Your school visit checklist

Before the visit

Use this checklist alongside the school’s current information. Print the page or keep it open during your call.

• Confirm the correct campus, date, appointment and contact person.
• Write down the grade or course, start date and three priorities that matter most.
• Check travel to the actual entrance at the time you would normally commute.

Learning and fit

Ask to see the spaces and timetable relevant to the learner, not only the main reception or promotional facilities.

• Which grade, level or course would you recommend and why?
• What language, academic or additional support is available?
• How large are the relevant classes and how do you communicate progress?
• What happens if the learner finds the pace or transition difficult?

Costs and practical arrangements

Ask for written answers and dated documents. Mark anything still unknown so you can follow up fairly across schools.

• Request the full first-year or whole-course quotation and payment schedule.
• Check transport, meals, housing, materials and support charges as relevant.
• Ask about attendance, absence, withdrawal and refund policies.
• Confirm deadlines, required documents and who can answer follow-up questions.

After the visit

Compare your notes while the experience is fresh. Separate what you observed, what the school confirmed and what still needs an answer. Avoid filling gaps with assumptions.

• Did the visit answer our three priorities?
• What information is still missing?
• Which facts should we confirm before applying?

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