Frequently Asked Questions
What are your fees?
Will your school fees increase next year?
Do you offer a sibling discount?
What is the admissions process & cost?
How do I know what year group my child should be in?
At South View School, we follow the National Curriculum for England and Wales and children are placed in year groups as per their recommended ages, in accordance with National Curriculum guidelines. On a case-by-case basis only, and subject to academic approval, we may consider placing a child in a different year group, in accordance with the new KHDA-recommended age guidelines. However, please be aware that the final decision as to which year group a child will be allocated, is at the discretion of the school.
Enrolment Guidelines Academic Year 2020/21 | ||
Date of Birth | Age | Year Group |
1st September 2016 – 31st August 2017 | 3 to 4 | FS1 |
1st September 2015 – 31st August 2016 | 4 to 5 | FS2 |
1st September 2014 – 31st August 2015 | 5 to 6 | Year 1 |
1st September 2013 – 31st August 2014 | 6 to 7 | Year 2 |
1st September 2012 – 31st August 2013 | 7 to 8 | Year 3 |
1st September 2011 – 31st August 2012 | 8 to 9 | Year 4 |
1st September 2010 – 31st August 2011 | 9 to 10 | Year 5 |
1st September 2009 – 31st August 2010 | 10 to 11 | Year 6 |
1st September 2008 – 31st August 2009 | 11 to 12 | Year 7 |
1st September 2007 – 31st August 2008 | 12 to 13 | Year 8 |
1st September 2006 – 31st August 2007 | 13 to 14 | Year 9 |
How do I know what year group my child should be in?
Enrolment Guidelines Academic Year 2018/19 | ||
D.O.B: 01/09/2014 – 31/08/2015 Age: 3 – 4 Year Group: FS1 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2013 – 31/08/2014 Age: 4 – 5 Year Group: FS2 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2012 – 31/08/2013 Age: 5 – 6 Year Group: Year 1 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012 Age: 6 – 7 Year Group: Year 2 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2010 – 31/08/2011 Age: 7 – 8 Year Group: Year 3 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2009 – 31/08/2010 Age: 8 – 9 Year Group: Year 4 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2008 – 31/08/2009 Age: 9 – 10 Year Group: Year 5 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2007 – 31/08/2008 Age: 10 – 11 Year Group: Year 6 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2006 – 31/08/2007 Age: 11 – 12 Year Group: Year 7 |
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D.O.B: 01/09/2005 – 31/08/2006 Age: 12 – 13 Year Group: Year 8 |
How many students are in a class?
Will there be a classroom assistant in the class?
- FS1 – 1 classroom assistant and 1 nanny per class
- FS2 – 1 classroom assistant per class and 1 nanny between 2 classes
- Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2) – 1 classroom assistant per class
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) – 1 classroom assistant between 2 classes
What are the school timings?
South View School Timings | |||
Year Group | Drop off | Start Time | Finish Time |
FS1 & FS2 | 7:45-7:55am | 8:00am | 1:00pm. |
KS1 and KS2 (Years 1 – 6) |
7:30-7:40am | 7:45am | 2:30pm. |
Secondary (Years 7 upwards) |
7:30-7:40am | 7:45am | 3:30pm |
Is there any after-school care?
At South View, for the convenience of working parents, we offer both before-school and after-school care for Foundation Stage and the Primary School, at an additional charge. In addition to our regular after-school programme, we are also considering offering extended after-school care programme, until 4.30pm, subject to demand.
Will my child wear a school uniform?
Do you have a Canteen or do parents need to provide a packed lunch from home?
South View School has a healthy eating policy and is a nut-free and pork-free school. We ask parents to support us in this and include only healthy food choices in the packed meals that children bring from home. No junk food is allowed, in particular: sweets, chocolate, crisps and carbonated drinks are banned on school premises. We encourage a varied and balanced diet with lots of whole grains, lean protein and plenty of fruits and vegetables. More information is available in our Healthy Eating Policy.
Do you offer school transport?
Will my child need to bring an iPad/laptop to school?
Where are your teachers from?
Does the school provide support for English Language Learners (ELL) and English as an Additional Language (EAL)?
What languages do you offer?
In addition to our curriculum teaching, we offer a peripatetic language programme, via a third-party language-instruction company, at an additional charge. This gives students the opportunity to attend mother-tongue language instruction, both during and after the school day.