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lyn1965 · 01/10/2013 06:40

Good day, we will be moving to London early next year. My son born June 2000 is currently in year 7. He is more artistic and creative than academic. I am looking at independent schooling and would highly appreciate any inputs for me to pursue further.Our residential area could be St Johns wood or Hampstead but in saying that we are not opposed to identifying a home in keeping with good schooling.Our current assignment will be for around 4 years.
Thanks n regards

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lyn1965 · 01/10/2013 08:18

Yeah Theas18 am looking for a day school and will be in a position to continue to 6th form just so that he completes.If the school is good and am able to get admission mid way will consider leasing thereabouts.It would mean that hubby dear would have to drive to palace street daily.

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LIZS · 01/10/2013 08:13

Why is he year 7 , shouldn't he be year 9 ? Most independents have main intake into year 7 or 9 in September so you won't have a range of choice.

Theas18 · 01/10/2013 08:10

RE Dulwich College, I would guess you are you on the edge timewise to enter him for 13+ entry, both with them and in order to prepare your son ( unless he's in a prep that works towards 13+ anyway) You are too late for 11+ entry obviously.

Are you looking for a day school that will also take borders? Just my opinion but your 4yr timescale means that you will be here for years 8-11 ( ie GCSE) and then he'll have to move again at 6th form. Not impossible but maybe not the easiest path for him?

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lyn1965 · 01/10/2013 08:04

Thanks guys.What are your thoughts on the dulwich college.

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BikeRunSki · 01/10/2013 06:47

I didn't go there, I imagine that they teach their pupils to spell!

BikeRunSki · 01/10/2013 06:46

I was going to sugguest King Alfred' s too.

alpinemeadow · 01/10/2013 06:44

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