Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Going to school in the uk....? help please.

Going to school in the uk....? help please?
I would like to go to school in the united kingdom for the rest of this school year. I live in the united states. I don't know how to get started. I'm in high school and would like to go to high school in the uk, near my boyfriend. does anybody know of anything i should be doing. i know i need a visa. but then isnt it a school visa thing. um can anybody clear this up? and is there a program i have to go through to do this?? any answers please. thanks
Other - United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Have you thought this through? Schooling in one country does not correlate to schooling in another. You would be going into a year a quarter of the way through with NO idea of the curriculum. Then - you would return to the USA and be 9 mths behind all your classmates. I am Australian, there the school system is different for different states. My parents moved from one state to another when I was at school - it was awful. It seemed like English was the only subject they had in common. Even maths was taught differently. I went from being one of the "smart kids" to being treated as one of the "dumb kids". Here in UK you would find even English was different! Not only that - they wear school uniforms here - no cute clothes. They would be fairly expensive to buy as well. Do you really want to put yourself through this? Why not see if instead you can do some sort of summer camp swap and spend the summer break here. I did a quick search and found this site for jobs at a summer camp : http://www.campbeaumont.co.uk/summer-camp-jobs/res-jobs.asp
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Hi Well, here is a straight answer to your question. We have American schools in the UK which follow the US system, after all, we have a lot of US expats in the UK, especially in London. I looked at the Fulbright Commission website and copied their list of American schools which you can see further down. You need to speak to your parents about this because this will cost them an awful lot of money - A LOT. You will have to pay private school fees and lodging. Yes, you could apply to a British school but our 16+ system is very different to yours and you would find it all very difficult. You would require a student visa and you should contact the British Embassy in Washington for further details. I know that this doesn't occur to you, but I must ask you how you would feel if you split up with your boyfriend after coming here to go to school? I think the best thing is to ask both your parents and his to arrange for you two to see each other during your school holidays - eg Christmas in the UK for you, Easter in the US for him. Please post again if there is any other information you need. ********************************************************************** *ACS COBHAM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Formerly the American Community Schools, England - Cobham) Heywood, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL Tel: 01932 867 251, Fax: 01932 869 798 Email: hmulkey@acs-england.co.uk Website: www.acs-england.co.uk/schools/cobham/index.htm Institution Type: Private, day and boarding, co-ed. Grades: Pre K - 12 Annual Fees: Tuition: Â£6,060 - Â£11,760 (day), Â£16,500 - Â£17,230 (5 day boarding), Â£18,500 - Â£19,230 (7 day boarding); Application: Â£75; Deposit: Â£500 (day), Â£1,000 (boarding). Programmes Offered: American High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) Program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Application Requirements: Completed application form, fee, transcripts, and teacher recommendations. Standardised tests and test of English may be required. Application Deadline: Rolling admission. Description: "The American Community School in Surrey's curriculum is designed to promote acceptance at North American and European colleges and universities and to facilitate the transition of students from one American-international school to another. An extensive extra-curricular program is offered to students. The schools seek to enrol students with average to above average academic ability. Financial aid is available." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ACS EGHAM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Formerly the American Community Schools, England - Egham) Woodlee, London Road (A30), Egham, Surrey TW20 0HS Tel: 01784 430 611, Fax: 01784 430 626 Email: abarker@acs-england.co.uk Website: www.acs-england.co.uk/03_egham/welcome.html Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed Grades: Pre K - 11 Fees: Tuition: Â£6,060-Â£11,760; Application: Â£75; Deposit: Â£500. Programmes Offered: Curriculum is American and International. There is an emphasis on individual learning styles with the provision of an enrichment program ensuring academic challenge in all areas of the curriculum and a learning support program. Foreign languages are introduced in Grade 1. Application Requirements:Completed application form, fee, transcripts, and teacher recommendations. Standardised tests and test of English may be required. Application Deadline: Rolling admission. Description: "The Egham campus of American Community Schools is set in 16.6 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at the edge of Royal Winsor Great Park, south-west of London. The program of studies is based on the American educational system with emphasis on small classes. In addition to the regular American curricula, the School offers enhanced programming, providing enrichment activities for able students and also learning support. It offers a wide range of sports and extra curricular activities." