D26

increasing number of

growing amount of

educate their children at home

homeschool their children

mainstream schools

traditional/conventional schools

certain benefits

some advantages

far outweigh

are much greater than

greater flexibility

more freedom in arrangement

tailored to

customised for

individual needs

personal requirements

their own pace

speed suitable for themselves

excel

perform very well

reduce academic pressure

lessen study stress

prioritise subjects

give more importance to certain subjects

future ambitions

long-term career goals

devote extra time to

spend more time on

less relevant disciplines

subjects less useful

significant drawbacks

major disadvantages

structured environment

organised setting

meet deadlines

finish tasks on time

cooperate with others

work well with people

essential skills

necessary abilities

trained teachers

professionally educated teachers

design a balanced curriculum

create a suitable range of subjects

competent teachers

qualified teachers

Follow established academic standards

follow recognised educational criteria

well-rounded education

broad and complete education

financially demanding

expensive / costly

sacrifice one parent’s income

lose one salary

funded by the state

paid for by government

practical option

realistic choice

personalised learning

customised study

social development

growth of communication/social skills

educational quality

standard of education

cost-effective

good value for money

substantial financial burden

heavy economic pressure

cultivate self-discipline

develop personal control

mainstream schooling

traditional education

make accelerated progress

learn faster

receive home-based education

study at home

course framework

curriculum

interpersonal skills

social skills

collaborative skills

teamwork