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How Hard is the 11 Plus Exam?

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If you’ve done exams or tests before, you’re probably familiar with the feelings of either relief or utter dread after finishing them. You may have felt the exam was hard while someone else who took the same test may say that it was easy. This …

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When is The 11 Plus Exam 2025?

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As the end of the school year slowly approaches, many students often will wonder about the next year and the challenges it will bring. For students in Year 5, some will sit the 11 Plus exam at the beginning of Year 6. This may be …

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How Do You Find an Apprenticeship Employer?

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Applying for apprenticeships is completely different to the application process any other form of education. This is why lots of young people looking to become apprentices find the process of researching, choosing, and applying to an employer daunting. The unfamiliarity of applying to different companies …

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What Age Do You Take The 11 Plus Exam

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As a student, you will undergo many examinations at all stages of your education, from primary school to secondary school and right up to higher education. Each set of examinations from SATs in Year 6, GCSEs in Year 11 and A-Levels in Year 13 act …

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Do Grammar Schools Follow The National Curriculum?

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Grammar schools, defined by their academic excellence, are often where parents would most like to send their children for their secondary school education. Grammar schools select students by academic ability, and the school sets high standards for grades and academic achievement. This may lead one …

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How Many Faith Schools Are There in the UK?

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Faith schools are a viable option for students starting their primary or secondary education.  The choice of a faith school allows parents with religious beliefs to ensure their children are taught in a place that shares the same values of that religion. You might be …

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What Happens if You Miss a Mock Exam?

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Mock exams are useful progress checks that also help you get a feel for what taking your actual exams might be like, so you should always try to attend every exam. However, sometimes you might miss a mock exam for reasons outside of your control, …

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Can You Get Your GCSE Results Online?

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After taking their GCSE exams, although the long summer ahead is all anyone can think about, the impending exam results are also on the minds of many Year 11 students. Students usually go to their schools to collect exam results. However, there may be some …

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Why is University so Expensive?

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University is a big change from school. Many students find the process of moving away from home and becoming self-sufficient overwhelming. One factor which contributes to this is the high cost of university. It can seem extortionate at first, but once you know the reasoning …