Since we were established in 2012, a number of other companies (including some of our former colleagues!) have set up as admissions consultants.
We have nothing against a bit of healthy competition but we hate to see parents scammed by new, inexperienced and plain BAD consultants. As we always say...
In the grand quest for the best education for our children, parents often focus primarily on the academic facet of a school's offering. While a solid academic foundation is undeniably important, education encompasses much more than the curriculum taught in the classrooms. UK independent schools reco...
Transferring schools is a big decision that can have a major impact on a student's academic and social life.
Unfortunately, in Asia, some parents have the sense that another school is “better” for various reasons and move a child multiple times.
Of course, we support families to move schools all...
We’ve compiled (in brief) a summary of the most popular topics to help you understand how the education system works in Hong Kong and how to think about schools you might be considering. And, of course, we tackle the much misunderstood and bewildering topic of debentures.
What is a debenture?
A d...
As we hear further news of heads on the move, we'll add to the list. As of today, the list below are (some of) the heads of schools that are leaving at the end of the current academic year, 2022/23 and their replacements for the new AY23/24.
Please comment or email us at [email protected] wi...
One of the most critical decisions that parents are tasked with is determining the best place for their child's education. The increasingly globalized world opens a plethora of choices, and a growing number of families are considering boarding schools, often located in countries different from the...
Finding the right fit tutor is as important as finding the right fit school and the private tutoring sector in Asia is big business. Getting it right can make a big difference. A survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos concluded that around 2,900 schools were providing tutorial courses for Ho...
Securing a place in a reputed international school can be a significant steppingstone in your child's academic journey. An essential part of the admissions process in many of these schools is the interview. It's an opportunity for the school to meet your child and for you to evaluate whether the sch...
Finding the right fit tutor is as important as finding the right fit school and the private tutoring sector in Asia is big business. Getting it right can make a big difference. A survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos concluded that around 2,900 schools were providing tutorial courses for ...
The Route to Admission in Top Secondary Schools
In our work in supporting families to gain admission into a top secondary school, we so often encounter the dichotomy of being a "smart" student versus an "impressive" one. Parents, educators, and students alike grapple with this distinction, often pr...
In a show of extreme resilience, 2,273 Hong Kong students - having endured extended disruptions to their schooling over the past few years - sat their IBDP exams in May 2023 and achieved scores up to 45.
While IBO says that "The 2023 cohort experienced limited disruption to studies due to Covid", t...
The A Level / IB Showdown
In the world of international education, the A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) are both popular; each with its own distinct features and benefits. As always, it's about the 'Fit' so what make each suitable for an individual student, their needs an...
