Sean

I am more than happy to help you. Where are you going to be in BC?

My son Drew wasn't the most outgoing 15 year old & we were a little worried about how he would find the move & settle down. We needn't have worried though as he seemed to really enjoy the change right from the start.

Schools here are quite different to the UK, they are a lot more laid back & less obsessed with academic results. They seem to place the responsibility on the pupil so that if they want to achieve they can & if they don't then that is their own look out.

Drew's mum is a teacher so we can easily compare the 2 countries.

Drew always did really well in Britain & is doing so here - but he is getting way less work than he would be now in the UK doing AS levels.

The teachers seem a lot more relaxed with the kids here & the whole school atmosphere seems great.

Drew seemed to fit in to the BC way of life very quickly & realises what a great lifestyle he now has compared to his old one.

We went on our first days Skiing..or Snowboarding in Drew's case... yesterday & we have fantastic summer activities to enjoy too.

Take Care

Johnscone