The Old School Tie?
Old Boy (name still used for alumni of British
independent schools) of a well-known school at which I was teaching, recounting that when he
Out with the new and in with the old
The GCSE exams taken by British pupils at age 16 have been reformed by HM Government; this first major overhaul of the exams since their...
Learning to embrace tutoring
When I was teaching I had two massive objections to the idea of students being tutored. First of all, there was nothing worse than trying...
Bullying, burgers and the blues
Three of the most common things local families ask me about (when considering UK schools for their children) are bullying, school food...
Bottom of the league
Former british prime minister Benjamin Disraeli allegedly recoiled against "lies, damned lies, and statistics." He would certainly do so...
UK school interviews: what to remember
At this time of year, lots of UK schools are starting to interview prospective students for the next academic year. This is a daunting...