should i go to laet?

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i’m trying to decide whether or not to go to laet. i’d quite like the strict rigid structure they have and i’m aiming for all 9s in my gcses. i plan to study maths econ history and bio (which id most likely drop). if anyone goes there, would they recommend and why/why not?

Reply 1

Jubileeconnie

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by xerinb32

i HATE the bio department, they make you literally copy out notes from the textbook in your own time after the lesson, and force you to do a mini bio epq thing that seems like a complete waste of time on top of the massive workload we already have for four alevels. maths i quite like tbf, but laet as a whole i find to be stickly?? homework is crazy, if u dont do it u have a half hour ds which you have to wait around for an hour after school to actually start. they force you to do clubs and useless assemblies in free times, and you only get an actual two frees a week, but its a two week timetable so i have four in one and 0 in the other. also some of the teaching isnt the greatest. cant comment on history or econ though, and this is all js my opinion.

Clubs are only for Y12 tho, tbh they are quite fun but yh kinda useless along with those 8 minute tutor times EVERY MORNING AAAA. I think you got the short end of the stick in regards to the bio teachers, mine are pretty decent.

Reply 2

Jubileeconnie

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by jamest5292

i’m trying to decide whether or not to go to laet. i’d quite like the strict rigid structure they have and i’m aiming for all 9s in my gcses. i plan to study maths econ history and bio (which id most likely drop). if anyone goes there, would they recommend and why/why not?

I would recommend it if:

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want more help for applications to uni. I think Laet provides a lot of opportunities and really help a lot with applications compared to other schools.

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You are able to do a bit of self studying. I think the teaching aren't ALL top notch. You might get stuck with a teacher who can't explain things properly... and also I feel that they go through the topics really quickly and you would fall behind if you don't self study from early on. They do have afterschool sessions on certain days if you need help.

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You want really, really strict teachers in terms of deadlines to keep yourself on top of work (You can ask for extensions on hw if you email beforehand, but you do get detentions otherwise.)

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£20 deposit on chromebooks (not the greatest but they get the job done)

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The cookies, and nuggets.

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Schoolwork, information about anything, timetables are all online, (you do have to check your emails very often otherwise you miss out on opportunities.)

(I can't really think of anything else)

I wouldn't recommend:

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I think some rules are a bit too harsh, like immediate break detention for lateness even by a minute or two, and it affects your attendance.

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Its really busy and a bit cramped IMO during lunch and break

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Unnecessary clubs after assembly on Wednesday mornings, although they are sort of fun, they have little value depending on what you pick.

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You can't leave during lunch. Its not that deep, but it is kind of upsetting.

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4 study spaces only.

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Its a bit impersonal.

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Cant forget the whole hour of personal development session(once a week) on top of the 8 mins tutor time every morning.

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In other colleges, you have different starting times, like some at 12 and then leave after the lesson/ lunch. I think that stops you from feeling too drained about the workload, but Laet is basically like a sixth form, and its a bit exhausting sometimes.

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The dress code (No jeans, hoodies, which is alright I guess, but I don't understand not being allowed trainers. I also think you aren't allowed words and stuff on your shirt but this one isn't too enforced?)

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Its a hit or miss with your teachers (But I don't think any of them are downright terrible in regards to teaching the content)

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A lot of homework. E.G For biology there's this thing you choose a topic from a list and basically write a long long essay with references to your sources in some Harvard referencing style, and the essay is due by the end of November, but we don't get help on it in class. We have to do it along with our normal classwork and homework.

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Reply 3

Jubileeconnie

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by Jubileeconnie

I would recommend it if:

•

want more help for applications to uni. I think Laet provides a lot of opportunities and really help a lot with applications compared to other schools.

•

You are able to do a bit of self studying. I think the teaching aren't ALL top notch. You might get stuck with a teacher who can't explain things properly... and also I feel that they go through the topics really quickly and you would fall behind if you don't self study from early on. They do have afterschool sessions on certain days if you need help.

•

You want really, really strict teachers in terms of deadlines to keep yourself on top of work (You can ask for extensions on hw if you email beforehand, but you do get detentions otherwise.)

•

£20 deposit on chromebooks (not the greatest but they get the job done)

•

The cookies, and nuggets.

•

Schoolwork, information about anything, timetables are all online, (you do have to check your emails very often otherwise you miss out on opportunities.)

(I can't really think of anything else)
I wouldn't recommend:

•

I think some rules are a bit too harsh, like immediate break detention for lateness even by a minute or two, and it affects your attendance.

