What do the French think of the English schooling system? Here, we have such a different attitude, ethos and level. I wonder what they make of it all. For the French, who have opted for the private schools (compared with much cheaper private schools in France) it must be a revelation but for those in the [...]
Gap years, are they a worth while experience or a waste of time and money? If someone asks me again where my son is going for his “gap year” I think I might scream! My son isn’t taking a gap year he’s gone off to university….where I hope he will have plenty of life experiences, [...]
Having put four children through the education system I can’t advocate enough how important extra tuition can be, especially at this time of the year. Mock A levels are looming and although seem far away in January, come round fast enough. Although one would imagine that the Christmas holidays are the time to cram in [...]