English national curriculum for an American?

[momofboys]

Any thoughts on International School offering the English National curriculum for American students during primary years? Considering Dulwich College. Since my kids are so young (pre-K and kindergarten) does not seem it would be a big deal but would appreciate others thoughts. Anything in particular we should know about the their curriculum?

Thanks!

[Hannieroo]

At that age there is no real difference. My English child did his first two school years in the US system and has done Scottish, English, Australian and PYP since. It's basics, reading, phonics etc. The only telling thing us he says mum but spells it mom.

[PNGMK]

I've been in both and my wife as well as we grew up as MK's. Up until Year 10 in high school there is virtually no difference except the school calendar in my opinion. Year 10 sees the beginning of exams (O levels) etc for the Brits and Aussies. At year 12/13 the Yanks need to sit their SAT's BUT in my experience Yanks educated in Aussie and Brit schools can do just as well in their SAT as US educated with a bit of make up for US history and biology (Commonwealth citizens don't learn Bio for some reason) ... however if you want AP courses on their records and the flow on college placement advantages then you probably need to bail on a UK/Aussie school at the end of year 8.

[momofboys]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I kind of thought that was the case but wanted to check.

[Hannieroo]

The English and Scottish systems both teach biology.