•

Its really busy and a bit cramped IMO during lunch and break

•

Unnecessary clubs after assembly on Wednesday mornings, although they are sort of fun, they have little value depending on what you pick.

•

You can't leave during lunch. Its not that deep, but it is kind of upsetting.

•

4 study spaces only.

•

Its a bit impersonal.

•

Cant forget the whole hour of personal development session(once a week) on top of the 8 mins tutor time every morning.

•

In other colleges, you have different starting times, like some at 12 and then leave after the lesson/ lunch. I think that stops you from feeling too drained about the workload, but Laet is basically like a sixth form, and its a bit exhausting sometimes.

•

The dress code (No jeans, hoodies, which is alright I guess, but I don't understand not being allowed trainers. I also think you aren't allowed words and stuff on your shirt but this one isn't too enforced?)

•

Its a hit or miss with your teachers (But I don't think any of them are downright terrible in regards to teaching the content)

•

A lot of homework. E.G For biology there's this thing you choose a topic from a list and basically write a long long essay with references to your sources in some Harvard referencing style, and the essay is due by the end of November, but we don't get help on it in class. We have to do it along with our normal classwork and homework.

I also forgot to mention there's a compulsory maths competition for 1 maths lesson in October, although some classes had to do it afterschool for about an hour. If you do really well, you have to do a further competition...

Reply 4

jamest5292

OP

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Original post

by Jubileeconnie

I would recommend it if:

•

want more help for applications to uni. I think Laet provides a lot of opportunities and really help a lot with applications compared to other schools.

•

You are able to do a bit of self studying. I think the teaching aren't ALL top notch. You might get stuck with a teacher who can't explain things properly... and also I feel that they go through the topics really quickly and you would fall behind if you don't self study from early on. They do have afterschool sessions on certain days if you need help.

•

You want really, really strict teachers in terms of deadlines to keep yourself on top of work (You can ask for extensions on hw if you email beforehand, but you do get detentions otherwise.)

•

£20 deposit on chromebooks (not the greatest but they get the job done)

•

The cookies, and nuggets.

•

Schoolwork, information about anything, timetables are all online, (you do have to check your emails very often otherwise you miss out on opportunities.)

(I can't really think of anything else)
I wouldn't recommend:

•

I think some rules are a bit too harsh, like immediate break detention for lateness even by a minute or two, and it affects your attendance.

•

Its really busy and a bit cramped IMO during lunch and break

•

Unnecessary clubs after assembly on Wednesday mornings, although they are sort of fun, they have little value depending on what you pick.

•

You can't leave during lunch. Its not that deep, but it is kind of upsetting.

•

4 study spaces only.

•

Its a bit impersonal.

•

Cant forget the whole hour of personal development session(once a week) on top of the 8 mins tutor time every morning.

•

In other colleges, you have different starting times, like some at 12 and then leave after the lesson/ lunch. I think that stops you from feeling too drained about the workload, but Laet is basically like a sixth form, and its a bit exhausting sometimes.

•

The dress code (No jeans, hoodies, which is alright I guess, but I don't understand not being allowed trainers. I also think you aren't allowed words and stuff on your shirt but this one isn't too enforced?)

•

Its a hit or miss with your teachers (But I don't think any of them are downright terrible in regards to teaching the content)

•

A lot of homework. E.G For biology there's this thing you choose a topic from a list and basically write a long long essay with references to your sources in some Harvard referencing style, and the essay is due by the end of November, but we don't get help on it in class. We have to do it along with our normal classwork and homework.

this is so insightful and useful, thank you so much. from what you’ve said, it sounds really good, with a lot of the disadvantages being things that wouldn’t affect me personally. I think laet will definitely be top of my list, especially after seeing it in person. I just have two more questions:

1. what is the school food like?

2. is there any/much outdoor space

3. you mentioned a dress code, but what is it that people generally actually wear?

Reply 5

arrehatte

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by jamest5292

this is so insightful and useful, thank you so much. from what you’ve said, it sounds really good, with a lot of the disadvantages being things that wouldn’t affect me personally. I think laet will definitely be top of my list, especially after seeing it in person. I just have two more questions:
1. what is the school food like?
2. is there any/much outdoor space
3. you mentioned a dress code, but what is it that people generally actually wear?

1. the lunch food is like regular school lunch (maybe a bit better) but the break food is really good 2. there is a balcony / terrace area and small outdoor areas (tho your not always allowed there) but theres no big playground or anything 3. at the start people would wear shirts and stuff but now people usually wear straight leg trousers and then a jumper

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