quasimodo wrote:
El-jewel wrote:
I’m really open to comments about these 2 schools.
My DS has been offered a boarding place directly from AGS with 326 score, QM being a preference on the form (not offered) and HGS offered with 211.
What would you do if in my shoes? um, Quasimodo et al

Before I had children I thought I would want to send them to boarding school.Its something my wife was never keen on but my attitude changed as soon as our first dd was born.Now I want to share as much time with them as I can and not something I would do ever for my children.We are all different and lead different lives.
Whats your attitude and that of your partner assuming you have one ?
It depends on your finances and whether you can easily afford the fees.
I don't think there is much to choose between the schools in the quality of education. They will each offer a good quality of education.KEHGB has had a recent outstanding Ofsted inspection I think last year.I haven't read any Ofsted reports at AGS they will be available on the schools website.
How easy is it to get to each school ?
I would visit each school again with your son and see where he will be fit in the best.I must admit I prefer KEHGB for its openness and therefore because everything at AGS is not transparent I am a little prejudiced.
Good luck with your decision
Interestingly Quasimodo my husband was the initiator of all this!

. My world revolves around my kids. But I understand where he was coming from in terms of independence, developing social skills and self discipline. Virtues I think can still be imparted from home. But different cultures and experiences.
With regard to fees, it would be nice to stop paying! That’s what we’ve been doing since infancy.
If I’m honest the KE in front of HGS, is reassuring. Not that I mean to be disparaging but the impression has always been ‘bottom low’.
I plan to visit both schools again with him but he’s already been on the HGS website and he likes it.
Thank you!