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THE UNIQUE SCHOOLS GUIDE ASIA ‘The Unique School Guide is the MUST ITS is particularly pleased to announce that its newest edition, available in Au- have book to put you on the right direction gust 2013, has been expanded to include Shanghai and Beijing. The growing when you start your school search. ITS has economic importance and viability of these Mainland Chinese cities means more given me very helpful insight into the differ- real-world opportunities for expats and more importantly, their children. ent schools, applications and more impor- These include an increase in multicultural diversity, good schooling alternatives, tantly which school is right for my kid.’ Mandarin Language immersion and better preparation for the world of tomorrow. Brooke Babington Bowers, Hong Kong We’re sure you’ll find the updated information beneficial and we look forward to “January 2013 continuing to grow with you in Asia. ‘Over 90% of our time and energy has been spent on finding the right school, and it to-

edUcatIon oPtIonS For many international schools have selective admission chIldren WIth SPecIal needS policies for children with special needs and some schools tally consumed us at first; but the Unique as a parent of a child with special needs, you know what provide supplemental services for students with mild special is important to investigate when finding a new school. not all learning needs. Students who have special educational schools provide special needs services and some schools do needs are admitted when their individual needs can be Schools Guide made it much easier on us not have trained special education teachers on staff who can met through the amount and particular type of support provide in specialised instruction. moving your child from that each individual school provides. Furthermore, several one school to another can be an arduous and stressful task. organisations have been set up by expats in hong Kong for you have to be honest about your child’s needs and realistic children with varied special needs. with its detailed breakdown of each school.’ about the expectations you have for them and a school. choosing a school is one of the most important events The Watchdog early Learning Centre in every child’s education. as parents, you want to do your Watchdog was founded in 1983. It is an early education Scott, relocated from Australia, June 2011 very best to ensure your child goes to the school you prefer centre providing intensive and well-rounded early and that the move from preschool to primary to secondary intervention and therapy programmes for children with school goes as smoothly as possible. If you consider the Special educational needs from newborn to age six, and for local system for your child, the of hong both and non-cantonese speaking children. Kong provides school-based and centre-based assessment ‘We support children who have a wide spectrum of services for children suspected of having physical and challenges including speech delay, autistic Spectrum sensory disabilities, speech and language impairments, disorder, cerebral Palsy, downs Syndrome, attention deficit learning or behavioural problems. hyperactivity disorder as well as a variety of other physical ‘I had no idea where to start with the school the Bureau runs two Special education Services and mental needs,’ says Stella Wong, executive director of centres in tong, (Kowloon) and Kwai chung, (new Watchdog. territories). assessment services that include psychological, ‘We currently operate at maximum capacity of more social and educational assessment for children with than 70 children in our regular programme and another 60 search for my first-born ‘till I followed the learning and behavioural problems, speech and language children in our Saturday programme.”We opened our new assessment for children suspected of having speech and school in 2009 in Kowloon which caters for 55 children from language impairments, and audiological assessments for birth to six years,” explains Wong. ‘We decided to expand steps suggested by the Schools Guide.’ children suspected of having hearing problems. because of the lack of Sen services for english-speaking other schools and early education institutions also children in hong Kong and before we opened there was no place great importance on identifying learning problems service in Kowloon.’ emphasising the importance of special so they can help a child as early as possible. however, needs education, Wong stresses, ‘It is extremely important Cathy Chan, Hong Kong August 2011 some international and local schools do not have adequate that children with Sen receive critical early intervention resources for students with learning difficulties and many at the “earliest” age possible so as to maximise their full have selective admission policies. potential.’ Watchdog employs highly qualified early interventionists spEcIAl eSf (english Schools foundation) who are professionally trained in fields associated with eSF is the primary provider of primary and secondary special education, early education and psychology. the staff academic support for a wide range of Special education members include an educational psychologist, special needs needs (Sen). there are three secondary- age learning teachers, speech, occupational, physio and music therapists, ‘I realised I was acting on inaccurate ru- EDUcATIoNAl support classes open at West in Pokfulam and special care child workers and a social worker, all of whom there are also Sen classes at quarry Bay Primary School, provide special needs children with the most advanced the Peak and clearwater Bay Primary School. Bradbury programmes and assessment techniques available. In fact, mours when I first tried to apply for interna- Primary School caters for moderate to severe learning as Wong notes, ‘We run six hours of classroom instruction difficulties while providing specialist teacher support and a week, weekly therapy sessions including speech, NEEDs integration in mainstream classes. the eSF is determined occupational physiotherapy and music therapy, one-on- If your child has a learning disability, their special educational to push Sen classes in all of its schools and are truly one instruction with a Special needs teacher and also a tional schools. Thankfully, I was wiser with needs can be met either in a mainstream school with extra committed to increasing these classes. the well-established Saturday programme for children.’ support or in a special-needs school Jockey club Sarah roe School in Kowloon offers 60 places for children aged 5-19 with severe learning difficulties. the ITS Schools Guide.’ Lam Chung Hin, 78 I ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 I 79 Hong Kong, December 2011

‘The most thorough guide for parents!’ THE PUBLISHER OF THE ‘THE UNIQUE SCHOOLS GUIDE ASIA’ Benjamin Hau, London, UK, February 2011 ‘The Guide’ is published by ITS Education Asia who operate Hong Kong Education Department registered schools in Hong Kong and education consultancy services in ‘Comprehensive and well written, it makes Hong Kong and Singapore. The ITS Group offers top quality tuition and schooling and a great starting point for parents trying to is licensed by Edexcel (the UK’s largest qualification body) and Pearson. With accredi- understand schools in Hong Kong.’ tation from UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service Centre, UK) and , Hong Kong, November the Workplace English Campaign in Hong Kong, and a seat on the education Commit- 2009 tee of The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, readers can be completely confident in the quality and accuracy of The Guide‘s content.

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SCHOOLS ITS survey in 2011, 58% of The Guide’s readers have GUIDEASIA at least two children and 70% have lived in more than Readers of The Guide 45% 2 countries. read The come from a range of back- 70% Guide on the grounds and from all over the of readers enrol go! world. Many of them are 90,000 their children executives, directors and senior readers in many extra-curricular managers who all have high activities hopes for their children, both academically and socially.

62% place emphasis on their children’s holistic development 80% relocate with their families

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With a readership of approximately 90,000 readers, The Unique Schools Guide Asia (The Guide) is the definitive guide for parents living in, or relocating to, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing or Shanghai who would like to know more about schooling choices for their children. With comprehensive, well-written and clear information about schooling and other educational choices, this book is a ‘must-read’ for those relocating to or presently residing in one of these cities in Asia.

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For example, different consider their options when faced with the decision to demand for Western nannies in asia. during their working day the way. as well as this, they introduce your nanny to a hIre-a-helPer aSIa children (two years old and younger), the priority is issues are raised if the move is due to a parent’s promotion move. certain moves may be inevitable such as helwhenPI an G StUdentS to StUdy: they would be continually asked by parents if they knew any network of other child carers, give advice where possible and Finding a suitable domestic helper can either be a breeze, on the care and welfare of the children especially if doeS hyPnoSIS WorK? stories, tales, fantasy and fairy tales act in an indirect way to control stress and anxiety. through a child’s unconscious reliable and educated nannies, while additionally being asked mediate between the family and nanny if needed. all of this a daunting task or an absolute nightmare. 