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British preparatory school

What is this? Why did you choose? What are there? How to choose?

Knock on the blackboard, the teacher will ask questions!

Children's education should not be sloppy.

So we must make a good plan.

Investigate and choose a good school in advance. The families of British new immigrants may not know much about British education, let alone british foundation schools? I've heard of elementary school, junior high school and senior high school, but I seldom hear of preparatory school. Generally speaking, a preparatory school is a school that helps students who want to attend private middle schools or excellent local grammar schools. The purpose is to make students stand out in the entrance examination and interview of top British middle schools with fierce competition. Entering a private middle school is equivalent to stepping into a top middle school or even a university in Britain!

What is a preparatory school?

There are about 100 famous private preparatory schools in Britain, which can be divided into boys' schools, girls' schools and mixed schools. Mixed schools account for a relatively large proportion.

The types of preparatory schools can be divided into the following categories.

1. Boarding system or day school system

2. Boys' school, girls' school or mixed school?

3. Pre-school preparation (3-7 years old)

4. Professional preparatory schools (such as chorus, musical instruments, performances, sports, etc.). )

Generally speaking, children enter preparatory school at the age of seven or eight.

There will be some differences between boys' schools and girls' schools.

Boys 13 years old graduated after finishing the eighth grade.

Girls in girls' schools can graduate at the age of 1 1 after finishing the sixth grade, or at the age of 13 after finishing the eighth grade. The reason for this difference is simple. Many girls' schools in middle schools start from the seventh grade.

If a girl goes to a mixed school, she should graduate in the seventh grade? Or did you graduate from ninth grade?

We dare not draw a conclusion about this. Still have to look at the children themselves. Children who are mature and receptive can enter middle school early. If the child still needs to be taken care of, then you can consider reading until the eighth grade.

Most middle schools are the entrance points of 1 1+ or 13+.

So parents need not worry too much!

Why choose a preparatory school?

British parents tend to send their children to preparatory schools, because preparatory schools mainly teach in small classes, with excellent teaching quality and personalized teaching, which is more conducive to children's development. If parents pay more attention to the facilities on campus, then parents are advised to visit them in person before applying for the school.

Admission requirements for preparatory schools

Semester system

Autumn: from early September to1mid-February, which is the first semester of a school year.

Spring: The second semester lasts from the beginning of 1 month to Easter (usually on a weekend in April).

Summer: Easter ends in mid-July and is the last semester of a school year.

register

Private schools in Britain must register at least 1 year in advance, and popular schools even stipulate that they should register two to three years in advance. For example, if your child wants to start the semester in September 20 18, he must register with the school at the beginning of 20 17 (at least 1 year in advance). Missing the official registration time will not be considered by the school.

Entrance examination and interview

But some schools only require interviews. Usually, the contents of the entrance examination are English and math, not to mention math. China baby's advantage in English is divided into GCSE and A-LEVEL exams. Let me tell you about these two assessment methods in detail.

General secondary education certificate

GCSE is a junior high school diploma in Britain, which is equivalent to a junior high school diploma in China. After two years of GCSE, students can enter the A-LEVEL stage of study. Students' GCSE scores will be used as a reference for A LEVEL and even university admission. GCSE is divided into one-year and two-year programs (but most British high schools are two-year).

Advanced level examination

The full name of A-Level is "Advanced Certificate of General Education", which is equivalent to the college entrance examination in China. A-level lasts for two years, and the first year is called AS level. Students usually choose 3-4 courses that they are best at and are most interested in, and get the AS certificate after passing the exam. The second year is called grade A2. Students can choose three excellent courses in AS level to continue their studies, and obtain A-Level certificates after passing the examination. Generally, Oxford and Cambridge require all A's, and many students who apply for Oxford and Cambridge can get four or five A's or A*. Other top five universities basically require at least three B-A*.

Interview in private schools is to get a general understanding of students' basic situation and English communication ability. Most schools will decide the list of students through the entrance examination, and the school will award scholarships to students with outstanding achievements to attract more elites to study and enhance the academic status of the school.

In addition to math and English, there is also an assessment, similar to our domestic special students. It pays attention to the cultivation of students in sports, culture and art. If your children are outstanding in sports, music or performance, you can focus on cultivating them. Private schools also like special students.

What kind of preparatory school do you choose?

The suggestions are as follows, giving parents a train of thought to consider.

1. Is it coeducational or mixed?

First of all, of course, we must first ask the children's opinions and choose according to their wishes. Then look at the child's personality. If the child is withdrawn and not good at interacting with classmates, it is suggested to choose a mixed school, so that both boys and girls can get in touch and it is not easy to form gangs, which is helpful for the child's future interpersonal communication. If the child is a daughter and parents are worried that the child will be influenced by the opposite sex during his growth, then choose a girls' school.

2. Day school or boarding school?

Most preparatory schools are boarding schools. If parents can't accompany you, it's best to choose a boarding school. Because preparatory schools pay special attention to the development mode of students' personality, talents and interests, boarding schools give students more time to integrate into the friendly environment of the school, their interests are developed, their abilities are cultivated, and they begin to become curious and have their own ideas, and an idea can come up from time to time.

Should I go to a special school?

It all depends on the child's own conditions. If children are outstanding in some aspects, such as musical instruments, sports and horseback riding, then choosing the corresponding preparatory school will certainly be of great help to entering private middle schools in the future. As we all know, private middle schools set up some special scholarships, such as music scholarships and sports scholarships, to attract students with special skills. Special preparatory schools are very familiar with some standards of scholarships for private schools. They will set goals and courses for their children in advance, help them apply for scholarships and so on.

