We often do say that choosing a school is an emotional decision. Within reason. Yet, before we get into lengthy debates on the choice of curriculum, it's important that the schools on our short list are robust and are not about to go bust!
This is especially important nowadays where new private sch...
 English Schools Foundation, as the largest provider of English Language Education in Hong Kong, operating 16 primary, secondary and all through schools plus 5 kindergartens and one special school.  If you are considering an ESF school, the best time to apply is when your child is approaching K1, Ye...
Students sat exams this Summer after a two year hiatus due to COVID. These students, soon to receive their results, will be expecting results lower than the last two years as Ofqual transitions back to pre-pandemic results.
(Students in British schools overseas receive their results on the same da...
As DSC International School nears its fourth decade, the school looks back on its rich history while simultaneously making exciting changes to enrich their future.
With an average of 9-plus years of teaching experience at DSC, all teachers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide stu...
A Community That Welcomes and InspiresÂ
At LEH International School Foshan, new beginnings are always celebrated with open arms. Families joining the school are welcomed into a vibrant community that values connection, individuality, and growth. With a focus on building strong relationships between...
In our consultations with parents, we discuss the 6Ps:
-
Your Preferences & Priorities as a family
-
Your child's Personality & Proficiency
-
Schools' Policies & Procedures
It is often this last pair where parents fall down if managing this themselves without expert support.
Paren...
#SponsoredPost One of the oldest international schools in Hong Kong, Delia School of Canada (DSC) welcomed its first students in 1986. Since then, it has gone on to become one of the most successful schools in the SAR, with alumni accepted to top universities across the world.
A registered school w...
As globalisation is becoming more prevalent in society, having the ability to speak multiple languages is a valuable skill to teach our children. Finding the best way to achieve this can be challenging. In this blog, Mulberry House International Kindergarten shares some great tips.
Apart from the f...
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 isnât 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 ...