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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11+
Our 11+ Journey for Years 5&6 takes care of everything, from the interviews and assessment days to the key academic tests.
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13+
We support Year 7 & 8 students with the 13+ journey and final exams, ensuring they reach their chosen secondary school ready and excited for the challenges ahead.
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GCSE
We’ve helped thousands of students through the GCSE process, inspiring them to improved grades and greater confidence at school.
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A-Level & IB
We work with students to nail the final hurdle of secondary school, including revision planning, mock preparation and readiness for the summer exams.
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UCAS
From researching courses to writing personal statements, our mentors help Year 12&13 students maximise their potential for the next steps.
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University
We help students at university, and mentor them successfully into a broad range of career paths.
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.
What parents say
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.