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The Cheltenham Ladies College admissions process
Families
The Cheltenham Ladies College admissions process
Families

Cheltenham Ladies' College is considered to be one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools for girls aged 11 to 18.

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Families
Eccord: Finding your dream house and school in the UK
Families
Eccord: Finding your dream house and school in the UK
Families

Jo Eccles, founder of property company Eccord, and Cat Sutherland-Hawes, Oppidan’s school advisor, reveal how best to secure both your ideal home and school in the UK.

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Families
Best summer schools and camps in the UK for international students
Families
Best summer schools and camps in the UK for international students
Families

Exploring summer schools and camps in the UK offers international parents, particularly those from Thailand, South Korea, the UAE, and other countries, a unique opportunity to immerse their children aged 7-16 in British culture and education.

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Families
The Dulwich College admissions process
Families
The Dulwich College admissions process
Families

For over 400 years, Dulwich College has stood as one of London's most prestigious independent schools for boys.

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Families
How to write the perfect personal statement
Families
How to write the perfect personal statement
Families

If you're applying for a university course in the UK, your personal statement is one of the most important elements of your application.

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The Canford School admissions process
Families
The Canford School admissions process
Families

Nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside, Canford is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools.

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Families

Families

Our latest articles for parents, from educational and mentoring news to great resources for the 11+, school exams and UCAS applications.

Featured
The Cheltenham Ladies College admissions process
Families
The Cheltenham Ladies College admissions process
Families

Cheltenham Ladies' College is considered to be one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools for girls aged 11 to 18.

Read More →
Families
Eccord: Finding your dream house and school in the UK
Families
Eccord: Finding your dream house and school in the UK
Families

Jo Eccles, founder of property company Eccord, and Cat Sutherland-Hawes, Oppidan’s school advisor, reveal how best to secure both your ideal home and school in the UK.

Read More →
Families
Best summer schools and camps in the UK for international students
Families
Best summer schools and camps in the UK for international students
Families

Exploring summer schools and camps in the UK offers international parents, particularly those from Thailand, South Korea, the UAE, and other countries, a unique opportunity to immerse their children aged 7-16 in British culture and education.

Read More →
Families

Schools

Our latest articles for teachers and school leaders, from character education news to interviews with inspirational figures.

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Oppidan Education partners with Dulwich College, Seoul
Schools
Oppidan Education partners with Dulwich College, Seoul
Schools

Oppidan Education and Dulwich College Seoul are proud to announce a new partnership delivering mentorship programmes for Year 9 and Year 12 students.

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Schools
The hidden magic of mentoring: how it’s transforming schools
Schools
The hidden magic of mentoring: how it’s transforming schools
Schools

Mentoring is often the unsung hero of student development. It’s not just about academic support; it’s about fostering personal growth, resilience and confidence.

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Schools
Oracy: it’s time to walk the walk
Schools, Families
Oracy: it’s time to walk the walk
Schools, Families

It has been heartening to see oracy education finally take up more space in the national discourse. Charlotte Harmer, Head of Education here at Oppidan, takes a further look.

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Schools, Families

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