Can I go to boarding school in the UK?
My parents decided to move me to a new city for my freshman year of high school. I really don't want to go, but my parents have given me an option to go to boarding school instead. But, I really don't want to go to some random boarding school in the US :/ I wanna go to the UK where I have a ton of pen pals that go to boarding schools and love it. Are there any good International UK boarding schools I can contact? I reaaally want to go :)) I currently live in Texas and I'm going to Austin. But I don't like the ghetto schools in Austin at all :/
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I'm sorry but if you're from Texas, you will not be qualified to enter a location of higher learning in the United Kingdom or Europe.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
from UK high school to US university
from UK high school to US university?
Hi everyone your help will be so amazing! i really appreciate it! well im an american citizen living in the uk because of my dads job. in england you graduate high school at 16 because we start earlier, and we receive GCSE's [same as a high school diploma] & we have coursework as well as exam results. so i plan on joining the US army at 17, but when i get out and they pay for my education how do i get into a university based on my gcse's? that is pretty much my question. ie. will i have to take tests to get in, is it definately possible to get in? will putting i have 5+ years experience with the military help? THANKYOU!
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Check these links: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/792992 http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic16470.html http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/prereqs.asp
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Hi everyone your help will be so amazing! i really appreciate it! well im an american citizen living in the uk because of my dads job. in england you graduate high school at 16 because we start earlier, and we receive GCSE's [same as a high school diploma] & we have coursework as well as exam results. so i plan on joining the US army at 17, but when i get out and they pay for my education how do i get into a university based on my gcse's? that is pretty much my question. ie. will i have to take tests to get in, is it definately possible to get in? will putting i have 5+ years experience with the military help? THANKYOU!
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Check these links: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/792992 http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic16470.html http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/prereqs.asp
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Getting back into School in the UK!! please help :(
Getting back into School in the UK!! please help :(?
i've just moved back to the UK from america (i'm british) i graduated from an american highschool and did 2 years of college in the states. now that i'm back in the UK no school is accepting my credits (understandable) however most are saying i don't meet qualification requirements because i don't have GCSEs or A levels, even though i have a highschool diploma? i mean people come to school in the uk all the time who have studied different systems, and i mean i'm british after all. how is this even possible???? can someone please give me some help, or some information.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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I find that strange as well! However, found this on Gemseducation.com which may clear things up a bit "Parents taking children aged 15 to 18 years to the US may be faced with a complex situation. US students can complete high school at age 17 before being admitted to university, whereas UK students generally complete GCSEs at age 16, then complete A-levels at age 18 before being admitted to university. Although there are no official equivalencies between the US and UK education systems, most UK and US educators agree that a US high school diploma (without AP courses) can be roughly compared to five GCSE passes at grade C and above. A US high school diploma with AP courses can be roughly compared to GCSEs plus A-levels. So, a student holding GCSEs when he or she enters the US may be academically more advanced than US students of the same age. He or she may find that the regular academic curriculum for that age group in the US is insufficiently challenging or duplicates work done for GCSEs. On the other hand, a less intensive curriculum may lessen the strain of adaptation to a new education system and way of life. Most US universities will not accept students less than 17 years of age. Conversely, most UK universities will not accept American-educated students holding a high school diploma without AP test results. UK universities and the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) recognise AP exams as equivalent to A-levels." So it looks as though your only option would possibly be to complete summer school with your chosen university before admission. I had a friend who did this at Aberdeen University as he had no highers and so did not meet entry requirements.
i've just moved back to the UK from america (i'm british) i graduated from an american highschool and did 2 years of college in the states. now that i'm back in the UK no school is accepting my credits (understandable) however most are saying i don't meet qualification requirements because i don't have GCSEs or A levels, even though i have a highschool diploma? i mean people come to school in the uk all the time who have studied different systems, and i mean i'm british after all. how is this even possible???? can someone please give me some help, or some information.
