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 child...

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 pl...

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 ludicro...

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 private ...

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 Kong in recent years is ‘...

 Despite schools increasing marketing budgets, many international schools in Hong Kong are facing slower-than-expected enrollment growth. Rising competition, changing demographics, and shifting parent behaviours mean that traditional advertising strategies aren’t delivering the same results they onc...

#sponsoredpost The Sixth Form years are an exciting time for pupils as they extend their learning and prepare for the transition to university and beyond. It can also be a rather daunting period – the prospect of change, leaving behind the comfort of their familiar school environment and perhaps mov...

With its low tax rates, diverse international community and buzzing social scene, Hong Kong has long been an attractive option for professionals looking to expand their global horizons. Sure, ‘The 852’ has seen its fair share of challenges recently, but unlike some destinations, finding your feet he...

Back at the end of 2019, if you’d told school principals that within a few weeks their students would be learning remotely, only interacting with teachers and classmates online, they’d have thought the idea preposterous. How could any school possibly deliver a curriculum effectively without face-to-...

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 how will they come across in an in...

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...

#SponsoredPost The only international school in Hong Kong to offer both day and boarding school options, Harrow Hong Kong opened its doors for the first time in September 2012. Since then, the school has gone on to nurture thousands of eager minds, with nearly 50% of pupils in Year 6 and above choos...