It’s nearly April. Every day, I receive enquiries from families who just got word that they’ll be relocating to Hong Kong in July/August and they need school places for September. This is not easy!

An application submitted in April is VERY late.

Of course, parents may not know...

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...

Sponsored Post: The focus of schools in Hong Kong has traditionally been about preparing students for college academically. However, research has shown that this is not enough to help students be successful. On February 21, The Harbour School (THS) hosted a talk and panel discussion titled...

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,...

Originally Published on January 14, 2020

The Education Bureau may finally be held accountable for turning a blind eye to private schools charging extra in the form of capital levies and debentures.

In a long overdue direct investigation report by the Ombudsman, the EDB have been rightfully...

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...

So often, so many parents are confused. But, hey, schools are confused too!

When is a school international, or private or independent? And does it really matter?

Private

A private school is a fee paying school. They are fairly autonomous and choose their own curriculum, set their own admissions...

One of the most common quandaries parents find themselves in is choosing between a local school and an international one. We often advise families to start in the local stream and apply to international school later. But how does this work? What are the risks? And can they really make it into...

 The Kiangsu and Chekiang Residents Association (HK) operate several schools in Hong Kong: