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[Jangle]

Hi my name is Jane and am moving out to Tenerife sometime in May with my partner, Glen, hence the name "Jangle" (very corny I know) and our 8 year old son. We have got his name down for Wingate but they don't have a vacancy at the moment (he's been on the waiting list since before Christmas) and to be honest I am panicking a bit as exchange of contracts is nearing. I know you have covered lots of things about schools and am sorry to be asking yet another one but does anyone have any experience of the EEC school as they have a place available. We have heard lots of good things about Wingate and visited it when we were last over but have heard nothing at all about EEC good or bad. Any information would be gratefully appreciated.

[rob]

Hi Jangle, you'll see that I've moved your post as it has nothing to do with Dave's intro. I'm not a parent and most of our local members send their kids to Spanish schools but I'm sure that someone will tell you something.
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[Jangle]

Ok thanks - sorry that my posting was in the wrong place I'm very new to this!

[karlb]

Here is some info from a web search only. Hope its useful.

This long established school blends experience, fine teachers and modern methods to produce a relaxed and effective English Curriculum based learning environment for children between 3 and 12 years of age - for both residents and visitors. Great emphasis is placed on giving children a happy environment, consistent with high work levels and an effective education.

Full Time English based Education
The English Educational Centre is an excellent privately owned school, operated by the head mistress, Mrs Ann Plummer. The school allows education-conscious parents of any nationality, to provide their child with a superb full time education, based on the internationally respected English National Curriculum. This curriculum is the perfect platform for Tenerife domiciled children of any nationality who wish to continue their education through to full UK University degree standard and further. Spanish is taught of course, and is the second language of the school. Future plans include increasing resources to provide extended education for pupils up to 18 years or more. The list below summarises the major benefits of the EEC facility.

Vacational Day-Care Education
Typical of Mrs Plummer's unique approach, is the availability of a 'daily based' facility for visitors to the island. This means that even tourists can place their children into a happy, learning-based environment on a daily basis during their stay. Parents who are badly need a holiday outside term holidays, but are reluctant to take their children out of schooling, can ensure the children have educational input, in an interestingly different environment during the holiday. This is also an excellent opportunity for those moving to the island, to prepare children for schooling in Tenerife. Fees can be billed on an hourly, weekly, monthly or single term basis, by prior arrangement

Full English National Curriculum - testing at 7 and 11.
High academic achievement, provision for individuals.
A happy, healthy and caring environment.
School uniform for full-time pupils.
Friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff.
All abilities catered for in well equipped classes.
Classes normally have less than 20 pupils.
All nationalities - children actually love this.
Nursery Department with pre-school education.
Spanish as a strong second language.
Development of sporting skills encouraged
Extra curricular activities (Art, Dance, Cookery, etc.)
Ad Hoc facilities for children of visitors to Tenerife
Forward planning and awareness of 'future needs'.

English Educational Centre
San Blas Commercial Centre
San Miguel de Abona 38620
Golf del Sur, Tenerife
Canary Islands.
Tel/Fax: +34 922 738638
Email:

Mrs Ann Plummer (Head)
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[Jangle]

Thanks Karlb for getting all the information for me I will read through it and try and digest it all.

[strippersrus]

In my honest opinion.......I would not send my children to the EEC...I would rather send them to wingate....although mine do go to spanish school...

My nieces went to EEC and it was awful...you pay for the education then they make you pay for everything else aswell...they alos made the children go to the loo in the dark to save on electric. It os a lot of money to pay and get treated this way.

I know many parents here who have swapped schools, either to spanish or another english scool rather than stay at EEC.

I have never really heard much good about this place at all....Also like I said I know many parents from there and children

This is just my opinion though......wait for wingate or send them to spanish school.
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[davidowens]

Stripps - of the 2 would you say Wingate or Brittannia??
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[Jangle]

Thanks very much for the information - much appreciated.

[strippersrus]

Wingate....I would say...I have heard bad things about Britannia...and also it is much more expensive as you have to pay a lot more for every exam....

I know people who go to wingate and they do really well...most of them I know are just doing their exams.
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[Itsonlyme]

Hi Jangle,

Just wondering why English school? Why not Spanish?

[Treble99]

When we arrived 5 years ago, we threw our daughter straight into the Spanish education system at Las Zocas. She was 8, the same age as your boy. In my opinion, it was one of the best things we decided on doing. In just a few months she was speaking fluent Spanish and participating fully in all the classes. Its also FREE.

She is still in the Spanish education system and loves it. Also we know as parents, that when she finishes school her second language will open so many doors for her.

We were worried about making this decision but we believed she was the right age to soak up the new language. I would strongly recommend that you consider this option. You may find, as we did that your boy will have a few "I don't want to go to school" mornings but they don't last for long.

I know others who have sent their children to Wingate etc and after many years they still struggle to speak the language and also, fully understand the Canarian culture.

Please feel free to pm me should you like to discuss this. I will be more than happy to tell you how we found the experience and the benifits my daughter is now reeping.
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