How to boss GCSEs and A-Levels
With exams looming ominously, we asked our team how they mentor students through the process.
5 reasons why mock exams matter
As students navigate through GCSEs and A levels in the UK, the significance of mock exams in this January period is apparent.
What is residential mentoring?
Having a mentor at home is the most effective way to support your children, both academically and pastorally.
Introducing our Pro Mentors
For the academic year, 2023-2024, we have six amazing pro mentors ready to support you.
These mentors represent the best of what we're trying to achieve at Oppidan: full time, committed for the long term, bags of experience and ready to help your child achieve their dreams.
A Level Results, 2023 - Advice for Students
Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are gearing up for the release of their AS, A-level, and T-level results on Thursday, 17 August.
Exams: Managing Stress & Anxiety
Our Founders’ Associate Adam Goodbody recently spoke to Holli Rubin, Head of Multi-disciplinary Therapies at The Soke, about managing stress and anxiety during exams.
Academic mentoring vs tutoring: what’s the difference?
An academic mentor and a tutor are two different types of educators who provide different types of support to students. So what actually is the difference?
Should children study maths until 18?
Just half of all 16 to 19-year-olds study maths. Rishi Sunak’s idea to make maths compulsory to 18 has attracted considerable debate in the past few days.
How to Manage Exam Stress
Working towards exams can trigger a build-up of anxious thoughts and feelings. However, there are a few simple measures that can be taken to manage the stress we might experience and ultimately learn to reduce it.