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Covers a range of topics, from SEN support to school entrance preparations. The Owl Tutors blog is written by experienced UK teachers. Owl Tutors provides one-to-one home tuition to students based within London, and online tuition to students based all over the world.
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How can IGCSE Biology past papers help you excel? Past papers are absolutely essential when preparing for your IGCSE Biology exams. These papers not only give you insight into the exam format, but also reveal the types of questions you can expect. Additionally, they will show the prospective candidate just how questions are typically structured ..read more
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How to Choose an EPQ Title in English English topics can include both language and literature. They can also cross over with other subjects such as History or Politics. You could choose to examine a particular aspect of the life of an author, or look in detail at one of their works. The important thing ..read more
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What sets state and private schools apart? The primary difference between state and private schools is to do with how they are paid for and who governs them. State schools are funded by the UK government and a school place should be available at a state school for every pupil in the UK. In contrast ..read more
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What is the Extended Project Qualification? The Extended Project Qualification, which is often referred to in a shortened form as the EPQ, is a Level 3 qualification offered to students in the UK, usually taken at the same time as other Sixth Form studies. During an EPQ, students will study a topic in-depth and produce ..read more
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2M ago
Update December 2024. We have updated the below content as it is several years old. Good luck! Up until six years ago, one of the most common questions that GCSE students used to ask me was, “How do I revise for Maths?”. They simply didn’t know where to get started or how long to spend ..read more
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2M ago
Research the schools Before beginning the process of applying, make sure you take some time to research independent schools in your local area. You should look particularly for those private schools that align with your sense of your child’s academic abilities, interests, and support their extracurricular activities such as drama or sport. It is a ..read more
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How does the admissions process work? The admissions process for some preparatory schools in the UK can be competitive; it’s therefore really important to understand each school’s entrance requirements. The first step is to research the school’s application deadlines and dig out any necessary documents. Most prep schools except to receive forms which detail your ..read more
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What is the history of the PhilAT test? The Philosophy Admissions Test, commonly known as PhilAT, is a test which the University of Oxford has introduced as part of its initial assessment process for philosophy applicants. It is designed to assess those candidates applying to study Philosophy and Theology at the university. It is important ..read more
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What is the EHCP personal budget? The Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) personal budget is an important part of the EHCP, designed to provide children who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) with the specific resources they require. This personal budget is an amount of money which has been used to deliver special ..read more
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Update December 2024. This piece has been up for a number of years. We’ve updated it, tidied things up a bit and made it easier to link between the articles. Best of luck to everyone studying IB DP Chemistry! This is part two of a three blog series. Steps 1 to 4 were covered in ..read more