My kids both spent first 3 years, Grade 1 to 3, full time Kinder to Grade 2, paid approximately 12 to 15K per year for each, very good idea especially if your kids are struggling and even if they are not, those are important foundational years for learning.
In my opinion if it costs $8K per year for a student to attend public school why shouldn't the private school get the full 8K, its not like our public schools are empty and short students?
My wife is asian, you would be surprised to see how far our education and learning is behind those in asian countries, its quite embarrassing.
Our largest class size was 16, all classes had primary and secondary teachers full time. Before and after school care, expanded curriculums where they were allowed to pick options. Very good teachers, paid very well and easy to get rig of for under performing or not meeting the expectations of the manager and parents. As you would expect, there is a tremendous amount of volunteering and parent involvement in these schools, creates a very nice learning environment and a level of accountability by the school that is second to none.
We are in public school right now as that was our plan but our kids now get an in home tutor 2 nights per week for an hour each. Would recommend this path for anyone who values this type of kick start, many ways to pay for it without too much sacrifice (we didn't buy any new vehicles over that period and did vacations close to home).
Private schools also create competition in our school system which we need more of in my opinion, options shouldn't scare anyone if they cost the same or less to the system. If you don't see value in it, use the public system that's why its there.
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