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The English School System

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"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!

Click on sections of the enlarged image below

- 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.

UK Independent Schools Explained

'Public schools' - that count heavy weights such as Eton, Harrow and Rugby among their membership - are so called because enrolment is open to the general public, providing said public...

Private Schools - Paying For The Privilege

It used to be the case that only the upper crust and the very wealthy sent their children to private schools. Nowadays more than half the children entering the private sector have parents...

Fee-Paying Schools: Bargain Hunting Subscribers Only

Finally some good news. For the past 3 years fee increases at independent schools have been far lower than those in the early part of this century. Nevertheless, as the economic...

Stop Apologising For Caring About Scholarship

Richard Cairns Headmaster of Brighton College observes: Prospectuses abound with girls dancing, boys scrumming and children generally doing everything but think. It has become...

Independent Schools Reviewed By The Good Schools Guide

There are so many guides to schools it can be difficult to know where to start but, The Good Schools Guide is the ONLY guide that 'cherry-picks' the schools it includes. Most guides...

Credit Crunch Crisis?

Getting in and out of financial difficulties Attitude to bill-paying and money varies hugely; the best schools are wonderful and increasingly flexible about payment...

10 Reasons To Choose An Independent School

Times may be hard yet, despite the odd private school closure, reports show the independent school sector is remaining resilient and robust. An independent school education...

School Fees Extras List

Senior school extras - out of sight out of pocket? Don't just plan for school fees, the 'Extras' levied can add-up to more than you bargained for! Parents' report...

Questions To Ask When Visiting A School - Financial Factors Subscribers Only

Money matters Increasingly it does... Most schools openly advertise their fees and are increasingly candid about added extras. Many schools offer bursaries to needy families and...