Deciding to send your child to a private school is the first step on an exciting educational journey. Still, the next step is often a lot more challenging: selecting which private school they’ll attend.
?Choosing a school is a big, and sometimes emotional, decision for a family,? says Hilary Adamson, executive director of enrolment at The Bishop Strachan School in Toronto. ?All parents want to find a school where their child can be challenged, supported and known.?
With so many private schools available to Canadian parents, trying to narrow down the options?or knowing where to start?can feel overwhelming. So, how do you make the right choice"
First, take a deep breath. Then, remember to keep your child top of mind throughout and carefully consider their unique strengths and weaknesses?academically, socially and psychologically?to ensure the school you choose will be a great fit. ?This should include evaluating not only a child’s educational needs, but their interests and talents, personality, learning style and academic ability,? says Adamson. Here are some suggestions to help streamline and simplify the selection process.
Establish your priorities
When it comes to where your child goes to school, it?s important to figure out what?s most important to you. Maybe it?s class size or extracurricular opportunities. Perhaps intensive university prep is critical. Does location matter" What about the tuition cost" Do you care whether the school is co-educ...