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Independent and State school finder

Finding the ideal school for their children is one of the top concerns that parents have, and as independent and state school finders, we are aware of this. It can be challenging to find a school while you are not in the UK, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the British educational system. Hunter Relocation offers straightforward advice and direction to help you navigate the confusing array of educational possibilities.

To guarantee that we comprehend your choices and the needs of your child or children, we start the process with a thorough needs analysis. In this process, managing expectations is also essential. We can offer guidance on both state and private (fee-paying independent) local and foreign educational systems. We’ll present you with the best options based on your spending limit and preferred location.

Following completion of an educational questionnaire, our educational advisor will:

Conduct research to identify the best schools in the desired areas; – Provide you with a written report on the range of educational alternatives;
Arrange for you to visit schools on a specified date.
Accompany you on school visits – we can organize, prepare, and plan trips as well as aid in your preparation and accompany you on the visits.
Outline the application process for you, including how long it will take.
Help you with school applications; we’ll walk you through the procedure and follow up with the schools.
Offer you email and phone help for the duration of the application procedure.

Independent Schools with a Fee

Unlike state-funded schools, which are subject to many rules and requirements, independent schools are run by an elected board of governors. Students are not required to adhere to the National Curriculum, for instance. Fewer than a dozen state boarding schools exist in contrast to the majority of the larger independent institutions, many of which are now mostly day schools.

These schools frequently have more control over the lesson plans for their students. The average class size at independent schools is 12 students, compared to more than double this amount in a typical state school. This is one of the major key contrasts. Independent schools are free to choose the students they accept. The student’s family must be financially capable of covering the tuition as one of the main criteria for selection.

Many hold their entrance examinations, and others additionally demand that applicants attend interviews. Credit may also be offered for artistic, athletic, or other talents, depending on the school. Independent schools currently charge an average annual tuition of about £13,000, however, this varies by geography and school. The average annual fee for boarding students is £30,500. For the uniform, supplies, transportation, and extracurricular facilities, there are additional charges.

State Education

Because public education is funded by the government, it is offered free of charge to children between the ages of 4 and 16. All schools adhere to a pretty similar curriculum that has been authorized and is being closely scrutinized by Ofsted, a non-ministerial government agency that oversees the education of children. The deadline for initial applications to state primary schools for admittance into a reception class at the age of four or older is early in January to the September in which the child is scheduled to begin school.

The deadline for applications to secondary school is the end of October of the year before entry. Applications received after these primary and secondary deadlines will still be reviewed, but only after all of the “on-time” applications; additionally, there may be fewer openings, particularly at the most well-known and prosperous schools. Parents may submit applications at any time during the school year, typically through their local government, for admittance into the other year groups. These applications—known as “in-year admissions”—will be handled in a matter of weeks, taking into account the preferences of the parents and the space that is already available in the schools. The local authorities will assign a spot at the closest school that has space if the relevant year group at all the recommended schools is filled.

At Hunter Relocation, we recognize how crucial it is for you to find the ideal school for your child or children and how doing so will help to make sure that you and your family relocate successfully.