Starting a new school can bring lots of different feelings.
You might feel excited, nervous, worried, curious, or even all of these at once.
The most important thing to remember is: You don’t have to know everything on your first day.
What might be different?
Every school is unique, so you might notice things like:
If you’re moving between different parts of the UK, you might even notice that some subjects are taught in a different order or have different names.
That’s completely normal!
This guide helps you work out what all the different names mean, where your year group fits and what might feel different when you start your new school.
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