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There is no definitive list of questions
to ask when choosing a school. First, gather as much information as possible
about schools that meet your criteria in terms of location, age range, boarding
provision (where appropriate) and whether they are single sex or co-educational.
The database of IAPS schools can help you with this. The IAPS website has
links to member schools; most schools have a record on the ISC website;
and all will have prospectuses.
For your short-list draw up a list of questions and arrange to visit
the schools. You might ask questions about:
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- School and class sizes
- Number of staff, staff turnover, specialist staff
- Which subjects are taught as core and which are optional
- Homework, tests and liaison between staff and parents
- The games and sports facilities
- Which extra-curricular activities are run
- Boarding arrangements, numbers (including at weekends)
- The system of care in the school
- The code of conduct
- Sanctions or punishments used
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- A parents’ or friends’ association
- Trips that are run and supervision arrangements
- School uniform
- School buses or transport arrangements
- Fees and what is included and what is extra
- Schools to which pupils typically transfer
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list but merely a starting point
to help parents find a school in which their children will learn and develop.
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