How to Choose the Right School
When choosing a school, parents should visit plenty to get a real sense of their social and learning environments, advises Nigel Lashbrook, Headmaster at Oakham School, Rutland
Parents shouldn?t be focused on buildings and facilities when choosing a school ? although, of course, the independent sector does have a lot of wonderful real estate on offer. The real reason to invest in independent education is the rich variety of opportunities that are on offer at both Prep and Senior Schools.
Academically, independent schools can offer greater subject choice, at all age points, from Latin to computer science, and from textiles to economics. They also can provide a variety of course options from 16+ ? for example, at Oakham, we offer the IB Diploma, as well as A-Levels, Pre-U and BTECs. Above, independent schools can offer a range of course options from 16+
More importantly, it?s what happens beyond the confines of the classroom that gives independent schools their real advantage. At Oakham and many other independent schools, parents are paying for a holistic education where exam preparation is just a small part of the educational journey. It?s not the reason for the school?s existence.
Why invest in independent education"
Ultimately, if you?re considering independent education you need to think very clearly about what you?re looking for ? where you want the school?s focus to be ? on league table positions, or developing the whole child and preparing them for an increasingly...
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