Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies?

[verykiasu2010]

rosemummy:

verykiasu2010:

15 y/o okay lah......I also contemplating ....., not 15, but 16, after O level

Best time to do so is after O level. Can go straight to college / university in US or after 1 year in a foundation programme in Australia. Compared to going after A levels, the child will be 1 to 2 years ahead in Australia, and about 2 years ahead in US.

Oh yes, I just remembered 1 of my friend's daughter went straight to university in NZ after completing her O levels. She applied using her prelims and started before the release of her O level results. If I remember correctly, she was doing Business in Univeristy of Auckland, probably the best university in NZ.

If NZ, I would park my daughter at one of my best friends' family with 4 girls, in Auckland.

[rosemummy]

verykiasu2010:

rosemummy:

[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]15 y/o okay lah......I also contemplating ....., not 15, but 16, after O level

Best time to do so is after O level. Can go straight to college / university in US or after 1 year in a foundation programme in Australia. Compared to going after A levels, the child will be 1 to 2 years ahead in Australia, and about 2 years ahead in US.

Oh yes, I just remembered 1 of my friend's daughter went straight to university in NZ after completing her O levels. She applied using her prelims and started before the release of her O level results. If I remember correctly, she was doing Business in Univeristy of Auckland, probably the best university in NZ.

If NZ, I would park my daughter at one of my best friends' family with 4 girls, in Auckland.[/quote]Yes, that's a great idea. I think my friend's daughter stayed with her cousin while there. The best arrangement is when you have a close friend or relative living in the vicinity of the school your child is attending, and can either take her in or help to keep a look out for her.

[2ppaamm]

I think it depends. One of my best friends stay just about 25 minutes away from us here in Australia, but I still come with my daughter. I’d rather do the mothering myself when she is so young. Nevertheless, my friend is of great help whenever I need back-up, like babysitting and contacts. Also when I have to travel back for a week or even a month. Short term is good with a good friend. But to leave the child here long term with someone else is something I wouldn’t do. But that’s just me, again. Super kiasu in this aspect. Motherhood is too important to miss out in exchange for anything else.

[jtoh]

Hi 2ppamm, glad to see you’re back online. You’re in Australia? How are you and your dd settling in?

[verykiasu2010]

2ppaamm:

I think it depends. One of my best friends stay just about 25 minutes away from us here in Australia, but I still come with my daughter. I'd rather do the mothering myself when she is so young. Nevertheless, my friend is of great help whenever I need back-up, like babysitting and contacts. Also when I have to travel back for a week or even a month. Short term is good with a good friend. But to leave the child here long term with someone else is something I wouldn't do. But that's just me, again. Super kiasu in this aspect. Motherhood is too important to miss out in exchange for anything else.

I know what you mean, but then the younger one is only sec 1 in SG and not ready to move .... so may be I got to do more visiting, or purposely route my biz trips via NZ if my DD eventually goes there

[jtoh]

Very difficult to route biz trips via NZ - it’s so out of the way.

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

Very difficult to route biz trips via NZ - it's so out of the way.

it is okay, can fly Air NZ from Auckland to LAX, 2x daily flights

[jtoh]

verykiasu2010:

jtoh:

Very difficult to route biz trips via NZ - it's so out of the way.

it is okay, can fly Air NZ from Auckland to LAX, 2x daily flights

A bit far still. How many hours? A father's love.

[rosemummy]

2ppaamm:

I think it depends. One of my best friends stay just about 25 minutes away from us here in Australia, but I still come with my daughter. I'd rather do the mothering myself when she is so young. Nevertheless, my friend is of great help whenever I need back-up, like babysitting and contacts. Also when I have to travel back for a week or even a month. Short term is good with a good friend. But to leave the child here long term with someone else is something I wouldn't do. But that's just me, again. Super kiasu in this aspect. Motherhood is too important to miss out in exchange for anything else.

Hi 2ppaamm

Good to hear from you. I thought you were heading to the US since you talked about your daughter doing SAT and at this time of the year, it's just before the Fall semester begins in US. I thought in Australia, classes usually start in Feb?

Anyway, yes, it really depends. I suppose parents should just go with their gut feel and what's most comfortable for the family. Actually, Australia is pretty near and most of my friends' children who are there come back a couple of times every year. The family can visit in between. You won't be apart for all that long.

All the best to you and your children in Australia.

[rosemummy]

verykiasu2010:

jtoh:

Very difficult to route biz trips via NZ - it's so out of the way.

it is okay, can fly Air NZ from Auckland to LAX, 2x daily flights

:salute: You'll probably end up spending double the time to get to LA. You need a really nice employer to allow you to spend your time doing that, plus spending some time there.