Decided not. Schools are rubbish, but the socialization thing is the killer argument. Home schoolers tend to have religious arguments, rather than practical ones in favour of their choice.
Doha has at least three good English-speaking schools. They are expensive, but nowhere near the price that would be charged for equivalent schools in the UK. You would probably be able to give your kid a better education at home, but it will be a full-time job, and they'll be isolated from other children.
There's a book you should buy if you decide to go ahead. It's the most complete guide I found, and doesn't place too much emphasis on religion:
Decided not. Schools are rubbish, but the socialization thing is the killer argument. Home schoolers tend to have religious arguments, rather than practical ones in favour of their choice.
Doha has at least three good English-speaking schools. They are expensive, but nowhere near the price that would be charged for equivalent schools in the UK. You would probably be able to give your kid a better education at home, but it will be a full-time job, and they'll be isolated from other children.
There's a book you should buy if you decide to go ahead. It's the most complete guide I found, and doesn't place too much emphasis on religion:
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home
--nigel
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