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United world colleges and 'unusual' child? [Edited by MNHQ at OP's request]

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deendon · 22/07/2018 08:35

My son is very interested in attending one of these, however I was hoping for opinions. He could best be described as 'quirky.' Long story short he had a neonatal event as a result of which he has features of a number of things but not enough for a diagnosis of anything. He's got features of Asperger's, ADHD, can be oppositional, and obsessive, 'addicted to gaming', and some spasticity/gait issues.
It sounds terrible but he mainly likes to talk a lot about things that interest him, is continually trying to play rubbish games on phone/computer, resists homework and helping around the house, misses deadlines, slightly insensitive to others feelings, and plays a bit of sport badly (doesn't really do team sports TBH but can swim and likes climbing, kayaking etc.)
He's bright and gets good marks when he applies himself, has done DOE Bronze (although needed help organising himself to submit) and does cadets and has done cubs etc.
So I was wondering whether anyone has any idea whether they would be good schools for him? Especially if you've taught in one or attended one recently.
He's probably thinking China, Singapore, Hong Kong for location.
thanks

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LadyPeacock · 22/07/2018 08:41

Do you mean he wants to go and volunteer in one?

deendon · 22/07/2018 08:42

hi no he wants to go to the school as a pupil Smile

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argumentativefeminist · 22/07/2018 08:44

Will you be moving with him? Where do you live now?

LadyPeacock · 22/07/2018 08:45

Ah, I think you mean United World College!

If he wants to board, why wouldn't he do it in this country where you will be able to see him for exeats etc? In my vicarious experience, boarding school is pretty tough on kids who struggle with self-organisation. Throw in culture shock and it might just be too much.

deendon · 22/07/2018 08:51

thanks yes I realised I've used the wrong word serves me right for doing too many things at the same time I've asked mumsnet to change it but not sure what their policy is anymore (I havn't been on here for ages)

we're overseas not keen to say where

we'll hopefully be moving from here, likely to be 2 or 3 moves in the next 2 years (not ideal but needs must!)
he wants to improve his Chinese amongst other reasons

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argumentativefeminist · 22/07/2018 08:54

That makes more sense, I thought he was like 9 😂 don't have any specific advice sorry OP, but I've heard China is accommodating to foreign students.

deendon · 22/07/2018 08:56

ha ha sorry yes they are usually 6th form only should have said

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MarchingFrogs · 22/07/2018 23:20

You will find some discussions about these schools on The Student Room
(www.thestudentroom.co.uk)

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