The journey to finding the perfect international school for your child in Hong Kong can often feel like navigating a maze. Between "R1s," "Prep 1s," and the looming shadow of assessment days, itās easy for parents to lose their bearings.
The other day, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the he...
In the high-stakes world of Hong Kong admissions, parents often focus intensely on the destination -Ā the prestigious secondary school or the elite IB program. However, as an insider, I can tell you that the most influential factor in that future success is often the school your child isĀ attendingĀ
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The YK Pao School Through Train Pathway
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With YK Pao School Hong Kong set to open its doors in September 2026, we are excited at this addition to the international school landscape. Weāve been speaking with the leadership team and with many parents - some of whom have already accepted places for ...
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Why does choosing a school feel so much riskier than any other investment?
You are a sophisticated professional. You know how to evaluate a business deal, assess aĀ stock or choose a luxury car. Yet, when it comes to selecting a school for your child, you likely feel a distinct, gnawing uncerta
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Ā Hong Kongās education landscape is about to welcome a very special new addition, one that blends academic rigour, bilingual and bicultural learning, holistic development and joyful learning.Ā
In September 2026, YK Pao School Hong Kong will open its doors to its first cohort of students. And the ti...
Two more established school operators have announced their expansion plans. YK Pao will be opening its first school in Hong Kong and ESF are opening (and closing) kindergartens.
YK Pao
YK Pao School is a well-known, highly reputable school (and brand) established in 2007 in Shanghai and opening in...
As the academic landscape in Hong Kong continues to evolve, two prominent international schools have announced plans to expand their sixth form programmes next year. Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong and Kellett School, both renowned for their British curriculum roots, will open new sixth f...
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results for 2025 were released in July 2025. The global average score for the July 2025 session was 30.58 out of 45, with a pass rate of 81.26% for the 202,103 students worldwide. The average subject grade was 4.89, and around 9,456 students
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Parents often tell me that they're confused reading their child's school reports. Gone are the days when a teacher could write that a child's conduct is 'very bad - is a constant trouble to everyone and is always in some scrape of other' as Winston Churchill's teacher wrote in 1884. It would, in som...
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, I was asked about the closure of a small, lesser-known international school in Hong Kong, attributedā in my opinionā to poor governance. The reporter probed about the impact on expat families, to which I responded, āNo impact.ā This may seem blunt (who me? š)Ā b...
Ruth Benny breaks down the importance of personal interactions in understanding a schoolās true character
Navigating the maze of schools in Hong Kongās competitive education scene is no small feat.
As an education consultant with more than 13 yearsā experience steering families through this high-st...
Ā Iām reflecting on a growing concern among the parents I talk to: that international schools in Hong Kong are increasingly international in name only, not in nature. At Top Schools, weāve been watching this trend unfold, and itās time to set the record straight for parents navigating admissions.
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