Parent experiences and international trends show growing interest in private education, despite state support models.
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A parent chose a private preschool after finding a negative experience with a state-run educator, noting that private institutions offered more personalized attention and earlier adaptation for her child. While acknowledging the benefits of private education, she still trusts the state system, believing the quality depends on the individual teacher. In Lithuania, non-state kindergartens and schools are increasing, with parents increasingly choosing them. Internationally, countries like Belgium and the Netherlands have a high percentage of students in private institutions, while France sees about 17 percent. Private sectors often offer specialized programs, such as Waldorf or religious education, which appeal to diverse parental desires, though this does not guarantee superior quality compared to public schools. Funding models vary globally; for instance, Lithuanian state funding covers aspects like teacher salaries and qualifications, but private institutions must cover operational costs. Some countries, like Spain, use partially funded private schools that integrate with the state system to maintain quality oversight.
