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Empowering the Next Generation of Confident and Bold Young Women
Nov 15, 2024
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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...
Your Definitive List of Schools Strong in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
Nov 15, 2024
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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....
Comparing Top Schools in Hong Kong
Oct 31, 2024
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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...
Mind Your Language: why a strong mother tongue is essential for children's learning and development
Oct 20, 2024
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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.
How to Eliminate 80% of the risk and apply to just THREE international schools to get ONE offer
Oct 20, 2024
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Are you feeling that getting your child a spot in their best-fit international school is complicated, competitive and costly?
Have you been applying to schools and seem to be hitting a brick wall? You choose schools that seem to meet your needs and, yet, no...
Exploring Innovation and Tradition at Rugby School Japan
Oct 20, 2024
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Just 40 minutes from Akihabara, a new chapter in the history of international education is being written by Rugby School Japan. More than just a school, it’s a beacon of British education that stands out for its pioneering approach to learning, blending cherished traditions with...
Hong Kong's 2024 IB Diploma Results
Oct 05, 2024
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The 2024 IBDP results have been officially released, and Hong Kong once again demonstrates its strong academic standing on the global stage. This year, the global average IBDP score was 30.32, slightly above last year's average of 30.24. In Hong Kong, however, students have continued to exceed...
Heads on the Move
Oct 05, 2024
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All these Heads are moving on at the end of the 24/25 school year, or earlier (alphabetically by name of school):
Tim Kaiser, Head of Canadian International School
Richard Vanderpyll, Head of Christian Alliance International School
Ann Haydon, Head of Harrow International School
Malcolm...
Hong Kong School Holidays 24/25
Oct 02, 2024
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As your trusted guide to navigating the educational landscape of Hong Kong, we are delighted to share with you the 2024-2025 academic planner.
We understand that managing your children's schedules can be a bit of a juggle, particularly when they, or their friends, attend different schools. Our...
HK School Budgeting Guide 24-25
Oct 02, 2024
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Once more, we've delved deep into the numbers, meticulously researching, verifying, and ensuring we present these figures in the most transparent manner. Navigating school fees can be a maze, but we're here to guide you through it.
Total Annual Cost
To arrive at the 'Total Annual Cost', we've...
Understanding Debentures: A Comprehensive Guide
Dec 05, 2023
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What is a debenture?
A debenture is the traditional name given to a loan agreement where the borrower is an institutional borrower. For our purposes, the institution is a school.
The money raised by the debentures becomes a part of the school’s capital structure. The school may use the...
Japanese International School Hong Kong: Bilingual Education at Its Best
Nov 07, 2023
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Japanese International School: Where Expansive Spaces Meet Individualized Learning
In the serene embrace of Tai Po's natural beauty, the Japanese International School (JIS) offers a sprawling campus that serves as a vibrant educational hub. Ruth Benny, founder of Top Schools, alongside Principal...
