Is this the end of single-sex schools?
Elite UK single-sex schools are becoming increasingly rare with institutions opening their doors to a wider pool of pupils
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Switzerland tops leaderboard of best education destinations for mobile HNWs, new report finds
An education in Switzerland, the US or Singapore — and relocating for the long term — could bring an ‘opportunity…
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A League of Their Own
If You Think Your Oxbridge Application Will Stand Out to Harvard — Think Again
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How traditional British education thrives overseas
British education remains of pivotal importance to international families, explains the Thuso Group
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Why do HNW families love Dulwich College (Singapore)?
Head of Dulwich College (Singapore), Nick Magnus, discusses the school's globally-minded approach to education and ambitious plans for the future
Are high-end private tutors worth the money?
With private tuition on the rise and increasing competition in elite schools, knowing who to turn to for tutoring is…
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Why Marlborough College might be given the royal seal of approval
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly considering sending their eldest son Prince George to Marlborough College
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UK lags behind world-leader Singapore in latest OECD PISA global education rankings
Following a global trend, the UK saw its performance dip across maths, reading and science
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School of the Year: the British School of Brussels wins at the Spear’s Awards 2023
The School of the Year award at the Spear’s Awards 2023, presented in association with Thuso, recognised the very best…
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Spear’s Awards 2023 finalists: School of the Year
Introducing the finalists for the School of the Year Award, in association with Thuso
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Are advanced fee payment schemes a way to avoid Labour’s proposed private school VAT levy?
Sir Keir Starmer hopes to raise about £1.6 billion a year by removing the VAT exemption for private schools. Some…
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Eton’s new provost: how will Sir Nicholas Coleridge shape the school?
Leading education experts reflect on what impact the publishing powerhouse might have on Eton
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How much money would Labour’s proposed VAT levy on private schools raise?
Labour's plan to levy VAT on private school fees might not net the £1.6 billion the party has estimated. But…
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Should you send your child to an elite boarding school?
Elite boarding schools have shaped generations but are they right for your child?
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Are elite boarding schools still a good return on your investment?
Soaring costs and changing university admissions policies are prompting discussion of whether the crests and crenellations of the world's elite…
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The 12 best private schools in the UK and their famous alumni
Alumni of the 12 best private schools in the UK comprising the 'Eton Group' have helped shape the modern world.…
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Why Labour’s VAT plan for private schools doesn’t add up
The head of Rugby School responds to Labour's latest claim that a 20 per cent tax hike on independent schools…
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Lessons from Rosenberg, the most expensive school in the world
The school fees charged by Institut auf dem Rosenberg are the highest in the world. Its headmaster says he’s using…
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The best private schools in the UK by results
When it comes to 2019 exam results, these elite institutions top the UK's academic league tables for private schools
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Why the UK’s strictest headteacher supports private schools
Social mobility tsar Katharine Birbalsingh may be driven by improving opportunities for poorer children, but she still sees a place…
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