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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 4th 2019, 5:50 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By petrichor

Re: School refusing a place without paying a fee

Yes it is a state school, not private. Thank you so much for your answer. That's very helpful.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2019, 9:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By petrichor

Re: School refusing a place without paying a fee

Thanks Honey246 and spouse of scouse. I think I wasn't clear in my post. My son has a place at a sixth form college to study A levels. The college wants to charge us fees, stating that, as per the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2019, 5:15 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By petrichor

Re: School refusing a place without paying a fee

Thanks but his birthday is in a couple of weeks and he'll be 16. As I said he's due to go into sixth form.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2019, 1:33 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By petrichor

School refusing a place without paying a fee

We recently returned to the UK with our 15 year old son and we're trying to enrol him at a sixth form college. The school tells us he isn't eligible for funding because he's been absent from the UK...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 2nd 2019, 7:51 am
Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By petrichor

Transfer of Residence number confusion

We've been advised by our pet transport company that we need to apply for a Transfer of Residence number in order to import our cat into the UK. However, the application asks for evidence of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 15th 2015, 7:57 am
Replies: 70
Views: 9,135
Posted By petrichor

Re: Sending ex-pat kid to UK university

She won't have to pay tuition fees to attend a further education college or sixth form, which is presumably where she would go at 16. Children resident in the UK are entitled to free education. It's...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 15th 2015, 7:51 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,188
Posted By petrichor

Re: what would you do?

Who will be paying your £15000 or so per year tuition fees?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 11th 2015, 3:11 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By petrichor

Re: Australian passport and moving home

If the UK passport is still current, I can't see there would be any problem. All passports are new at some time! But he should use his British passport to enter the UK, or there may be a query appear...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 22nd 2015, 4:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,918
Posted By petrichor

Re: Is there an age, culturally/socially, when you wouldn't move the kids back?

I have three boys, 25, 23 and 12, and I'd say that moving during primary school has much less impact than moving during secondary education. Adolescence is a tough time for many kids and they find it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2015, 4:15 am
Replies: 22
Views: 5,086
Posted By petrichor

Re: School/College Advice needed - college trying to charge fee

Glad to hear you got a good result. The college had its wires crossed on this one, which isn't surprising as the rules are a little complex. Children resident in the UK are entitled to free education...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 18th 2015, 3:46 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

So glad you enjoyed your stay. I love living in Taiwan. Like everywhere else, it has its downsides (e.g look both ways before crossing at the green man) but for us they're far outweighed by the good....
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 11th 2015, 8:01 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

Yes, I had a very different idea of a typhoon before I came to Taiwan. I didn't realise how windy the UK is until I came here. What they call a typhoon is known as a bit of a blustery day back home,...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 9th 2015, 12:04 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

We overlook the Jingmei River (we live opposite the zoo, which is a good place to visit, btw and you can also get the Maokong Gondola nearby, great fun) and the day after we moved into our flat three...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 7th 2015, 11:15 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

I think for the Taiwanese they're just run of the mill and an opportunity for a day off work or school.

Some expats stock up on torches, candles, food and water. I even saw a post where someone...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 4th 2015, 10:06 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,486
Posted By petrichor

Re: Problem with Student Finance England

Sadly this is the reality for many families returning to the UK. Many think the university accepting the child as a home student is all that's needed for to qualify for student loans, but all it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2015, 12:57 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By petrichor

Re: Getting kids back in school?

I would wait until September, when everyone's back from the long break and 'bonding' again. I think it's easier for kids to make friends then, especially as there will probably be other new children...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 30th 2015, 12:54 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

Black pudding is much nicer than pigs' blood on a stick. but don't tell the Taiwanese I said that.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 25th 2015, 12:48 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

:rofl: They'll be eating pigs' blood and stinky tofu in no time.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 24th 2015, 11:12 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

Oh yes, the green and red line used to run straight through. I forgot it changes colour on the south side. Sounds like you have a busy few weeks ahead of you. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2015, 12:31 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,118
Posted By petrichor

Re: Uphill struggle??

University in England is currently about GBP 9,000 a year. If applicants have been living in England three years before attending university, they are eligible to apply for student loans.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2015, 12:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By petrichor

Re: Getting kids back in school?

I don't think it would be a problem if your children didn't attend school for those two weeks. The laws aren't that strict. If they were already attending a school and 'in the system' things would be...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 20th 2015, 10:20 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

That sounds about right, Yorkieabroad. Short-term accommodation is in short supply, so expensive. Rental accommodation is generally expensive anyway in Taipei. Xindian is nice and it's on the red MRT...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 8th 2015, 5:50 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

I checked, but I can't see anything advertised yet. You could check this forum regularly, or even just ask on there: FORUMOSA • View forum - Taiwan Events Listings...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 4th 2015, 10:34 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

Glad to hear you got something sorted out. If there's anything else I might be able to help with, just drop a line in this thread. I'm subscribed to it so I'll see it.
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 23rd 2015, 10:38 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,417
Posted By petrichor

Re: Taipei Questions

I'm a Taipei resident but don't know the answer to your question, sorry!
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