Cal2 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 We were thinking of returning in the next 21/2 years when eldest (now 18) has finished uni and youngest (now 16), school. Has anyone moved back with teenagers of this age? It may now be brought forward due to family circumstances and we're wondering about re-entering education in the UK, both in High School and Uni. Looking at moving back to Scotland - any advice? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Plenty have but one thing to consider with the youngest is that in order to qualify as a domestic student for university they need to be resident for three years. Otherwise they will pay international fees and have limited access to other funding. If they are resident in Scotland for three years then there are no fees for university. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 As above, your second one won’t be entitled to go to uni as a U.K. resident, they will have to pay international fees. If you go now and they delay uni by a year then not but you’ll then have the same problem with your 18 year old who I assume will go to uni in the U.K. if you return earlier then planned.. I’m sure you’ve thought of this but 2 1/2 years away is a long time in which things can happen that may put a stop to your plans. Both your children may well have partners/jobs by then and suddenly not want to move. It’s happened so many times and got in the way of parents plans. Just worth being mindful of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 As others have said, don't assume your 18-year-old will move back with you. University is when lifelong friendships are made and sometimes, partners are found. A 21-year-old is likely to put the girlfriend/boyfriend and best mates ahead of Mum and Dad. Also you'll need deep pockets if your 16-year-old wants to go to uni, as you'll be paying international fees. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal2 Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Thanks for the information - theres a lot of talking back and forth, but at the moment both girls want to go, although I know that can change. Im wondering how moving my daughter from year 10 here, into a school in the UK, has anyone any experiences of that thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetoteach Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Good luck I hope it all works out for you. We had planned to move back in the middle of last year when our oldest was 18. We wanted to get him through high school first. Oldest was very keen to move back, he told us he hated Australia and was desperate to leave. Due to Covid we discussed putting it back to the end of the year. Then out of the blue he moved out with a girlfriend we didn't know anything about. We have had to put plans on hold and now we don't know what to do for the best. As others have said in 2 1/2 years a lot can happen with teenagers and they may not want to move with you even if they say they do now. If they are keen I'd go now if you can afford to. For your daughter in year 10 I would look at the school system in Scotland and see what year she would be there and what the qualification system is. If she will have missed a whole year it may be hard to catch up. Having said that due to the recent lockdowns may students will be behind. Maybe also contact some schools for advice. Edited April 20, 2021 by Lovetoteach 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Cal2 said: Thanks for the information - theres a lot of talking back and forth, but at the moment both girls want to go, although I know that can change. Im wondering how moving my daughter from year 10 here, into a school in the UK, has anyone any experiences of that thanks Moving in time to commence years 11 and 12 is one of the better times as that would allow them to do their highers which are done in those years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 7 hours ago, Cal2 said: Thanks for the information - theres a lot of talking back and forth, but at the moment both girls want to go, although I know that can change. Im wondering how moving my daughter from year 10 here, into a school in the UK, has anyone any experiences of that thanks It can change in the blink of an eye. It’s quite possible at least one may feel different by the time you go. Falling in love can change everything. Or, they will happily go with you and decide they don’t like it and make plans to return back to Australia. Either way, you have to do what’s best for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said: Moving in time to commence years 11 and 12 is one of the better times as that would allow them to do their highers which are done in those years. I was going to say the same. Time to do Highers and also two years towards the 3 needed to get into university as a local. Fill that in with a year of work experience and they’re all set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal2 Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 thanks everyone - its really helpful to get everyones thoughts - we'll keep talking and seeing what everyone thinks - thanks again so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 My kiddos were quite a bit younger than yours when we moved back, so I can’t answer your schooling questions. However, we did move to Scotland, despite never having lived here before, and it is by far and away the best place that we have ever lived. If you have family/links here, I’d imagine it’d be even better! my husband and I separated shortly after we got here, but I don’t regret moving here, for a second! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasp Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 19/04/2021 at 13:26, Cal2 said: We were thinking of returning in the next 21/2 years when eldest (now 18) has finished uni and youngest (now 16), school. Has anyone moved back with teenagers of this age? It may now be brought forward due to family circumstances and we're wondering about re-entering education in the UK, both in High School and Uni. Looking at moving back to Scotland - any advice? thanks Sounds almost the same as me, my kids are 8, 13, 15, I am in the process of getting the ball moving also, moving back to Perth after 19 years here. To homesick, missing family to much, missing friends to much, and have been for years. The covid debacle in Melbourne and Victoria has only served as a catalyst for me now, I have had enough and hope to be back in Scotland early 2022. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal2 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 we've now brought the timeline forward mainly due to the covid debacle - hopefully heading back next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 19/04/2021 at 06:01, VERYSTORMY said: Plenty have but one thing to consider with the youngest is that in order to qualify as a domestic student for university they need to be resident for three years. Otherwise they will pay international fees and have limited access to other funding. If they are resident in Scotland for three years then there are no fees for university. I'd just add that Education is managed and financed differently within in the UK. If you live in Scotland it is necessary to attend a University in Scotland to qualify for free tuition - attend Uni in any other part of the UK and fees are payable irrespective of having a Scottish home address. T x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Cal2 said: we've now brought the timeline forward mainly due to the covid debacle - hopefully heading back next year The debacle will be over by then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal2 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 21:52, Parley said: The debacle will be over by then. I wish lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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