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baron Junior music academy CAKES FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES more dependent on their parents. 電話：2574 8249 offering music programmes for children who enjoy learning through drama games, arabella’s Party 電郵：[email protected] playing musical instruments, dance and storytelling. eSF SchoolS Tel: 2638 3174 校長：Sandra Webster address: room 1101, hong Kong arts centre, 2 harbour road, Wanchai www.arabellasparty.com • School-age children are likely to be concerned about after the move Tel: 2877 1660 英基學校 招生主任：Cyme Leung email: [email protected] beacon Hill School 入學查詢電郵：[email protected] baby Cakes Website: www.beaconhill.edu.hk address: 11/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St, Ap Lei Chau 入學查詢電話：2574 8249 Children’s Technology Workshop fitting in with new friends and dealing with different Scheduling some outings that involve ‘coming home’ to a new address: Tel: 3175 8716 23 ede road, 課程：IB小學課程（PYP） offering lego classes to younger kids and robotics, animation, game design and www.babycakesasia.com Tel: 2336 5221 教學語言：英語 architecture. hoNg koNg email: [email protected] 學習支援：有 address: Unit B, 1/F, 151-153 Wong Nai Chung road, Happy Valley (opposite academic demands. their general personalities and home can help enhance the sense of a familiar place that is Cake-a-Licious Principal: John Brewster 上課日期：8 - 12月/ 1 - 4月/ 5 - 6月 craigengower cricket club) address: LG/F, 11 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central www.ctworkshop.com.hk admissions officer: Barbara Woo 班級：1 - 6 Tel: 2815 2218 social styles may influence their ease in adjusting to needed after a move. other things to consider include: admissions email: [email protected] 報名日期： www.cakealicious.com.hk 9月（1年級） ，全年（2 - 6年級） faust International youth Theatre admissions Tel: 2336 5221 每年學費：63,000元 runs after-school and holiday drama workshops in venues around hong Kong. Complete deelite Curriculum: IB PyP 服務：校車，兒童科技工作坊，復活節� address: 13thFloor, Fu Fai commercial centre, 27 hillier Street, Sheung Wan address: 2/F On La Centre, a move. • Encourage children to become involved in a school sports Language(s) of Instruction: english 白普理小學關懷學生，重視快樂學習，讓他們在備受愛護的環境下接受最優質的 email: [email protected] 11-15 on lan Street, central schools Learning Support: Withdrawal literacy and/or numeracy groups, perceptual motor Tel: 2547 9114 全面教育。學校鼓勵學生獨立思考，培養他們對周圍世界事物的好奇心，發展學 Tel: 3167 7022 programme, fine motor programmes www.faustworld.com • Teens will usually be able to understand the reasons team. teams provide a ready-made group of peers to 習技能，在二十一世紀全球化環境下成為領袖人物。 www.completedeelite.com Term dates: August - December / January - March / April - June grades: year 1 - 6 gymboree edible arrangements Clearwater bay School enrolment Period: offering many art, movement, music or sports classes for infants through to 5 year address: G05 nathan Square, 348 nathan rd (novotel hotel), Jordan, Kowloon for a decision to move, but they may not be happy about make friends with and this can help a child feel less of a September (year 1) ; all year-round (years 2 - 6) Website: www.cwbs.edu.hk olds. Tel: 2385 0158 annual Tuition fees: hK$63,000 address: lot 235, dd229, clearwater Bay road, Kowloon address: 3104-05 Universal trade ctr, 3 arbuthnot road, central email: [email protected] Services: Bus, summer programmes Tel: 2358 3221 email: [email protected] DIREcToRy it. at a time when they are establishing important stranger at breaks and lunchtime in school. The school has approximately 540 pupils and is located in Kowloon. It has 18 classes for Tel: 2899 2210 FAMIly email: [email protected] useful Websites www.gymboree.com.hk children aged 5 -11. Beacon Hill School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Principal: david Fitzgerald LittleSteps offers free email newsletters and a website devoted to delivering the inside Years Programme. The curriculum at Beacon Hill School is well balanced, meeting the admissions officer: ron arnold scoop on what to do, buy and discover in Hong Kong and beyond for families. relationships outside of their family, they may feel the • Clubs or groups outside of school are also useful for academic, social, personal, emotional, physical and cultural needs of each child. The Heng yue yen Long Kwon www.littlestepsasia.com admissions email: [email protected] hong Kong’s best known Kung Fu centre. children are empowered and encouraged to become confident citizens of the future. admissions Tel: 2358 3221 address: 10 Floor morrison Plaza, 9 morrison hill road a useful website for expats living in hong Kong. move threatens their evolving identities. the move can children to join. these offer the opportunity to meet and The students come from over 30 countries which adds an excellent international mix to Curriculum: IB PyP Tel: 2511 8787 http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com the atmosphere and the richness of the school experience. www.hyylkmartialarts.com Language(s) of Instruction: english 畢架山小學 Learning Support: Provides for mainstream and special learning needs students Geoexpat includes classifieds, forums, jobs listings, property ads and a resource Kinder u be disruptive to their social stability if they have well- make friends with peers with similar interests outside 網址：www.beaconhill.edu.hk in line with the eSF Sen policy. directory for expats in hong Kong. 