Worried you'll choose wrong and have to transfer

Transferring schools isn't a failure. It happens more often than you'd think.

What to know

1School transfers happen more often than parents think. Academics, friendships, moving house and cost are all common reasons.
2Transferring at a younger age is easier than transferring in secondary school, where friend groups and the curriculum are already deeply set.
3Visiting the school in person and talking to parents whose kids already attend lowers your odds of choosing wrong more than reading information alone.

Visit in person, and don't rely on photos online alone.
Talk to parents whose children already attend, and look for the school's Facebook group.
Ask the school about a trial period or orientation stretch before deciding.
Fill out the Decision Worksheet to structure your thinking before choosing.

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Worried your child won't adjust

This is the most common worry among parents choosing a school for the first time, and for very good reason.

Disagreeing with your spouse

This is actually a good sign that you both care about your child. You just need a way to decide together.

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