School (institution)

A school is an institution where education is given. For the different forms of education, see the topic Education .

The word 'school' is derived from the Greek 'σχολή "that" free time "means. Namely education was something that you had to have free time: most people, including children, spent all their time at work. The meaning of the word evolved into the name of scientific discussions or lectures. In ancient Greece there were no public schools: only wealthy children received education from private tutors. The 'school' in Athens was Plato 'sAcademy . In this "school" but there were no classes or exams. It was a place where wealthy philosophers conversed with each other, Plato's ideas as a starting point. The Lyceum of Aristotle was similar, althoughAristotle twice daily gave a lecture.

Because of the compulsory education, most children go to school. Although other forms of education are available to meet the compulsory education.

Contents

 * 1 Distinction in schools
 * 2 Organisation of a school
 * 3 Types of schools
 * 4 See also
 * 5 External links

Distinction in schools
In the Netherlands, schools or public ( government schools ) or specifically, from a philosophical, religious or educational background.

In Flanders, makes a similar distinction between "formal education" and "free education" in the so-called educational networks .

Outside of this format are still the private schools . (See Types of school)

Organization of a school
The School Board is ultimately responsible for the school and the education they receive. In the Netherlands, schools have an MR have. This is stipulated in the Participation Act at Schools (WMS) . In Flanders schools have a school board .

In the MR or School Board teachers and parents are represented, and the policy is determined. Students may also be represented.