This is really does come down to personal choice and as you would expect, each has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Disadvantages aren’t really the right term – it’s just that the size of the school does dictate the type of teaching and contact you will experience.
Big schools do have some obvious advantages, the primary one being that they have more of the important stuff: more courses, more teachers who specialise in different areas, more potential friends for you to make, more facilities…..the list could go on and I’m sure you get the general idea. The reason is obvious: the bigger the school, the more money it has, the more resources it can buy for you to use. It is important to remember that these items aren’t related to the quality of teaching or approachability of the teachers, which are important factors too. You should be cautious of some big schools as the above is not always true. Many big schools like to use the fact they are big to discount their course tuition fees not investing in resources.
One great advantage that a small school has over bigger ones is their ability to make sure you’re practicing your English. As there are smaller numbers of students, teachers at smaller schools can very easily make sure that nothing but English is spoken. Also, there it is less likely that there will be many people from your country at a small school, so you will have to use English anyway. Smaller schools are also better placed to offer individual students what they need; often tailoring courses to a student’s own needs and wants. You’ll also find that you will get to know your teachers and fellow students a lot quicker in a smaller school and you will quickly find out who is the best person to ask for help in any given situation. Most importantly, a small school can provide a welcoming and caring environment, really helping you to feel good and study well.
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