As your child enters into school-age, they become more and more interested in exploring the world around them. Their understanding of concepts and what they've learnt thus far in preschool continues to grow. "It seems like it was just yesterday when you were a baby," you remembered.

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Next, you find yourself wondering what type of primary school you should pick for your child. Not just any primary school; but one that works best for your child's personality, strengths, needs and interests.

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School selection can be daunting. And every parent wants the best for their child. Choosing where your child goes to school can be as difficult if not harder than choosing their first kindergarten. It's therefore normal to feel overly anxious about getting this decision right.

Remember that schooling isn't merely all about obtaining the best grades. Academic excellence isn't one and the only reason why children are sent to schools.

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Children not only learn about academic subjects, but they also learn how to secure and maintain relationships with their teachers and friends in schools.

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Taking this into account, one research published by International Studies in Sociology of Education, for instance, postulated that relationships our children build throughout their schooling years are but the most important aspect of school life; one that will ultimately help them form positive school values.

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Every school has a different feel; abiding by different cultures, philosophies and values that may or may not fit with your family values and family life.