Transitioning from public school to private school can be a significant change for any student. It's natural to feel a little bit nervous. However, with some preparation and knowledge, you can set yourself up for success. Here's what you can expect when you attend a private school.
Dress Code and Uniform
Many private schools have a dress code or require students to wear a uniform. On your first day, be sure to follow the dress code guidelines.
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Australia boasts an impressive school network with state and private schools well represented. However, a third less common educational opportunity is boarding schools. Boarding schools are an option for international students needing a better education than that offered in their home country. But, there are also plenty of Australian children whose parents choose this path because there are no good schooling options in their area. As a parent who is ready to enrol their child into a boarding school, the way you sell this opportunity to your child plays a big part in the success of their attendance.
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Here are some myths about boarding schools that can put parents off the idea of sending their children to this type of facility for their K-12 school years.
Only children of exceptionally wealthy parents can go to boarding schools
Some parents are convinced that only people who are incredibly wealthy can afford to give their child a boarding-school education. This is not true. The reality is far more complex. Firstly, whilst some boarding schools charge quite a lot, their fees are inclusive of many different things (including not only each child's education but also their meals, accommodation, the utilities used to provide water and heating to the school and the boarding rooms, as well as the maintenance of the school's sports grounds, gymnasium, cinema, library and theatre that the students get to make use of).
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