Despite the hefty price tag, private education holds a certain prestige that individuals want to take part in. There are certain reasons why private education appeals to prospective parents and students over public institutions. Some are curated to have a more rigorous academic schedule, highly competitive level of sports, and are even seen as feeder schools into the top universities. This can be seen within private schools in the United States more specifically, in New York and Connecticut. However, the minimal research that has been conducted argues that the reasoning behind the emphasis of private education in Serbia and the desire to attend such programs is different (Dull, 2012). This research aims to come to an understanding of the unique make up of international private secondary education in Serbia, and why parents choose to enroll their children in such schools. Through a historical analysis on the overall organization of the Serbian education system, review of literature in regards to the development of private education, and a case study/ analysis of the mission statement of Serbia’s top international private school, I will explore the following questions: (1) What factors led to the establishment of International Secondary Private Education in Serbia? (2) How is private schooling positioned in the development of modern schooling in Serbia?

Authors:
Jelisaveta Janicijevic Agatonovic, Columbia University Teachers College, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Jelisaveta Janicijevic Agatonovic is a University Postgraduate Student at Columbia University Teachers College in United States

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