By choosing private education for their child, parents are provided a voice of how their child is educated. Making an educational choice for your child is an important decision, which is why finding the right fit is part of the process. Just like every child is unique, so is every school. The OIS represents myriad choices in the Oakville area for families to choose.
Parents are encouraged to begin their search the year prior to the school year their child is applying. Admissions schedules vary. However, most schools begin the process in early fall of the year preceding enrollment.The first step in the process often starts with attending an Open House. The OIS hosts joint open houses in October and January to assist families in their search.
Here are some tips to consider when looking for an independent school:
- Do your homework – visit the schools, attend open houses and look at your options
- Involve your child in the process – visit schools websites together, talk to other families with children in the school
- Know when to begin – most open houses take place between October and November for enrollment in the following school year.
Every independent school is different. Finding the right school is a matter of fit and choice.
Once you have determined the factors most important to you regarding your child’s education with respect to their needs and your family’s needs, and you have done your research, the next step would be to prepare a list of questions for the admissions office to answer at the schools you plan to visit.
