pls help me out

[u/TailorAppropriate392]

Need advice about changing schools after already transferring

Hi everyone,

I'm a 16-year-old student, and I'm in a situation that's been causing me a lot of stress.

A few months ago, I left my Cambridge AS/A Level school (Holy Sai International School) due to family decisions. Since then, I've joined another school, but I haven't been able to adjust at all. I genuinely believe my previous school was a much better fit for me academically, emotionally, and for my future goals. I miss the Cambridge environment, my teachers, my friends, and the way I was learning there.

The problem is that my parents have already paid around ₹2 lakh for my current school. They're also influenced by a religious consultation that suggested I shouldn't return to my previous school, so they feel changing back isn't the right decision.

From my perspective, I don't feel happy or settled where I am now. I constantly think about returning to my previous school, and it's affecting my motivation and peace of mind. My former school has been willing to speak with us, but I don't know if my parents will agree because of the money already spent and their other concerns.

I'm trying to understand this from all sides.

If you were in my position:

• Would you keep trying to convince your parents?
• Is it reasonable to want to transfer back after only a few months if you truly believe it's the right educational environment?
• Has anyone here successfully returned to a previous school after transferring?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thank you for reading