Types of Private Schools
The Difference Between A Private And An Independent SchoolIt's a matter of governance and funding. That's the difference in a nutshell. Independent schools are usually just that: independent financially and from a management perspective. That's an important distinction because many private church schools are actually managed by a board of church members. Many church-related schools receives subsidies from their church sponsors as well.
Boarding Schools
Boarding is defined as food and lodging. Students at a boarding school both live and eat there.
Classical Christian Schools
A Christian school is one which adheres to Christian teachings. Add classical to the description and it describes the kind of curriculum the school uses.
Country Day Schools
The term country day school conjures up visions of a lovely school setting on the edge of a field or woods somewhere. That's the idea.
Special Needs Schools
Special needs schools cover a wide range of learning disabilities including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and other learning syndromes. They have the specially trained and certificated staff necessary to teach children with learning disabilities.
Military Schools
There are over 30 private military schools in the United States. If your son or daughter dreams of a military career, then you ought to consider these fine schools seriously.
What Is A Montessori School?
Not every school which calls itself Montessori is the genuine article.
What Are The Differences Between Waldorf And Montessori Schools?
Dr. Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner had very strong opinions and ideas about how children should be taught.
Religious Schools
Many parents want their children to be educated in a school where their religious beliefs are a focal point rather than just an add-on. There are plenty of schools to accommodate every religious requirement.
