Keystone
Webinars

In this webinar, Keystone’s Managing Director, Ed Richardson, will be joined by Keystone's Asia Director, Jenny McGown, to discuss school entrance interviews. Our hosts will share insights on tackling school entrance interviews for independent schools and cover the following topics:

• What interviewers are looking for
• How to present yourself effectively
• What makes a good answer
• Example question types

This webinar is appropriate for all students with upcoming school entrance interviews from 7+ to 16+.

• Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
• Time: 10AM UKT

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In this webinar, Keystone's Managing Director, Ed Richardson, and Director of Asia, Jenny McGown, will be joined by Professional Tutor and former Queen’s College research fellow, Florence Curtis. They will discuss university interview skills for applicants to Cambridge, Oxford, and courses that typically require interviews, such as medicine and veterinary science. Our hosts will cover the benefits of practice interviews, recommended reading before your interview, how to approach the interview process, and share top preparation tips.

• Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
• Time: 11AM UKT

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In this webinar, Keystone's Managing Director, Ed Richardson, covered all of the key steps, from registration timelines to assessment and interview formats. Ed advised on how and when to start preparing for 16+ assessments and interviews, along with other application requirements, including 16+ personal statements.

Keystone’s Managing Director, Ed Richardson, and Head of Consultancy, Harriet Brook, gave a clear and practical guide to the entrance examinations taken in Year 6 for both Year 7 (11+) and Year 9 (13+) entry.

An Introduction to UCAS

Applying to UK universities is an exciting yet complex process, with various application deadlines, course requirements, and university choices to consider. Understanding how to navigate UCAS, craft a compelling personal statement, and select the right course can make all the difference. In this webinar, Jenny McGowan, one of Keystone's Education Consultants provides an overview of the UCAS application process.

This in-depth webinar on the 11+ entry process for London day schools, was hosted by Ed Richardson, Keystone’s Managing Director. Ed led this webinar with Harriet Brook, Keystone’s Head of Consultancy. Ed and Harriet provided expert guidance on all key aspects of the 11+ entry process, including when and how to start preparing for assessments and interviews, and how to finalise a shortlist of schools.

Keystone’s Managing Director Ed Richardson, Director of Asia Jenny McGowan, and Head of Consultancy Harriet Brook explained the Oxbridge application process. Their discussion covered the differences between applying to Oxford and Cambridge, course choice, the importance of super-curricular learning, admissions tests, interviews, and how to prepare effectively.

In this webinar Keystone's Managing Director, Ed Richardson, was joined by Jenny McGowan, Keystone's Director of Asia, to discuss the sorts of preparation students can complete over the Summer Holidays of Year 12 to ensure they submit a strong UCAS application. The discussion covers how to prepare effectively with particular reference to the importance of super-curricular learning, admissions tests and the personal statement.

Given the rising costs and increasing competition for places at top universities, is sending your child to a boarding school still worth it?

Jenny McGowan (Director, Asia) and Hayley McLintock (Deputy Head, Tonbridge) discussed this question, sharing useful insights into:

• How to choose a school and know whether it’s the right fit.
• What top UK boarding schools look for in prospective pupils.
• What to expect from the admissions process.

As someone who oversees admissions at one of the UK’s leading boarding schools, Hayley shared a wealth of valuable knowledge and practical advice.