They support themselves through tuitions, gifts and endowments. They are run by board of trustees and school administrators according to each school's mission and philosophy. They are also subject to rigorous accreditation procedures on a regular basis. Independent schools offer children personal attention. Teachers respond to a child according to his or her needs - intellectual, social, emotional and physical.
Independent schools allow a child to experience a wide variety of activities.
In addition to challenging and varied academic offerings, independent schools work to develop the whole child through participation in sports, the arts, and a number of extracurricular activities. Students are continually presented with opportunities to discover new interests and develop new talents. Today's independent schools are committed to diversity as well as community. Each student is valued as an individual for his or her unique contribution to the group. Schools have community service and other programs to ensure students' awareness of regional and global concerns.