Madeira international boarders

[Anonymous]

Are they basically the daughters of oligarchs and other families who made their money in a shady way? I read an article that the second-tier British boarding schools have become a bastion for these types of people. I would love my DD to make international friends, but not if they have those values.

[Anonymous]

I have no idea. But my guess would be the have more Koreans and Chinese that want to learn English well than they do Russian Oligarch daughters.

[Anonymous]

When it comes to college applications - would these boarders are Madeira be considered as international students? And hence would be eligible for international quota in various colleges that are so inclined? thank you.

[Anonymous]

There are more Asian students (China, Thailand, Korea) than Russian or other European.

[Anonymous]

Not that we've seen--not at all. Our daughter is a freshman, and the international students she's become friends with are delightful and sweet and smart. I don't know what any of their parents' employment may be, and certainly there's money around with tuition fees as they are, but there aren't Kardashian-types running 'round that campus. The families I've met of girls both international students and other boarders send their kids to Madeira for the education and experience--not for status or to buy a credential they don't earn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are more Asian students (China, Thailand, Korea) than Russian or other European.

There’s plenty of corruption and extreme ill-gotten wealth in those countries too (and in all countries). I wouldn’t want my kids going to a school populated by the children of Trumps, Kochs, or even the Zuckerbergs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are more Asian students (China, Thailand, Korea) than Russian or other European.

There’s plenty of corruption and extreme ill-gotten wealth in those countries too (and in all countries). I wouldn’t want my kids going to a school populated by the children of Trumps, Kochs, or even the Zuckerbergs

DCUM seems to have a rapidly diminishing pool of "acceptable" classmates

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are they basically the daughters of oligarchs and other families who made their money in a shady way? I read an article that the second-tier British boarding schools have become a bastion for these types of people. I would love my DD to make international friends, but not if they have those values.

Just don’t apply, since you can’t police who the school accepts. 🙄

[Anonymous]

I've heard from a teacher there that Madeira could fill the entire class with International Chinese students, but they don't accept that many. I'd assume that these girls make up a large portion of the international population though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are more Asian students (China, Thailand, Korea) than Russian or other European.

There’s plenty of corruption and extreme ill-gotten wealth in those countries too (and in all countries). I wouldn’t want my kids going to a school populated by the children of Trumps, Kochs, or even the Zuckerbergs

I would take those families' children over the Bidens any day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are more Asian students (China, Thailand, Korea) than Russian or other European.

There’s plenty of corruption and extreme ill-gotten wealth in those countries too (and in all countries). I wouldn’t want my kids going to a school populated by the children of Trumps, Kochs, or even the Zuckerbergs

I would take those families' children over the Bidens any day!

That’s precisely why I would never choose Madeira for my daughters. Too many families with deep...southern roots, politics and sympathies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
That’s precisely why I would never choose Madeira for my daughters. Too many families with deep...southern roots, politics and sympathies.

My daughter is a freshman at Madeira and I have no idea what you’re talking about. This is the last thing that would cross my mind when describing the school (which has been fantastic for her).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
That’s precisely why I would never choose Madeira for my daughters. Too many families with deep...southern roots, politics and sympathies.

My daughter is a freshman at Madeira and I have no idea what you’re talking about. This is the last thing that would cross my mind when describing the school (which has been fantastic for her).

Of course you have no idea what I’m talking about
Just stick to riding horses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Of course you have no idea what I’m talking about
Just stick to riding horses.

It’s late, best finish up your homework and go to bed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are more Asian students (China, Thailand, Korea) than Russian or other European.

There’s plenty of corruption and extreme ill-gotten wealth in those countries too (and in all countries). I wouldn’t want my kids going to a school populated by the children of Trumps, Kochs, or even the Zuckerbergs

I would take those families' children over the Bidens any day!

Boo hoo.