Public schools Vs Private Schools
Public schools or private schools, which one is better? This is the question
that every parent has gone through or will go through in their life
time. We at USAEducation.info after doing much research have prepared a
table based on the facilities, class size, budget, administration support
and teaching.
Public Schools
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Private Schools
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Government operated
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Majority of the schools are operated by private organizations or religious institutions
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Well paid teachers. Defined work tenure.
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Relatively underpaid teachers. No work term is defined.
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Big class size
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Limited number of students
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Limited facilities
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Private school have better facilities as it is one way to attract students. Some schools have better infrastructure than colleges
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Public schools are funded by government, so any major change that takes place has to go through various phases and thereby, takes a lot of
time for the change to actually happen..
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Lenient management structure. Adapt to new changes quickly as these schools are profit oriented.
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Less fees. The fees is fixed by government to accommodate more and more students.
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Each school has its own fees structure
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Their mission is that every child has a right to be in an educational environment.
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Different schools have different missions for instance :
school for children with special needs, religious affiliations,
children of royal families, parents seeking small class size.
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More transparent in policies and guidelines.
| Less transparency because they are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act..
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Public
school or private school, which one is better?. There is no specific
answer. Both the type of school have their advantages and
disadvantages. So, it is for you to decide which one suits your need the best.