When moving to a new location in Calgary, AB or anywhere in Canada, a lot of things can feel daunting, but very little can be as intimidating as picking the right school for your child. Aside from your own fears, a large move can be a very scary prospect for a child, and will likely affect multiple aspects of their life in a big way (please check out our previous post on how to prepare your child for a move). An added concern for your child and indeed, most parents is the child’s assimilation into a new learning environment. The pressures on children to fit into a new school are very large, but what’s more important is the quality of education and facilities they will receive, this is why it’s extra important to pick the best school possible for them to attend. Below are some tips to help you do just that:

Research the Data

It is a shame to judge a school and its facilities based on raw data, but often test scores can be the best indication of the academic performance of students of a school you are considering. Another data source you can examine are high school ranking sites and lists, some publications investigate how well high schools are performing and this can be a great indication of what a school has to offer.

Weigh Up Your Options

Although raw data should be a heavily weighted factor when choosing a school in a new area in Calgary for your child, it is also important to visit the various schools in the area to get a better idea of the other factors that should weigh into your decision. You are able to see the facilities the school has, its relative distance to your home, what kind of area the school is in, what the teachers are like. This is a great opportunity for you to truly investigate the ins-and-outs of your child’s potential new school in Calgary.

Investigate The Differences

Depending on where you are moving from, there are likely to be small details in the schooling system that are different to where you have come from. Not only is it worth investigating these differences to avoid any shocked or confused children, it will also help you assimilate into a new community by understanding what they do differently and why, plus it’s a great icebreaker when meeting new parents.

Go With Your Gut

Whilst you could potentially spend a lifetime investigating the minor details that make one school better than another, it’s important not to go overboard and place too much focus on the minute details. At the end of the day, you’ll know which environment works best for your particular child by trusting your gut. If you want your child to learn in a diverse environment and you see a school that has a good reputation among local parents, then it might be worth taking the plunge, your choice in this new environment is not a life or death decision, but make sure you do your research.

These is just a few tips to help parents who are unfamiliar with their new area in Calgary, but there are many resources online to aid your decision. Whilst this decision definitely won’t make or break the success of your child, it is still an important decision that needs to be made with careful consideration.

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