Education privatization

Definition

The term ‘privatization’ is an umbrella term referring to many different educational programmes and policies. As an overall definition, ‘privatization is the transfer of activities, assets and responsibilities from government/public institutions and organizations to private individuals and agencies’ (page 19).

Source :

Belfield, C.R.; Levin, H.M. 2002. Education Privatization: Causes, Consequences and Planning Implications. Fundamentals of Educational Planning, 74. Paris: UNESCO-IIEP.

Example of use

Education can be funded by private individuals rather than through government subsidies. Privatization may therefore mean that parents pay for schooling rather than the government (via tax revenues).Often, private schools are supported directly through tuition fees paid by students’ families, but in many cases, both families and governments contribute funds in a cost-sharing approach (page 20). 

Source :

Belfield, C.R.; Levin, H.M. 2002. Education Privatization: Causes, Consequences and Planning Implications. Fundamentals of Educational Planning, 74. Paris: UNESCO-IIEP.