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Originally Posted by InfoSeeker  Hi Sindhu,
I am in the same boat as yours and would like to know more info regarding these schooling systems here in UK.
How and what do you feel regarding the schooling system here in UK as compared to India.
Do u like it here ?. It will be gr8 if you can share loads of info regarding the state schooling/ academics. My son is going to be 3 years old and i am in the process of looking out for schooling for him.
Thanks,
Sow |
Hi Sow:
Well, the schools that my children are going to do seem okay.
Every school has something called the Ofsted report - school inspection done by the local council, done usually once in 3 years or 5/6 years. So basically, you go by this report when you put your child in school.
As far as the education is concerned, the standard is easy on the children, no pressure, not much homework (only once a week - I feel they need to give more!), no tests. Exams are held for every key stage which approximately is once in 3 years.
But having studied in India and having plans of going back to India, the standard of education obviously is different and becomes a cause of concern.
So far I have liked the schooling here, children like it as well. But my concern, is more about how my children adjust once we go back.
About independent schools, it becomes very expensive for 2 children. Atleast in Milton Keynes, the minimum you would to pay as fees is 500 pounds a month.
Would love to know more about independent schools, have not had the chance to check.
Sindhu
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