If there’s one thing you can rely on the education industry to excel at, it’s buzzwords. New phrases crop up all the time. Some stick, some don’t; some are simply marketing speak, while others herald real, positive progress.
One phrase that’s been gathering speed in Hong...
In July 2020, we spoke to Mr. Paul Friend, principal of North London Collegiate School in Singapore.
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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...
When considering the cost of private schooling, it is important to consider ALL the fees and costs, not only the tuition fee.
Parents are often not thinking about all the extras which can all add up to quite a bit.
Tuition fees increase every year at a rate far above inflation. Not only do...
What are the top kindergartens in Hong Kong? What are the best kindergartens in Hong Kong?
These are impossible questions to answer. Do you prefer local or international? Montessori, Waldorf, EYFS or IBPYP? It really pays to do your research and start in a kindergarten that feeds into your...
Victoria Educational Organisation is a highly reputable local group of kindergartens, founded in 1965, with an affiliated private independent school: Victoria Shanghai Academy.
It is perceived in the market as a good option if parents are not sure between a local and an international school and...
The Education Bureau used to designate a number of primary schools in Hong Kong as more suitable for non-Chinese speaking students (NCS) than others. This designation used to be explicit, yet in an attempt at integration, it is now ‘unofficial’.
This means, they give these schools...
As a follow up to Part I, written in January, and Part II, written in early June, we have an update.
EDB have been turning a blind eye to the way that private - including international - schools have routinely been charging multiple, "other" (unapproved) fees for decades. Debentures,...
This is a question we get asked a lot:
Why do international schools in Malaysia cost so much?
Most parents assume that international schools cost a lot because of their facilities: the swimming pools, the ICT labs, the fancy theatres and the music rooms. It's certainly true that these sorts...
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Year 13 pupil, Morgan Jack, explains why the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) at Harrow Hong Kong provides the perfect preparation for university and life beyond.
1. Excellence
We all want to achieve the very best of our potential and give ourselves choices in life.
At Harrow Hong...
Students with special educational needs (SEN) have been integrating into mainstream classrooms in Hong Kong for well over a decade. However, many mainstream schools remain poorly equipped to cater to the learning profiles of many SEN students. This is despite a general academic consensus across...
