Daughter Tusya studies at Frensham Heights School.
My daughter and I came to the UK four years ago. Initially, it was probably a bit of a gamble. I wanted to try living in another country. And I knew that if I didn't go for it then, I certainly wouldn't make the same decision later. And so we came. I initially came as the parent of a child who goes to day school, but I later changed my visa and received a Global Talent visa for architecture.
Since I'm an interior designer and specialize in residential and public spaces, I essentially continued to do what I did in Russia here, having founded a studio here in the UK. And this allows my daughter to study, and, well, for us to live in this country.
We were probably lucky, and our child integrated very smoothly into both school and the entire system. She quickly made friends, and the school welcomed her very warmly. Literally a few months later, they removed her tutor, who was originally supposed to stay with her for about a year so she could integrate into the team and the educational system.
But it all happened very quickly. And I even remember this episode when, literally on the second or third day, I picked her up from school and asked: Tusya, how are you? How are your studies, how is school in general? What can you say? How does it compare to what you had in Moscow? And so on. And she said something that made me just breathe a sigh of relief, calm down, and think we'd made the right decision. And she said, "Mom, you can't compare something that's a thousand times better."
And that's basically how she lives her life, choosing subjects that interest her, hobbies, extracurricular activities, and actively participating in all sorts of events and activities the school runs. She sings, dances, draws, and does judo. All in all, it's all worth it, I think.
I think we tend to judge educational institutions based on academic performance. But when I came to the UK, I reconsidered my view of the education system and set new priorities. What's important here isn't just the child's emotional comfort at the moment, but their development as an individual. How they socialize, how they interact with friends, how they defend their point of view, what talents they need to be supported, what character traits help them, and which, conversely, hinder their full potential.
So, it turns out that school doesn't just teach, it helps and prepares the child for adulthood and the future of society. And that's why choosing the right school for your child is so important.
A child thrives in some schools, while others struggle, and in others they face problems and issues they can't resolve. And it's not always obvious which school is right for them. Here, you need to either thoroughly understand the issue yourself or, of course, take the advice of professionals and choose the school that's right for your child. Based on their rhythm, personality, interests, and subjects they're interested in, the social priorities the school has, and the values it cultivates.
In other words, it's crucial to consider many, many factors before making a choice. And it's crucial to make the right choice.
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