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I find that strange as well! However, found this on Gemseducation.com which may clear things up a bit "Parents taking children aged 15 to 18 years to the US may be faced with a complex situation. US students can complete high school at age 17 before being admitted to university, whereas UK students generally complete GCSEs at age 16, then complete A-levels at age 18 before being admitted to university. Although there are no official equivalencies between the US and UK education systems, most UK and US educators agree that a US high school diploma (without AP courses) can be roughly compared to five GCSE passes at grade C and above. A US high school diploma with AP courses can be roughly compared to GCSEs plus A-levels. So, a student holding GCSEs when he or she enters the US may be academically more advanced than US students of the same age. He or she may find that the regular academic curriculum for that age group in the US is insufficiently challenging or duplicates work done for GCSEs. On the other hand, a less intensive curriculum may lessen the strain of adaptation to a new education system and way of life. Most US universities will not accept students less than 17 years of age. Conversely, most UK universities will not accept American-educated students holding a high school diploma without AP test results. UK universities and the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) recognise AP exams as equivalent to A-levels." So it looks as though your only option would possibly be to complete summer school with your chosen university before admission. I had a friend who did this at Aberdeen University as he had no highers and so did not meet entry requirements.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Uk...Medical School...is High School Physics an admission requirement
Uk...Medical School...is High School Physics an admission requirement?
I am doing International baccalaureate and as part of the program I am allowed to take only two natural sciences. I have taken Biology and Chemistry. But, in most of the medical schools around the world, Physics is a requirement. Is that true for the UK universities too? Please someone can answer who has been in a similar situation or know anything about this stuff.
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Check these links: http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=556 http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/isbn=9781577540724 http://www.gamsatuk.org/
I am doing International baccalaureate and as part of the program I am allowed to take only two natural sciences. I have taken Biology and Chemistry. But, in most of the medical schools around the world, Physics is a requirement. Is that true for the UK universities too? Please someone can answer who has been in a similar situation or know anything about this stuff.
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Check these links: http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=556 http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/isbn=9781577540724 http://www.gamsatuk.org/
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Finding a girl friend when you are a teenager
Finding a girl friend when you are a teenager?
Hey i am currently in High School ( UK ) and havnt had a "real" girlfriend before. I have hardly any friends in school mainly just people i talk with but not go out with after school. The cloths i wear are mainly band t-shirt and because of that people have a pre judgement of me thinking i am just another stupid metal head. This makes it really hard to find a girlfriend. I really dont want to change my style as this is who i am. What can i do?
Singles & Dating - 9 Answers
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You don't need to change at all. Develop a little socially. Make some more friends. Get a little easy going. Meet some girls at school. And if you're worried about your looks, clean up a little. A little can make a big difference. Just relax, it all comes in time. But you've got to give it a little push as well. Best of luck
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well the obvious is just wear plain tees! appearance is kida a big deal in high school and life for that matter! and if your that hell bent on not changing look for a girl thats into your scene at a show or something! for the school thing its a good idea to join a group and get some friends its no good to be an outsider!
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find a girl who is into the same music or social group as you
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well for one, don't change your style. You are who you are. As for the girlfriend, you just have to be friendly and talk to people. A girl who likes you will notice you, and she'll come. You can either wait for her or break the ice and go after her.
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i think it was easier to find someone in HS, gets harder the older ya get
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no way! you don't need to change trust me. if a guy changes to make me like him it really annoys me because then i think he is a poser. if you want some one to like you for who you really are be yourself. let them get to know the real you. because from the information given you sound a really cool person.
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well to get a true fren u don have to change urself just follow some simple steps n u will suceed..... 1. have a friendly behaviour towards other. 2. have a smiling face. dont frown so much. 3. mix with people n talk freely.INTERACT. 4. hangout together. 5. be open... n welcomin TATS ALL!!! I hope this will atleast help u bit...
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light your hair on fire, thats a sure thing
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DONT CHANGE ANYTHING!! seriously everyone finds someone eventually .... but changing yourself might get you someone .... but for the long term your true colors would eventually come through and she will reallise that you are not who she thought you were. just be yourself and i am sure there would be a girl out there interested =)
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Hey i am currently in High School ( UK ) and havnt had a "real" girlfriend before. I have hardly any friends in school mainly just people i talk with but not go out with after school. The cloths i wear are mainly band t-shirt and because of that people have a pre judgement of me thinking i am just another stupid metal head. This makes it really hard to find a girlfriend. I really dont want to change my style as this is who i am. What can i do?
