One of the most critical decisions that parents are tasked with is determining the best place for their child's education. The increasingly globalized world opens a plethora of choices, and a growing number of families are considering boarding schools, often located in countries different from...
Finding the right fit tutor is as important as finding the right fit school and the private tutoring sector in Asia is big business. Getting it right can make a big difference. A survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos concluded that around 2,900 schools were providing tutorial courses...
The Route to Admission in Top Secondary Schools
In our work in supporting families to gain admission into a top secondary school, we so often encounter the dichotomy of being a "smart" student versus an "impressive" one. Parents, educators, and students alike grapple with this distinction, often...
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The ultimate approach to education is a hotly contested topic worldwide and Hong Kong is no different. However, ‘the Dalton Plan’ – the city’s latest choice for discerning parents – may sound like a fad, but it’s actually nearly a century...
Hong Kong’s more than 50 international schools are proving increasingly popular with local and PRC families who recognise the advantages of an English-medium learning environment, progressive teaching styles, and a cosmopolitan cohort. But how ‘international’ is an international...
If you are considering boarding school for your child, there are a few options in and around Kuala Lumpur. Here is a brief overview of the four most popular choices: KTJ, Nexus International School, Epsom College & Marlborough College.
KTJ is a very well-established...
Major update for 2024/2025 to reflect the abolition of zones - all FAQs here incorporate new policy effective for applications made from 1 August 2023.
English Schools Foundation, as the largest provider of English Language Education in Hong Kong, operating 16 primary, secondary and all through...
As globalisation is becoming more prevalent in society, having the ability to speak multiple languages is a valuable skill to teach our children. Finding the best way to achieve this can be challenging. In this blog, Mulberry House International Kindergarten shares some great tips.
Apart from the...
None of us could have predicted how "unusual" a year 2020 would turn out to be. One of the apparent side effects of this year's unusual events is that more places are available in Hong Kong's international schools. Why? People say they have heard more expats have left Hong Kong and therefore more...
In July 2020, we spoke to Mr. Paul Friend, principal of North London Collegiate School in Singapore.
If you would like to watch, please do so here.
Or if you prefer to read, here is the transcript:
Paul : Good afternoon Ruth. Real pleasure to join you.
Top Schools Ruth: Thank you for joining us...
If there’s one thing that’s sure to instill fear in the heart of a Hong Kong parent, it’s the prospect of Early Years and Primary school admissions interviews. It’s perfectly understandable – we know how our children behave at home and what they are capable of, but...
Places in Hong Kong schools are very competitive — good schools have long waiting lists and lengthy application processes. Right?
Well, this used to be the case. And so employers moving their staff to Hong Kong sought to manage the risk. They did this by - essentially - buying security of a...
