Oppidan in Thailand

Oppidan Education is a leading UK-based academic mentoring company, supporting families with prep and senior school admissions, public exams and university entry.

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Some schools we have helped gain entry to

We support international students to achieve their academic dreams.

We believe every young person should have a mentor: an inspiring person invested in their future. Mentoring develops confidence, academic attainment and engagement in school life. Our mentors are trained to help unlock student potential and fulfil academic goals.

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Character Journey

All ages
The Character Journey pairs students of all ages with a mentor to deliver 1:1 sessions focused on developing oracy, character and life readiness.

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11+ Journey

Years 4 to 6
The 11+ Journey is a package of one-to-one support that covers everything necessary for successful entry to an independent secondary school at either 11+ and 13+.

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Interview Package

All ages
This package includes three one-hour sessions delivered online by a trained Oppidan mentor with reports to follow each session.

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Exam Support

Years 7 to 13
Whether they’re approaching GCSEs, A levels or IB, our mentors support students to achieve the best possible exam results, instilling a love of learning that goes beyond school and university.

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UCAS Journey

Year 12 & 13
From course and university choice all the way to perfecting the personal statement, the UCAS Journey is a one-stop shop for your child’s transition to a UK university.

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School Advice

For parents
With over 20 years of admissions experience, our schools advisor Cat Sutherland-Hawes is perfectly placed to support families with their secondary school choices.

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About Oppidan Education

Our founders have spent a decade working in partnership with senior leaders and teachers around the UK.

They’ve developed a practical, innovative and research-driven approach to mentoring and personal development for young people. Though not teachers themselves, Oppidan success to date is rooted in partnership with respected teachers and educationalists.

Being close to the action is vital. Having worked individually with hundreds of families themselves, Henry and Walter continue to oversee each element of the recruitment, training and delivery of mentors’ work across 100+ schools and 5000+ families. Henry and Walter are active trustees of the charity they founded, Oppidan Foundation, enabling access to mentorship programmes in state secondary schools.