Singles & Dating - 9 Answers
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You don't need to change at all. Develop a little socially. Make some more friends. Get a little easy going. Meet some girls at school. And if you're worried about your looks, clean up a little. A little can make a big difference. Just relax, it all comes in time. But you've got to give it a little push as well. Best of luck
2 :
well the obvious is just wear plain tees! appearance is kida a big deal in high school and life for that matter! and if your that hell bent on not changing look for a girl thats into your scene at a show or something! for the school thing its a good idea to join a group and get some friends its no good to be an outsider!
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find a girl who is into the same music or social group as you
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well for one, don't change your style. You are who you are. As for the girlfriend, you just have to be friendly and talk to people. A girl who likes you will notice you, and she'll come. You can either wait for her or break the ice and go after her.
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i think it was easier to find someone in HS, gets harder the older ya get
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no way! you don't need to change trust me. if a guy changes to make me like him it really annoys me because then i think he is a poser. if you want some one to like you for who you really are be yourself. let them get to know the real you. because from the information given you sound a really cool person.
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well to get a true fren u don have to change urself just follow some simple steps n u will suceed..... 1. have a friendly behaviour towards other. 2. have a smiling face. dont frown so much. 3. mix with people n talk freely.INTERACT. 4. hangout together. 5. be open... n welcomin TATS ALL!!! I hope this will atleast help u bit...
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light your hair on fire, thats a sure thing
9 :
DONT CHANGE ANYTHING!! seriously everyone finds someone eventually .... but changing yourself might get you someone .... but for the long term your true colors would eventually come through and she will reallise that you are not who she thought you were. just be yourself and i am sure there would be a girl out there interested =)
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Is the UK taking out Holocaust in school books for Muslims
Is the UK taking out Holocaust in school books for Muslims?
I received an e-mail that said that in some place in england the are removing all Holocaust history to make Muslim immigrants who don't believe it happened happy. I can't imagine hat it is true because Britten was in the war. I was wondering if anyone knew the truth?
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I don't know, but as the Daughter of Jewish Parents I hope not.
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I received the same email and researched it. There was supposedly one school somewhere in England which did do this. But England as a whole is in much more of an uproar over this then we are. This is not a universal curricula move and is being confronted on a national level.
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Would be freaking terrible if they did....
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I received an e-mail that said that in some place in england the are removing all Holocaust history to make Muslim immigrants who don't believe it happened happy. I can't imagine hat it is true because Britten was in the war. I was wondering if anyone knew the truth?
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I don't know, but as the Daughter of Jewish Parents I hope not.
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I received the same email and researched it. There was supposedly one school somewhere in England which did do this. But England as a whole is in much more of an uproar over this then we are. This is not a universal curricula move and is being confronted on a national level.
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Would be freaking terrible if they did....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
UK primary school sylabuss...where can i find it so i can teach at home following the same curriculum
UK primary school sylabuss...where can i find it so i can teach at home following the same curriculum?
i want to teach my 5 year old at home. I am not living in the UK but would like to follow the curriculum from the schools in England. Where can I find the information I need to download ? i already looked at the british council website and it is very helpful with downloadable stuff and online games. But I am actually looking to print out the curriculum for primary school children so I can make up some files and follow the same guidelines for teaching English Maths Science and Geography to my child at home.
Home Schooling - 1 Answers
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The subjects in the National Curriculum can be found here: http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk Also, now there is a new Literacy and Numeracy Strategy that schools should be following, which can be found here: http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary
i want to teach my 5 year old at home. I am not living in the UK but would like to follow the curriculum from the schools in England. Where can I find the information I need to download ? i already looked at the british council website and it is very helpful with downloadable stuff and online games. But I am actually looking to print out the curriculum for primary school children so I can make up some files and follow the same guidelines for teaching English Maths Science and Geography to my child at home.
Home Schooling - 1 Answers
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The subjects in the National Curriculum can be found here: http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk Also, now there is a new Literacy and Numeracy Strategy that schools should be following, which can be found here: http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary
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