Where can I attend 1-yr GCSE Course ?

[Clover2021]

The 1-yr fast track run by the state school or college in Greater London or South England is preferable. I am focused on science stream (including physics, chemistry, biology, further math) apart from two core subjects.

Miss type. BohoChic, if you are around under another name.

So child is in year 10, not abroad, but not in UK. Very peculiar.... perhaps if OP were clearer - a lot clearer, some advice worth having could be offered.

@Comefromaway

What educational system is your child in at the moment?

If they are currently in Year 10 and you are planning on coming to the UK next year you have possibly chosen the absolute worst time to move with regards to the UK educational system.

You could either enquire as to whether a local state school would allow entry into Year 10, so in effect repeating a year, or enquire into private provision, possibly doing a reduced number of GCSE's. Some further education college offer support for home educated or foreign educated students but you would need to contact them on an individual basis.

Thanks for your kind suggestion. I will explore different possibilities.

Transport links to where? Devon does not have selective state schools afaik, relatively few areas in UK do. State schools probably won't accept into year 11 for gcses, colleges will offer limited gcse options (English and Maths, possibly science). Private "crammers" offer one year courses, but at a cost. When would his current system test to a level which could be recognised in UK as gcse equivalent? Are you sure moving now is worth the risk? Moving only for education will not necessarily give him home status for uni fees, if he is in EU it might be better to stay put.

It would be useful if you could answer my question about what system he is currently in.

Surrey is also not a selective area apart from those travelling into Sutton/Wallington etc. If your budget is limited I doubt you could afford to live close enough.

@Comefromaway

It would be useful if you could answer my question about what system he is currently in.

Wouldn't it just

There are some grammar schools in Devon of which Colyton is probably the best known.
I suspect that the OPs son is being home-educated, but perhaps the parent was educated abroad and that is causing some confusion.
There is no such thing as a "Science stream" in English schools for example. Not many schools offer Further Maths GCSE and it isn't needed for A level Maths anyway!

@catndogslife

There are some grammar schools in Devon of which Colyton is probably the best known. I suspect that the OPs son is being home-educated, but perhaps the parent was educated abroad and that is causing some confusion. There is no such thing as a "Science stream" in English schools for example. Not many schools offer Further Maths GCSE and it isn't needed for A level Maths anyway!

Unfortunately, Colyton is a far away from Exeter.

@LIZS

Surrey is also not a selective area apart from those travelling into Sutton/Wallington etc. If your budget is limited I doubt you could afford to live close enough.

Gd or outstanding are all over subscribed in Sutton & Wallington.

What's so special about Exeter?

They will be in most areas and under no obligation to take a student into y11.

@LIZS

Transport links to where? Devon does not have selective state schools afaik, relatively few areas in UK do. State schools probably won't accept into year 11 for gcses, colleges will offer limited gcse options (English and Maths, possibly science). Private "crammers" offer one year courses, but at a cost. When would his current system test to a level which could be recognised in UK as gcse equivalent? Are you sure moving now is worth the risk? Moving only for education will not necessarily give him home status for uni fees, if he is in EU it might be better to stay put.

Agree that we are not in the best timing for moving in consideration of education. I am struggling.

@LIZS

What's so special about Exeter?

Lower crime rate among all counties (42 in total???) and Exeter College.

I think you might be overly focussed on it - what is their advice? FE colleges exist throughout UK. Will your dc be eligible for it?

So far, the course structure at Kingston College looks good to me. But I haven't spotted anything right on Rightmove yet. Rent is generally expensive in Kingston. And I target apartment only.

OP would you like to post again from scratch. Be clear about the child's abilities, where they are currently being educated and what system. Why are they moving and what considerations do you need.

You've posted a series of fairly random slightly incoherent statements, and I'm concerned you've not really grasped the issues, or importance of certain factors and what is important and what isn't.

I'm not sure for example that Exeter College is somewhere worth an international move for - I mean it's ok, but no Peter Simmonds for example.

If rental prices are an issue then you need to say what your budget is and whether you can afford private.

@LIZS

I think you might be overly focussed on it - what is their advice? FE colleges exist throughout UK. Will your dc be eligible for it?

I didn't have luck to get FE information for GCSE. That's why I am here.

I meant that particular college's advice on their entry requirements if your dc won't meet their typical A level entry standard. I think if you want y11 gcses you will need to find a private stand-alone college. Even then they may not offer much of a range. Kingston is expensive, as are most areas within M25 or easily commutable to London. You seem to be randomly seeking something which does not exist. Why do you want to move now? Will you/dc need a visa?

This may be an example of what you are thinking of , but the fees are eyewatering!

www.greshams.com/senior/senior-curriculum/one-year-gcse-course/

@titchy

If rental prices are an issue then you need to say what your budget is and whether you can afford private.

I won't consider private or independent until I have stable income. Given the pandemic impact, I can't expect much on the job market in the first year (even up to 3 years).

My rental budget is up to £1,000 pm for a 2-bedroom apartment. I don't care about the size, but security and accessibility is my priority.

Or this www.oxfordsixthformcollege.com/course/one-year-gcse/ which also offers A levels. Again at a price.

I won't consider private or independent until I have stable income. Given the pandemic impact, I can't expect much on the job market in the first year (even up to 3 years).

My rental budget is up to £1,000 pm for a 2-bedroom apartment. I don't care about the size, but security and accessibility is my priority.

Then you need to give some details about this child. Honestly this is like pulling teeth. No one can advise without some details.

@titchy

OP would you like to post again from scratch. Be clear about the child's abilities, where they are currently being educated and what system. Why are they moving and what considerations do you need.

You've posted a series of fairly random slightly incoherent statements, and I'm concerned you've not really grasped the issues, or importance of certain factors and what is important and what isn't.

I'm not sure for example that Exeter College is somewhere worth an international move for - I mean it's ok, but no Peter Simmonds for example.

My visa allows to study at state school / FE as a home student till 19.