The English School System
We think you'll love our
"Learning Tree",
this beautifully illustrates both
the state school and independent school systems in England.
Use in conjunction with From Embryo to 18 - How To Survive The Education Highway which explains what to do, when.
For example the age of transfer to independent senior school is typically at age 13 but some schools will not accept registrations for those older than 10 which means the search has to begin when a child is only aged 8!
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- such as the 'Common Entrance Owl'- or 'State cloud' (or on any of the tabs underneath the illustration) will take you to information and advice on that topic.
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We think you'll love our
"Learning Tree",
this beautifully illustrates both
the state school and independent school systems in England.
Use in conjunction with From...
If you are preparing to entrust your child to a school – whether day or boarding – you will most likely assume that your child will be safe and that all members of the...
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