Eton Journey

The Eton Journey combines preparation for the Eton List Test and the interview process; it hasn’t changed much since both founders took the test themselves.  

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Why the Eton Journey

Nearly 9 in 10 Oppidan students have received places at Eton in the last decade.  

9 in 10 success rate

Nearly 9 in 10 Oppidan students have received places at Eton in the last decade.

Up-to-date resources

Every year we adapt our teaching resources based on the previous year’s test content.

Eton-educated mentors

We tend to match prospective students with mentors who’ve done the test themselves.

How it works

Journey timeline

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Step 1

Find the perfect mentor

You’ll be matched with a mentor with vast experience of the test and the interview. Our mentors span a huge range of backgrounds from working at the Civil Service and Netflix, to the world of journalism and the West End.

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Step 2

Advisory meeting

You’ll have the option to book an advisory meeting with one of our client managers to align on anything you might be unclear about.  

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Step 3

Start the Eton Handbook

Prospective students will start work through our Eton Handbook; content is delivered online and is interactive.  

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Step 4

Monitor progress and next steps

You will receive progress reports following each of the sessions. This ensures you have oversight over the process.  

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Step 5

Manage results

For those accepted, we help advise on house choices; for those waitlisted, we continue our support through their application into Year 7.

89% of Oppidan students are offered a place at Eton.

We support over 40+ students each year with Eton applications.

Parents rate us 9.3/10 for academic support.

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Our mentors

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Frequently asked questions

  • The programme is for children in Years 5-6 or Year 7 if the student is asked to re-sit the test. 

  • Dependign on when you contact Oppidan, once or twice a week ahead of the application process.  

  • The content and delivery methodology come from our own understanding of what’s in the test and the interview. 

  • Mentors follow our Eton Handbook and sessions are delivered online via our online platform. 

  • The majority of sessions are delivered online. 

  • We don't expect you to want or need to change your mentor. Families are permitted one change if things aren't working effectively.

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Speak to the team about the Eton Journey

Fill out the short form and one of our client managers will be in touch to discuss how best to support your child.