地址：九龍塘義德道23號 Kinder U offers fun-filled activities promoting early brain and physical development. www.geoexpat.com Term dates: Mid-August - December / January - March / April - June address: room 601-602 6/F, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay 電話：2336 5221 grades: 1 - 6 Tel: solution-focused approach to clearing a child’s obstacles and order to decide on the right method and strategy for the child. 2970 2382 you’ll find all you need to know for raising babies and preschoolers in hong Kong. established friendship groups or an interest they of school, and this can help with integration into a 電郵：[email protected] enrolment Period: September (year 1); all year-round (years 2-6) www.kinderu.org MATTERwww.hongkongbabies.com s 校長：John Brewster annual Tuition fees: $63,000 helps create new cognitive and perceptual skills. a child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian under Hong Kong offers significant benefits to families: 招生主任： Barbara Woo Kindermusik by Catherine are pursuing. new community. Services: Private company buses serving Sai Kung and clearwater Bay. Sheila menon, the director and Principal of the london the age of 16. Parents are present in each session and always offering music playgroups for infants up to 7 year olds. 入學查詢電郵：[email protected] The school accomodates communities in Clearwater Bay, Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung address: 入學查詢電話：2336 5221 Peninsula. Clearwater Bay School is a vibrant, welcoming and secure environment college of clinical hypnosis stated, ‘hypnotherapy works informed every step of the way as it’s about working together 9/F, Universal Trade Centre, 3-5 Arbuthnot road, Central email: [email protected] good schools, excellent education, fun activities and The moving Process • Older children and teens can benefit from taking part in 課程：IB小學課程（PYP） where each child is encouraged to explore his/her individual capabilities and interests. with the natural way a child thinks. In the USa, over 50% to create better results for your child. Tel: 2518 4840 教學語言 ： 英語 The curriculum stimulates creativity and curiosity and ensures the building of a sound www.kateskids.com.hk 學習支援 ： 有專為有讀寫和/或計算困難的學生而設的支授小組、知感肌能訓 foundation in literacy, numeracy and cognitive skills. Further, all subjects are enhanced of doctors registered with the american association of Email: [email protected] the three phases of a move – before, during and after volunteer work or taking on a part-time job that does not 練計劃、社交及生活技能課程 Little Picasso best of all, a unique culture by the use of innovative technology. 上課日期：8 - 12月/ 1 - 3月/ 4 - 6月 Paediatricians endorse techniques commonly associated with Founder and artist Lindy Moran Viola offers a range of inspiring art classes for Hong 清水灣小學 Kong’s young artists. 班級：1 - 6 年級 網址：www.cwbs.edu.hk clinical hypnosis, such as suggestion, metaphor, storytelling USeFUl reSoUrceS address: Studio 10, 21st Floor, oceanic Industrial centre, 2 lee lok Street, ap lei 報名日期： 9月（1年級） ，全年（2 - 6年級） 地址：香�九龍清水灣道丈量約份第229號第235地段 chau FamIly matterS tIPS 每年學費：63,000元 電話：2358 3221 and relaxation.’ In the past, hypnosis has been widely dIrectory email: [email protected] The Kitchen 服務：校車，暑期課程 電郵：[email protected] Tel: 9523 2878 misunderstood because of myths associated with it. It is not cooking courses for little ones who love food. lots of fun making pizza, dim sum, 位於九龍區的畢加山小學在1967年創校，約有學生540人，開設十八班供五歲至 校長：David Fitzgerald www.littlepicasso.hk moving with children: tips to make your move ‘mind control.’ the opposite is true as it is about getting the muffins and much more. a great place for children’s birthday parties. 十一歲的學童就讀，並提供IB小學課程（PYP）。該課程協調和滿足每一個孩子 招生主任：Ron Arnold address: Unit F, 1st Floor, Sum Way mansion, 1 Belcher’s Street, Western less stressful. 在學術、社會、個人、情�、身體和文化上的需求，同時鼓勵並協助孩子成為自 入學查詢電郵：[email protected] email: [email protected] 96 I ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 ITS HKSg I Issue 3 2011 I 97 mind to ‘work for you.’ even today it remains something of a Panda Junction 信的新一代。學校亦開設學習支援班。此外，由於學生來自逾三十個國家，國際 入學查詢電話：2358 3221 Tel: 9522 3003 Helping Children move It’s important to involve offers active learning programmes for infants, toddlers and young children. their 化的環境令校園氣氛生氣盎然，豐富校園生活體驗。 課程：IB小學課程(PYP) mystery, even though it is only an altered state of awareness activity room consists of wooden and soft form-foam equipment. them in the decision-making process so they anastassia’s art House 1. 教學語言：英語 address: Wyndham Place, 20th Floor, 44 Wyndham Street, central very similar to a ‘productive daydream.’ at the same time the russian art academy offering art education for children and adults in a gallery bradbury School 學習支援：按照英基學校協會（ESF）特殊教育（SEN）政策為主流及 Tel: 2855 0906 understand why they’re moving and know what environment. they offer many classes and workshops at locations in central, Sai Website: www.bradbury.edu.hk brain releases endorphins while in this relaxed altered state www.pandajunction.com 學習支援班（LSC）有特殊需要的學生提供學習支援 Kung and repulse Bay. to expect. address: 43c Stubbs road, Wan chai 上課日期：8月中 - 12月/ 1 - 3月/ 4 - 6月 Tel: 2526 0882 of mind. Who doesn’t like daydreaming? It makes us feel PeKiP Tel: 2574 8249 班級：1 - 6 年級 www.arthouse-hk.com PeKiP is a child development programme that facilitates the development of babies encourage your child to join a sports team or email: [email protected] 報名日期： 9月（1年級） ，全年（2 - 6年級） good. hypnosis is positive productive daydreaming with guided in their first year through play and movement. Principal: Sandra Webster artland 每年學費：63,000元 Tel: 2573 6623 extra-curricular activity at their new school. imagery and visualisation thrown in to achieve the goals For all things arts and crafts related, artland offers just about everything under 2. admissions email: [email protected] 服務：由私�校車公司負責提供來往西貢及清水灣的接載服務 http://www.pekip.com.hk the sun you could possibly imagine. It’s the preferred choice of art materials for admissions Tel: 2574 8249 清水灣小學，為清水灣、將軍澳及西貢半島逐漸擴大的社區服務，並為5歲至11 we desire. schools. Curriculum: IB PyP Play Sport Coaching Keep a regular routine. children are most 歲的學童提供720個學位。校園環境朝氣蓬勃、氣氛友好、設施妥善。學校鼓勵 address: 3/F Lockhart Centre, 301-307 Lockhart road, Wanchai a wonderful book recommended for parents by deborah offering many sports camps and courses including Soccertots, rugbytots, tennis, Language(s) of Instruction: english 所有學生發掘本身的個人才能和興趣，並加以發揮。課程著重啟發學生的創意和 Tel: 2511 4845 comfortable when they participate in things that 3. Learning Support: yes 好奇心，確保培育出他們在文學、識數和認知技能方面建立穩固基礎。此外，所 as well as private lessons. email: [email protected] dewey, a qualified hypnotherapist in hong Kong who trained www.playsport.com.hk Term dates: August - December / January - April / May - June http://www.artland.com.hk are predictable. 有學科均採用創新科技優化教學。 at with the london college of clinical hypnosis, is ‘harry the grades: 1 - 6 SuperCamp from P.a.L. (Pro-active Learning) baby Signs enrolment Period: September (year 1); all year-round (years 2 - 6) glenealy School offering educational summer camps. monitor progress. monitor the progress of hypno-potamus; metaphorical tales for the treatment of the Baby Signs program helps children develop both language and cognitive skills. annual Tuition fees: $63,000 Website: Tel: 2736 9898 www.glenealy.edu.hk there are a number of Baby Signs classes around the city - and private workshops your child at his/her new school; become Services: Bus, children’s technology Workshop, easter camps children’ by linda thomson, Phd, mSn, cPnP, available on www.proactive-learning.com 4. address: Glenealy School, 7 hornsey road, mid-levels, hong Kong can be arranged. Bradbury School offers a caring, friendly environment which provides children with an Tel: 2522 1919 email: [email protected] involved with your child’s new school community by amazon.com. Treasure Island & global adventures all-round education of the very highest quality and where joyful learning is important. email: [email protected] Tel: 5174 0112 Surf & Sea camps open to children from ages 5 – 13 at Pui o Beach, lantau. Children are encouraged to become independent thinkers who are curious about the If you are ready to use clinical hypnotherapy for your child, www.parentsclub.hk volunteering at school events. Principal: Brenda cook Tel: 2984 8711 world around them, and who develop the skills to become learners and leaders in a admissions officer: Jane Shanahan www.treasureislandhk.com it is advised for the parent only to attend the first session in 21st century global environment. admissions email: [email protected] 白普理英文小學 admissions Tel: 2522 1919 網址：www.bradbury.edu.hk Curriculum: IB PyP 地址：香�灣仔司徒拔道43號C

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maKInG the rIGht choIce For schools are the same and most importantly, no two students yoUr chIld are either. the unique combination of east and West that built hong Kong into a vibrant international city has created a stimulating The american Curriculum environment in which children can gain an inspiring educational In the United States, individual states are responsible for their experience during their primary and secondary schooling. own curriculum and educational processes. this means that choosing a school is an important decision, and making the curriculums offered can vary from one american school the right choice for you and your child will involve research to the next. american curriculums are continually evolving and planning. When faced with such a large number of as they are based