Last week, Ben Elliot and Jess Harris hosted our Q Education members launch in NYC, in conjunction with our partner A List Education. This was a really exciting step for us, and we’re looking forward to working with some of our members with more local assistance across the pond to help their children with entry […]
1. Be yourself – relax during the interview, as the best kinds of interview take the form of formal conversations. When you relax you will be able to engage with the interviewer on a personal level as well as an academic one, ensuring you make a lasting impression. 2. Make sure you find out exactly […]
Quintessentially Education explores the advantages and disadvantages of both systems, providing an insight into this commonly debated subject. BOARDING SCHOOLS Boarding schools have a long-standing reputation for prestigious social and academic excellence. The independent school sector educates over 7% of the total number of school children in England and just fewer than 18% of pupils […]
Quintessentially Education is delighted to announce that in conjunction with Varsity Education we are now offering Cambridge Winter College programme for 15-18 year old students for this December. The programme is for students who are looking for a challenging, academic experience, as well as admissions support for the world’s top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. All […]
Quintessentially Education’s fantastic SEN specialist shares her professional insight into the questions parents of children with special educational needs should be asking. Click here to read more.
Quintessentially Education is pleased to announce a bespoke Work Ready programme for first-time job hunters making the transition from education to employment. Offered in conjunction with Finito, this is a one-to-one intensive training opportunity that allows young people – whether they are school leavers, university graduates, college leavers, mature or overseas students – to build […]
Click here to read an extremely interesting article questioning how relevant and reliable school league tables really are.
So why become a tutor? For some, just following in the footsteps of Plato and Aristotle would be enough. After all, It is only the small people that belittle the ambitions of others. The Buddhists have a proverb that could have been tailor made for aspiring tutors – ‘If a seed will not grow, we […]
Quintessentially Education’s wonderful partner, Finito, who specialise in giving students a route to work that cannot be found elsewhere, are delighted to announce that former Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP has joined their advisory board. “I am delighted to be joining Finito,” said Nicky Morgan. “I am passionate about every young person […]
Last week, Quintessentially Education’s very own Head of Education, Jess Harris, and expert schools consultant Charles Milne, took to the skies for an exciting and jam-packed visit to China. Not letting the jet lag stop them, the team spent their first morning offering private consultations and advice to international families interested in exploring the UK […]