There is a common misconception that parents who choose to send their children to a private school are wealthy and "snobby". While you do need to be in a certain income bracket in order to afford private schools, that isn't entirely true.

Many parents choose private institutions for ethical, religion or cultural reasons.

Fundamentally, there are very few similarities between private and public schools. As we discussed, private schools require the parents to pay, where public schools are government funded. Private schools rely solely on parents chipping in for their Childs education.

Another difference is the curriculum, public schools have requirements set by the state, while private schools have more lenient requirements based on their code of conducts and religious beliefs.

Most public schools are for certain areas, zoned by the state. Where private schools can cover a wider range. Many parents who choose private schools have a car-pool system and longer commute.

Both schools require that teachers have obtained a teaching license, but it is common for public schools (especially in upper education) to require special credentials for science, math, English, art, music and theatre.

Public schools typically don't turn away any students unless they have been suspended- the application process is very standard and easy. As long as you have immunizations up to date and you live in the correct zone, you're in! where private schools typically have a more rigorous application process. Many require orientations, some have entrance exams and its not a guarantee you'll be accepted.

Being a Christian teacher at a public school has its challenges, There aren't many rules in place to protect your religious beliefs. Public schools prefer "separation of church and state." while many private schools are religious and would be more willing to protect your rights. 

Ethically, at a public school your primary focus is to educate the children, meet teaching standards, and follow the curricular activities. At a private school you may have more freedom to interject your own beliefs into a lesson, as long as it follows the schools specific code of conduct. Public schools do not have built- in religious protections because they discourage against speaking of such in class- in fact, they teach evolution which goes against everything a Christian believes.

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