Placement, Assessment & Tuition all in one place.
Practical, discreet education consultancy for families navigating UK and UAE pathways — from school placement to selective entry preparation and structured tuition.

What we do
Choosing a school is rarely just about academics. It’s about ethos, values, family fit, timing, logistics, and the long-term pathway — and it’s easy to lose weeks to conflicting opinions and marketing.
Alongside navigating tricky admission processes in both the UK & the UAE, our work brings calm structure to high-stakes decisions, with a clear process and personalised support.
School Placement (UAE + UK pathways)
A structured placement process — shortlist to decision.

What it’s for:
Families relocating between the UK and UAE, moving within Dubai, or changing schools due to fit, transition, or pathway needs.
How it works:
- Intake and goals (child profile, timeline, budget, logistics)
- Shortlist and strategy (schools that match your criteria)
- Admissions support (applications, communication, sequencing)
- Tour planning and comparison (what to ask, what to ignore)
- Decision support and transition planning (settling and continuity)
Includes:
- Shortlist framework and written recommendations
- Admissions timeline and action plan
- Ongoing guidance through the decision period
- Coordination support where required (scope dependent)
Best for:
UK → Dubai relocations • Dubai school changes • families wanting discreet, high-trust guidance
Selective Entry Preparation
11+ and 13+ Entry Preparation – Mini-Groups (Years 4 – 6)

Designed for:
Consistent preparation for selective entry pathways in a supportive small-group format. These are invite-only courses based on Lead Consultant and Assessor, Lauren-Lucy, meeting the pupil and the family and running through a full baseline, Assessment Consultancy Session.
How it works:
- Initial assessment completed by Lauren-Lucy.
- If both parties happy, then pupil placement into a suitable group or 1:1 Programme of Study
- Weekly sessions with clear goals and progression
- Regular feedback so parents know what’s happening and why – all linked to entry assessments and/or boosting up and above Curriculum expectations.
1:1 Tuition Programmes
Structured tuition built around assessment, a plan, and measurable progress.

1:1 Tuition – For all year groups
Designed for: targeted support, specific schools, short timelines, or children who benefit from individual pacing.
How it works:
Clear feedback and next steps
Baseline assessment (where appropriate)
A tailored weekly plan
Focused teaching + structured practice
Exclusive Holiday Courses / Intensives
Focused holiday support — part learning, part confidence-building.

What it’s for:
These are offered primarily to existing families and pupils, with limited places. Options vary by term and may include skills-based courses (Years 4–6) and exam-focused intensives (Year 6).
VIP / Bespoke Family Education Support
Calm, strategic preparation for competitive entry routes.

What it’s for:
High-touch, discreet support for complex or time-sensitive situations.
For families needing ongoing guidance across placement, preparation, academic planning, tutoring coordination, or transitions.
Typical requests include:
Ongoing term-by-term strategy
Multi-child planning across different year groups
Rapid relocations and school switches
Coordinating specialist support (tutors, learning support, structured programmes)
Send Enquiry (Start Here)
Clarity, criteria, and a plan — fast.

What it’s for:
If you’re unsure where to start, need a shortlist, or want expert confirmation before you commit time and money.
What you get:
- A clear understanding of your priorities and constraints
- Shortlist criteria tailored to your child and family life
- A practical timeline (what to do now vs later)
- Recommended next steps (placement support, preparation, tuition, or a lighter-touch plan)
Best for:
Relocating families • school switches • selective entry pathways • parents who want calm, expert direction

How to choose the right service
If you’re:
Relocating or changing schools → Start with School Placement (or a Strategy Call first)
Preparing for selective entry → Admissions Prep + Tuition (optional)
Unsure / overwhelmed → Strategy Call
Time-sensitive / complex → VIP Support
Not sure what you need? Send an Enquiry.

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