I feel for you Mrs. T. My eldest grandson aged no 12.5 is my joy but he's only ever known a Montessori school who let them do what they want, he would be eaten alive in a state school. I just pray his U.S.other grandparents are able to keep up the payment cause we couldn't. He loves his facts and history and just maybe he'll make it in the real world. Good luck with your loves but they can always do it again? Please don't be despondent if the news is not what you'd like. Hopefully words,as you love, have been passed on, that's all you can do, make them love that.