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Independent School in London

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mljainldn · 29/10/2023 22:07

Me and my family just moved back to the UK this summer from Hong Kong and my 16 yr old son is currently in the lower sixth boarding school but is extremely miserable. We hope to move him to an independent co-ed day school in London and realised that it is an extremely challenging situation. We are looking for schools with a cosmopolitan demographic, nurturing and with good but not overly strict discipline. Most importantly, a school that is genuine care about the wellbeing of children. Both me and my husband are unfamiliar with schools in London after being away for 30 years, and we could only rely on information on the internet but worry that we might make the wrong decision. We wish to reach out to all mums and dads with young teenage children on this forum, and would be most grateful if you could please share with us any recommendations and reputable schools that you may have in mind. Any feedback and advice will be greatly appreciated.

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mljainldn · 30/10/2023 09:55

He’s at half board. Studying maths, physics and DT l. Thank you for your kind advice, much appreciated 🙏🏻

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HawaiiWake · 30/10/2023 09:27

Depends on A levels choice and exam board.
Is this full boarding or flexible boarding and home at the weekends?
If on half term now, do try and move this term and not wait for next term. 6 weeks to 8 weeks of catch up and not an entire term.

alwaysonadiet1 · 30/10/2023 09:14

Have a look at Mander Portman Woodward in South Kensington

sanam2010 · 30/10/2023 06:26

any location preference? You could check Thames Christian School, Northbridge House, Hampton Court House. I imagine it is too late for more selective schools like Emanuel / Harrodian but you could ring them anyway and ask. I am sorry your son is having a bad experience at boarding school, that must be tough for him.

minipie · 30/10/2023 01:10

Honestly, there aren’t that many co-ed private day schools in London and they would tend to be full by the start of sixth form and not have occasional places. You might find a space more easily at a private sixth form college like Eaton Square or Ashcroft but I don’t know much about them. Eaton Square sixth form is brand new and so might be more likely to have space.

Foxesandsquirrels · 29/10/2023 22:27

Is he willing to retake? Very difficult to move mid A Levels. What's the problem at his current school? Is he academic?

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