Recent Articles

For many such students, each essay brings with it the challenge of making it that little bit better than the last one. The problem is that when you write essays regularly, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of repeating the same formula each time – particularly when you already receive good feedback from...

It’s often said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Given the fact that many of the words we use in English stem from Latin and Ancient Greek words – in common with many other European languages – what is it about English that has attracted this reputation for being so fearsomely...

Whilst we have all heard a little about studying law at university, whether through family, friends or films, it is difficult to know what it really does involve.

If you’re determined to get into a top university this academic year, you’re probably already starting to think about how you can give yourself the best possible chance of being given a place at your favourite university. You’ll doubtless already have thought of the standard advice, such as taking part in activities relating to your...

You might have heard of the concept of “teaching to the test”. It’s teaching that’s not necessarily about true understanding of the material, but instead about maximising the possible marks you could get in an exam scenario. That might mean focusing narrowly on the topics the exam covers, and ignoring related material. It might mean...

It’s rarely easy to decide on the right educational path for your child, and for many parents there are few decisions bigger than whether to choose a day school or a boarding school. If you’re in the throes of making this decision yourself, you’ll probably find that your instincts ultimately make the decision for you...

The new school year is nearly upon us, and it’s time to start making preparations for going back to school. The summer holidays often end in a last-minute rush to get things done in time for the start of term. After all, there can be a lot to do – stocking up on stationery, planning...

Getting a new locker is a ritual part of going back to school. Will you be lucky and get one outside your form room in a corridor, so that you can access it at any time? Or a locker that’s in a handy central location so that you can easily swing by between classes to...

by Emma Bates Looking at discussions of higher education, at least in the UK, it can sometimes feel like STEM subjects (sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics) are the only ones that count. Certainly, it seems like they’re the only subjects that will get you one of the limited number of highly-paid, well-respected jobs available to...