We believe in the transformative power of mentorship to equip a young person to function confidently in the real world. Adults have mentors, kids should too. 

Recent news has covered the worrying trend that significantly fewer students are studying performing arts, at both GCSEs and A-Level. This first decline is largely influenced by the now historic EBacc introduction which omits drama and music from the core mandatory curriculum.  

In my Eton interview, I was asked whether there was anything in the news I was interested about. Current affairs remain central to the interview today; it allows the boy to direct the question to an idiosyncrasy of theirs.

On Tuesday 8th July, four members of the Oppidan Education team set out from Dartmouth Academy, part of the Education South West Trust, in Devon. 

In the latest episode of Heads & Tales, Henry Faber sits down with James Priory, Headmaster of Tonbridge School, for an in-depth conversation about the school and his career.  

As the iconic Chelsea Flower Show returns for anthro– and dendrophiles around the world, it brings with it more than just glitzy floral displays. For parents and their children, it offers a timely reminder to explore and embrace our natural surroundings.

The School Run is a 200-mile charity run from Devon to London, raising £50,000 each for Magic Breakfast and the Oppidan Foundation. Organised and run by the Oppidan Education team, the route starts from our furthest partner school in Devon and ends three days later at Oppidan HQ in Hammersmith, West London.

We are delighted to have established an office in Dubai, UAE.

For the last ten years, we’ve been researching and testing the best approaches to delivering one-to-one support for young people. The result is the Oppidan Model.

Internationally recognised and consistently topping national league tables, St. Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS) is one of the UK’s leading independent schools.

Cheltenham Ladies' College is considered to be one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools for girls aged 11 to 18.

Jo Eccles, founder of property company Eccord, and Cat Sutherland-Hawes, Oppidan’s school advisor, reveal how best to secure both your ideal home and school in the UK.

Exploring summer schools and camps in the UK offers international parents, particularly those from Thailand, South Korea, the UAE, and other countries, a unique opportunity to immerse their children aged 7-16 in British culture and education.

For over 400 years, Dulwich College has stood as one of London's most prestigious independent schools for boys.

If you're applying for a university course in the UK, your personal statement is one of the most important elements of your application.

Nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside, Canford is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools.

Established in 1432, Sevenoaks School is one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious independent schools.

Test anxiety is a common experience and can be a difficult challenge for both children and parents. As a parent, it’s important to recognise the signs of stress and provide practical support to help your child manage their anxiety during the exam period.

Studying at St Paul’s School is an incredible albeit intense experience. When I was there, I absolutely loved it but also recognised I was very lucky and part of an exceptional and very elite community (in both good and bad ways).

Tonbridge School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools for boys aged 13 to 18, has a rich history dating back to 1553.