Choosing The Right School For Your Child

Last updated: August 26, 2026 4:57 pm

By Anu

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The summer holidays are rounding up with schools gearing up to begin a new session, yet choosing the right school for many parents can be a herculean task.

It is a well-known fact that the quality of the school your child attends goes a long way in shaping him/her. Apart from the one down your street, which you have been eyeing, maybe your neighbour has told you about how great her child’s school is, and you are already considering putting your child there, leading to more confusion.

However, there are important things to note about a school before choosing one.

Here are nine things to consider when choosing a school for your child.

1. Quality of teachers

Your child spends an average of 7 hours in school; therefore, the teacher plays a huge role in shaping and molding your child’s behavior. Make sure to find answers to these important questions before choosing a school.

What type of teachers does the school employ? Are they trained teachers? Are they qualified to teach their classes? Apart from having the professional qualifications to teach, teachers should also be very passionate about their job. So ask yourself, are the teachers passionate? Do they love their work? Do they love the children?

You should also find out how the school treats its teachers. How often are teachers trained and retrained? Are there mentorship opportunities for teachers? Do they have opportunities for career progression? Are they well-paid? Are they paid on time? What welfare packages are there for the teachers?

Talk with the principal and teachers who will be working with your child to see how they relate to you and their students. Teachers should gently guide and instruct the children, answer their questions, and foster their self-confidence.