The end of the enrollment period is approaching and with it, doubts arise about which school to choose. This is the time when many families are looking for a school. Schools are the place where children will spend a large part of their childhood and where they will have the basis for their professional future, so it is a decision that must be carefully considered.
There is no such thing as the perfect school, but there is one that best suits your needs. Today we will help you with 3 keys to evaluate the different options.
Questions to ask before looking for a school
It is normal that, as parents, we worry about our children's education and about the school where they will be educated day by day. Just as it is common that, between doubts and doubts, we lose track of what is really important when choosing a school for our children. That is why we want to show you some of the essential questions to ask before looking for a school.
Private, public or charter school?
This is one of the first and most important questions families should ask themselves. In this case, everything will depend mainly on the price they are willing to pay and their possibilities. Choosing a subsidized education implies paying a minimum cost, because they are centers financed with public funds. It is important to bear in mind that there may be other expenses that are not contemplated in the regular fee, symbolizing an extra expense (school supplies, uniform, transportation, extracurricular activities, canteen...).
Private schools, on the other hand, are authorized to establish their own admission criteria and fees. In this case, it is the students' families who fully finance the education. Finally, free education uses certain selection criteria that are also applied in subsidized education, such as proximity to home, parental employment or annual family income, among other parameters.
It should be remembered that, whatever your decision, it is recommended that your child's school be socially similar to the reality at home in terms of social, economic and values.
Do you have essential services?
Considering that this will be the place where your child will spend most of his or her time, it is essential to know if the school has the necessary services for his or her day-to-day life. It is best to find out about health care, the dining room and transportation, as well as the state of the center and the area in which it is located, to ensure the welfare of your children.
Do you have any extracurricular activities?
Another key point that cannot be overlooked when choosing a school is extracurricular activities. These contribute to the development of children's physical and mental abilities and skills. Before choosing a school, it is advisable to find out if they offer these activities, their offerings (sports, languages, culture), if they have spaces and tools to carry them out (ballet classes, gymnasium, musical instruments), schedules and prices.
Keys if you are looking for a school
In addition to the questions you may already know to learn more about the school, it is also important to remember certain tips to avoid leaving any loose ends. Here are the 3 keys that you should not forget if you are looking for a school.
Don't rush, make the decision calmly.
Making a hasty decision about your child's school can be counterproductive. It is advisable to take enough time to weigh the pros and cons of the different options.
Don't rush or get carried away by fleeting impressions or false recommendations. Remember that every experience is different, and there are as many cases as there are students.
Get to know as many of the school staff as you can
School is one of the first places where children learn to socialize and deal with everyday situations. That's why, in addition to the teachers, it's worth getting to know all the staff who make life in the school and who will be the faces your children will see on a daily basis.
It is convenient to be informed about the center's environment, its rules of coexistence, values, educational innovation programs and everything necessary to deepen the interest of teachers and pedagogical professionals of the school.
Pay attention to the care of the facilities
A school with a large number of swimming pools without basic hygienic measures, gymnasiums in poor condition or untidy classrooms is useless. Quantity loses value if there is no quality.
The cleanliness, order and maintenance of the center is what should capture your attention the most. The care of a school's facilities speaks volumes about its educational competence.
Logos International School, a private school located in Las Rozas, is positioned among the 10 best schools in Spain, according to the Ranking El Mundo 2020. We care about offering the best educational experience to our students. We have the best facilities and areas to carry out the wide range of extracurricular activities that we have for our students.
We also have excellent dining room, nursing, transportation and many other services to offer the best experience to those who trust us.
The admission process for the 20/21 academic year is about to end, so if you want to be part of the Logos Family you can contact us here.