Education

What is your experience of moving abroad with teenagers?

Is it a good idea?

Is it suicidal?

Schooling is an issue?

Can anyone give me any good tips about choosing a boarding school in the uk which offers IB program?

many thanks

Patrizia

Here there are few schools I have selected and contacted this year with fees (for 2006) and description of their program. They all have IB programs. Be aware that for some schools to apply for school year 2008/2009 it might be already too late.

Bradfield College
Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire RG7 6AU
Tel: (0118) 964 4510
Fax: (0118) 964 4511
Head: Mr P J M Roberts

http://www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk
headmaster@bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Public School: co-educational; 13 to 18, and 300 in sixth form, almost all boarders. The school became fully co-educational in 2005.The great majority of students proceed to university. Those applying to Oxford or Cambridge are specially prepared. The school enjoys an excellent reputation for music, drama and sport. A levels in Film Studies, Psychology, Textiles and Music Technology amongst many others. Extra curricular activities and accommodation are of an exceptionally high standard.

Annual Fees for; September 2006
Full Boarding: £22890
Day: £18312
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Malvern College
College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3DF
Tel: (01684) 581500
Fax: (01684) 581617
Acting Headmaster: Dr Welch

http://www.malcol.org
srj@malcol.org

Co-educational Public School: 624 pupils 13-18; 435+ boarders. Large VIth Form of 248. Extensive facilities include new Technology building, Arts Centre, Theatre & Sports Hall. Keen interest in Music (orchestras, band & Choral Society) & Adventure Training (own base in Brecon Beacons). Offers International Bacalaureate. One year pre-IB course started in September 2005 for students aged 15. Impressive buildings in fine setting. The school is mainly full boarding, but also offers day boarding (where children remain at school until after supper with full boarders), and day pupils who are able to return home for their evening meal.

Annual Fees for; September 2005
Full Boarding: £22056 - £23532
Day: £14619 - £15072
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Oakham School
Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT
Tel: (01572) 758758
Fax: (01572) 758595
Headmaster: Dr J A F Spence

Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU
Tel: (01732) 455133
Fax: (01732) 456143
Head: Mrs C L Ricks

http://www.sevenoaksschool.org
regist@sevenoaksschool.org

A senior co-educational school for 980 pupils aged 11-18 (329 boarders). The school prepares sixth-formers for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and does RSA computing awards. Sports hall & gymnasium, indoor tennis courts, all-weather running track. Modern language centre, theatre, music centre (own orchestra), art centre. Set in Kentish countryside. High academic standards and facilities - emphasis on extra-curricular activities. New all weather running track. New boarding house for the international centre for VIth form boys. Refurbishment of former boarding house for more classrooms and lecture room.

Annual Fees for; September 2006
Full Boarding: £22959 - £24894
Day: £14319 - £16263
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St Clare's, Oxford
139 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 7AL
Tel: (01865) 552031
Fax: (01865) 513359
Principal: Mrs P Holloway

http://www.stclares.ac.uk
admissions@stclares.ac.uk

Residential, co-educational, International College for 360 students aged 16-20. International Baccalaureate, pre-IB course, Foundation Year to prepare students for entry to UK universities. Enrichment Year for students taking a study break between school and university. IB Diploma Review Courses for first year IB students (22/7/07-11/8/07). Also EFL (all year). Summer Courses. Resources centre (35,000 + books), computers, audio-visual facilities, Self Access centre). Full-time Higher Education Advisor. Over 95% of IB students proceed to higher education. One year foundation course for British universities: Business, Social Studies, Humanities & Arts.. Extensive range of extra curricular activities, including horse riding, drama, music cultural pursuits in Oxford. Recognised by BAC and British Council. Member of ECIS. Acquisition of 17th century manor homes as student accommodation.

2006/07 Fees: IB - Autumn term - £9,885 Spring term - £8,465 Summer term - £6,350. Accommodation and other fees on request.

Previously wrote:

What is your experience of moving abroad with teenagers?

Is it a good idea?

Is it suicidal?

Schooling is an issue?

I would say LIVING with a teenager is suicidal.

My experience is mixed. Every child of mine has responded differently. My suggestion though, both at academic and personal level, if you have an option do not do it, unless the place you are moving to has a LOT of clear advantages for teenagers (which in many countris is not the case!)

Good luck, only few year to go before peace returns

Previously wrote:

What is your experience of moving abroad with teenagers?

Is it a good idea?

Is it suicidal?

Schooling is an issue?

Having moved around the world with 3 children, I think they benefit tremendously. They open their mind to the world, cultures, they learn languages - but my experience is that when reaching the teens, they prefer to be in one place, make friends and stay with them. I think stability is helpful in that 'unstable' period of their lives.

Anyone else have something to add!?