on learning standards and benchmarks. schools and curriculums to choose from, many parents opt International american-curriculum schools generally have for the perceived ‘best school’ in hong Kong. this is not the higher standards than the public system schools within the best way to go about things as it doesn’t take into account US, and they have to be accredited by one of four national important factors which can directly affect a child. each non-governmental agencies. to gain accreditation, a school’s child’s learning situation is unique, so deciding what your curriculum must be in line with the standards determined by child’s needs are, along with what matters most to you as a an accrediting body, for example the Western association of parent, are key steps in choosing a school which is the best Schools and colleges (WaSc). match for your child. a school that may be best for your child In hong Kong, schools following an american may not be the best school for another child. It is therefore curriculum usually offer schooling from the age of four vital to choose a school which suits your child’s character (reception). Schooling at this age is less academically- and learning style. based and is more intended to introduce children to a Parents who have an intuitive feel for their child’s school’s social environment, although schools do offer character and learning style will find it easier to make an alphabetic and numeric teaching. elementary, middle informed choice based on their child’s needs. Knowing what school and high school education covers children from makes your child unique and how you can make the most the ages of 6-18 years old. at high school, students are of who they are is a good start in identifying a happy and required to take examinations in core subject areas to rewarding education system for them. enable them to graduate with an american high School In terms of academic success, parents need to consider diploma. Students might also take external exams such how their child learns and which curriculum best supports as advanced Placements (aPs), which can strengthen that type of learning. By having prior knowledge of your their university applications. depending upon the specific child’s learning style, you can make an informed choice when admission requirements of a college or university, the visiting prospective schools by asking relevant questions majority of overseas students looking to be offered a place about their teaching styles, the school’s teaching philosophy, at a US college or university must also complete the Sats and how these are articulated within their classrooms. (Scholastic aptitude tests) or other college-entrance this is particularly valuable when looking at an unfamiliar examinations such as toeFl (test of english as a Foreign curriculum and weighing up the advantages it could bring to language) or IeltS (International english language your child’s education. testing System). once you feel you have a good understanding of your the curriculums and teaching approaches at american child’s strengths, interests and abilities, identifying the best International School, the International christian School curriculum to foster these is made easier. and hong Kong International School are similar to those In hong Kong, parents are presented with a choice of in the US, with instruction in english, and French, Spanish curriculums, for example: or chinese being taught as foreign languages. all of these EDUcATIoNAl • The American curriculum schools are fully accredited by WaSc, which requires schools • The British National Curriculum to completeaUStral a thoroughIan process Internat of self-evaluationIonal and School honG KonG • The International Baccalaureate curriculum externalWith reviewits unique to ensure ethical their programmes behaviour and meet intercultural with certificate (hSc) or International • Other national curriculum, for example, Australian, French, best-practicelocation and standards forunderstanding. an english-language school Baccalaureate (IB) diploma both MATTERs German, Japanese, canadian and Singaporean curriculums usingworld an a classmerican-based curriculum.“We offer a broad range of subjects internationally recognised tertiary The educational systems of Hong Kong and each curriculum has its advantages and disadvantages,curriculum offerings the australian that suit the needs and interests entrance qualifications. the IB International School Hong Kong of a variety of students. With over curriculum is offered in a growing and each school has its strengths and weaknesses. no two Singapore offer a wide variety of choices to students (aISHK) is based in Kowloon Tong. 27 nationalities represented in our number of schools worldwide, while The only institution in Hong Kong to 1,100 students it is important that over 65,000 students both in australia offer an australian based curriculum, we celebrate the diversity of our and internationally annually