Grammar schools are state secondary schools. They select their students through an entrance examination called the “11-plus”, which children take at age 11. There are currently 164 grammar schools in England, out of about 3,408 secondary schools. There are a further 69 grammar schools in Northern Ireland. Children who either don’t apply for a grammar […]
Education
Should I Take A Gap Year? (Before Univeristy
The term ‘gap year’ is a period of time, usually about 12 months, taken out by students after leaving sixth-form and before starting university. However, gap years now can happen at any stage in your life. Anyone can take a gap year and for different amounts of time. People take gap years for a wide […]
What A Levels Should I Take?
“What A levels should I take?” “I’m not sure what I want to do in the future but I want to keep my options open” “Where could my A levels take me?”. Choosing the right A level subjects can feel really tough, but if you are strategic, take your time, and ask lots of questions […]
What Is The Best Language To Learn?
It is hard to imagine a young person in today’s world who doesn’t speak or study at least one language besides their mother tongue. Learning a new language can maximise your opportunities – for business and work, or for travel. You may be tempted to learn a foreign language because you are in love with […]
Oxford or Cambridge?
Tough question. As the UK’s oldest and most famous universities, Oxford and Cambridge share a rivalry which dates back more than 800 years ago. They share a great deal in common – collegiate system, tutorial-system and centuries old traditions. But that is pretty much where the similarities end. Now if you think you have got […]