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ACS HILLINGDON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Formerly the American Community Schools, England - Hillingdon) Hillingdon Court, 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 0BE Tel: 01895 813 784, Fax 01895 810 634 Email: Isketchley@acs-england.co.uk Website: www.acs-england.co.uk/04_hillingdon/welcome.html Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed. Grades: Pre K - 12 Fees: Tuition: Â£6,060 - Â£11,760; Application: Â£75; Deposit: Â£500. Programmes Offered: American curriculum school offering US Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate. Application Requirements: Completed application form, fee, transcripts, and teacher recommendations. Standardised tests and test of English may be required. Application Deadline: Rolling admission. Description: "ACS Hillingdon administers all examinations required for admission to American universities. Recent university placements have included Oxford, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, MIT, McGill and the University of Chicago. The Hillingdon campus combines a restored 19th century mansion which is the setting for school classes, concerts, art exhibits, and receptions, with a new Â£6 million purpose-built addition housing classrooms, computer rooms, science labs, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, and libraries. Tennis courts, sports fields and an adventure playground are situated on the 11 acre campus" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *THE AMERICAN SCHOOL in LONDON 1 Waverley Place, London NW8 0NP Tel: 020 7449 1200, Fax: 020 7449 1350 Email: admissions@asl.org Website: www.asl.org Headmaster: Dr. W. Mules. Institution Type: Private, non-profit, day, co-ed. Grades: Pre-K - 12 Fees: Tuition: Â£14,520-Â£17,570; Application: Â£75. Programmes Offered: American curriculum for pre-K - Grade 12. Students graduate with an American high school diploma and many graduates qualify for the Advanced Placement International Diploma. Application requirements: Completed application and application fee, teacher recommendations, school reports and results of standardized testing, applicant questionnaire. Description: "The American School in London graduates enter the most selective universities around the world. Like private day schools in the United States, it emphasizes close student-teacher relationships, small classes and challenging academic standards. The school's location in central London provides an immersion in British culture - through field trips, theater, concert, and art excursions, and community social action projects. ASL welcomes students, including non-English speakers below the age of 12, who can meet the academic requirements." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ABERDEEN 296 North Deeside Road, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 0AB Tel: 01224 732 267 Fax: 01224 735 648 Email: admin@isa.abdn.sch.uk Director: Mr. J.D. Osbo Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed. Grades: Pre K - 12, 8-12 boarding Fees: Tuition fees: Â£8,650 (Lower School), Â£9,300 (Upper School) Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement Test, and School Diploma. Application Requirements: Interview with Director. Application Deadline: Rolling admission. Description: "International education for all resident and expatriate children from pre-kindergarten through to secondary school. ISA features small classes, individual attention, a caring and supportive environment, academic challenge, and the globally recognised International Baccalaureate." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *MARYMOUNT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - LONDON George Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 7PE Tel: 020 8949 0571, Fax: 020 8336 2485 Email: admissions@marymount.kingston.sch.uk Website: www.marymount.kingston.sch.uk Principal: Mr Cliff Canning Institution Type: Registered charity, day, boarding, girls. Grades: 6 - 12 Fees: Tuition: Â£11,650 - Â£12,950 (day); Accommodation: Â£8,950; Registration: Â£500. Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; American College Preparatory Application Requirements: Reports for the last three years, interview, and English test if appropriate. Description: "Founded in 1955, Marymount International School offers courses based on the American college preparatory curriculum integrated with the International Baccalaureate programmes and is a centre for the American College Testing Program; it also prepares students for TOEFL and the College Board (SAT I & II, ACT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT). On average, ninety-eight percent of the graduates pursue university degrees at top universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Japan. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Independent Schools Council, ECIS and GSA." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOUTHBANK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - LONDON 36-38 Kensington Park Road, London W11 3BU for 3 year olds to G5 16 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5TK for 3year olds to G8 63-65 Portland Place, London W1B 1QR for G6-G12 The contact details are the same for all 3 sites: Tel +44 (0)20 7243 3803 Fax +44 (0)20 7727 3290 Email: admissions@southbank.org Website: www.southbank.org Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed Grades: Pre K-12 Fees: Tuition: Â£3,000 (half day per term) - Â£5,900 (full day per term) Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate. Application Requirements: Good records and references. Application Deadline: Rolling admissions Description: "Southbank International School, with branches in Kensington and Hampstead, offers a challenging and enriched International Baccalaureate education to pupils of 50 nationalities. London itself - its people, museums, theatres, and civic institutions - is used as an extension of the campus and curriculum. The school is noted for its friendly, family-style atmosphere. The school attracts high calibre experienced teachers, most holding higher degrees. The school operates on a trimester basis from September to June. Each campus offers summer school programmes. Limited financial aid is available through the school's scholarship fund." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *TASIS The American School in England Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE Tel: 01932 565 252, Fax: 01932 564 644 Email: ukadmissions@tasis.com Headmaster: Mr. D. Manning Director: Mrs. M. C. Fleming Institution Type: Day and boarding, co-ed. Grades: Pre K-12 day, 9-12 boarding Fees: Tuition: Â£5,240 - Â£12,380; Application: Â£65; Boarding: Â£18,750. Programmes Offered: American curriculum, AP courses, International Section and ESL classes for non-native speakers of English. Application Requirements: Application form and fee, transcript, three evaluations, student questionnaire for 6-12. Application Deadline: Rolling admissions Description: "TASIS England is located on a stunningly beautiful estate of Georgian mansions and 17th century cottages some 18 miles south-west of London. TASIS combines an excellent academic program with exceptional facilities for art, drama, music, computers, and sports. Small classes and a dedicated, experienced faculty numbering in excess of 100 provide highly individualised attention and an outstanding environment for learning. Summer courses are available for academic credit, theatre, and English as a Second Language. Virtually all TASIS graduates gain admission to the universities of their choice in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and elsewhere."

