I had the same problem - ours are going to Compass from Sept., mostly because we had no other choice either. I've been here a month, checked it out, and it seems ok. Very small, facilities appropriate to the size and terrifyingly expensive compared to others. Also relatively far away. 50 kids at present, 120 from Sept. Staffed & resourced for 200, so all good in that regard. Newton, I understand, is more 'remedial', so you get kids that have been booted out of other schools for learning or behavioural issues. Be wary of the 'International' schools, as your kids will be surrounded by other arabs, indians and egyptians. No problem with that, but we felt they would be too isolated in the playground, what with blonde hair and only speaking english. good luck. What does hubby do, if he's looking for banking work?
I had the same problem - ours are going to Compass from Sept., mostly because we had no other choice either. I've been here a month, checked it out, and it seems ok. Very small, facilities appropriate to the size and terrifyingly expensive compared to others. Also relatively far away. 50 kids at present, 120 from Sept. Staffed & resourced for 200, so all good in that regard. Newton, I understand, is more 'remedial', so you get kids that have been booted out of other schools for learning or behavioural issues. Be wary of the 'International' schools, as your kids will be surrounded by other arabs, indians and egyptians. No problem with that, but we felt they would be too isolated in the playground, what with blonde hair and only speaking english. good luck. What does hubby do, if he's looking for banking work?