<![CDATA[Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies?]]>What do you think?


I am planning to send my dd to NZ and to enrol her as an international student in one of the colleges there. She will mostly likely be staying in a homestay.

The reason why I am contemplating this is because I think she will have a better education there - equal chances and more exposure to different subjects.

Please share.

thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/23138/is-15-years-old-too-young-to-send-overseas-for-studiesRSS for NodeMon, 04 May 2026 23:33:36 GMTThu, 16 Jun 2011 06:50:01 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:24:04 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
Hi all,


Just to drop by to say hello! We are in our 6th month and the girls are enjoying their school life. It is a lot more rounded with more emphasis on project work, presentation and in dept research on each topic.

If any of you would like to know more, I am more than willing to share with you our journey.

drop me an pm or you can email me at sandrangsh@gmail.com
Hi. Just want to ask.. Is it easy to find work there?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/939341https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/939341Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:24:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:23:46 GMT]]>

2ppaamm:
lovejoypeacce:

Hi all,


Just to drop by to say hello! We are in our 6th month and the girls are enjoying their school life. It is a lot more rounded with more emphasis on project work, presentation and in dept research on each topic.

If any of you would like to know more, I am more than willing to share with you our journey.

drop me an pm or you can email me at sandrangsh@gmail.com

Thanks for sharing! I had the chance to study in UK and learned a great deal when living on my own in school hostel.

So I wanted to give my daughter the same opportunity. We hope to send her right after her O Level.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/937176https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/937176Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:23:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:44:18 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
Hi all,


Just to drop by to say hello! We are in our 6th month and the girls are enjoying their school life. It is a lot more rounded with more emphasis on project work, presentation and in dept research on each topic.

If any of you would like to know more, I am more than willing to share with you our journey.

drop me an pm or you can email me at sandrangsh@gmail.com
So happy that you have opted to join your daughter, she is indeed blessed to have parents like you. I hope that she will continue to thrive and do well and be happy. I am sure the experience will be enriching.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/936281https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/936281Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:44:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:34:38 GMT]]>

yeo88:
Thanks Lovejoypeace for sharing your journey and I am really glad your daughter is doing well.


My daughter is only 10 years old but I am really contemplating whether I should send her to international school in Singapore. Would the Singapore International schools be better, in which case I would need to wait till Sec1. May I know what you think of it? Which school would be better? Are these really more suited for kids which can't cope well in Singapore school system?
Curious, are we talking abt international schools such as ACS, SJI, HC? As far as I understand, the other international schools (Australian etc) does not take in local students unless the family were overseas for at least 2 years and subject to MOE approval or something, am I right?

I personally do not like the local education system and what they are doing to our kids. I would love my kids to be enjoying school life and learning more than what they do in a classroom.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/932134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/932134Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:34:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:57:13 GMT]]>Hi all,


Just to drop by to say hello! We are in our 6th month and the girls are enjoying their school life. It is a lot more rounded with more emphasis on project work, presentation and in dept research on each topic.

If any of you would like to know more, I am more than willing to share with you our journey.

drop me an pm or you can email me at sandrangsh@gmail.com

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/907707https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/907707Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:57:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:20 GMT]]>That’s such a great news! Congratulations! Nothing beats being together as a family. Really happy for you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/755131https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/755131Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Wed, 02 May 2012 02:44:04 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
For those of you who have been following this thread and have been supportive all these while, just to let you know that our family will be moving to join my daughter end this month. 🙂


Our visa has been approved and we are all excited about being reunited!
Blessed family :grphug: Enjoy your stay there and keep us updated.Some of us may need your help :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754951https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754951Wed, 02 May 2012 02:44:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Wed, 02 May 2012 01:44:23 GMT]]>:congrats:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754903https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754903Wed, 02 May 2012 01:44:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Wed, 02 May 2012 01:38:54 GMT]]>For those of you who have been following this thread and have been supportive all these while, just to let you know that our family will be moving to join my daughter end this month. 🙂


Our visa has been approved and we are all excited about being reunited!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754898Wed, 02 May 2012 01:38:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:54:02 GMT]]>Thanks Lovejoypeace for sharing your journey and I am really glad your daughter is doing well.


My daughter is only 10 years old but I am really contemplating whether I should send her to international school in Singapore. Would the Singapore International schools be better, in which case I would need to wait till Sec1. May I know what you think of it? Which school would be better? Are these really more suited for kids which can’t cope well in Singapore school system?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/737340https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/737340Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:54:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:17:37 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
Just to share with you an email I received from her english teacher

:rahrah: things are working out well for your family 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/733464https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/733464Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:17:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:46:20 GMT]]>Just to share with you an email I received from her english teacher


"She has certainly settled into her new school environment very well and demonstrated that she is a conscientious and hard-working student. She takes pride in her work and completes tasks to a high standard. She is not afraid ask questions or seek clarification if she needs it.

Her first formal assessment for the year will be a literary essay. The essay will be based on short stories we have been studying in class. Before undertaking the task, students will be provided with a thorough overview of the essay writing process and look at exemplars. I am sure she has done essay writing at her previous school, but I will ensure she is adequately supported for this assessment.

I look forward to helping her achieve her goals in English this year and am sure she will make some excellent contributions…"

I am happy that she is doing well and her teacher is very generous with her comments. I believe she has not received such encouragement from her previous teachers before…

She is also on track to get her skipper license soon and she will be going for her first Sailing lesson next week.

