Let’s assume that you are convinced by the previous point and you are seriously thinking about a private school. What to look for in her choice?
Reputation. Private schools are not so much, so they usually have a good reputation. But it is not superfluous to collect reviews, look at the staff and the leadership of the school. The most important thing – pay attention to the license and state accreditation (yes, it is necessary that the school had the right to issue state diplomas).
Fundamental (basic) education. Does the school teach all compulsory subjects? The presence of additional courses – this is great, but in the certificate should be primarily the basic program, so that a graduate of such a school has no problems with admission to university.
The schedule of children in school. Given the busy schedule of most parents, private schools often offer education in the form of half board, a week or even full board. In the first case, the student is in a learning environment from morning to evening – until 18 or even 20 hours. Half board is a lifesaving solution for moms and dads who can’t get away from work and don’t have helpers ready to pick up their child in the middle of the day. After mandatory classes, he or she will have the opportunity to pursue creativity or other favorite hobbies. Weekly and full boarding schools differ from half boarding schools in that the students are there 24 hours a day, five days a week, or for months, until the vacations.
Meals and health care. You will officially pay for your child’s education and stay at the school, which means the food must be good and healthy and the medical care must be highly qualified.
Leisure facilities. Usually there are no problems with this in private schools. But it is worth asking in detail about all the sections, electives, clubs and excursions, which are available to students of the school.
In addition to these points, for you may matter and individual characteristics – the specialization of the school, if any, the distance from home and other similar factors.