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Our Summer Fair is designed to help London parents navigate the world's most competitive school system, discover the perfect senior school, prepare for entry tests and plan next steps...

• Meet the leading London independent day schools;
• Consider education outside the capital, meeting independent schools in commuter belts plus the most prestigious UK boarding schools;
• Decide whether to introduce your child to boarding at a prep school, or wait until 13+ senior school entry.

In the relaxed surroundings of the Hurlingham Club have those vital, in depth, face-to-face discussions with senior admissions staff and headteachers that are hard to fit around whistle-stop group school tours at Open Days:

• Join our immersive talks programme, which is designed to answer all the key 11+ and 13+ questions;
• Discuss your financial plans and find out about bursaries;
• Have one-to-one conversations with London’s leading educationalists to assess your child’s needs.

Let the Summer Fair help you reflect on your school choices, consider boarding, and plan how you will prepare your child for admissions tests and interviews. 

SUMMER FAIR 2024

Tuesday 21 May, 0900-1530
The Hurlingham Club, SW6

Tickets on the door £25, advance tickets are FREE

The Think Academy stage will be covering key topics such as:

• Who thrives in an highly academic London school like St Pauls', or South Hampstead High School? And how do I know if my child is a potential scholar? 
• A complete guide to the pre-tests: their purpose, the kinds of questions asked, the preparation your child can do.
• Will my child suit boarding?
• Three leading school fees experts in conversation about how to dovetail your financial and educational plans.

Explore the talks programme here. The full programme will be published on 1 May.

All talks are FREE. Visitors will receive a printed copy of the day's programme, plus a full Show Guide.