Finding a good school for your children is not an easy task, as you have to take into consideration a number of factors that will make it a successful choice or not. Therefore, it is important to think what is indispensable for the family in terms of methodology, ideology, distance and clearly, the financial factor. Therefore, it is worth having a conversation between the parents and later with the children to come to a relevant decision. With the clear idea of what they want to find in a school, the next step is to look for recommendations from people close to you or for reviews on the internet and social networks.

I have some schools in mind, and now what?

No matter how much information about the school you come to from friends or the internet, it is indispensable that you go to school in person. You know your children better than anyone else and you will be able to feel and see if the school will meet their needs. The first impression makes all the difference! So pay attention to how people will welcome you, the cleanliness of the environment, accessibility and organization.

Find out about teachers

Being a teacher goes far beyond his degree. You have to be patient, creative, empathetic and love what you do. At least that's what we expect. However, their education is important so that you realize how well these teachers are able to offer quality teaching. Many schools invest a lot in infrastructure and do not value the teacher's academic training as much. And that can be a big problem. Also, find out what academic content the school offers and what methodological approach it uses. We are not here to tell you what the right one is, we just suggest that you choose a school that works with the methodological approach that makes sense or is effective, in your opinion. Basic questions like: will this school prepare my child for university? Are there extracurricular activities? Presentations and workshops? Sports practices? Psychological support? These answers will guide you to a wise choice.

Distance

The location of the school is an essential factor so that both parents' and their children's lives are not affected. This is because you have to consider whether you will take your children to school or whether they will go by public transport, school bus or on foot. How long will it take them to get to school? Who will take them? If it is by other means of transport, how much will it cost, financially speaking? In addition to the tuition, other expenses such as extracurricular classes, snacks and meals must be calculated. Getting to the investment amount and how this will affect your budget.

And finally...

Remember that your children will spend a good part of their time in school. That's why getting it right will make all the difference in their academic, social and affective life, and the fact that parents are careful and caring when choosing a good school, shows that they are already on the right track!