The Trouble with Tuition internationaleducation internationalschools paidtuition progress schoolfees tuition Oct 31, 2022

In Malaysia - and indeed, much of Asia - paid tuition is accepted as a normal component of a child's education far more than it is in Western countries such as Australia, New Zealand and England.

A combination of high levels of academic competition coupled with a perceived lack of quality of educa...

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Local School Admissions 101 centralallocation dse dss localschools poa triple1 Oct 31, 2022

All children legally residing in Hong Kong are entitled to a place in a local school.

By ‘local school’, we mean a school primarily offering the local Hong Kong curriculum as stipulated by the Education Bureau. The vast majority of these schools use Cantonese as the main medium of instruction.

Typ...

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Headhunting for Children: Facing Competition at International Schools Oct 31, 2022

Original article: https://theinitium.com/article/20160506-hongkong-international-school-fever/

Translated version (Chinese version below):

A “headhunting” company for children facing the competition at international schools in Hong Kong

“Getting into a school is an art. Like a headhunting company...

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Understanding Permanent Residency for Your Child Oct 31, 2022

Schools will usually ask whether your child is a Permanent Resident of Hong Kong or not. Not sure? It can be confusing. So, to help, here’s  a very brief summary of a fairly technical area:

* PR=Permanent Resident of Hong Kong

Do I need to prove that I am a Permanent Resident?

Yes. The Immigrat...

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Boarding School Options: What Are Your Choices? alevels boardingschools education ib internationaleducation kualalumpur malaysia sixthform Oct 31, 2022

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.


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KTJ is a very well-established school of...

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Apply from Birth: Early Education and Its Benefits Oct 31, 2022

Some schools in Hong Kong accept applications from birth...which might appear to be ridiculous and we would not disagree!

Rumours abound that parents can even apply before the baby is born, but this is urban legend and NOT TRUE!! All applications require a birth certificate.

So, as soon as you hav...

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3 Top Tips for Completing a Successful Application Form applications Oct 31, 2022

Every school has an application form. Almost always, it's online nowadays. 

Think it’s a simple form? Think again! It’s worth thinking very carefully before diving in to complete even the most seemingly simple of application forms.

And, then there are the application forms (and questionnaires and ...

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Why More Expatriates Prefer Local Chinese Kindergartens Oct 31, 2022

More and more non-Chinese are choosing to send their children to kindergartens which use Cantonese as the main teaching language.

While the financial benefit is significant – many kindergartens are non-profit and eligible families may apply for an 80 per cent subsidy – most parents in this category...

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Cantonese vs Mandarin: When Hong Kong’s Languages Get Political Oct 31, 2022

By Juliana LiuHong Kong correspondent, BBC News

29 June 2017

When Hong Kong was handed back from the UK to China in 1997, only a quarter of the population spoke any Mandarin. 

Now, two decades later, that figure has nearly doubled.

But even as people get better at communicating in Mandarin, also...

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Why Kindergarten Matters: Early Education Insights Oct 31, 2022

While school is not mandatory until the age of six, the majority of children in Hong Kong begin their formal education at two, or three at the latest. To some parents, this idea seems ludicrous. 

So, should Hong Kong children attend kindergarten? At two or three – or not at all?

Fortunately, in se...

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How Stress and Academic Pressure Affect Teenagers Oct 31, 2022

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Professor Michael Fullan and Dr David Gleeson will be keynote presenters at this year’s Asia-Pacific International Schools Conference (AISC). Their presentations will address important topical well-being issues and in particular “How Does Stress And Academic Pressure Affect Teenager...

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Hong Kong Drops in Survey of Most Expensive International Schools Oct 31, 2022

ExpatFinder.com reports that the median annual tuition cost in the city has dropped to US$18,465, but this reflects a far larger survey base rather than lower fees.

A global survey of the cost of sending children to international schools shows that Hong Kong has dropped out of the top five, but it ...

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