In preparation for tomorrow's class, I have done some research for our topic for the debate. The topic for my group was pro public school.
Firstly think that the answer is so specific to the child, and the school system. As there are many varieties of both public and private schools.
Cost
- Simply put, private schools charge tuition whereas public schools are offered free of charge.
- Schooling is free at these schools, although parents are asked for a contribution to help cover costs of activities that are outside of the core curriculum. Typically this will be around NZ$250- $500 . There will also be other charges for sports, school trips, special tuition, exam fees, and other course related costs.
- Just under 5% of children go to private schools which charge around NZ$20,000 in fees a year.
Diversity
- Public schools are accessible to a vast range of kids, they are a lot more accessible than private schools, therefore you are more likely to learn alongside many different people, which provides a wide perspective on people and brings you down to earth.
- Primary language, ethnicity, and class is accepted much more than in private schools.
Availability
- Location is as important a factor as any other when considering whether to enrol your children in a public school or a private school, where alot of areas don't have private schools, however public schools are much more common in all areas.
- State (public) schools are the choice for the vast majority of New Zealand children (85%)
- Data collected from the Directory of schools in New Zealand 2015 showed that their were 2,454 private and 2,545 public schools, therefore there are more public, making it more of an available option.
Student Requirements:
- Less pressure and stress to do well and live up to the name of the school, which ca lead to better work and happier students
- Not such a hostile environment
- Freedom of individuality
- Very rarely interviews to get into the school
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