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Latest post on 26 May 2017 - 09:38
Hi London72 We moved to the UK in a similar "sudden" manner two years ago. It was June and we had two primary aged children. We ended up at prep schools in the south east, with a very easy commute in to London before The Great Southern Fail. We were at Bede's Prep and they have a secondary as well: Bede's Upper Dicker. This is Eastbourne, lovely little town and the school is perched on a cliff edge in the South Downs. The rugby green is in the actual Down lands. I miss the place SO much. 90 minutes by train to Victoria. An excellent school, shorter commute to London, is Ashdown House in Forest Row but I believe they are a primary. We used a UK based consultant because our youngest has significant special needs. She was brilliant: empathetic and efficient. Thank you very much. We are also in contact with a consultant. He's trying his best, but this is very late and there are no places left? except 2 schools. Our son sat a test for one of the schools yesterday. He thinks it went brilliantly ?? Lets hope he is right!
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Latest post on 26 May 2017 - 09:31
Morning London 72 I used to live in Hampton and I know Hampton School is one of the top schools there as my son attended all his senior years there. He did very well in his exams and is now in Finance (Hedge Fund). Next door to Hampton School, is Lady Eleanor Holles School and they do have friendly field games and school debates on a regular basis. Good luck with your choice of schools and place to live. :) Thank you very much. We already checked the Hampton school. They have no places for yr10 for next year?
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Latest post on 17 May 2017 - 17:20
Update: All schools are full! 2-3 won't accept him because he is "out of his year group"! A result of us moving around all the time and changing from IB to American to British schools! He is a clever boy so was never forced to repeat a year....just a result of our crazy circumstances. Very disappointing that they don't understand this....and they won't budge:( He may be able to get into Kingston Grammar School or Claremont Fan Court. Oldtimer....any advice on these schools? Can I perhaps contact you privately? They seem like good schools and we would love to live in Kingston. Claremont has school busses from Kingston....and hubby can commute easily to Victoria.
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Latest post on 12 May 2017 - 18:27
Hi London72, I lived in Kingston for some years and worked in relocation for international families so fully understand your position. There are lots of excellent schools and if they will pay private fees you will find a place for your son. Kingston is a great place to live and there is a very nice private school in Hampton (Hampton School), Surbiton High is also good, Claremont Fann Court School, Kings College School in Wimbledon (V academic), Epsom School .... lots of choice. The state schools are more difficult as they are heavily oversubscribed. In that area the state schools finish at 16 after GCSEs and the kids move on to colleges for A levels. Richmond College, Epsom College, Kingston College. How exciting for you, we loved that area! Feel free to ask any questions about housing locations or schools :-) Oh you are a star!! We lived in Kingson 25 years ago....before we had kids. We loved it!! Going out for dinner now, so will write later. BTW we looked at Kingson grammar school. They have excellent facilities according to pics on their website. My son LOVES sport and it's a huge deal for us. Thanks again! Will be back later.
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Latest post on 12 May 2017 - 17:46
Ladies, thank you so much for taking the time to answer me!! Husband's office is near Victoria street so in the middle of London. But he doesn't mind commuting. I've been looking at Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon, Fulham..Today we found out that the company he works for will hire an education consultant to find something for us....hopefully. If noting is available now, my son and I will stay here till something comes up. They also pay for a private school....within reason of course. Feel sooo much better than yesterday:) Thanks again!!
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Latest post on 01 February 2017 - 12:52
Fabulous! Ill be in touch!
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Latest post on 01 February 2017 - 10:37
Thank you!!
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Latest post on 31 January 2017 - 19:51
I suppose you have started planning your wedding? ?
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Latest post on 31 January 2017 - 14:24
She was mobile but would also work from her place in Mirdif.
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Latest post on 31 January 2017 - 11:33
Does anybody know if she's still around? I left Dubai 6 years ago....but now I'm back and I need a haircut! Any info I've found on here is at least 2 years old. Thanks in advance:-)
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Latest post on 17 January 2017 - 11:29
Does anybody know if Maureen (mobile hairdresser) still works in Dubai?
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Latest post on 16 November 2016 - 19:24
Thank you. Will check Bloomingdales. I don't mind paying for it....but not silly money! ?
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Latest post on 16 November 2016 - 09:14
Where could I get a nice one? Don't want to pay 1200 in ID design??
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Latest post on 11 October 2016 - 22:08
Thank you:) Oh dear...I've been doing the opposite ?
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Latest post on 10 October 2016 - 21:45
Thank you all! Looks like I'm paying way too much? Might change agency...although the lady they send me is very good.
 
 
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