The Girls' School Edge: A Review of the Literature on Single-Sex Education for Girls · ICGS Research Library

Title

The Girls' School Edge: A Review of the Literature on Single-Sex Education for Girls

Author

(2021)

Year Published

2021

Description

Choosing the right school for your daughter is one of the most difficult decisions to make, and regardless of her age or stage of schooling the stakes are high.

Debate on the choice between single-sex and co-educational schools often focuses on academic outcomes, ignoring the many other equally important factors that contribute to a good education. Countless studies have shown that a girl’s school experience can influence her social and emotional wellbeing as well as her academic outcomes.

Making the right choice for your daughter’s education doesn’t just benefit her while she’s attending school, it can shape her future choices and set her up for life success. Navigating the sea of education information, opinions and anecdotal experiences can be intimidating.

We've reviewed the wealth of research from around the world and compiled it in this report to help you make an informed decision on what’s best for your daughter. It covers important areas such as academic outcomes, wellbeing and belonging, and also some less obvious considerations such as participation in sport and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects, confidence and gender stereotyping.