Resources
These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
What are the best A-Levels for Oxbridge applications?
Winning a place at Oxford or Cambridge isn’t easy. The entrance requirements are demanding and courses are oversubscribed with applicants from all over the world. In order to...
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Single or Mixed Sex Education - How do you choose?
Deciding whether to opt for a single sex or a co-educational setting is a quandary that affects many parents. There is no easy answer – it depends on both the child and the school...
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Parents – here's how you can help your children get into medical school
Most parents are extremely proud and supportive when their child announces that they’d like to train for a medical degree. Whether the ambition is to work in general practice...
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How to give your child a global education
A modern education means a global education The internet, affordable travel and the popularity in remote, flexible working means the world is getting smaller. We, as a nation, are...
Read the full postInterview with Samantha Feilding - Head of Admissions of the Eaton House Group of Schools
Diana Morant talks with Samantha Feilding, Head of Admissions of the Eaton House Group of Schools. Diana and Samantha discuss what the group of schools looks for in candidates, how...
Read the full postDemystifying Oxbridge Applications
Discover the answers to popular Oxbridge application questions In this William Clarence Excellence in Education podcast, we speak with Rebecca Dowbiggin, a specialist Higher...
Read the full postEverything you need to know about UK Boarding Schools
Deciding between sending your child to boarding school or day school is a huge decision. And once you and your child have concluded that boarding school is the right choice, there...
Read the full postMedical applications advice for anyone wanting to study at medical school
Medical school applications are renowned for being extremely competitive. In fact, they are among the most popular degrees applied for in the UK, with over 26,000 students applying...
Read the full postMoving from Dubai to a UK school - Everything you need to know!
In this Excellence in Education podcast, we speak with education expert Ian Hunt about making the move to a new school in the UK from Dubai. Ian has been on the board of a number...
Read the full postUS College Admissions - What you must know before you start applying to the US
Are you thinking about applying to a US college from the UK? The US college application process is not only famously competitive, but it is also complex and differs in many ways...
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Training as a vet? Here’s what you need to know
Nobody just falls into training to be a vet or settles on it as an easy career choice. Becoming a vet takes years of dedication, study and hard work and usually appeals only to...
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William Clarence Education joins forces with Atom Learning for a new School Selection webinar.
We are delighted to have been invited to host a webinar with Atom Learning next Wednesday 17th June at 6pm. Head of our UK School and University Placement Consultancy, Diana Morant, will be on hand to discuss the options open to parents selecting senior schools at 11+ and 13+.
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Campus or city university - how to decide
Congratulations, you’re applying to go to university! But now it’s decision time: what to study, whether to embark on a single or joint degree, whether to commit to three years or...
Read the full postUK School Entrance Exams & How to Prepare Effectively!
Applying to a UK school is often a lengthy and complicated process. At William Clarence, we are home to a specialist team of dedicated education consultants who can provide top...
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Mental health awareness in schools
Mental health issues affect one in eight 5 to 19-year-olds, and school-related worries, such as homework, exam stress and parental or teacher pressure contribute to concerns around...
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How to choose a school when relocating to the UK
It’s never easy to move your family to a different country, and changing schools can be a time of great stress - especially if you are considering looking at the best schools in...
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