5 School Enrollment Questions to Ask Before Enrolling Your Child Anywhere

Enrolling your child in school is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. It’s not just about academic reputation—it’s about values, learning philosophy, and how well the environment supports your child’s growth as a whole person.

To move beyond rankings and marketing language, parents need the right questions—ones that uncover what truly matters.

Here are five essential school enrollment questions to ask any school before saying yes.

1. How Do You Support the Whole Child?

Look for a school that invests in emotional well-being, character development, and personal growth—not just grades. The right school should prioritize who your child becomes, not just what they memorize.

2. What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

This helps you assess whether learning is active, student-led, and joyful—or overly rigid. Ask about play, language exposure, collaborative work, and opportunities for movement and creativity.

3. How Do You Handle Discipline and Conflict Resolution?

Discipline should teach, not punish. Schools that use restorative practices, social-emotional learning, or student-led reflection tend to foster empathy and leadership.

4. What Role Does Diversity and Global Awareness Play?

A school’s approach to inclusion, cultural fluency, and global citizenship reveals how prepared your child will be for the world—not just the classroom.

5. How Do Teachers Engage With Families?

You want a true partnership. Strong schools prioritize consistent communication, parent involvement, and shared values between home and classroom.

Schools like ILIM are designed around questions just like these—where learning environments are shaped to reflect the kind of world we want our children to lead in.