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Things You Should Know About Private Schools

Things you should know about private schools

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Hudson College is the leading prep school in Toronto. Visit us today at http://www.hudsoncollege.ca to learn more about the advantages of private schools.

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Things You Should Know About Private Schools

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Facts About Private Prep Schools

• It is estimated that nearly six percent of students in Canada are educated in a private school. If you are thinking about enrolling your child in a private school, then there are several important things that you should know. The following are some facts about private schools:

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Private Schools Can Be Very Expensive

• Public education is paid for by the government. Parents of students who attend public school are usually not required to pay anything except for a materials fee at the beginning of the school year. You will be required to pay out-of-pocket if you decide to enroll your child in a private school. However, many schools offer financial aid to students.

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You May Be Responsible for Taking Your Child to School Every Day

• Most private schools do not provide students with transportation. This means that you may be responsible for dropping your child off and picking him or her up every day.

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Private School Teachers Are Not Required to Possess A Teaching Degree

• Unlike public school teachers, private school teachers do not need to have a degree. Private school teachers are only required to have an extensive knowledge of the subject that they teach. However, it is important to note that just because a teacher does not have a degree does not mean that he or she is any less competent. Studies have shown that children who attend private school outperform their peers who attend public school on standardized test.

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Private Schools Are Statistically Safer

• Bullying, fights, drug use are common concerns among parents with children who attend a public school. Studies have shown that those types of things are less likely to occur in a public school setting. Private schools have a “zero tolerance” policy and will not hesitate to expel students who misbehave.

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Private Schools Typically Have Smaller Class Sizes

• Overcrowded classrooms is one of the many problems that public schools are facing. Private schools typically have very small class sizes. Studies have shown that smaller class sizes make it easier for children to learn.

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Students Who Attend Private School Are More Likely to Go to College

• Studies have shown that 90 percent of students who graduate from a prep school go on to attend college. Only 66 percent of the students who graduate from a prep school enroll in college after graduation.

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Students Who Attend Private School Are More Likely to Go to College

• Furthermore, private schools typically have a very challenging curriculum, which prepares students for the academic demands of college.

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Students Are Required to Pass An Entrance Examination Before They Are Admitted

• Because private schools are required to maintain a standard of excellence, they are very selective about the type of students that they admit. That is why students are required to pass an entrance examination before they are admitted into a private school.

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Private Schools Can Help Break The Cycle of Poverty

• Private school students who come from a low socioeconomic background are three times more likely to attend college than their peers who attend private school. Therefore, private schools can help break the poverty cycle.

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Further Reading…

• Hudson College is the leading prep school in Toronto. Visit us today at http://www.hudsoncollege.ca to learn more about the advantages of private schools.