What are the most important things when looking for a school??

[Watcher]

Our most important criterion for choosing a school is educational philosophy - in particular, we've always wanted a school which focussed on what it takes to be a successful human being: thinking, independence and self-discipline, where the perspective is encouraging learning (rather than imposing teaching) and allowing the children to learn at their own pace and, within reason, according to their own interests.

We have always been partial to Montessori education as the closest approach to that. There is a good Montessori school in Brisbane (the Brisbane Montessori College) and here on the Gold Coast the Queensland Independent College (where our daughter goes) is not officially Montessori but embraces Montessori principles.

[BeautifulMadness]

ive just been through this process....

The kinder my son attends feeds the school like 2 minutes away....no way was i sending him there.

So i decided the school within our zone was well better off.

its big and open, they are very helpful and friendly. it suits my son very well, and its only a 10 min drive.