There are many factors to weigh when attempting to make such an important decision regarding your child’s education. There are several articles on our site that tackle this subject in depth – right from the start of the process –
Choosing The Right School and
Five steps to finding the perfect match, through to
Applying and getting accepted.
Ask about any and every aspect of the school and your child's education that interests or concerns you. General questions about the school's founding philosophy, governance and years in operation, tuition, entrance requirements and application process are a good place to start. You might also want to ask about teacher qualifications, curriculum, safety procedures, homework guidelines and expectations of parental involvement. Write out a list, bring it with you to open houses and school visits, take notes and be prepared to keep adding to the list.
For a detailed list of questions to ask and things to consider visit our
Open House and School Visits page.
A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL.
