Private school scolhoship.

[c.shallow]

My 8 year old is very bright and dosnt seem to benifiting from his current school, does anyone know how I can go about getting him tested for a private school scolhoship?

[craft1948]

Contact one of your local private schools?

[ojread2]

Each individual school will have it's own application process
Find a school you like and go from there

[c.shallow]

Thank you ojread2

[joko]

scholarship, not scolhoship.

[craft1948]

I just feel ignored :-(

[FranticTraveller]

If your child possesses any particular talents - ballet, etc, then it is most advisable to contact those private schools that may help to expand these talents. Almost all of the private schools have scholarships that support specific child - gifts. Outside of that, there are almost always means-tested fees, so don't feel too daunted at first. If you have any discomfort discussing this in general, you can always ask for the pastoral office at the school. It's a common question and they're well versed in providing guidance in these matters.

Finally, if your child's headteacher agrees with this, as does your child's teachers, they will most likely be proactive enough to help further. My daughter received a full scholarship, plus an additional scholarship for gifted
children which all originated with her headteacher! She was introduced and referred to the Benenden School where she is now in her third year and loving it! I never would have been able to pay all of the tuition fees as well as the boarding fees, + all the ancillary fees as well had it not been for these honourariums. The school is close by should I need to get there (less than an hour away), and she comes home on Fridays and returns either Sunday night or I drive her on Monday morning. So I hope you can find some similar options where you live!

I wish you every success!

[ganesh]

8 years old?My advice,however bright,is to let him be a child and enjoy himself.He will not 'suffer' in his current school,and you are sounding pushy.Can't you wait until 11,when you have to decide which secondary school he is to go to?He can then take the scholarship exams along with the others and you will also know by then which school would suit him.

[daffy654]

Does your child belong to the 'Gifted and Talented' group at his primary school? If not then ask the headteacher if there is a reason he hasn't been considered. The teacher in charge of this group (all English primary schools have one by law) will know all about scholarships.