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We compare how UK education stacks up to the rest of the world |
| Written by Thabang Motsei | |
| Friday, 04 April 2008 | |
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As more and more Britons leave the UK, many are looking for world class education for their children; we look at the alternatives to a British education. As UK teachers prepare to go on strike, the exodus of people leaving the country continues unabated. Today, Liam Clifford from www.globalvisas.com told us more of their clients especially young families find UK private schools unaffordable and the option of the local State school is a real worry for them. As many local schools admit to be struggling to meet their expectations. So where are some of the best schools in the world and how much do they cost? We take a look at five countries at random and review their best schools, and most importantly, how much it will cost to buy the best education. UK The current state of education causes many parents to turn to the competitive market of public schools. It is widely accepted you pay for what you get. Let’s take a look at two popular English public school, Harrow School and Eton College. Both have an impressive list of famous alumni and boast an impeccable curriculum. Harrow school - Schools Fess is approx £26,445 per annum Eton College - School fees ranges from £18,000 day to £30,000 boarding per year. What do you pay for? Well exceptional education of course, a very impressive network of friends and more. So how can the average family afford £25,000 a year on education for one child? We find out what £25,000 can get you in education if you go beyond the UK in Canada, US, India, Philippines, South Africa and India. Canada Canada is regarded as a popular country to relocate to because it offers some of the highest standards of living and education in the world. Upper Canada College is one of the oldest and best-known boys’ schools in Canada. Upper Canada College - Schools Fees - £12 438.562 - £13 300.6406 per year Eton College/Harrow School - £24,000 -£30,000 per yearSavings: You save 50% on Upper Canada College* According to www.globalvisas.ca there is a clear trend emerging with British foreigners coming to Canada, they are securing their children’s places at Canada’s prestigious schools before leaving the UK. Many people relocate to Canada under the Canadian Federal skilled visa or on a Canada study permit, which can in certain states be used as a route to Canada citizenship. Philippines The International School Manila is an American college-preparatory model school in the Philippines. Its high-achieving students are welcomed into the National Honor Society, the Cum Laude Society, and the Quill and Scroll Society for high school journalists before they even leave high school. International School Manila - School Fess for a grade 11 - 12 is around £8 588.02728 per year, excluding any extra activity feesEton College/Harrow School - £24,000 -£30,000 per yearSavings: You save almost 67%* India Kodaikanal International School became the first IB school and first international school in India by adopting the International Baccalaureate Diploma program; the second school in Asia and one of only 10 schools world wide to trial the IB Diploma program. Kodaikanal International School School Fees - £947.019449 per year; excluding any extra activity feesEton College/Harrow School - £24,000 -£30,000 per yearSavings: You save about 59%* South Africa Drakensberg Boys Choir School was founded in 1967 and claims to be the only choir school in Africa. The Mission of the Drakensberg Boys' Choir School is to prepare boys for life and leadership through excellence in music, academics, sport and social enrichment in a Christian environment. Drakensberg Boys Choir School - School Fees - £3,000 (Day students) - £ 872.50893 (Boarding fees), excluding any extra activity feesEton College/Harrow School -24,000 -£30,000 per yearSavings: You save almost 60% - 70%* Australia Eltham College is a fully independent, co-educational school, which enrols approximately 1200 students ranging from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12. The College has an outstanding academic record and is recognised as an Australian education leader. Eltham College -Schools Fees - £11 240.2122 excluding any extra activity fees.Eton College/Harrow School - £24,000 -£30,000 per yearSavings: You save anything between 55%-60% * United States of America Middlesex School is one of the most expensive high school in the United States of America. Many of the school leavers attend Ivey league schools with Brown being the most popular choice according to Forbes most expensive High Schools survey. Actor William Hurt attended the school. Middlesex School in Concord Mass - School Fees - £15 698.4087 per year, excluding any extra activities fees.Eton College/Harrow School - 24,000 -£30,000 per yearSavings: You save about 38% * * Compared to Eton College or Harrow School. According to www.globalvisas.com there has been a rise in Britons leaving the country in the last few years with an estimated 600 people per day. “Young families are looking elsewhere for a better education for their children and education is fast becoming a driving force to move” confirmed Liam Clifford, the Director of the UK’s leading immigration and visa service. Ajay Hasija of www.globalvisas.co.in told us that Indian nationals are still some of the largest nationals immigrating to the UK but lately they are choosing other countries and requirements range from affordable education and high standard of living. |
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