For many years, and in many countries around the world, parents have wondered whether a coeducational (mixed) school or a single-sex school is the best option for their children. We explore the continuing debate.
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f you ask a group of parents for their views on mixed and single-sex education, you are bound to hear some strongly felt arguments for and against both systems. But should gender cohort really be the deciding factor in choosing a school, or should parents be looking more broadly at a school’s background, ethos and character?