Your personal statement is an important part the university admissions process. Sure, it’s not the only part. And for Oxford and Cambridge, it’s actually one of the lesser important aspects – after your achieved grades, predicted grades and performance at interview. Nonetheless, this is your first opportunity to really stand out from the crowd. Why […]
A Levels: 10 Essential Items Every Student Needs Before Starting
Now that your GCSEs are all wrapped up and you’re beginning to make the transition towards starting your A Levels, you might be wondering what things you need to have ready before school starts up again. So to help, I’ve put together this list of 10 essential items you’ll need to have before you start […]
The 5 types of students you’ll see on A Level results day!
For many of us, it’s been a nail-biting and anxiety-inducing countdown to A Level results day… …for others, it’s something we put out of our minds altogether, spending the summer in the sun forgetting that exams ever even happened! But whatever your journey, and however you thought your A Level exams went, there’s one thing […]
Tutors of London: Meet Adele, Private Italian Tutor
At a certain point in life, so many of us begin to say to ourselves “I wish I never gave up the piano!” or “J’aimerais pouvoir parler français” (which is French for “I wish I could speak French”). And whether it’s a dramatic change in circumstances or just an overwhelming sense of regret, some of […]
The Best 11 Resources Your Child Can Use To Prepare For The 11+ Exam
If you’re thinking about whether to send your child to grammar school or an independent school, then you’ve probably already begun searching all things 11 plus (11+). For those unfamiliar with the term, the 11+ exam is a selective entrance exam for secondary schools. Grammar schools and independent schools use it to identify the academic […]
Tutoring agencies vs tutoring platforms: which one is better?
Modern technology has transformed the private tutoring industry in more ways than one; from finding a private tutor, to online lessons, instant chat and automated payments. Nevertheless, traditional private tutoring agencies remain the preferred choice for many parents. So which one is best for your child and are agencies becoming a thing of the past? […]
Tutors of London: Meet Terry, private English, maths and science tutor at Tutorean
Welcome to the third post in our Tutors of London series! (If you missed the second post, check it out here…) Private tutoring is a type of “gig-economy”, which basically means that it’s not a job you’re officially employed to do full time. Workers instead are paid for each “gig” they do, such as a […]
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the UK School System
Entering your child into the school system for the first time can be a confusing and overwhelming process. With children starting school from the age of 4, first time parents do not have much time to figure everything out. You may have questions like “when should my child start formal schooling?”, “which type of school […]
Tutors of London: Meet Alexandra, undergraduate at the London School of Economics and private tutor at Tutorean
Welcome to the second post in our Tutors of London series, where we get insights into the lives and drives of some of Londons best private tutors! (If you missed the first post, check it out here…) Millions of private tutoring lessons are taking place every single week in the UK, whether it be in […]
The Top 10 Benefits of Private Tutoring
One of the most stressful aspects of parenting is ensuring that your child gets the best education they possibly can. In a survey conducted by education charity TLG, 23% of parents with children aged 18 and under were most concerned about whether their child was making the progress they should be at school. Whether your […]
