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choosing the right school for your child is an important decision that takes plenty of time and research Over 500,000 children benefit from an education in one of the Independent School Council's 1234 member schools. Independent schools offer a wealth of facilities and high teaching rtandards that enable students to achieve great results year after year. Independent schools are in the unique position to provide a truly bespoke education for your child. Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision that takes plenty of time and research. One of the reasons parents continue to choose an independent education for their child is because of high teaching standards, and this is clearly reflected in the grades the schools achieve year after year. In 2010, over half of A Level entries from pupils at ISC schools were awarded a grade A or A*. Also, pupil/ teacher ratios continue to fall in ISC schools reflecting many schools' commitment to teaching a wide range of subjects even if class sizes are small. There is now one teacher to every 9.4 pupils, allowing children to receive a uniquely supported and bespoke education. Independent schools are excellent at providing


; breadth of education as well as flexibility. There are now over 44 ISC schools that offer the Inter- il,. national Baccalaureate allowing parents to pick the style of education that best suits their child. SI Thanks to the flexibility of not being tied to the national curriculum or Local Authorities ISC schools are also some of the first to adopt the new Pre-U exam which is a 16+ course designed to prepare d ' students for university. Independent schools offer an array of choices for parents when it comes to curricula and qualifications and it's up to parents to do the research and pick the one that will best suit their child. The one-size-fits-all approach to education is long gone in the independent sector and it's now up to the parent to choose the right school for their child.


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A survey by Ipsos MORI found the idea of Independent education to be more popular than ever.' Nearly three in five of all parents would send their child to Independent school if they could afford it. This is the highest level since the survey be^ gan in 1997, up 20% on the last survey in 2004. While 'better standards of education' continues to be the prime factor for parents wanting to send their children to Independent schools, 'better discipline' more than doubled in popularity rising to second place above 'smaller class sizes'. 5o why choose an Independent 5chool? Education isn't a one-size-fits-all affair and thankfully independent schools come in all shapes and sizes. The independent sector gives parents


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the opportunity to choose a school that is right for their child. Whether it is the breadth and flexibili^ of the curriculum that appeals or perhaps the extra curricular activities, you can


f - ^ be assured that your child


will receive a well round­ ed education helping them to achieve their full potential. .


4 Facilities and Extra-Curricular In 2010/11, ISC schools spent over £285 million on new buildings, demonstrating their commitment to constant improve­


ment of facilities for pupils. Total spending on facilities and equipment stood at over £640m, equating to roughly £1,265 per pupil. However, it's not just academic facilities such as ICT centres, science laboratories and state of the art classrooms that schools are committed to improving. With great sporting facilities too, schools can offer everything from athlet­ ics, rugby and football to squash, tennis and lacrosse. Independent schools are committed to providing children with a rounded education filled with both sporting and academic successes. Indeed many I5C schools have produced some of the best sports men and women in recent memory. The 2008 Beijing Olympics was dominated by independent school educated stars such as Chris Hoy and Ben Ainslie. The England rugby team also boasts a hoard of Independent 5chool alumni, Jonny Wilkinson, Matthew Tait and Lewis Moody to name but a few. Many children also take advantage of various Cadet Force initiatives, such as Combined Cadet Force (CCF), which teach leadership and team work. Many schools even offer a BTEC in leadership as a result of pupils' participation in CCF. The school day doesn't have to begin at nine and end at five and many parents choose a weekly or flexible boarding option, allowing their children to take full advantage of the after school activities that are on offer. 5tudents are not confined to the school premises either as schools are very keen to organise trips abroad for history, geography and modern foreign language purposes. Pick up any school's newsletter and you find details of groups of students trekking to some far flung destination.


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