It is natural to notice the building, colours, school uniform and rooms first. All these details are part of the experience. But when choosing a school, it helps to look beyond your first impression.
A visit is your chance to observe and ask. You don't need to be an education specialist to ask good questions. You need to know what matters to your family.
Questions about teaching
- Which year groups, classes and sessions will be available next year?
- How does the team describe learning at each stage?
- How does the school communicate what students are learning and how they take part?
- Can I see examples of genuine student work, activities and projects?
Questions about daily life
- How do arrival, departure, breaks and the day's routine work?
- Who should parents contact with questions or concerns?
- How does the school respond to challenges involving settling in, relationships or individual needs?
- What guidance is offered to families at the start of the year?
Questions about enrolment
- What documentation and materials are needed?
- What are the official fees and what is included or excluded?
- Is there current availability in the required year group and session?
- What are the next steps and officially confirmed deadlines?
What to observe
Notice how clearly the team answers and whether the experience described corresponds to what you can see. Avoid comparing schools only by advertising images, discount claims or long lists of activities. Write down questions that are still unresolved.
Three questions to ask your family afterwards
- Do we understand the school experience we are choosing?
- Were the answers clear enough for us to make an informed decision?
- Does this school suit what we value and the routine we can realistically manage?
A serious school should welcome honest questions. And families deserve to make choices without vague promises.
To learn more about Instituto Jéssika Costa, speak with our team, arrange a visit and request the latest 2027 enrolment information.
