Choosing Schools

A selection of articles from past issues of Attain which look at the topic of choosing a school.

Asking the Right Questions

Choosing the right girls' senior school poses a myriad of questions for prospective parents. Clarissa Farr, High Mistress of St Paul's Girls' School, outlines the key areas where parents should focus their attention. More...

'Standalone' versus 'Tied' Prep Schools...

Which type of prep school offers the best education for your child? Two Headmasters debate the pros and cons of true independence. More...

Is it worth the sacrifice?

In the current climate, many parents question the cost of school fees and whether they are worthwhile. Helen Torlesse, a mother of four children, draws on her own personal experience. More...

The Pursuit of Excellence

Barbara Stanley, Head of The Abbey School, applauds the high standards of the independent sector and explains some of the reasons why she is so keen on single sex education and the right degree of selectivity. More...

The Power of Speech Day

Forget reading the prospectus; dismiss the website; the savvy prospective parent now heads straight for the Speech Day, reports Hilary Moriarty of the Boarding Schools' Association. More...

The Difference of Two Years

Years 7 & 8 are the 'golden years' at prep school. John Baugh, Headmaster of The Dragon School, feels they can offer enormous value to a child, in educational and other developmental terms. More...

Single-Sex Sixth Forms

According to a recent report, there are no consistent advantages of either single-sex or co-education. Val Burbank, Head of Sixth Form at The School of St Helen & St Katharine, comments. More...

Overseas and Overlooked?

There are 28 IAPS overseas member schools across the world. Neil Hendriksen, formerly Headmaster of the British School in The Netherlands, explains the popularity of British education. More...

Experience is the best of schools

Faced with the growing realisation of the need for some serious financial planning to pay for the education of his children, Tim Johnson has discovered a psychosomatic pain in his wallet. More

Eeny-meeny-miney-mo

Contributing Editor of Attain, Tim Johnson, takes a scientific approach towards choosing the right sort of school for his beautiful, fantastically gifted and, as yet, unborn child. More