Aberdeen School Guide for Schlumberger

Schooling in Aberdeen Schlumberger Schooling Policy Overview

This document provides an overview of schooling in Scotland for both private and public (state) schools, however this information is provided as guidance, and is not reflective of the Schlumberger UK Schooling Guidelines.

Please refer to Schlumberger UK Schooling Guidelines for full details on the policy and reimbursable items.

Schlumberger provides schooling assistance for Europe and International Mobile employees assigned to the UK. Home Country employees are not entitled to schooling assistance while assigned to the UK, due to the high quality of public (state) schools. The reimbursement of school fees commences from the school term (semester) of the child’s fourth birthday and continues to the end of the school year in which the child reaches 19, if the child is undertaking High School or equivalent. Schlumberger do not provide reimbursement for tertiary education. It is important to note that the payment of school related costs is considered as a taxable benefit, and although school fees are paid by Schlumberger, this benefit is then applied to your payroll for tax payment. Further details can be found within the Schlumberger schooling guidelines. If more in depth educational assistance is required, due to learning difficulties or critical curriculum dates at the time of transfer, SIRVA will liaise with Schlumberger who may wish to authorize additional assistance with HR approval. Please review the Schlumberger School Guide policy for further details. Scottish Education – Quick Guide The information contained in this guide provides a foundational overview of the schooling system in Scotland as well as a list of both Independent and State schools in Aberdeen. More comprehensive information on the schooling system in Scotland, can be found in the Schooling Guide sent to you by your Destination Services Consultant. Schooling Age Children in Scotland will complete 7 years of Primary education between ages 4-11 and then six years of Secondary Education from ages 11 up to 16. There are 5 defined levels within the Scottish educational system. Each level is reached based on the teacher’s assessment of a student’s abilities and progression, however generally the year guidelines are as follows; • Early Pre-school and P1 • First P2-P4 • Second P5-P7 • Third and Fourth S1-S3 • Senior Phase S4-S6

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