Private secondary schools

Parents want the best for their children especially when it comes to education. Is it best to send your children to a private secondary school or a public high school? This is the choice that faces many Toronto parents. There are advantages to both and ultimately families must choose the option that works best for them, but its difficult to know ho... w to begin evaluating the advantages and disadvantages. The following are areas to help you contrast and compare the two options: Public school is, of course, government funded with taxpayer dollars and has no cost associated with attending. Private secondary schools in Toronto can cost anywhere from $5,000 per year upward to $30,000 per year, with most Toronto private school fees ranging from $15,000 - $20,000. However, many private secondary schools offer tuition assistance programs or scholarships and parents are often surprised by the fact that a portion of school fees may be tax-deductible. Also, private schools usually provide free instruction for activities that other parents have to pay extra for. This may include tutoring, music lessons, organized sports, dance, and before and/or after-school care. Private secondary school students consistently score higher on standardized academic tests. Private schools put a great emphasis on creating a culture of achievement, which is one of the prime motivating factors for students to excel. Expectations and standards are often much higher at private secondary schools where critical thinking and a good work ethic are required in order to complete the class work. Both public and private schools require that teachers be credentialed, however private schools prefer to hire teachers with advanced degrees. Since private schools depend on maintaining their reputations in order to attract new students, the best private schools make sure that their academic programs are first-rate. Private schools have more latitude with which to create courses, allowing them to offer advanced courses using university-level material and ...Read More