Information for parents

We offer a wide range of support for international and UK based families who are seeking to secure places for their children in the top UK independent schools. This includes those who are relocating after a spell abroad and who need guidance in addressing the complexities of the admissions process. we offer advice on how t ensure the best possible outcome at the key points of entry for prep schools at 11+, 13+ and 16+ as well as university entry including Oxbridge.

Our bespoke mentoring programme is designed to prepare children to reach their full potential prior to sitting entrance assessments and it also enables parents to gain an oversight of their progress through our regular reporting.

What our clients think…

“During a very difficult family transition from Singapore to the UK in the midst of the Covid pandemic and full travel bans in place, we were overwhelmed by the prospect of finding and securing a school for our children. We engaged Simon and Jacqui to help us navigate and finally secure a place for our 10 and 11 year olds at a great school in the UK.

With Simon and Jacqui´s knowledge and experience, our kids were assessed and tutored online to ensure they were prepped and ‘ready’ for the school applications, exams and interviews. The tutors were engaging, talented and profiled to maximize our children’s engagement. Jacqui and Simon´s team also took care of all the application process, filing the paperwork, managing timings, advising when decisions were required – a complicated, tedious and extremely time consuming ordeal!

What makes Simon and Jacqui stand out, in our eyes, is their genuine care and passion for education, and their commitment to finding a school environment where each kid will thrive. Our children were treated as individuals where much patience and time was spent getting to know them, as well as understanding the parents desires. Ultimately, they were able to match their capability, personality and passions with that of the school itself.

Quite frankly, we could have never made this successful move without Simon and Jacqui´s input and guidance. The children are successfully enrolled at Millfield school where they are extremely happy.”

In recent years we have enabled students to secure places at the following schools:

  • Westminster
  • Radley
  • Wellington
  • Rugby
  • Cheltenham Ladies College
  • St Mary’s Calne
  • Brighton College
  • St Edwards Oxford
  • Bedford
  • Repton
  • Whitgift
  • Latymer Upper
  • Kings College School, Wimbledon

Some of our pupils have been placed at Bilton Grange, Millfield Prep, Horris Hill and Hatherop Castle.

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Case Studies

Shun and Xi Wang are identical twins from Hangzhou in China. Although their English was quite weak when we first met them (both were in Year 9), they were very determined to receive an education in the UK.

We developed a two fold strategy to meet their needs by initially finding separate schools for them where their English would be allowed to gain a firmer grounding before introducing them to schools for them to study their A levels. They both partook in our mentoring programme.

Both boys are now thriving – Shun at St Edwards, Oxford and Xi at Radley College and both are keen to complete degree courses at a U.K. university before returning to develop their business interests in China.

Jessica approached us in January 2021 with the aim of applying at 16+ to some of the most selective Sixth Forms in London.

Our mentoring programme coached her as she prepared for the entrance assessments, which involved subject papers, reasoning and critical thinking, the writing of personal statements and plenty of interview practice.

A bright and motivated student who responded enthusiastically to the challenge, we were delighted when she was offered places at CLSG, Latymer, KCS and Westminster. All the hard work paid off!

Jacqui and Simon make a remarkable team. Jacqui’s coaching and mentoring for our daughter through the sixth form entry process was well rounded, organised and balanced. Her mindful approach to the entire process was simply impeccable. 

Simon is a brilliant English teacher who reignited the love for the language and reading for our daughter. She has made tremendous improvement due to Simon’s commitment, philosophy, teaching methods and approach to reading comprehensions and writing. Simon’s calm demeanour and careful analysis of the right areas of growth provided the perfect balance during this stressful time. 

We are extremely grateful and would highly recommend the team to any child who is seeking more in their academic journey and success.