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Galadriel55 · 08-07-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Narnangol

Well, Galadriel55, the year-grade thing translates differently, as Year 1 here begins with the kids a little younger than Grade 1 does. If you were across the pond, then you'd now be going into Year 11, not 10. So even better for you.

Oh...my mistake... I didn't know that. But that means I'd have one year less of school!

Unless you have 13 Years.

But if I was in Russia, I'd only need 9 years/grades for colledge and 11 for Uni.

Why am I even saying all that?

Mithalwen · 08-08-2011, 02:41 AM

We do have 13 years- effectively 14 since although it isn't compulsory most children go into a "Reception" class at 4. And the not quite compulsory last two year are often still referred to as "Sixth form" at least by relative oldies like me...

Anyway lovely to have another Brit especially from Oxford - heart of Tolkiendom on earth?

Narnangol · 08-08-2011, 09:49 AM

Mithalwen, everyone I know refers to Years 12 and 13 as Sixth Form still.

As for Oxford, I should definitely like to think it's the heart of Tolkiendom on earth! It's lovely to come across places I know Tolkien has been, and even lived: whenever my dad drives me into town, he drops me off on Merton Street! Acknowledging all this makes me giddy.

Mithalwen · 08-08-2011, 10:33 AM

I must admit I lived in Oxford for a year and did nothing Tolkieny - I had ground to a halt with HoME before the more approachable History of LOTR volumes emerged and I did a lit degree which meant that I had plenty of other things to read. I am not overly fond of the films but they did get me into Tolkien again. But I have been to the grave and his favourite tree and I did go and have a look at his house in Bournemouth (now demolished).

08-08-2011, 02:41 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	We do have 13 years- effectively 14 since although it isn't compulsory most children go into a "Reception" class at 4. And the not quite compulsory last two year are often still referred to as "Sixth form" at least by relative oldies like me... Anyway lovely to have another Brit especially from Oxford - heart of Tolkiendom on earth? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-08-2011, 10:33 AM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I must admit I lived in Oxford for a year and did nothing Tolkieny - I had ground to a halt with HoME before the more approachable History of LOTR volumes emerged and I did a lit degree which meant that I had plenty of other things to read. I am not overly fond of the films but they did get me into Tolkien again. But I have been to the grave and his favourite tree and I did go and have a look at his house in Bournemouth (now demolished). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-08-2011, 09:49 AM	#3
Narnangol Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hall of Fire Posts: 42	Mithalwen, everyone I know refers to Years 12 and 13 as Sixth Form still. As for Oxford, I should definitely like to think it's the heart of Tolkiendom on earth! It's lovely to come across places I know Tolkien has been, and even lived: whenever my dad drives me into town, he drops me off on Merton Street! Acknowledging all this makes me giddy.