I send my children to private schools because 1) less homework, more group work and projects = more time at home to play, do sports and go to music/tutorial class...... 2) smaller class size (Gigamind only has 20 students in 1 class)..... 3) more relaxed for the kids and parents, the schools have good reputation and connection with DSS Secondary schools.... 4) English standards are higher 5) the schools are more flexible and understanding of child's problems 6) they accept rich Mainland children, which means better Putonghua but usually they come from good families and do not make trouble...... The only bad part school fees!