In today’s world, most educators would argue that we should be encouraging children to play at every opportunity. Yet many Hong Kong parents – and some schools – continue to undervalue the educational value of play, often believing in a false dichotomy that “play is...

We can hardly keep up with the new openings! Almost every month, news of another new centre, kindergarten or, more rarely, a primary/secondary school lands on our desks. News of a new Victoria playgroup did, however, make us sit up and take notice, because of the possible implications to...

#SponsoredPost St Lawrence College, Ramsgate, Kent.

Mr Barney Durrant, head of St Lawrence College knows precisely what it is like to move from Hong Kong to the UK as he and his family made the

move just over two years ago. 

Before moving to St Lawrence College, Mr Durrant spent seven happy...

We often do say that choosing a school is an emotional decision. Within reason. Yet, before we get into lengthy debates on the choice of curriculum, it's important that the schools on our short list are robust and are not about to go bust!

This is especially important nowadays where new private...

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 DSC International School nears its fourth decade, the school looks back on its rich history while simultaneously making exciting changes to enrich their future.

With an average of 9-plus years of teaching experience at DSC, all teachers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide...

#SponsoredPost One of the oldest international schools in Hong Kong, Delia School of Canada (DSC) welcomed its first students in 1986. Since then, it has gone on to become one of the most successful schools in the SAR, with alumni accepted to top universities across the world.

A registered school...

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...

So you submitted an application which generated an assessment. Your child attended and you now have the result, and it's not what you were hoping for. Your child is in the wait pool or the waitlist.

The good news: Your child most likely met the minimum entry requirements. This means that your...

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...

Do I have to send my child to kindergarten (or playgroup)?

Whereas school isn’t mandatory until 6 years old, the majority of children in Hong Kong begin their formal education at two years old, or three at the latest. Most begin playgroup at 6 or 12 months. To some parents, this idea seems...

When faced with the choice of a free state school or an expensive private school, the decision may seem obvious yet it's important to understand the nuanced differences between the different types.

Firstly, it's important to note that terms differ. In the UK a 'public' school is actually a...