The aim of this study refers to the understanding of parents’ attitudes towards private and alternative schools. The sample consists of 189 parents. The applied instrument consists of the assessment scale of distinctive features of private schools vs. public schools, as well as questions about the level of information about alternative pedagogical concepts. Results indicate that the respondents believe that there are no significant differences between private and public schools, and they are not informed enough about various alternative pedagog- ical concepts. It may be concluded that work on the promotion of school choice, as parents’ right, is very important.

The article deals with post-modern approach and philosophical thinking and its relation to pluralism. Its manifestation together with globality can be seen at various types of educational projects and schools (reformatory, alternative) and views of liberation of teachers, pupils and their parents to freedom and full humanness.