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November 13, 2023

UK University Admissions will become highly competitive by 2025, UCAS Chief Executive cautions

A record number of students are expecting to start Higher Education in a UK University or College this Autumn, and this number is only expected to increase Year on Year.

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November 6, 2023

How to write the perfect personal statement in 10 steps

Writing the personal statement is a key part of making a University application to the UK. This is the only opportunity a student has to communicate who they are as a person, why they are so excited about studying a particular course, and what makes them a stand-out student – and all of this in 4,000 characters including spaces!

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October 30, 2023

How to find the right school for my child?

How to find the right school for my child? A question many parents struggle with. Carfax Education experts discuss the challenges and how they are here to help.

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October 30, 2023

Is Boarding right for my Child?

Many boarding schools are renowned for offering a top quality education, but the advantages of boarding can go way beyond academia.

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October 30, 2023

Finding the right 'academic fit' is key to securing your child's future

Fiona McKenzie, Head of Education at Carfax Education delivered a keynote session on 'How to choose the right school for your child – and then secure a place’, to a distinguished audience of HNWs and their advisers at the Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge.

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October 23, 2023

Featured in Robb Report: How parents are educating their children on yachts

In 2021, Mischa and Linda van der Vliet spent a year on their 80-foot sailing catamaran, Kokomo, with their three children. During that extended adventure exploring the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, the kids (then ages 9, 11 and 12) were homeschooled for 20 hours each week.

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October 16, 2023

Featured in The Times: The Country House Schools Being Turned Into Luxury Mansions

In May 2020 the Times Educational Supplement forecast that as many as 30 per cent of the UK’s private schools could face insolvency soon. The grand piles that once taught Princess Diana and Boris Johnson are closing down due to financial difficulties.

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October 9, 2023

Download Our Personal Statement Guide

Download our essential guide to writing your personal statement, a crucial step in your University application.

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October 2, 2023

UKiset: What is it & how will it help me

Are you concerned about how your child compares to their British peers? Perhaps you are considering a move to the UK and need to make a direct comparison to the British education system and assess if your child will thrive in the UK? If so, then the UKiset assessment is a valuable tool for your child

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September 25, 2023

How to encourage lifelong learning for your Child

It’s incredibly important for children to develop curiosity, confidence and problem solving skills throughout their school years - habits that encourage them to learn on a daily basis, and become lifelong learners.

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September 18, 2023

Meet with leading education consultant, Sophie Oakes

Representing Carfax Education, our Senior Education Consultant, Sophie Oakes, is visiting Monaco on 3rd & 4th March to meet families and schools.

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September 11, 2023

Making the best of Summer for your University Application

Summer allows students to relax, travel and enjoy time with family and friends, following months of study, learnings, and extracurricular activities. It's also a fantastic and valuable opportunity to prepare for your future academic goals.

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