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Is this the right book for me?

Whether you are contemplating private education or trying to secure a place in the best local school, this book will give you proven strategies for success. This book will help you pick a school in which your child will flourish, and give you the full low-down on how to play the system to secure your child''s place. If your child faces an entrance exam or interview there is a thorough guide to tuition, coaching and performance; and, should you need it, there is a comprehensive guide to making a successful appeal.


Get Your Child into the School You Want includes:

Chapter 1: Getting started
Chapter 2: Understanding the different types of secondary schools
Chapter 3: How to shortlist the right school for your child
Chapter 4: How to fill in the application forms successfully
Chapter 5: How to help your child pass the examinations
Chapter 6: Success at school interviews
Chapter 7: Results


Table of Contents

  • : 1. Introduction
  • : 2. Preparing the ground for a successful application
  • : 3. How to make a shortlist of possible ‘right’ schools
  • : 4. How to successfully fill in the forms
  • : 5. How to pass the examinations
  • : 6. Success at school interviews
  • : 7. Results
  • : 8. How to appeal, or find an alternative
  • : 9. Advice for children with special needs and those with statements
  • : 10. Successfully preparing my child for the changes in year 7
  • : 11. Taking it further

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    A Paperback / softback by Katie Krais

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      Publisher: John Murray Press
      Publication Date: 29/10/2010
      ISBN13: 9781444107333, 978-1444107333
      ISBN10: 144410733X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Is this the right book for me?

      Whether you are contemplating private education or trying to secure a place in the best local school, this book will give you proven strategies for success. This book will help you pick a school in which your child will flourish, and give you the full low-down on how to play the system to secure your child''s place. If your child faces an entrance exam or interview there is a thorough guide to tuition, coaching and performance; and, should you need it, there is a comprehensive guide to making a successful appeal.


      Get Your Child into the School You Want includes:

      Chapter 1: Getting started
      Chapter 2: Understanding the different types of secondary schools
      Chapter 3: How to shortlist the right school for your child
      Chapter 4: How to fill in the application forms successfully
      Chapter 5: How to help your child pass the examinations
      Chapter 6: Success at school interviews
      Chapter 7: Results


      Table of Contents

      • : 1. Introduction
      • : 2. Preparing the ground for a successful application
      • : 3. How to make a shortlist of possible ‘right’ schools
      • : 4. How to successfully fill in the forms
      • : 5. How to pass the examinations
      • : 6. Success at school interviews
      • : 7. Results
      • : 8. How to appeal, or find an alternative
      • : 9. Advice for children with special needs and those with statements
      • : 10. Successfully preparing my child for the changes in year 7
      • : 11. Taking it further

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