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Sixth form - Boarding - Hong Kong - urgent :(

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marlowrose · 22/06/2022 12:59

For two DDs, we are looking for Boarding school Sixth Form. Would be very happy if there was a large Chinese or Hong Kong contingent, so they feel at home. Both predicted A*s for A levels, but also need some neurodiverse support (dyspraxia). No preference for co-ed or not, private or not, or the location. Ideally this is for urgent entry this September, should you know of any places still admitting, but it would be possible for us to defer for a year. Any ideas please.

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peoniesarejustperfect · 27/06/2022 20:12

Gordonstoun? Full boarding, many international pupils, inc Asian. Has travel department to organise everything and escorts to Heathrow/Gatwick.

1805 · 27/06/2022 14:39

another shout for Wychwood in Oxford.

Sistanotcista · 25/06/2022 21:41

Hey Marlowerose / are you leaving HK unexpectedly? Can they not continue at their current school? I presume they’re at an International School already?

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marlowrose · 25/06/2022 18:30

Thank you so so much. Feeling quite wretched as both DDs work their socks off, are really good. Have let them down on this one and now absolutely scrambling.

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Coronateachingagain · 25/06/2022 16:28

Just to add to the list, lots of Asians at Oundle School and fairly academic

gigglinggirl · 24/06/2022 23:41

Wherever you choose, make sure you ask how many full boarders there are. Will there be other kids in at weekends? What kind of activities does the school offer on Saturdays and Sundays. You don’t want a ‘boarding’ school but where most people go home all the time if you are overseas.

Conkerharvester · 24/06/2022 23:09

Headington school in Oxford, boarding is nearly all from Hong Kong and China. Strong academically with broad curriculum options, additional support also available.

jeanne16 · 24/06/2022 20:59

Headington Hall near Oxford. St Swithuns in Winchester.

Cornishmumofone · 24/06/2022 18:14

www.trurohigh.co.uk always used to have a lot of Chinese boarders.

houselikeashed · 24/06/2022 18:02

Wychwood in Oxford?

motogirl · 23/06/2022 17:53

2/3 are full boarders apparently

motogirl · 23/06/2022 17:51

I was at Malvern last week for another reason, seems very nice, head teacher seemed good. Not the most academic but good all around. The young lady showing us around was Chinese

spiderlight · 23/06/2022 17:49

www.atlanticcollege.org/ Atlantic College outside Cardiff is very international but I don't know anything about it other than that!

whatisheupto · 23/06/2022 17:48

Second vote for Concord College in Shropshire.

RampantIvy · 23/06/2022 17:42

Fulneck School?

LIZS · 23/06/2022 17:32

Bear in mind there are approx two weeks, if that, of summer term remaining. After then it may be more difficult to liaise with the relevant staff, for example Heads of Department, regarding possible subject options, and Boarding Houses.

BrownOwlknowsbest · 23/06/2022 17:02

This website might help www.isc.co.uk/schools/

leftandaright · 23/06/2022 16:47

You might aswell choose a school with good airport links to make half term and school holidays travel home as easy as it can be given the logistics.

leftandaright · 23/06/2022 16:46

Cross off Gresham’s. Lovely school but not academic and very few Asians and few pupils who board at weekends. It’s a school best know for day flexi weekly, sport loving outdoorsy all rounder children.

LiIo · 23/06/2022 14:01

I went to Roedean and still go back to visit regularly. There is a large contingent of pupils from Hong Kong. It was recently renovated, has lots of amenities, bedrooms are lovely and there are great views. All the girls seem very happy.

WildImaginings · 23/06/2022 13:49

Cardiff Sixth Form College is private, co ed and has a very large Chinese contingent.
I didn't go there so I can't comment on the additional support but possibly one to look into?

Cherryblossoms85 · 23/06/2022 13:40

I went to the Mount in York, loved it. Mainly Chinese/HK boarders even in the 90s.

MissAnneElliot · 23/06/2022 13:39

Queenswood in Hertfordshire May have space but no idea as to current contingent as dds left 5 years ago.

SW1Mummy · 23/06/2022 13:31

Far as London is concerned, Whitgift and Westminster are not only highly in demand, but their closing date was October/ November last year. Whitgift for boys only and Westminster takes those girls who are so clever, most of the boarders are on the Queens.

I hope my info is not too outdated, but a school that fits the bill is DLD College. Huge, huge Chinese community, Central London, small classes, good pastoral care (would also cater for any SEN related issues). Great teachers - most redbrick graduates, with lovely, polite disposition. Last I checked, last minute admissions was fine too.

Only thing is that they are not quite as traditional old style English schools with uniform etc.

I had some positive experience with them some years ago. I don't like Alpha Plus group in general, but I can't take away my good experience with DLD.

SpeedofaSloth · 22/06/2022 20:49

Haberdashers Adams in Shropshire recruits students from Hong Kong, IIRC. They are co-ed in 6th form.