Comparing The Value of State vs Private School Education
Choosing the right school for your child is a decision that shapes their academic journey, personal growth, and future o...
8+ Exam Guide - Everything You Need to Know
For many parents and students, the 8+ exam offers an alternative entry point to selective schools, targeting children in...
A Level Maths Revision: The Ultimate Guide
This guide is designed to streamline your A Level Maths revision, breaking down complex topics and offering targeted str...
How to Revise Effectively: 13 Science-Backed Tips for Exam Success
The tips below are grounded in cognitive psychology research, meaning they’re not only effective but also backed by stud...
How Many GCSEs Do You Need To Take?
As students approach the final years of secondary school, GCSEs become a big part of the conversation. These qualificati...
GCSE Options - A Comprehensive Guide on Available Subjects
Choosing your GCSE subjects is one of the first major academic decisions you’ll make. It can feel overwhelming, but with...
7+ Exam Guide - Everything You Need to Know
Whether you're weighing up the decision to transition from state primary to independent education or already set on a pr...
The Benefits of Homeschooling
Homeschooling has seen a notable rise in popularity across the UK in recent years. As parents seek more control over the...
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...
How to Revise for A Levels
Effective revision techniques are key to achieving the desired A Level grades, but some students develop bad revision ha...
The UK Education System Explained - 2025
Navigating the UK Education system can be challenging. Whether you are a parent, student, national or international, thi...
IB or A Levels: Which is the Right Choice?
Choosing the right qualifications and subjects to study for the last two years of school can affect the choices your chi...
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 ...
How to Revise Effectively for GCSE History: A Comprehensive Guide
Whichever exam you are studying for, it is important to have a revision plan. History GCSE can seem especially daunting ...
How to Revise GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths is an important qualification that is required for university and many jobs beyond. As such it demands thorou...
How to Get All 9s in your GCSEs?
How to Get All 9s in your GCSEs? Achieving all 9s in your GCSEs is an exceptionally impressive achievement. It demonstr...
The 11 Plus (11+) Guide: Everything You Need to Know
If you're navigating the educational path of your child, you've likely heard of the 11 Plus exam. This guide is your gat...
Tuition: Are there benefits to longer lessons?
At Ivy Education, we are often asked how long tuition sessions should be, and we know that getting the lesson length rig...
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...
Consistency in an Age of Uncertainty: How to best Prepare for GCSEs, A Levels, and the IB
A few months ago, we wrote about what the 2021 lockdown meant for GCSE, A-level and IB students. Now that the picture is...