Private American schools have advantages that public schools cannot offer:
- A unique learning experience;
- Excellent academic preparation for admission to top universities;
- Innovative teaching and the best teachers;
- Comfort and safety;
- Development of self-discipline and independence;
- Opportunities for personal growth;
- International study programs;
- A variety of extracurricular activities – art, sports, hobby clubs;
- Small classes;
- High English proficiency upon graduation;
- Useful acquaintances and friendships that last a lifetime.
Of course, education in a private school does not consist of only pluses. Prospective students and their parents should consider the disadvantages of private schools and the potential difficulties of such an education:
High prices. Tuition in private schools is quite expensive, but even more expensive are boarding schools, where the cost includes room and board.
Separation from family. Some children find it hard to bear, sometimes leading to such a problem as boarding school syndrome. Before sending your child to study in another country, it is important to make sure that he or she is psychologically ready for it.
Difficulties of adaptation. It takes time to get used to a different educational system, new environment, and surroundings.
the problem of choice: without the help of a specialist it is hard to find out which school is best for your child.
Cost of attendance
The best private schools in New York offer an intensive and versatile education, comfortable accommodation, and a colorful experience. Such opportunities are expensive: the minimum price for a year of school in our selection – $ 28,500, the maximum – 63,200. The average cost of education in an elite school in New York ranges from 30 thousand dollars to 50 thousand.
Living options
For international children who attend private schools in the United States, there are two options for living arrangements: boarding or a host family. Most parents choose the first option, where children live in on-campus residences. But some day schools do not provide this option, so you can choose a host family. In this case, children spend school days at school, and evenings and weekends – in a home environment. Of course, such families are rigorously screened before accepting foreign children and undergo regular inspections.