WHY DO PARENTS CHOOSE BOARDING SCHOOLS FOR GIFTED CHILDREN AND WHAT ARE THEIR EXPECTATIONS? EVIDENCE FROM THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN

Abstract

It is often customary to assess the level of a school based on academic results. It is believed that the best schools are those in which children score the highest in exams. However, this study is aimed at identifying the various factors that influence parents for choosing single-gender boarding schools for gifted children in Tatarstan. Identification of these criteria will help to understand the needs of parents who may not be satisfied in common schools; to understand the value of this type of school; and to change the existing system of school evaluation. ...