
Expert Advice for Every Education Stage
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The New CEO of Goldman Sachs Describes the Valuable Job Skill He’s Finding Less
May 8, 2019
Recently, the new CEO of Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, was interviewed. If you haven’t heard of Goldman Sachs, it is…
Are You Ready to Be a Private School Parent? Here’s How You Can Tell
May 8, 2019
As an aspiring private school parent, should be asking yourself: Will I be ready? Private schools take a “partnership approach”…
How should children and parents prepare for private school interviews?
May 8, 2019
Thirty seconds. That’s how long it takes to leave the first impression. Non-verbal cues in the form of body language,…
Why are students skilled in debate more likely to enter top universities?
May 8, 2019
Prove it! In Cathy’s elementary school math class, the teacher writes a difficult question on the board. The whole class…
Teaching Your Kids This Skill Will Set Them Up for Success.
May 8, 2019
Does your child prefer to sit at the back of the class? Do they seem disengaged at school and at…
Applying to Private School? Here’s What You Should Have Done by Nov. 15
November 9, 2018
November may just be the messiest month of the year for us Vancouverites. First, there are the Halloween decorations…
Your Child’s Mid-term Grades Are Bad. What Can You Do Now?
November 2, 2018
Yesterday, in the middle of a meeting, I got the text from my daughter’s high school. Mid-term grades are…
Private School Application Checklist: Early October Edition
October 5, 2018
The full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival is on the wane, but our private school application season is only beginning…
SSAT Prep Turns Low Test Scores Around
September 28, 2018
At KEY, we have helped many students achieve their goals of successful admission to their chosen private schools. A vital component…
Is Your English Good Enough For Private School?
September 21, 2018
By Felicia Danesi Many new families to Canada want to take advantage of Vancouver’s world-renowned education by enrolling their children…
Private School Admissions Deadlines Are Approaching Fast—Here’s a Primer To Build A Winning Application
September 14, 2018
September is a month of many starts. It signals the start of autumn. It marks the beginning of…
6 Simple but Proven Study Tips
September 10, 2018
Studying can be a drain, especially when you’re under a lot of pressure. Three essays that are all due the…
2018 Admission trend of University of California: Students need to set realistic admission expectations.
September 5, 2018
The University of California recently released its Fall 2018 admissions data. KEY's experts did a thorough analysis on this year’s…
Top 10 Back-to-School Tips from KEY
August 24, 2018
Dear KEY Students and Parents, Time is flying and we’re entering the new school year. It’s important that you start…
Your Child Needs Good Grades to Succeed. Are You Planning The Right Way To Make Sure They Get Into The Best Universities?
August 17, 2018
The process of learning is valuable. Education expands the mind and teaches individuals how to make informed choices when…
Your Child Needs At Least Six Weeks to Prep for the SSAT Exam. Have You Made Sure They Are Ready?
August 10, 2018
By Bryan Ide Education Director & Co-Founder, KEY Education The SSAT registration portal opened Aug. 1, and while it…
Top Universities and Private Schools Don’t Want Well-Rounded Students. It’s The Pointy Student That Gets In
July 30, 2018
By Bryan Ide Education Director and Co-Founder KEY Education Perhaps you’ve heard of the term “well-rounded.” Maybe a school principal…
Being Mindful on Social Media
July 19, 2018
By Bryan Ide Education Director & Co-Founder KEY Education Dear KEY Students, I hope you’re doing well and are…
Don’t Speak English? We Can Help You Write Your Parental Statements.
July 5, 2018
By Sophie Ji, KEY Admissions Support Manager How can we help you to narrate your compelling family stories? Many people…
It’s Never Too Early to Begin Preparing for University
June 22, 2018
By Nick Bartlett, KEY Instructor Preparing for anything – your day, an upcoming trip, a school project – is…





















