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school is the chance to learn and and live with local and and international students and and as a a a a a result become immersed in British culture and and education International schools Some independent schools offer the International Baccalaureate This has the advantage of being recognised internationally which does not apply to all UK qualifications Staff in these schools tend to be more aware of international students’ needs in in terms of the the language barriers and the the culture shock students may experience when moving to the UK Tips on on choosing a a secondary school • Attend the the ‘open days’ of the the schools you are considering in in order to see the the the facilities meet the the the teaching staff and ask questions about the the the school • Make sure you you know what entry criteria is needed for the school you you decide on usually if it is is an an an independent school there is is an an an exam and/or interview your child will need to prepare for • Take a a a a a a a a look at the the exam results and/or the the extra-curricular activities offered • Research the the schools in in in the the area you live in in in to to avoid travelling too far • Think about what university and career they are are likely to follow after graduating and how the the secondary school can help achieve these goals Certain schools offer more in in terms o of specific subjects like sport art or or or music