Among the first important choices in a parent’s life is certainly that of which primary school to enroll their children in. The difficulty is undoubtedly represented by having to match a whole series of factors that depend from family to family, such as the convenience of proximity to home or work, or more and more often, on the quality of the school’s offerings or the presence or less extracurricular activities. For these many reasons it is important to start carefully evaluating all the available options in advance, in order to then make the best choice for the well-being and educational future of our children.
When deciding between a private and a public primary school, we often tend to lean towards the former, due to a whole series of advantages offered including, the not insignificant one, a more protected environment and with smaller classes.
Private elementary schools really offer many advantages
Just to mention some of the typical advantages of private primary schools:
- Small-student classes: Which allow teachers to give more attention to each student and tailor instruction to their individual needs.
- Rigorous educational environment: Unlike public schools, private schools often have higher standards of education, with a greater focus on academic excellence and behavioral discipline.
- Specialized programs: Private schools offer specialized academic programs not available in public schools, as in the case of Kinder – the first international school in Bologna with an approach to the arts, through participation in classical music concerts, performances of operas, visits to museums etc. Furthermore, in the case of Kinder, the school program is enriched by subjects such as the Chinese language in addition to the English language included in the program, computer lab and chess, aimed at broadening knowledge on current issues and developing the children’s reasoning ability.
- Curriculum flexibility: Private elementary schools also have greater flexibility in creating the ad hoc curriculum and implementing innovative educational methodologies.
What are the numbers of private schools in Italy?
In Italy, the number of children and young people who attend private schools is significant. According to MIUR data for the 2022/2023 school year, approximately 810,000 students are enrolled in private primary schools. This represents a substantial part of the student population, considering that the total number of students in Italy is approximately 7.3 million (Mi – Ministry of Education).
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The important involvement of families within private primary schools
Among the benefits of private primary schools, the greater involvement of parents in the education of their children should not be forgotten, with the aim of creating a positive and active relationship between the institution and the family, for the child’s peaceful development and study.
Furthermore, the presence of qualified staff and a tested teaching system,in which students learn by doing, accompanied by bilingual staff and immersed in an international and cosmopolitan environment, as happens for example within Kinder – the first international school in Bologna allow better preparation for a future university career.
Finally, the actual networking opportunities, which in private schools are provided to students with other foreign students, parents and teachers, which represent an advantage for their future academic and professional life from an early age.
Over the years, since 1967, Kinder International School Bologna has had students from more than 45 countries around the world, with different points of view, languages, religions and daily habits.
If you want to get to know a highly stimulating multicultural environment up close, which has prepared many children to become inclusive and open adults, all you have to do is come and visit the school and its spaces. Because here every day is an open day!
