British independent schools feature heavily in the top positions of global IB Diploma league tables, particularly dominated by the so-called superselective London day schools, along with a small number of high performing boarding schools, but there are a few exceptions, notably from Asia and the Middle East. It is a shame that the majority of Continue reading…
The universities of Oxford and Cambridge have received ample criticism about their admissions policies in recent years. In particular, journalists and campaigners alike point out that about 40% of Oxbridge places are offered to private school applicants, despite the fact that private schools only educate 7% of pupils in the country. This statistic is repeated Continue reading…