does money buy you the best education?

Question

if so why.

Answer 1

That would depend on a number of factors including the attitude of the student, the quality of the teachers, and the curriculum just to name a few. I personally believe that private schools are better than public schools because of the small class sizes in comparison to public schools because I attend a private college which costs more that public colleges but it is worth the money because all of my instructors know me by name and you develop a relationship with them and your advisors as well. This all promotes hardwork, dedication, improvement, and success.

I wish I had attended a private high school instead of a public one because I know I would have been better prepared for college, which I feel is an unfair advantage that private school students have over public school students. Students that are often minorities such as myself that simply cannot afford a quality education but deserve equal opportunities. This is why I decided to attend a private college, to put myself in a better position to succeed and I can see how it is working. This is my third year in college and I am currently double majoring in biology and chemistry, after working so hard to make the grades during my first year in college.

Answer 2

I think it helps. for a child that is not motivated and sent to a private school, they will probably achieve more in the private school then they would in the state school, simply because the class sizes are smaller and they get more attention from the teacher and there are usually better facilities. but for a child that is motivated to learn, they will probably do equally well in either school. I was taught in a state school and did very well and went on to do well at university and I don't think I could have done much better at private school, except for maybe taking part in more ex-curricular activities. Externally it does appear that if you went to a private school, simply putting that on application forms might actually open doors for you. if you really need extra education you can always pay a tutor (again supporting the theory that money buys a better education). I suppose the real test is how well the school moves it pupils forward - some private schools are teaching kids not much more than they already know but they are already at a high standard so they perform well in league tables whereas the state schools are moving kids forward and actually teaching them but because their end marks are still lower it doesn't look like they have done a good job where in reality, they have actually taught those kids heaps more.

Answer 3

Of course not.

My parents sent me to a private school back in the 1970s and it cost them a fortune. I did not work particularly hard and left school at 16 with minimal qualifications and worked as a printer for several years.

However, in my late twenties I decided to have a change of career and I studied for A-levels at night classes where I obtained two As and a B and then I went to Kent University where I studied Accountancy and obtained a 2.1 degree.

I am now a qualified chartered accountant (ACCA).

What I have learnt is that no amount of money will buy you a good education. This is because to get an education you need to be motivated and really want to learn.

This can be done in any educational establishment regardless of the cost.

Answer 4

Yes its true because now a day education has become very expensive and u shd be in a position to afford it ,, for which money plays a important role but it does not mean that without money u cant have best education. There are many meritories student who gets grant and get best education without paying any

Answer 5

No i dont think so because u can spend all da money in the world in the person still could be dumb as a door knob. A lot of people that go to public schools could be smarter then the kids that in schools that they parents r paying for if u were meant to be smart u will be weather ur parents pay for ur schooling or not.
As for me i know a lot about computers and i learned it all myself from the age of 6 never had a day of any kinda computer classes except for typing and i know more then most people that done went to college for computer tech and all that other stuff

Answer 6

No it doesn't. I know people that have took their children to a private school then taken them out because they haven't acknowledged how advanced the child is. The treat the children as at all the same level (i.e.) if the child is in year 3 and can do the work of a year 4 or 5 child that child is still taught at year 3 level.

Answer 7

Not during school years but certainly at higher education level. Since grants were stopped anyone from a working class family cannot go to university without experiencing real financial hardship.

Answer 8

i think it does. private schools tend to have better facilities, more options, higher gcse and a level results and more pupils go onto university or good jobs. part of it though is that the pupils tend to come from families with similar outlooks and morals, that value education and put in more time and effort. before anyone jumps down my throat im not suggesting families in state schools dont value education etc...but the results of private schools speak for themselves really.

Answer 9

Of course it doesnt.

It makes it maybe a bit easier for you to study because you work in a good environment however what goes into your head is up to you.

Information is always the same...facts are the same on Harvard or some GED school...

Answer 10

No. The money only puts young children where they don't want to be.
Good education comes from good schools, good teachers and the want to learn.