We surveyed 250 new families that work with us, asking them about their experience with Oppidan and how effective mentoring has been for their children.

With the curtains closing on 2023, it’s been nearly a year since Jess, our Creative Executive, set about designing the first cover for our monthly broadcast.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.