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

[1amber]

lovejoypeacce:

Glad to hear that. Please let me know if you need any information etc. I will be happy to assist.


Just got some glowing reports from the teachers there. I have not heard such comments when she was here in Singapore. Hopefully she will continue her love for studying and the momentum will stays. :imcool:

hi lovejoypeace,

could I take up your offer and trouble you to pm me the estimated cost of education + living for your kid? I think if I take this path, I will move with her.

thanks

[Amy9]

Hi lovejoypeace,


Glad that I see you post. Does your daughter settles fast in the new environment? Is she an outgoing type and make friends easily? How much must I set aside, I want my dd to do the same, but there is alway worries and more worries…

[lovejoypeacce]

She is the shy sensitive type so I am quite surprised that she settles down very fast. I guess alot has to do with the homestay parents, the teachers and the fact they get a buddy to accompany her throughout the first few weeks that helped make the transistion so much better. When I was there with her, I can sense the warmth of the teachers when they speak to her and this attitude is not just to her as an international student but to the rest of the student population as well.


I paid a total of $27,000 for her school +homestay fees. If you calculate it based on a monthly figure, it is around $2300 a month.

[1amber]

lovejoypeacce:

She is the shy sensitive type so I am quite surprised that she settles down very fast. I guess alot has to do with the homestay parents, the teachers and the fact they get a buddy to accompany her throughout the first few weeks that helped make the transistion so much better. When I was there with her, I can sense the warmth of the teachers when they speak to her and this attitude is not just to her as an international student but to the rest of the student population as well.


I paid a total of $27,000 for her school +homestay fees. If you calculate it based on a monthly figure, it is around $2300 a month.

I am really surprised it is similar to putting your kid at an international school here. I think the fee is closest to Australian International School. I was considering UWC but it is a bit too costly and waiting list is long. Some of her classmates have been waiting for years.

If I pay similar fees here, I might as well go overseas with all the better facilities and environment.

My DD is also a shy sensitive type. So I glad to hear your DD is doing well.

[lovejoypeacce]

I did consider putting her in the international schools here as I will have her close to me but after checking with the international schools, I realised they do not take in normal academic kids. So no choice but to look overseas.

[Amy9]

Thank you for your valuable info. A total of S$27,000 per year including food, I think it is not too bad for an average household income. It should be 6 years high school followed by 3 to 4 years university??? (of course the school fee will also be increased with level).

Please keep us update with your dd progress. It is very wonderful and heart warming to hear children doing well… My belief is everybody can do well, it is just that are they given the chances and time.

[1amber]

Amy9:

Thank you for your valuable info. A total of S$27,000 per year including food, I think it is not too bad for an average household income. It should be 6 years high school followed by 3 to 4 years university??? (of course the school fee will also be increased with level).

Please keep us update with your dd progress. It is very wonderful and heart warming to hear children doing well.... My belief is everybody can do well, it is just that are they given the chances and time.

Agree. My DD is already paying just under $20K in an international pre school here.

[newuser]

Do keep us posted on your dd progress. Although my DS is p4, I have received remarks from two of his tutor that my DS will be better off if he is in international school as he is creative and drilling kills his interest to study.

[lovejoypeacce]

Just to share with you an email I received from her english teacher


"She has certainly settled into her new school environment very well and demonstrated that she is a conscientious and hard-working student. She takes pride in her work and completes tasks to a high standard. She is not afraid ask questions or seek clarification if she needs it.

Her first formal assessment for the year will be a literary essay. The essay will be based on short stories we have been studying in class. Before undertaking the task, students will be provided with a thorough overview of the essay writing process and look at exemplars. I am sure she has done essay writing at her previous school, but I will ensure she is adequately supported for this assessment.

I look forward to helping her achieve her goals in English this year and am sure she will make some excellent contributions…"

I am happy that she is doing well and her teacher is very generous with her comments. I believe she has not received such encouragement from her previous teachers before…

She is also on track to get her skipper license soon and she will be going for her first Sailing lesson next week.

I am very happy for her and I can see she enjoys going to school now. Eventhough I miss her dearly…I think in the long run, it will help her more.

[Jennifer]

lovejoypeacce:

Just to share with you an email I received from her english teacher

:rahrah: things are working out well for your family