Families
Academic mentoring for students
Our mentors are carefully paired with students to build lasting relationships. We provide consistent feedback, personalised sessions and clear structure for improved confidence and academic results.
We mentor young people to academic success.
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. Whether online or in-person our mentors are trained to help unlock student potential and break through barriers to success.
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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.
What parents say
How it works
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Tell us about your child
Get in touch with the team. Our client managers will discuss your child over the phone to align expectations.
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Make a plan and agree focus
We’ll create a structure together and decide how best to support you and your child.
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We'll find a mentor for your child
With a plan and your child’s profile, we’ll find a mentor most suited to their interests and personality.
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Start sessions and track progress
Once your child and their mentor are underway, we’ll monitor progress and track the impact of sessions in line with the overall focus.
Mentors
Our mentors are extraordinary people
They're hands down the best thing about Oppidan. We train them carefully for work with families and schools and also run ongoing professional development workshops to ensure they stay on top of their game.
Trained in safeguarding with DBS certificates
Professionally trained and onboarded
Diverse academic and professional backgrounds
School advice
We support parents with school choices
Meet Cat Sutherland Hawes. After nearly 20 years as Director of Admissions at both Latymer Upper School and Wycombe Abbey, we are hugely fortunate to call upon her experience and professionalism in supporting Oppidan families with their school choices.
