Keystone
Webinars

Keystone's Managing Director, Ed Richardson, and Director of Asia, Jenny McGowan, will discuss the similarities and differences between IGCSEs and GCSEs as well as A Levels and the IB. 

They will cover: 

• The similarities and differences between IGCSEs and GCSEs 
• How A Levels compare with the IB qualifications 
• Considerations when choosing the subjects at each level 
• Consequences of subject choices for university entrance

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In this webinar recording, Keystone’s Managing Director, Ed Richardson, was joined by Keystone's Asia Director, Jenny McGown, to discuss school entrance interviews. They shared insights on tackling school entrance interviews for independent schools and covered the following topics:

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

In this webinar, Keystone’s Managing Director, Ed Richardson, and Director of Asia, Jenny McGown, were joined by Professional Tutor and former Queen’s College research fellow, Florence Curtis. They discussed university interview skills for applicants to Cambridge, Oxford and courses that typically require interviews, such as medicine and veterinary science. The speakers covered the benefits of practice interviews, recommended reading before an interview, how to approach the interview process and their top tips for effective preparation.

Keystone's Managing Director, Ed Richardson, hosted a practical session that blended educational research on effective parenting with his own insights as a teacher, tutor and educational researcher. Ed shared straightforward, achievable strategies parents could use to support their children’s success in school. These tips are designed to work in real life, helping parents boost their child’s learning, confidence and motivation.

In this webinar, Keystone's Managing Director, Ed Richardson, was joined by one of Keystone’s most experienced Professional Tutors, Steph Kitson-Smith, to discuss 7+ and 8+ entry processes and considerations. Ed and Steph covered all key aspects of the 7+ and 8+ entry process, from registration timelines to assessments and interview formats. They also advised on how and when to start preparing for assessments and interviews, and how to finalise a shortlist of schools.

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.

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.

Jenny McGowan (Director, Asia) hosted a Personal Statement Masterclass aimed at Year 12 students planning to write their personal statement over the summer. In the webinar, Jenny explains the three new questions, discusses what students should include in each section, and shares practical examples and expert advice. She also highlights key steps students can take over the summer to develop a strong first draft before returning to school in September.

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.

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.

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.