1、Private vs Public Schools: Whats the Difference?, Seward School, Seattle, Washington,a Chicago public school ,Eton College is a world-famous British independent school for boys, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. It is located in Eton, near Windsor in England, north of Windsor Castle.,Harrow School i
2、s a world-famous all-boys British independent school, founded in 1243. The school is located in London.,Introduction to UK Prep or Independent Schools,The education system in the UK has been deeply influenced by the social class structure. The traditional view was that education was the concern of t
3、he family, with private tutors being engaged to teach the sons of the nobility, and of the church. Later schools were set up by bishops to give instruction to prospective clergymen.,“Public Schools”, drawing pupils from the middle and upper classes.,Wellington College (a public school) in Crowthorne
4、, Berkshire, UK,St James Independent School For Boys, Twickenham, London.,Roughly 6-7% of children in the UK attend independent schools, of which there are over 2200, and of which most are funded by fees paid by parents.,A preparatory school, or prep school in the UK is an independent school designe
5、d to prepare a student for fee-paying, secondary independent school (public school).,Malsis Preparatory School Cross Hills North Yorkshire, UK,Traditionally Prep Schools are for 8 to 13 year olds, when they take the 13+ Common Entrance examination for entry into a Public School. Many Prep Schools no
6、w run until 11, and the senior schools from 11.,The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire, UK,Thus, independently educated boys will typically go to a pre-prep school from ages 4/5 to 8, to a prep school from age 8 to 13, and to a public school 13 to age 18.A preparatory school for girls wil
7、l usually take students from age 5 to 11, and independent schools for girls after prep school will usually begin at age 11 and continue to age 18.,The Phillips Academy campus, USA,In the US, Australia and Canada: a Public School is funded from tax revenue and most commonly administered by government
8、 or local government agencies. But in Britain, a Public School is funded by fees paid by parents.,Central Public School, 1853, first large graded public school in British North America, Canada,Parents Concern: Public School vs. Private School?,As a parent, youre always looking out for your children,
9、 trying to make the best decisions for them and their futures. Parents often have to work out whether to send their children to private school or keep them in public school.,Community High School Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Usually when considering private versus public school, parents will have the fo
10、llowing factors in mind:,1. Academic reputation and college preparation 2. School size and Class size 3. Safety reputation 4. Special programs 5. Costs 6. Location 7. Religious and Moral instruction 8. Ideology,1. Academic reputation & college preparation,Academic reputation plays a big role when co
11、nsidering private versus public schools. School systems vary greatly in their academic reputation. Unfortunately for most families, children must go to the public school that their home is zoned in.,Manchester Grammar School, Old Hall Lane, Manchester, built in the 1870s,Private schools usually have
12、 a more rigorous academic reputation. Related to the academic reputation is the focus of the school on college preparation.,Imperial College,Eton College,Through the 6 centuries Eton has been educating boys, much has changed. But the essence of school life has remained as described in the mid-ninete
13、enth century by William Cory, an Eton Master.,He wrote: “Our primary aim is to encourage each Etonian to be a self-confident, inquiring, tolerant, positive young man, a well-rounded character with an independent mind, an individual who respects the differences of others. By the time he leaves the sc
14、hool, we want each boy to have that true sense of self-worth which will enable him to stand up for himself and for a purpose greater than himself, and, in doing so, to be of value to society.”,Lists of Famous Etonians,450 famous Old Etonians have been categorized as follows: Prime Ministers, Other P
15、oliticians, Diplomats, Civil Servants, The Church, Martyrs, Saint, Royals, The Law, The Armed Services, Science, Mathematics, Industry, Travellers & Explorers, Finance & The Press, Sport, Art & Architecture, Music, Writers, Poets, Wits, Scholars, Dons, Schoolmasters, Historians of Eton, Drama, Film,
16、 Radio, TV Other Old Etonians Eighteen Old Etonians have been Prime Minister of Great Britain.,Basically, when a school gets too big, it can become burdensome to administer. Students and programs may fall into the cracks. Usually, the smaller the class size, the more attention each individual studen
17、t will receive.,2. School size and Class size,Safety at school and the general school environment is another factor that parents use to decide whether or not to keep their children in public school or move them into private school. Many public schools have perfectly safe environments, yet in some sc
18、hool districts, children may be safer in private schools.,3. Safety reputation,Special programs impact parents in two different ways. Public schools have a responsibility to teach all students, and often have special programs for children with special needs (whether academically or mentally). Privat
19、e schools, while having special programs for gifted students, will rarely have programs for children with special needs.,4. Special Programs,Cost is another important factor that impacts the decision. Simply put, private schools charge tuition whereas public schools are offered free of charge. For m
20、any parents, this is the hardest factor with which to come to terms.The median tuition for private day schools in 2005 in the U S was close to $14,000 for grades 1 to 3, $15,000 for grades 6 to 8 and $16,600 for grades 9 to 12. The median tuition for their member boarding schools was close to $29,00
21、0 for grades 1 to 3, $32,000 for grades 6 to 12.,5. Costs,Location is as important a factor. For public schools, you are within the zoning district of the public school you dont need to worry about anything. If you arent, youll need to consider whether to relocate your family. For private schools, y
22、oull need to consider if the location is feasible for your family. Public schools provide transportation to and back from schools. Private schools may or may not.,6. Location,A factor that plays a large role in parents deciding whether to send their children to public or private school is whether or
23、 not they want religious and or moral instruction to play a part of their childrens academic setting.,7. Religious and Moral Instruction:,Finally, for many families, a final factor that impacts their decision-making process is their ideology regarding private schools or public schools, classism, eli
24、tism,(高人一等的优越感) etc. Parents are not usually on the fence (抱观望态度) about this factor.,8. Ideology,By law, public schools must educate all children, including students with special needs.Private schools are selective. They are not obligated to accept every child, and in many private schools admission
25、is very competitive.,Admissions:,Other Factors,Public schools must follow all federal, state and local laws in educating children. Private schools are not subject to as many state and federal regulations as public schools. They are not subject to the limitations of state education budgets and have m
26、ore freedom in designing curriculum and instruction.,Governance:,Curriculum:,Public schools offer a general program, designed for all children, which usually includes math, English, reading, writing, science, music, art, history, and physical education.In a public school, the substance of what child
27、ren learn is mandated by the state and learning is measured through state standardized tests.,Course Listings in a private school: Arabic, Art, Athletics, Biology, Chemistry Chinese, Computer Science English, French, German, Greek History & Soc. Sci., Japanese, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy
28、and Religious Studies Physics, Psychology, Russian, Interdisciplinary Science, Spanish, Theatre & Dance,Teachers:Public schools: All teachers in a public school are usually state certified or, at a minimum, working toward certification.,Students:,Public schools: The children at most public schools u
29、sually reflect the community. Students may be split up based on ability or interests, but in many public schools, there is a diversity of student backgrounds.,Private schools: The student population at a private school is determined through a selection process; all students must apply and be accepte
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