Build a school shortlist around your child
A useful comparison starts with fit and delivery: what your child needs and what the school actually provides.
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Where can I go deeper?
The school placement and learning-support guides cover comparison criteria, documents, questions, and common pitfalls.
Are there school rankings here?
No universal ranking is presented. Use the framework to compare schools against your family’s specific needs.
Before you call
- Needs and priorities profile
- Questions from previous placements
- Realistic commute and budget limits
- Application and financial-aid dates
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Write a private one-page profile
Describe strengths, learning needs, religious environment, language, social experience, transport constraints, and your priorities. Separate essential requirements from preferences. Avoid circulating diagnoses or identifying details in community groups.
Ask the same questions everywhere
Speak with admissions and the people who deliver support. Ask about the actual grade, class size, staff, curriculum, support schedule, communication, and transitions. Ask what happens when a student struggles.
Compare the complete commitment
Obtain current fees, extra charges, transport arrangements, deadlines, aid process, deposit terms, and withdrawal policy. Arrange a visit and ask for relevant parent references with their permission.