ISEB launches ‘The Official Guide to CE 13+ for Families’
ISEB has launched The Official Guide to CE 13+ for Families, a dedicated platform to support families preparing for Common Entrance (CE) 13+ exams this summer. This comprehensive guide is
The Time to Write creative writing competition is back for 2025
Following its success in 2024, our Time to Write creative writing competition is back for the 2025 edition! This exciting contest, open to pupils aged 7-16 across the UK, offers
Embrace your Parent Power with ISEB and Tooled Up Education
ISEB is delighted to announce it’s new partnership with children’s mental wellbeing and resilience expert Dr Kathy Weston, founder and creator of Tooled Up Education. As renowned experts and providers
Managing Family Wellbeing During Exam Season
In the lead-up to testing and admissions periods, there is much say about managing children’s stress and anxiety levels, with resources and articles focusing on the ways in which parents
World Book Day: Reading suggestions for 11-13 year olds
In celebration of World Book Day, 2 March 2023, Product Executive Tamra has curated a collection of books suitable for children aged 11-13 years old. Continue to develop and
A brave new world: moving from state to independent schools
Moving from a state school to an independent school can be fraught with worry and uncertainty for many parents and their children. David Goodhew, Head of Latymer Upper School in
Choosing the right school with Ed Venables, Wellington College
Taking your child from preparatory or state school to private senior education via 11+ or 13+ assessments can be daunting for many parents. Ed Venables, Director of Admissions at Wellington
Choosing 11+ or 13+ senior school entry
Head Jane Gandee and Head of Prep Jonathan Brough at St Swithun’s Girls’ boarding school in Winchester talk about the decision parents make as to the entry point their child
How to Make the Most out of School Open Days: A Parent’s Guide
Over the last 120 years, the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) has supported countless thousands of children to take admissions tests and gain entrance to leading independent senior schools across
Looking ahead with Emma Goldsmith, Head of Dragon School
As the new Head of Dragon School in Oxford, and winner of ‘Best Head of a Prep School’ at the 2019 Tatler Awards, Emma Goldsmith is used to advising parents