sit the aISHK is rapidly emerging as one community and embrace the rich hSc examinations. to date, over 98% 8 I ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 I 9 of Hong Kong’s finest schools cultural opportunities of our home in of aIShK graduates have gone on to recognised both locally and globally hong Kong,” added mrs. drew. study at top tertiary institutions around for its outstanding academic results. one of the greatest benefits of the world. “We are very unique in hong Kong studying the australian curriculum is “Studying either of the curriculums as the only school that runs along the continuity that exists from Primary on offer at aIShK not only enhances a Southern hemisphere calendar. through to Secondary. the Primary our student’s chances of entering this provides a rather seamless curriculum provides great breadth their university course of choice, transition to and from australia for and is a solid foundation for all future but also ensures our students many students. due to the solid global learning. When children are of primary are better prepared to meet the reputation of australian education, our age it is still very difficult to tell what challenges of modern day tertiary to be in their school catchment area. Since 2008,curriculum the number is verySchool suitable place. for those Beyond thisthe level, child no will recurrent become subsidies in adult lifeare and study. many aIShK parents also of discretionary places hs risen from 20% to 30%.families who are postedavailable. to different thus nowadays, what dSS their are generallyparticular self-funded talents, skills value the opportunity for their sons or countries every fewthrough years,” school said m feesrs. as theyand receive abilities minimal will be. subsidies So the breadth from daughters to undertake a curriculum’ leonie drew, Principal Primary and of an australian curriculum provides which is criteria based and one which at the discretionary Place admission stage, Government the Government - often these are only between 5-10%. In co-head of School. a child with necessary and essential incorporates both internal assessment Schools usually fill half of their places. however, manythe australianorder curriculum to cater is forbased students exposure from less to affluenta wide range families, of activities dSS and external examinations. the latter discretionary places are in fact reserved for siblingsaround of a number areof teaching required areas, to set aside andat least learning 10% ofexperiences, their income providing for fee component in particular offering an children already in the school and for teachers’which children. can each bescholarship adapted to schemes.national many opportunities that will entice and independent international validation of the remaining places – which can’t be less thanand 20% global of a perspectives, Similar which to Private Independentstimulate Schools the developing (PIS), dSS child. enjoy the school’s academic program,” said makes it very relevant for expatriate In the senior secondary division, mr. Phil Waugh, Principal Secondary school’s total number of places – are allocated according to a greater freedom in management and in their choice of children. It emphasises personal and aIShK offers the choice of either and co-head of School. point system which gives advantage to the following:social competence,curriculum. creative thinking, however, theythe are n ewsubject South to Wales regular h igherinspections School by the Government in areas such as their medium of • First-born children (5 points) instruction or the language abilities of their teachers. most • Children whose parents belong to the same religion / dSS are established subject to a guarantee to the edB 18 I ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 I 19 community organisation as the one running the school (education Bureau) that they will initiate new teaching (5 points) methodologies by reforming old cultures and instigating • Children whose parents are graduates of the school educational reforms. dSS use their additional financial (10 points) resources from school fees to improve their facilities, hire new teachers and reduce class sizes to around 30 students. discretionary Places are assigned in november and parents well as an appreciation of and respect for different religions schooling includes primary and secondary education whose children are offered a place only have a few days to admission Policies and beliefs. for hong Kong residents, with kindergarten not accept the offer. Unsuccessful students will then join the pool For student admission policies, parents need to check Students in some international schools also participate in being compulsory. of children applying through the central allocation stage. with individual dSS as different schools may have different community and regional events which can help them develop If parents do not have a preferred school in mind, they procedures