A Helpful Guide to Summer 2025 Programmes at Hong Kong's International Schools for Parents hong kong Apr 22, 2025

As a parent in Hong Kong, finding the perfect summer programme for your child can set the stage for a season of growth, fun, and learning. With Summer 2025 approaching, many international schools are offering enriching programmes tailored to various age groups, from toddlers to teens. To help you ch...

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Preparing for the 2026 Hong Kong Through-School Application Cycle: A Guide for Parents of Children Born 2021–2024 applications earlyyears hong kong kindergarten preschool Apr 20, 2025

If you’re a parent of a child born between 2021 and 2024, now is the time to start thinking about their educational journey in Hong Kong’s through-school system. The 2026 application cycle is just around the corner, with applications opening as early as 1 May 2025 for some schools, though most will ...

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Expert Tips for Choosing a School That Matches Your Family’s Values tasis the american school in england Apr 02, 2025

Choosing a school for your child involves much more than academics; it’s about finding an environment that resonates with your family's values and supports your child’s overall growth. Here’s how you can approach this important decision, drawing on insights from seasoned educator Brian Nixon of TASI...

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The Silence of Rejection: When Schools Say “No” but Won’t Say Why; A Plea for Transparency admissions consulting applicationfees Mar 13, 2025

 

As an advisor, guide, and mentor to parents navigating the high-stakes world of private school admissions, I’ve once again encountered a frustrating—and all-too-common—scenario that leaves me, and many of my clients, fuming. Recently, a client family had applied to a mid-tier private school, in

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Crack the Code to International School Asessessments assessments Jan 16, 2025

 Navigating the complex world of international school admissions can be a daunting journey for parents. In a recent discussion with Olivia from Growing IQ, we discussed the key pillars of preparing children for these assessments. 

The Landscape of International School Applications

With thousands o...

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Building Confidence and Community: Why Choose YMCA Christian Academy education ymca christian academy Dec 13, 2024

Welcoming New Students with Open Arms

Starting school can be daunting, so you’ll look for a school that makes the process seamless for both students and families. Through thoughtfully designed transition programs, such as experience afternoons and community-building activities, YCA is exactly that ...

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A Quick & Easy Way to Assess Your Child’s English Exposure assessments bilingualism duallanguage Dec 01, 2024

Are you hoping to raise a native English speaking child in a home where English is a minority language?

Here’s a very common scenario:

Your first language is not English; it may be Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese or any other language. You do speak English – perhaps almost to native level – a...

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The Epsom Boarding Experience: A Home Away from Home boarding schools Nov 29, 2024

Redefining the Boarding Experience

For many parents, the idea of boarding school sparks questions and concerns about their child’s comfort and well-being. Epsom College in Malaysia has redefined the boarding experience to create a true “home away from home.” With its emphasis on “unconditional past...

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Empowering the Next Generation of Confident and Bold Young Women Nov 15, 2024

Building a Future of Empowered, Confident Young Women 

Brighton Girls GDST has long been a school focused on one essential mission: empowering young women to become confident, capable individuals ready to impact the world. With a rich history rooted in the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and a stead...

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Your Definitive List of Schools Strong in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) bilingualism chinese csl putonghua Nov 15, 2024

If you’d like your child to be bilingual (Chinese/English), the obvious choice is a ‘local’ school. 

However, these schools are mainly Cantonese Medium of Instruction (MOI). More and more are slowly introducing more Mandarin but this is supplemental to the Cantonese. Plus, the English in thes...

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Comparing Top Schools in Hong Kong bilingualism englishschoolsfoundation hong kong internationalschool putonghua Oct 31, 2024

Understanding Curriculum Differences: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Child

When representative of Bank of America's Employee Engagement Committee invited me to partner with them back in July, I imagined they would invite me to deliver a seminar for their staff and clients. I've been doing that for...

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Mind Your Language: why a strong mother tongue is essential for children's learning and development Oct 20, 2024

The majority of Hong Kong's international schools - though not all - use English as the main medium of instruction. Students applying to these schools are therefore expected to be proficient in English so as to understand lesson content and keep up with the curriculum.

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