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by chub
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Taking tennis seriously
Replies: 0
Views: 3126

Taking tennis seriously

We just moved from England, where my son was a LTA member and had an official rating. He played competitive matches between tennis clubs, and the LTA had an official structure for children to follow if they were serious about tennis. Is there any equivalent here in Sinapore?
by chub
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 3:01 am
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Which international school has strongest academic provision?
Replies: 17
Views: 22051

Looking forward to hear your thoughts!
by chub
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Which international school has strongest academic provision?
Replies: 17
Views: 22051

I left my husband to do all the school visits, he has been there on/off over the last couple months...which also leaves me a bit worried...Our children are younger, and with the possibility of coming back to the UK in a few years, we have decided with Tanglin. I am American, and my husband British. ...
by chub
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 5:13 am
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Which international school has strongest academic provision?
Replies: 17
Views: 22051

Hi Today, Im moving from London to Singapore in July with a 6,9, and 11 year old. They also go to very selective British schools in London, and are doing thriving. Your questions and concerns echos mine exactly! Can you please let me know what you end up choosing and why, when you finally decide? I ...
by chub
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 4:59 am
Forum: International Schools
Topic: anyone else new to tanglin trust jan 2010?
Replies: 5
Views: 4827

Im still in London, but will be moving in July with my year 2, year 5, and year 6 children (as of Sept 2010) to Tanglin School. Hopefully, you'll have room for one more new Mum on your 'new friends' list. Its easy for the husbands (instant office mates), and the children...but probably hardest on th...
by chub
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 5:19 am
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Intensive mandarin Classes for 6,9 and 11 year olds.
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Intensive mandarin Classes for 6,9 and 11 year olds.

Im sure this has been asked before (I cant find the answer though), but one of my main goals while in Singapore is to have my children learn mandarin. Since my children are half Chinese, I feel it is my DUTY to have them learn the language. I had failed to do this while living in London..private tut...
by chub
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 4:46 am
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Tanglin or UWC
Replies: 11
Views: 25047

someone said to me that UWC is a lot more academic than Tanglin...true/false?
by chub
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: Tanglin or UWC
Replies: 11
Views: 25047

Glad you have made a decision. Wondering if you can help me with my decision...firstly, which country would you be repatriating to some day? We are British, so eventually would move back to the UK...UWC sounds fantastic to me..but worried that I will have to send my kids to Tanglin just to cover all...
by chub
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: British children schooling in Singapore
Replies: 3
Views: 4639

British children schooling in Singapore

Hi..We are a British family living in the UK. I have an 11, 9, and 6 year old (starting year 7, 5, and 2 in Sept 2010). We are potentially moving to Singapore..so just starting my research on schools now. After reading the forums...Im terrified! Sounds like if we might come back to the UK in the nex...

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