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Monday, February 16, 2009

What degree do you need to teach college English in the UK

What degree do you need to teach college English in the UK?
I'm a US citizen looking into studying abroad at Reading University and was wondering what course I would need to take to become an english teacher at College(UK)/High School(US) level. Also, If I obtained an english degree at a university in the UK, would that make me eligible to work there? or at least give me a better chance?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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If you want to teach over there, get your English degree over there. They speak a different language there than we do here.

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Sunday, February 8, 2009

Love in Secondary Schools? (UK Only)

Love in Secondary Schools? (UK Only)?
The one thing I don't like about secondary school is all those Yr7's and 8's when they think its cool to have a girlfriend or boyfriend because it won't last and the girls they use are the 'popular' girls and they probably get loads of boyfriends who all realise that they don't like being with them and break up. Its stupid and inconsiderate thats why teachers break it up because it will most likely end up in tears because how many people do you know have been together since they were 12??? Any views on this welcome, no rude points against me though (you may think im being tight but would you rather have had millions of broken hearts than just one or two?) Im not in a popular group and i don't give a ... I've seen the 'popular' kids (girls) crying and upset. From a txt msg. The boys they are all so gay and wierd, someone took a pic of his dick and sent it to a girl.
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Of course you're not being tight! I think it's disgraceful that young people can have boyfriends/ girlfriends right and left: take a classmate of mine for example, she pledged her love to an older guy who too pledged his love for her, and she vowed that they'll get married in the future, but hey, guess what? Just barely a FEW measly months away they broke up (dunno why) and she's gotten hooked up with another new guy currently. It's terrible the way all those popular people are going, yeah? They think they are all-so-cool and flirt around non-stop, well BULLSHIT to that.
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Im in year 8 and year 7 was terrible cause im in "the popular group" and there was so much pressure on me to have a boyfriend. My friends had 8/9 boyfriends in year 7 from a local school, i had one and it lasted 9 months, i really liked him but it didnt work out. I calmly explained to them how these boys were players and didnt love them for them and it took some time but now all my friends are single! it feels so much better to hang round with my actual friends and not what they turned into when they were with guys :)

Sunday, February 1, 2009

gcse year 10 home schooling UK

gcse year 10 home schooling UK?
okay im 14, year 10, coursework, gsces are soon and at the moment im not going to school. Im going to see a counsellor and my parents and teachers are talking about home and hospital. But i dont know what that means, ive googled it with no luck. A woman is coming to my house tomorrow to talk about my ''options'' and what im going to do next. I was just wondering how easy it would be to get a home tutor, as i know a friend who got taught by a tutor, but at school, which will not happen for me as i will no way go back to any school, which the teachers now understand. I want to be taught in the safety of my home as i suffer from paranoia and ect. Any imformation will be very helpful. Thanks.
Home Schooling - 3 Answers
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You sound like me. I hate my school and I want out of it. I'm trying to convince my parents. I really don't understand what your question is but you could probably get a tutor. I'm sure you could. good luck!
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Tuturs are sooo very expensive (I had my own for when I was out of school) but the education you receive is excellent. I'd advise it, but hiding away from school because of paranoia is not a good idea. You need to be encouraged into socializing not running away from it. I know sometimes school can be HORRIBLE! and the teachers and the pressure and the annoying bullies, but its life and things will be preety similer in the work place too. good luck though:)
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If you're unable to attend school for medical reasons then the LA are required to make Alternative Provisions which could mean them providing a tutor. Now that's the last thing they want to do because of the cost. Being tutored at home care of the LA is not home education (what Americans call home schooling). Elective Home Education means that your parents take back their legal duty to provide you with an education (they're currently delegating it to the school and LA) and if they do so they will receive no financial help. Zip. Nadda. Not one penny. On the plus side, no need to follow the National Curriculum or take GCSEs. Bear this in mind when the lady talks to you about your options. EHE is great if that's what you want BUT if you want to take GCSEs and have a tutor then you're better off having the LA pay for all that.