Benefits of private education

It seems like a logical understanding that private education comes with certain benefits over public education, however, often times, parents find themselves having difficulty with the choice. We've outlined some of the basic benefits to private education as a whole below. In future posts, we will expand on these and discuss how these benefits are applied at THINKschool.

1. Smaller class sizes and personalized attention: Private schools often have smaller class sizes and a lower student-teacher ratio, which can lead to more personalized attention for students.

2. Rigorous academics: Private schools typically offer challenging curricula and high academic standards, which can help prepare students for college and beyond. Furthermore, a great private school would push the standards of not only academics but of logical, moral, and socio-emotional applications.

3. Unique educational opportunities: Private schools may offer specialized programs and resources not typically available in public schools, such as language immersion, arts programs, and advanced technology.

4. Focus on values and character development: Private schools often have a strong focus on character development and instilling values in students, promoting strong character development in and out of the classroom.

5. Prepares students for future success: Private schools can help prepare students for success in the future by providing a well-rounded education and fostering independence, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

6. Extracurricular activities: Private schools usually offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, arts, and clubs.

7. Strong sense of community: Private schools often provide a safe and supportive environment, where students feel that they have a team of people devoted to their success. Private schools also typically have a strong sense of community, fostering close relationships among students, faculty, and parents.

Simply put, choosing private school is an investment in your child's future. Sending your child to private school can be seen as an investment in their future, providing them with opportunities for growth, academic success, and personal development. Their time in a private school setting will instill life skills that are oft neglected in the public school setting, such as time management and conflict resolution.