Education Insights
03 Nov 2026
The IB Extended Essay: An Education in Independent Thinking
For much of their school careers, students work within a carefully constructed academic framework. Teachers determine the curriculum, lessons introduce the relevant material, and examinations establis...
26 Oct 2026
Theory of Knowledge (TOK): The Art of Questioning What We Know
Education has traditionally been concerned with providing answers. Students learn historical dates, mathematical principles, scientific theories and literary interpretations, gradually accumulating th...
22 Oct 2026
Cheltenham Ladies’ College: A College Woven into the Town
At Think Tutors, our relationships with leading schools extend beyond understanding entrance examinations and admissions criteria. In order to advise families fully, we believe it is necessary to know...
24 Sept 2026
Katharine Birbalsingh - Britain's Strictest Headteacher
Katharine Birbalsingh CBE is an author, education reformer, and headmistress of Michaela Community School in Wembley, London. Katharine maps the trajectory of her life: growing up around the world, st...
07 Sept 2026
St George’s Ascot: A School Entering an Exciting New Chapter
At Think Tutors, our relationships with leading schools extend beyond understanding entrance examinations and admissions criteria. In order to advise families fully, we believe it is necessary to know...
31 Jul 2026
Beyond the Ivy League: Why America's Best Colleges Aren't All Ivies
For many UK families exploring higher education in the United States, the phrase Ivy League has become synonymous with excellence and global prestige. Harvard, Yale and Princeton are among the world's...
26 Jun 2026
The Ivy Leagues When Excellent Isn't Enough: What It Really Takes to Get Into Harvard
For many UK families, Harvard is the school that defines the most prestigious tier of American higher education. It represents academic excellence, global influence, and extraordinary selectivity, and...