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Moving from the US to the UK

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MJIG · 04/01/2013 14:59

We will be moving to the London from the US with our daughter who will be starting year 11 in September. Can anyone offer advice on state schools? I understand that she would be entering a school in the middle of the GCSE years so I am looking for information on what type of school would help her assimilate best into the UK system. We would like her to move on to the IB diploma.

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ohfunnyhoneyface · 04/01/2013 20:23

I don't think you'll find it easy to find a non fee paying school doing the IB at GCSE. I know of sixth forms doing it- but as an alternative to AS And A2.

Which area are you looking at for schools?

lljkk · 04/01/2013 20:22

Is there a state school in London offering IB?
Whereabouts in London will you be living, OP?

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MJIG · 04/01/2013 20:15

New Year Blues-We are looking at non-fee paying schools. Most of the international schools seem to be very expensive.

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NewYearBlues · 04/01/2013 18:15

Have you considered an international school like the ones in Cobham and Culham, or the french school in london (the lysee?) ?

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MJIG · 04/01/2013 18:10

Thanks whiteflame

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whiteflame · 04/01/2013 15:50

Hello MJIG. I am not particularly knowledgeable about UK schools, but you are right in thinking this is in the middle of GCSEs. A lot (all?) schools spread the GCSE syllabus over Y10 and Y11, including internal assessments/course work that counts for the final grade (although I understand this internal aspect may be changing very soon). So it can be very difficult to slot into Y11. Private schools are often more open to this sort of thing (and offering the IB).

Maybe this discussion will help, although it is a bit old.

In terms of the IB, this might be useful.

Good luck!