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Our entry procedure

  • Understanding our students

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    Every prospective student is met and interviewed alongside their parents.

    This allows us to understand the full context — educational history, current challenges, confidence levels, and aspirations — and to assess whether Lionheart is the right environment.

  • Building a complete picture

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    Assessments are selected thoughtfully and vary from child to child. Many students undertake a WISC IV (junior) assessment to help us understand how they learn, alongside more subtle, low-pressure methods developed over many years.

    Our aim is insight, not testing — particularly for students whose confidence may already be fragile.

  • Deciding if Lionheart is the right fit

    Admissions decisions are based on whether we believe we can genuinely help the student. Because our focus is on onward placement, entry can take place at any point during the academic year as places become available.

Onward placement & exit procedure

  • Working towards the next school or university

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    From the outset, our role is transitional. Every programme is designed with a clear focus on where the student is going next — whether that is school, sixth form, or university.

  • Presenting students thoughtfully

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    Our school and university placement consultancy has been operating for over 25 years.

    During that time, we have built trusted relationships with admissions teams and are experienced in presenting students whose educational journeys have not been straightforward.

  • Securing the right placement

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    We work closely with families and draw on detailed feedback from our tutors before liaising directly with schools and universities to secure the most appropriate placement.

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25+ Years of Trusted Relationships

Our onwards educational consultancy

Many schools trust our assessment of student readiness because we’ve built relationships over decades. When we recommend a student, admissions teams know that child has been carefully prepared – academically, emotionally, and socially.

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