Making the move from prep to senior school is a huge leap on any child’s educational journey. We’re here to help you every step of the way with Talk Education’s ultimate 11+ survival guide, which covers everything from key dates to how to narrow down your shortlist.

In the UK, we’re at an inflection point in education. Whether it’s buildings, exams, curriculum, private schools or mobile phones, ‘set piece’ issues are in flux like never before. Of course, it all hinges on politics.

Following a reference from a boy’s preparatory school and a successful ISEB Pre-Test score, boys are invited to sit the Harrow Test in the Autumn of Year 7.

Wellington accepts around 260 new pupils per year. From 2025, the intake will be 50% boys, 50% girls. Around 80% board at the school, and 20% travel to the College as day students.  

Last week we travelled to Seoul to launch our mentoring programme with the schools of British Education Korea. It was a brilliant week full of learnings, cultural and educational and we were delighted that, even the other side of the world, there was such a strong appetite for developing essential skills.

What is the admissions process for Winchester at 13+? Students can enter Winchester at 13+ and 16+. The application deadline for 2027 entry for 13+ is 3 July 2024. 

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve adopted the Skills Builder Partnership to provide the framework of our work both with families and in schools.

It has been a real privilege to complement the innovative and deliberate pastoral interventions taking place across our varied partner schools this 2022-23 academic year.

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.

The Oppidan Academy (TOA) is an annual work experience programme for students from schools across the UK. Its primary aim is to provide invaluable insights into potential future careers, the world of business, and the essential skills required for their next steps.

The countdown to GCSE results day is on, and we're here to make sure you're all set for the big reveal on Thursday, August 24.   

Earlier this summer, we spent the afternoon with three quite remarkable people: Gabi, a 10-year-old student, Camilla, her mentor, and Eli, Gabi’s mum. Without a script or prompts, we rolled the cameras and let them loose as they discussed Gabi and Camilla’s mentoring relationship.

Sarah is our resident mentor supporting students interested in studying in the US. Since graduating from Harvard and throughout medical school, Sarah has committed herself to helping other students who are seeking further education opportunities in the US.

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. 

Here is some information, tips and practical advice for mentors and parents working with a student that has Special Educational Needs. 

The Oppidan Team were delighted to attend the 13th festival of education at Wellington College. The Festival of Education brings educators from the UK and beyond for two days of invaluable CPD, discussions and networking. 

As parents, knowing how to support our teens as they make one of the biggest decisions in life following school can be challenging. So much of their world differs from previous generations, and it's important we support them in a way that warrants the best start to adult life.

After a long summer term with far too many exams, your kids (and you!) deserve to kick back and put their feet up. That said, you may want to ensure that your children's minds stay engaged and active during this break.

We were delighted to attend the Downe House Academic Conference a few weeks ago. The two key speakers were Nick Gibb, Schools Minister and Katherine Birbalsingh, Founder of Michaela Community School.

We’ve teamed up with Ruffer to launch an awareness campaign on the value of financial literacy in a child’s education.