As tutors, we are often asked how best to support a child in their preparation for senior school. For many, this means sitting competitive 11+ exams in Year 6. These assessments are challenging, but need not be stressful if tackled sensibly. Starting preparations early is the best way to ensure that your child is a […]
With September upon us and the summer holidays passed — far too quickly — students are returning to school in what we hope might resemble a more ‘normal’ academic year. Whilst this brings much to look forward to, the return to school may also be daunting for children and students due to the considerable amount […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holiday Tuition can be a great activity to keep kids occupied over the summer months. It adds to their development and strengthens the understanding of certain subjects. These lessons don’t have to be a bore! On a one to one basis many tutors breathe life into their lessons, allowing a child to engage with the […]
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.
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 […]