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Which UK Boarding School?

With over 100 boarding schools in the UK, considering which one to send your child to can be difficult. There are many factors in making this decision, so our advisors......

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A Brief Overview of the Oxford and Cambridge (Oxbridge) University Admissions Process

As Oxford and Cambridge universities (collectively called ‘Oxbridge’) are the most renowned and high-achieving universities in the UK, their admissions process is longer and more complicated than the process for......

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Will Attending a Boarding School Increase My Chances of US College Admission?

Parents and students are often willing to go to great lengths to gain admission to America’s top Ivy League and Ivy-tier universities. Strategies can include hiring a private tutor, finding/creating......

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Overview of the Interview Process at Oxford and Cambridge

How do I get an interview? Your grades and UCAS personal statement will play a major part. Ahead of your applications, if you are worried about your academic progress, you......

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What is the MYP Personal Project?

The MYP personal project serves as an independent application of the student’s learning. It is generally done in the fifth year of the MYP programme, although it can be done......

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