macwomble wrote:I think rose coloured glasses are worn all too often and the education system in th UK (which, by the way includes parts OTHER than England)is, by and large, of a high quality..INCLUDING the vast majority of the state sector.
Welcome to the forum macwomble
Aplogies - many of the state schools are excellent in the UK. I'm not too sure why the UK education is so badly thought of - what the experiences have been here to merit this.
I never discuss topics about the UK that include England only, the UK is a wonderful mix of all 4 countries that combine their own flavour and culture and the UK would not be right without the mix . It is a shame you have jumped to this conclusion so quickly - surely I would have said 'England' not 'UK' if this was the case. "English Curriculum" is what the system is called within the schools in Cyprus - words only.
We plan to move but it may take well over a year unfortunately. Like you the forum is good for getting a view on attitudes and issues in Cyprus - good and bad, although it can get rather heated at times.
Try www.cyprus.angloinfo.com also for information re education, shops, property etc.
Niki
