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Moving from Uk to India- potential education struggles!!!!

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mesha123 · 13/02/2024 23:29

Hi,

Hubby wants to relocate to India wanting to look after his parents.

Dd is 9 years old and is in year 5.

We enquired for schools in India and based on age they suggested start there In year 4. So she will be behind by nearly 2 years. There will be a lot of struggle especially relating to learning new local languages as they are compulsory since year 1 there. Dd doesn't know any local languages. Plus there will be regular tests and quarterly exams. And in Indian education system if a child fails in the exam they repeat a whole academic year.

What other struggles will a child go through apart from cultural differences.

Does Anyone had a similar experience they could share?

How can I prepare her to ease with the transition.

Thanks for reading

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TookTheBook · 16/02/2024 07:49

Your daughter will get better support for her SEN in the UK, no question. You need to look at options that are best for the whole family - including you.

Tiggermom · 16/02/2024 07:53

Bringing them here - I’ve no idea but are they entitled to NHS? Social care? care home for free?

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 09:29

Tiggermom · 16/02/2024 07:53

Bringing them here - I’ve no idea but are they entitled to NHS? Social care? care home for free?

They wouldn't be and they don't want to come here.

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 09:30

TookTheBook · 16/02/2024 07:49

Your daughter will get better support for her SEN in the UK, no question. You need to look at options that are best for the whole family - including you.

She doesn't have SEN. But in general the whole move I believe will be quite strenous

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crumblingschools · 16/02/2024 09:31

Putting the education question to one side, are you happy with the thought of relocating? Do you have a say?

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 09:32

BelindaOkra · 16/02/2024 07:42

Would something like interhigh be possible? They provide primary education now as well https://kingsinterhigh.co.uk/primary-school-online/

There are other similar UK schools with different timetables

Edited

I prefer a mainstream school rather than an online one. I am sure both have pros and cons but being in a social environment with other children is more beneficial for children's growth and development I believe.

Thanks for sharing the link. I wasn't aware of it.

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 09:38

@justanotherdaduser

As per the current tax rules he cannot be working from outside uk for more than 3 months. As he is contracting his current workplace is allowing him to spend maximum 3 months away. So his plan is to stay in India for 3 months. Come back to Uk and spend few weeks depending on the need and go back India.

His contracts are usually 6 months and depending on whether they extend or not, he wishes to continue like this until he doesn't have a job. So there's an income source until he starts something in India. He is also trying to sort something else out so can start working out in India too but that's still in the pipeline.

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WarningOfGails · 16/02/2024 09:40

How do you feel about this idea?

people have mentioned the idea of bringing the parents to the Uk, this really isn’t easy. A friend’s dad recently left his NHS consultant job as he couldn’t get his Indian parents dependent visas to come to the UK - instead he’s got a job in Singapore and has moved his parents there.

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 09:40

@HotandHumidToday

Yes i have visited it a few times but I was born and raised in Mumbai.

So aware there's a big difference between the two places

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SheilaFentiman · 16/02/2024 09:43

Is it 3 months within a tax/calendar year, in respect of the tax rules?

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 09:48

@Temporaryname158

I am not too keen either. Agree with your points regarding sexual inappropriateness.

He has been saying regarding moving since nearly 5/6 years that we will move within a year but all these years passed. He visits quite often and spends atleast 4 to 6 months there in a year. So I suggested we continue the same way rather than uprooting ourselves. He also has 2 other brothers both living abroad. But he is adamant to take care of them himself. And now his excuse is my parents are dying to spend quality time with my daughter. Also although they are in their 70's they are in perfect health. Nothing emergent at the moment.

On top of it he insists we go just for 2- 3 years then his other brother can go. I don't believe in these stories as if he wants to look after them now that wont change in the future either. Also going for 2 years and putting my dd through so much pressure, getting adjusted to a new place and repeating the same thing again over here if we are back isn't something very sensible to do.

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TookTheBook · 16/02/2024 09:59

I don't understand your posts then. You said "It's always me who did her teaching. As she has been very hyperactive and have very little attention span."? So she has SEN ? How will she get on

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 13:35

@Kokeshi123

Agree with what you are saying and thanks for sharing the link

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 13:37

SheilaFentiman · 15/02/2024 13:59

Are you currently home schooling, OP?

No she is a mainstream school

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mesha123 · 16/02/2024 13:44

Thanks everyone for taking the time and replying to my post. This has really been helpful and some great insights.

Really appreciate it.

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