Having a mentor at home is the most effective way to support your children, both academically and pastorally.

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to keep the kids busy than diving into some festive reads. Wherever you are for the holidays, encouraging your children to get lost in a book is the perfect way to make sure their brains don’t go into standby.

Following the successful pilot mentoring project with British Education Korea in September 2023, Oppidan's office in Seoul opens December 1st 2023 with the wider launch of its programme to families and to the school for students across prep and secondary.

At Oppidan, we talk a lot with schools about character education. But what actually is character education?  According to Ofsted, there are 6 areas that schools should tackle in order to develop effective character education.  

Personal statements have been the shop window for UCAS applicants since the beginning of time. Big news: they’re disappearing.

How many girls does it take to change the continent of Africa? One. It takes just one talented STEM student armed with excellent A-Levels, ready for the world’s best universities, to change the continent of Africa.

Poetry is everywhere. It’s used to sell to us, to make us pay attention. It’s our favourite song lyrics and the quotes we carry with us for comfort. It can go viral – but sometimes, no one will ever read it at all.

Building on several years of successful partnership, we’re returning to Soneva Fushi over this Christmas and New Year. Oppidan Education has supported children of all ages and backgrounds from across the world. As a luxury resort focused on sustainability and education, Soneva Fushi has helped Oppidan to pioneer and innovate this approach to educating children about their surroundings while on holiday.

At the end of September, Ofsted published an independent review of careers guidance in schools and further education and skills providers. 

Our founders’ associate, Adam Goodbody, sits down with Pierce & Groves to discuss Oppidan’s services and guidance for parents navigating crucial education stages such as the challenges of divorce.

What is the admissions process for 11+ entry? The entrance exam for 11+ entry, is early December. To ensure your child's participation, it's crucial to register before the deadline which changes each year but normally the middle of November.  No registrations will be accepted after this point, so plan accordingly. 

What is the admissions process for 7+ and 8+ entry? Parents looking to enroll their sons at St. Paul's Juniors can start the journey when their child enters Year One, with registrations beginning in October.

When is the deadline for registration at 11+? The deadline for Registration to SPGS is at the end of November in Year 6. Families should submit the completed registration forms, a copy of the candidate's passport, and the registration fee of £250 (not applicable for those applying for a bursary only place).

What are the deadlines for applying to Merchant Taylor’s? Merchant Taylor’s have the following deadlines for their entry and examinations at different age groups.  

Closely on the heels of our trip to South Korea, Oppidan spent last week in Spain building a partnership with our first school in the Affinitas group.  

Radley say: We are looking for kind, talented and ambitious boys who will thrive in a boarding environment. We are an academically selective school and our assessment reflects this but we are most interested in boys who will make the most of every opportunity and significantly contribute to Radley life. 

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.