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Selecting the right books to study. Does selecting the right books make a difference? There are different syllabuses? Is CGP relevant? these are questions parents commonly ask. Our belief is that whilst a good reading list of books helps that is not the crucial determining factor. Most examiners these days are desperately looking ways of ensuring that students who lack the core fundamentals but only practice common questions are not selected. It is the understanding of the subject that is more important. The Book List At our Study centres we teach the basics effectively in addition to providing [...]

Finding the right school. Sometimes parents are confused as to what Grammar school works best for their children. The one nearest to your home or the one with the higher score in the annual tables published by the Daily Telegraph newspaper? We always suggest that you first visit each grammar school during the open days. During this day the Principal of the school will explain the objectives of his/her school. Other teachers will speak. You will get a chance to interact with older students. You will be able to assess the conduct of the older students in person. This will [...]

University admissions and Grammar Schools. Some Grammar schools have produced exception results in achieving places to Oxford and Cambridge Universities. There is one school in Orpington which recently sent 35 students to this two universities in a single year. If as a parent you wish to send your child to these prestigious universities then a grammar school place greatly increases your child's chance of getting there. Get in touch with us at our classes to find out more about these grammar schools and your long term plans for your child. Check out the Grammar school websites for links. [...]