ADMISSIONS SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF BOYS 7-18
School search
Our aim is to help you find the right independent secondary school for your son. We suggest speaking to you and your son in order to best understand your needs. We will then offer suggestions tailored to your requirements and, most importantly, that fit your son's profile. We will also offer you a clear plan as to how best to progress.
The key question we seek to answer is not "what is the best school?" but "what is the best school for your son?".
Mentoring and ongoing support
Once your son has taken up a place we can offer a bespoke ongoing support package that allows you to tap into our experience and inside knowledge of the sector at all times.
This could involve anything related to your son's school life such as: which GCSEs or A Levels to choose, how to improve in a challenging subject or what course to study at university. This package enables you to access our advice on anything school related and can be renewed annually.
ADMISSIONS SERVICES - MORE INFORMATION
Why are British independent schools so successful?
There are around 2600 independent schools in the UK educating a total of approximately 615,000 pupils. While they share certain things in common they are all distinguished by certain characteristics. Some of these have been magnified by the media but these portrayals often lack nuance. Independent schools have evolved hugely in recent years and, as well as offering a rigorous academic education offer so much more besides. Pastoral care, in both day and boarding schools, is exceptional. Facilities improve constantly allowing pupils unrivalled opportunities and the use of the latest technology to enhance teaching can be seen throughout the sector.
These are all tangible benefits but what is less tangible is their atmosphere (which is slightly different in every school) and the character they endow their pupils with. These are the result of deep-rooted traditions that continue to evolve, families who embrace the ethos of schools and generations of dedicated staff, who see their role as both mentor and teacher.
What is Opal Education's USP?
We offer genuine insights based on direct, recent experience of the secondary independent sector. We do not overpromise and deal in easy cliches. If we can't help you, we will say so.
Why does Opal Education only advise on boys' independent schools?
Our expertise and experience lies mainly in this field. As we expand we look forward to advising on girls' schools in the same way.
Testimonials
We approached Opal as we were unsure which independent school would suit our son. Opal helped us identify those schools which fitted our son's aptitudes and preferences. They also answered our questions comprehensively and their inside knowledge was extremely helpful in simplifying a complex process. We are delighted that our son has now secured a place at one of these schools - one that he is looking forward to starting at a great deal.
Mrs B, Mayfair
MARKETING SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Services
MARKETING AUDIT
We can offer an audit of your marketing material including print, video and social media. This is highly cost effective and enables us to work with your marketing team to refine your current message.
STRATEGY
We can offer a detached and critical view of your school's current marketing strategy and/or broader development plan. We will base this on our direct experience of the sector and not any pre-existing formula. This will involve a detailed look at the many different factors which influence your school's position.
SPECIFIC PROJECTS
We can offer marketing assistance on specific projects like how to maximise the PR value of a new building or facility.
SPEECHES
We can proof speeches and make suggestions as to how to sharpen language and refine the message contained therein. We are happy to write speeches too and have the expertise for this in house.