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Moving or relocating to a different city, leaving behind friends, coaches, teachers and colleagues and finding a new home and school and college options for your children is a most stressful affair. Searching for a good school in your neighbourhood for children is of utmost importance. It is necessary to look for a school that will foster and nurture your child’s interests and talents.

You are lucky if your next destination is Atlanta. Here you can find a number of educational choices which include Universities, private schools and public school systems. At the higher education level you can find a host of technical Universities, art schools, historic black colleges, private and public universities.

Most of the Atlanta private and public schools have their own websites. These sites enable effective communication between teachers and parents. Students can obtain information on special awards and events, mission statements, locations, programs offered and test scores from the websites.

Public schools in Atlanta are known for their quality technological access, teachers and buildings. Teachers are also trained in using advanced technology. Private schools are known for their extensive extracurricular programs, strong school communities, character development and academic excellence. Each of these private schools has their own process of admission which usually starts from October and goes on to the end of January.

During the time when parents file an application for their children, it is important to keep their academic records in hand. Certain schools insist on recommendations from teachers and may also interview the child. Acceptance or rejection of the application is intimated by early April.

Higher education options in Atlanta are diverse with four Universities offering public research programs, a range of doctoral programs and applied research institutions. Downtown Atlanta features two major Universities namely the Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Apart from these research institutes, Atlanta also features a host of State, Regional and Public Universities such as Clayton State University, North Georgia College and State University and Kennesaw State University offering a variety of degree programs in various fields.

There are numerous historic black colleges in Atlanta including Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College. For students who are interested in fine tuning and developing skills, there are the technical and specialty schools offering certificate programs and degrees in various disciplines including information technology, business administration, automotive specialities, health care and culinary arts.
 
Before relocating to Atlanta, it is highly recommended to conduct a thorough research on various Universities, colleges, private and public schools in Atlanta to be well prepared. It is also a good idea visiting a few institutions to get a feel of the atmosphere. You can interact with the admission personnel, instructors and students of the school to learn more about it.

Irrespective of whether you choose a private or public school, four year degree programs or technical education, you can be assured of quality education. All Atlanta institutions are focussed on providing students with innovative programs and high academic standards.