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. 

Helen is Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Cambridge, and Director of Studies in Education (Homerton College). 

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.

We are delighted to be launching 'Season 2' of Heads & Tales with a fascinating interview with James Dahl, Master of Wellington College. Including: the big lie he told on the 3rd day of his teaching career, his take on GCSE reform and what role independent schools will have in 5 years.

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.  

Last week we travelled to Seoul to launch our mentoring programme with the schools of British Education Korea. It was a brilliant week full of learnings, cultural and educational and we were delighted that, even the other side of the world, there was such a strong appetite for developing essential skills.

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.

It has been a real privilege to complement the innovative and deliberate pastoral interventions taking place across our varied partner schools this 2022-23 academic year.

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.