and admission deadlines. leadership skills through an awareness of and engagement government Schools and government-aided Schools should submit an application directly to the education dSS normally set their admission deadlines for early in current issues. Government Schools are fully funded by the hong Kong Bureau for the central allocation stage. September for primary schools, but some run a second Government and no school fees are paid by parents. the the rest of the places in schools are assigned through round of admissions for a limited number of places. Places Preparing Students for the future medium of instruction can be chinese or english – though central allocation. Parents can select up to three choices are offered after interviews are conducted that are based International schools in hong Kong prepare students it is up to each school to determine how much of each of schools in January of the year their child is due to start on factors such as academic achievement in preschool, for further education not only in hong Kong, but also language is used. examples of Government Schools in hong Primary one at a designated allocation centre. language abilities and extra-curricular activities. overseas. Indeed each year, an increasing number of Kong include Kowloon tong Government Primary School In the months following applications having been submitted Schools are obliged to publish clear guidelines on students from hong Kong continue their education at and Government Secondary School. through the central allocation stage, school choices are what they are looking for in their admission interviews. If universities overseas. Government-aided Schools are mostly funded by the processed. only 10% of the remaining places are reserved for considering dSS, it is essential for parents to retain all of But education is not just about academics, it is also hong Kong Government and other private organisations such allocation to applicants outside of each school’s net. their child’s academic records and certificates; the diocesan about knowledge, talents, skills and opportunities. the as churches or community groups, and these schools may also the results of the central allocation stage are usually Girls’ School for example, requests school reports for three school you choose for your child should be a school charge school fees to cover some of their on-going costs. Some of announced in the first week of June. Parents need to confirm consecutive years. where not only does he/she thrive and develop a passion hong Kong’s most famous Government-aided Schools include la their acceptance of a school place for their child by registering the more popular dSS have limited admission periods for learning, but that also equips him/her with the Salle college and St Paul’s Secondary School. at the allocated school. In the event that parents dislike the that are normally from november to January, while less necessary skills to rise to the challenges of whatever Both Government and Government-aided Schools have school allocated for their child, they can apply directly to well-known ones sometimes admit students until shortly life brings. to admit students according to the Government’s two-stage other schools. however, there are normally very few places before the start of the academic year. children of alumni admissions scheme: the discretionary Places (dP) stage left available by this time. Schools also have the option of or those of the same religious background as a school’s the honG KonG local and the central allocation (ca) stage. interviewing or testing children before offering him/her a sponsoring body may receive priority. edUcatIon SyStem place. as a result, parents are advised to register with their the hong Kong local education system is overseen by admission Policies child’s allocated school first before applying to other schools dSS Primary one Interview Tips the hong Kong education Bureau and is divided into three Primary one admissions to Government and Government- in case no alternative schools are available. an important factor to be aware of is that some local types of schools: Government Schools, Government-aided aided Schools is carried out in two stages. the first stage is in schools in hong Kong have just one round of interviews Schools and direct Subsidy Schools (dSS). there are more the autumn of the year before the student is to be admitted. direct Subsidy Schools (dSS) while others have two. than 1,100 schools in hong Kong, with the starting age Parents can apply for discretionary Place admission to a dSS receive a full recurrent subsidy until their fee levels Schools often invite a large group of children to the for compulsory schooling being six years old. compulsory school of their choice, and their chosen school does not need reach two-and-a-third of the average unit cost of an aided- school on a Saturday afternoon, and then assign each

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