I am very happy for her and I can see she enjoys going to school now. Eventhough I miss her dearly…I think in the long run, it will help her more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728689https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728689Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:46:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:38:36 GMT]]>Do keep us posted on your dd progress. Although my DS is p4, I have received remarks from two of his tutor that my DS will be better off if he is in international school as he is creative and drilling kills his interest to study.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728684https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728684Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:38:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:31:44 GMT]]>

Amy9:
Thank you for your valuable info. A total of S$27,000 per year including food, I think it is not too bad for an average household income. It should be 6 years high school followed by 3 to 4 years university??? (of course the school fee will also be increased with level).

Please keep us update with your dd progress. It is very wonderful and heart warming to hear children doing well.... My belief is everybody can do well, it is just that are they given the chances and time.
Agree. My DD is already paying just under $20K in an international pre school here.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728576https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728576Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:31:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:09:12 GMT]]>Thank you for your valuable info. A total of S$27,000 per year including food, I think it is not too bad for an average household income. It should be 6 years high school followed by 3 to 4 years university??? (of course the school fee will also be increased with level).

Please keep us update with your dd progress. It is very wonderful and heart warming to hear children doing well… My belief is everybody can do well, it is just that are they given the chances and time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728178Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:09:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:37:16 GMT]]>I did consider putting her in the international schools here as I will have her close to me but after checking with the international schools, I realised they do not take in normal academic kids. So no choice but to look overseas.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726735https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726735Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:37:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:27:13 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
She is the shy sensitive type so I am quite surprised that she settles down very fast. I guess alot has to do with the homestay parents, the teachers and the fact they get a buddy to accompany her throughout the first few weeks that helped make the transistion so much better. When I was there with her, I can sense the warmth of the teachers when they speak to her and this attitude is not just to her as an international student but to the rest of the student population as well.


I paid a total of $27,000 for her school +homestay fees. If you calculate it based on a monthly figure, it is around $2300 a month.
I am really surprised it is similar to putting your kid at an international school here. I think the fee is closest to Australian International School. I was considering UWC but it is a bit too costly and waiting list is long. Some of her classmates have been waiting for years.

If I pay similar fees here, I might as well go overseas with all the better facilities and environment.

My DD is also a shy sensitive type. So I glad to hear your DD is doing well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726730https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726730Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:27:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:11:56 GMT]]>She is the shy sensitive type so I am quite surprised that she settles down very fast. I guess alot has to do with the homestay parents, the teachers and the fact they get a buddy to accompany her throughout the first few weeks that helped make the transistion so much better. When I was there with her, I can sense the warmth of the teachers when they speak to her and this attitude is not just to her as an international student but to the rest of the student population as well.


I paid a total of $27,000 for her school +homestay fees. If you calculate it based on a monthly figure, it is around $2300 a month.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726718https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726718Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:11:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:56:11 GMT]]>Hi lovejoypeace,


Glad that I see you post. Does your daughter settles fast in the new environment? Is she an outgoing type and make friends easily? How much must I set aside, I want my dd to do the same, but there is alway worries and more worries…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726705https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726705Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:56:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:27:18 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
Glad to hear that. Please let me know if you need any information etc. I will be happy to assist.


Just got some glowing reports from the teachers there. I have not heard such comments when she was here in Singapore. Hopefully she will continue her love for studying and the momentum will stays. :imcool:
hi lovejoypeace,

could I take up your offer and trouble you to pm me the estimated cost of education + living for your kid? I think if I take this path, I will move with her.

thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726694https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726694Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:27:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:49:08 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:

Can literally see my daughter \"blossoming\"!

She now enjoys her classes and take delight in her homework. She was given opportunity to take up a leadership outdoor course where she get to learn sailing, abseiling, tramping, bush walking and rock climbing. I can see she cannot wait! 🕺
So sad that these kinds of school programmes are only available overseas and in \"ang moh\" countries. I think my no.3 would flourish in such kinds of environment, except he also enjoys the very chinese subjects and challenge of chinese music. China would probably be worse than SG. Even Taiwan. HAHA.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726673https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726673Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:49:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:30:38 GMT]]>Lovejoypeace,

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It is definitely a route that many of us may consider for our children if they do not fit into the Singapore education system. It is inspiring to read that the child can have other options but it is definitely a big sacrifice for the family. It must be very hard for you but the positive definitely outweights the cons for your daughter’s future.

2pamm
Thanks for sharing so much. You are amazing. It must have been such a difficult decision to move in Australia with 5 kids.

Chenonceau
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on "sexual" education. You are defintely a very modern mother and I hope I could be as open as you so that my kids are comfortable to talk to me about any issues!

to the rest
Thanks for sharing so much. This is really an interesting topic and as most of you say, the decision lies with the maturity of the kid and also…the readiness of the parents to let go!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726509https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726509Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:30:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:53:26 GMT]]>Glad to hear that. Please let me know if you need any information etc. I will be happy to assist.


Just got some glowing reports from the teachers there. I have not heard such comments when she was here in Singapore. Hopefully she will continue her love for studying and the momentum will stays. :imcool:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726444Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:53:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Is 15 years old too young to send overseas for studies? on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:04:06 GMT]]>

lovejoypeacce:
Hi all,


Just got back and I am glad to make that decision.

Can literally see my daughter \"blossoming\"!

She now enjoys her classes and take delight in her homework. She was given opportunity to take up a leadership outdoor course where she get to learn sailing, abseiling, tramping, bush walking and rock climbing. I can see she cannot wait! 🕺
hi lovejoypeace,

good to hear your update. I have been pondering over this subject since you posted last year and am one step further into taking this route as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726392https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726392Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:04:06 GMT