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...

In July 2020, we spoke to Mr. Paul Friend, principal of North London Collegiate School in Singapore.

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Paul : Good afternoon Ruth. Real pleasure to join you.

Top Schools Ruth: Thank you for joining us...

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...

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-...

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...

#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...

#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...

Places in Hong Kong schools are very competitive — good schools have long waiting lists and lengthy application processes. Right?

Well, this used to be the case. And so employers moving their staff to Hong Kong sought to manage the risk. They did this by - essentially - buying security of a place i...

Any parent in Hong Kong contemplating their child’s first educational steps will be well aware of, and likely confused by, the array of choices when it comes to the variety of kindergartens here. In the last year alone, there has been an explosion in new kindergartens opening in Hong Kong that offer...

“Which curriculum is best – IB or A Levels?” The query pops up time and time again on Hong Kong’s social media platforms as parents ponder the optimal education path for their offspring. The answer, of course, is far from straightforward and varies from child to child, but the question itself is fun...

When considering the cost of private schooling, it is important to consider ALL the fees and costs, not only the tuition fee.

Parents are often not thinking about all the extras which can all add up to quite a bit.

Tuition fees increase every year at a rate far above inflation. Not only do parents...