Thanks p1971 and rshdunlop,am feeling more reassured now. Good to hear others experiences, fairlawn sure does sound fantastic.

I had heard that about the schooling and the US being behind. What school did you come back to and was it the same school as the one you'd left behind? How was it settling back if you don't mind me asking?

p1971, wish i could apply now, we aren't back until the summer so will have to wait which is very frustrating as there is nothing can do at the moment.

Thanks again