Simplifying and strategising school entrance

From identifying the right school through to the final interview, we help your child get into the best school possible

Our school consultancy services eliminate the confusion and stress of your child’s admissions process, supporting every step of their academic journey and school placement.

We know that preparing for admissions can be challenging for both children and parents. Our consultants work to make each stage as smooth as possible, ensuring your efforts are focused where they matter most. We will help you identify the right schools, then guide you through every element of the process: from applications, to tuition and mock interviews.

Charlotte Faber - Ivy Education
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Charlotte

Private School Consultant & Exam-Focused Assessor

"Services such as those offered by Ivy Education can complement an all round approach to your child's education, boosting learning, and providing a 1:1 bespoke programme to help you towards whatever goals are next on the horizon. Advice and teaching will always be professional, up to date, child centred and delivered by qualified individuals picked to help you specifically based on your criteria."

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How Our School Placement Consultants Match Schools to Your Child

Our team has strong links and personal relationships with many top independent schools in and around London.

Our school placement consultants take time to understand your child’s academic strengths, interests, and personality. We look beyond league tables, considering social fit, pastoral care, extracurriculars, and the learning environment. These are all essential to ensuring long-term success and wellbeing.

We then guide families through the full school application process, offering insight into each school’s admissions criteria and expectations. Our team ensures your child is matched to a school that not only challenges them academically but also supports them emotionally and socially.

Preparing for School Entrance with Our Private School Consultants

Interview Preparation

Our private school consultants help children feel confident and prepared for interviews, which are a key part of the admissions process at many top schools. We work with a team of experienced former Heads who deliver one-to-one mock interviews, either at home or in our offices.

These sessions reflect the format and expectations of real school interviews, helping students practise thoughtful responses and manage nerves. While the focus is on interview success, the process also builds wider confidence and self-awareness, both of which benefit children long after the admissions stage.

How Our Independent School Consultants Help Identify the Perfect Fit

Academic Assessments

Our independent school consultants begin by getting to know your child’s academic level and learning style. Through tailored academic assessments, we gain a clearer picture of their strengths and areas for development.

This insight allows us to recommend schools that are both aspirational and well-suited to your child. It also helps inform a personalised tuition plan if additional preparation is needed before assessments or interviews. The result is a thoughtful, well-matched shortlist of schools where your child has the best chance to thrive.

Your Academic Journey

Whether it be Tuition or end to end Educational Consultancy - Ivy Education will support your family with every step of their Academic Journey.

Speak with our experts

Our expert education team will discuss your family’s needs and explain how Ivy Education will provide support designed for you.

Our school consultancy services are led by experienced consultants from top UK independent and grammar schools. They’ll discuss your family’s goals and create a focused, realistic plan for school admissions, helping you navigate the UK system with clarity and confidence.

Comprehensive Support

Academic Assessments

Providing insights into your child’s ability, these will inform both the advisory process and tuition programme. We will track their progress throughout with regular reports and communication.

On-going bespoke tuition

Our tuition prepares your child for their exams and for studying in the UK, all designed around each student’s needs.

Your child's application is polished

Your child's application will be planned, developed, and refined, while also working on assessment, exam and interview preparation to put you in the best place to succeed.

Target schools are shortlisted

The school placement process starts, with Ivy Education able to help with all the tricky and lengthy administrative elements.

We will organise visits and are even able to accompany you, if required, so you can experience these wonderful schools first-hand.

Decision-making process

Ivy Education will support you with the final decision-making process and put you in the best position to secure a place.

We will take care of all your child's legal and pastoral needs. Visas and guardians are arranged, if necessary. We can also appoint a mentor or Director of Studies as appropriate.

Final Stages

We ensure that they feel happy and confident from the first day at their new school, and can provide further support as needed.


Get in touch to start the process

Begin your academic journey with Ivy Education.