Hi all
I am in a bit of a conundrum. We are a family of four currently in Asia for over 8 years. DS is in yr 4 and DD is in yr 2. Both are in a reasonably good International school with good teachers and the school follows the British National Curriculum. Both DS and DD are exposed to many cultures and are having a great time in school.
DH is in a reasonably stable job, although he seems think it is mind bogglingly boring.
DH has been going on about moving the family back to the UK , mainly to ensure that DS is enrolled in a grammar school and subsequebntly DD as well. We have a home in Sevenoaks area and there are a number of good primary schools within our catchment area and also secondary grammars in Tonbridge and I believe another grammar annex has opened up nearby.
We are planning to tutor DS via online tutors for the 11 plus. I am looking through the eleven plus forum for some recommendations. There are number of worries that I have which DH seems to be overlooking , would be ever so grateful if the more knowledgeable mums could provide some advice:
- DS would take the 11 plus exam in Kent. Is it possible to register for the exam if we are still overseas? to register for the 11 plus , do we have to be in the UK physically AND enrolled in a school in the UK? I wrote to the Kent LEA but was advised to check back within a year but we need to plan ahead.
- The plan now is to return in the summer after DS completes Y5 and DD completes Y3. So they have time to settle in. Only problem here is that , most probably in year admissions to primary schools might be a challenge so we are gearing up for a few years of private school as well. Has anyone had any experience with in year admissions?
- Between Barton Court, Judd School and Simon Langton for Boys, would any be able to give insights to these schools?
Thanks ever so much!