4. Public before private?

Many parents choose public schools when their children are in primary school. First, due to family income, they can't afford high tuition fees at first. The second is that there is not much difference between good public schools and private schools in children's primary school. Generally speaking, parents will transfer their children to public schools for better education in middle school. After all, middle school is an important stage to lay the foundation for their study.

Then the question is, is it easy to transfer from public primary schools to private secondary schools?

Private to public

Private schools themselves are difficult to apply for and the admission conditions are harsh. Many good private schools are hard to find. The academic system and syllabus of private schools are slightly different from those of public schools. For graduates from public schools, private schools will consider more factors and increase the difficulty of application. However, not all secondary school applications are so difficult.

Public versus private

In order to ensure the quality of students, some top private schools have a very high entrance threshold, and students are ahead of their peers in knowledge. For example, the private exam of11+(level 7) may involve some knowledge of levels 7 and 8. If the students in public schools only take the CET-6 knowledge level and don't give guidance, it is estimated that half of the papers can't be answered. But some private schools don't need professional examinations, which is relatively easy.

In short, if you want your child to go to an excellent private school, you still have to prepare in advance.

You know, your children are competing with those children who have been enrolled in private schools since birth. They have been studying in private schools since kindergarten and entered the teaching system of private schools.

Therefore, parents should do their homework so as to help their children pass the senior high school entrance examination smoothly.

1. Do school research in advance and shop around.

Understand the situation of each school in advance and screen out several schools that are more suitable for your children. The so-called school suitable for your children does not mean that their scores are in the top 10. Ranking is just one of the factors to consider. More importantly, your child's conditions meet the requirements of the school, so the probability of entering the school will be much greater. For example, if you send your child to a school that pays attention to the cultivation of music art, but your child knows nothing about musical instruments, it is not particularly beneficial to the child.

Get a tutor for your child and work from the inside out.

Private schools teach students in small classes in accordance with their aptitude. Teachers know the situation of each student, so they will pay more attention to their growth. Therefore, students in private schools are often more knowledgeable and more capable than students in public schools. If you want to compete with private school students, please have a good tutor and help your children do their homework every week from the fourth grade to narrow the distance with private school students.

Pre-exam tutoring

In the first half of the exam, please give your child pre-exam counseling, make up the exam knowledge, master the exam skills, and analyze the exam questions. Even if your children are smart, they get good grades. This kind of pre-test counseling is indispensable. Just like taking the IELTS test, it is very helpful to put down the questions before the test and do a good job of problem elimination.

Learn from other parents, and a threesome must have a teacher.

If you have locked in several favorite schools, you can ask if there are any neighbors, friends or relatives who have children in these schools. Ask about the admission criteria and admission process of the school, and learn about the entrance examination and interview. Knowing what qualities the school values students can "prescribe the right medicine". For example, schools pay the most attention to students' education and manners, so they should dress appropriately and pay attention to every detail during the interview. You should greet the interview teacher politely, say goodbye, etc. And you can also show this from the side when answering questions.

Enter the situation and simulate interview counseling.

Professional interview counseling will make you more confident and responsive on the day of the interview. Avoid missing your child's chance to go to school because of poor answers. At the same time, children should be encouraged to take the initiative, not to be too passive, and only answer yes orno. It is estimated that the interviewer will not be able to ask any more questions.

The following small series briefly introduces five famous private schools. (For reference only)

1 Top school: weatherby Preparatory School.

Our little prince Harry from England is studying here.

Many local British artists have seen the children of soccer stars study here, such as Beckham's son and hugh grant's son, and only boys aged 4-8 are admitted. You have to apply to this preparatory school three years in advance, and the tuition and accommodation are 9600 pounds a semester (including accommodation).

The second school: Porter The Regess Preparatory School.

Boarding and day schools called "King's Gate" enroll boys and girls aged 3- 15. There are also children of the British royal family, and the nephew of Queen Elizabeth II is also here. Only a few places are considered to receive international students every year.

Courses offered: English, mathematics, science and humanities and social sciences (such as history, geography and religion); Schools create various environments for students and cultivate their English listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities. One semester tuition fee is 8 100 (including accommodation).

The third school: Gerdes Multi-Girls School.

It is a well-known girls' school, which pioneered women's education in Britain and is one of the preparatory schools with outstanding academic achievements in Britain. The school has a primary school (for girls only) aged 7 to 13, and a preschool for boys and girls aged 3 to 7. At present, there are 430 students in the school. 7295 pounds per semester. Apply at least one year in advance.

Courses offered: art, design and technology, geography, history, Latin, mathematics, music, philosophy, religion, drama and theater, English, French, etc.

The fourth school: Wayne and Preparatory School.

There are very beautiful natural scenery here. In order to ensure that students can make the best preparation at a higher learning stage. The school successfully combines a pleasant campus atmosphere with achievements in academics, music, fine arts, sports and drama, and provides first-class and perfect modern teaching facilities so that students can enjoy quality courses and rich extracurricular activities.

This is only for primary school students to study abroad. Many schools in Britain offer applications for studying abroad, including junior high schools, senior high schools, universities and graduate students.

The cost of one semester is 7053 (including accommodation).

Fifth school: Hankross Park School.

The school successfully combines forward-looking educational ideas with fine traditions. On the one hand, it helps students to develop morally, intellectually and physically in an all-round way and adapt to the ever-changing world; On the other hand, cultivate students to become elegant and decent people. The development of a large number of practical courses enriches students' experience and enables them to face the pressure of future life. The school provides a relaxed and pleasant campus environment for students aged 2- 13, and students can participate in various activities in and out of class. One semester tuition 1 1600 (including accommodation).

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