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

Question

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

Answer 1

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.

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*ACS COBHAM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
(Formerly the American Community Schools, England - Cobham)
Heywood, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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: £6,060 - £11,760 (day), £16,500 - £17,230 (5 day boarding), £18,500 - £19,230 (7 day boarding); Application: £75; Deposit: £500 (day), £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."




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*ACS EGHAM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
(Formerly the American Community Schools, England - Egham)
Woodlee, London Road (A30), Egham, Surrey TW20 0HS
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.acs-england.co.uk/03_egham/welcome.html

Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed
Grades: Pre K - 11
Fees: Tuition: £6,060-£11,760; Application: £75; Deposit: £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."




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*ACS HILLINGDON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
(Formerly the American Community Schools, England - Hillingdon)
Hillingdon Court, 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 0BE
Tel: [phone], Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.acs-england.co.uk/04_hillingdon/welcome.html

Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed.
Grades: Pre K - 12
Fees: Tuition: £6,060 - £11,760; Application: £75; Deposit: £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 £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"




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*THE AMERICAN SCHOOL in LONDON
1 Waverley Place, London NW8 0NP
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.asl.org
Headmaster: Dr. W. Mules.

Institution Type: Private, non-profit, day, co-ed.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
Fees: Tuition: £14,520-£17,570; Application: £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."




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*THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ABERDEEN
296 North Deeside Road, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 0AB
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Director: Mr. J.D. Osbo

Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed.
Grades: Pre K - 12, 8-12 boarding
Fees: Tuition fees: £8,650 (Lower School), £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."



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*MARYMOUNT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - LONDON
George Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 7PE
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.marymount.kingston.sch.uk
Principal: Mr Cliff Canning

Institution Type: Registered charity, day, boarding, girls.
Grades: 6 - 12
Fees: Tuition: £11,650 - £12,950 (day); Accommodation: £8,950; Registration: £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."



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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 [phone] Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.southbank.org

Institution Type: Private, day, co-ed
Grades: Pre K-12
Fees: Tuition: £3,000 (half day per term) - £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."




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*TASIS The American School in England
Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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: £5,240 - £12,380; Application: £65; Boarding: £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."

Answer 2

Scientists believe that the increasing access to nutritious foods (an overabundance here honestly) and advances in early childhood medicine and preventive care, coupled with a troubling exposure to hormones in our food source has resulted in ever earlier maturation of US children. The onset of puberty becomes younger every year and girls begin menstruating and getting secondary sexual characteristics at a very young age, some as young as 7,8, and 9 rather than the ages of 13, 14, and 15 of a few short decades ago. The access to food in variety quantity and cost has impacted the size of the typical US child as well, but has also led to the obesity epidemic as cheap food stuffs are generally non nutritive and lead to weight gain. In addition there is a sedentary lifestyle that has developed as our country has become more and more mechanized and also more dangerous. Children rarely walk to school, or "run the neighborhoods" --- They are home texting or on the Nintendo Wii. There is also a drive by US kids to look and act older than their age. They are encouraged by both the media and their peers to create an older appearance. The prevalent use of additives and synthetic hormones (growth and otherwise) in our meat and dairy has also impacted the difference. Unfortunately rates of diabetes and certain forms of cancer have risen along with overall proportion and maturation. Something to think about anyway.

Answer 3

Southbank International School Fees

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

Marymount International School London