Hong Kong Schools Forum http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/ GeoSchools.Com provides parents and students of Hong Kong schools with educational resources, forums and classifieds. en Mon, 21 May 2012 02:11:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://c4.geoclicks.net/gx/img/forum/misc/rss.png Hong Kong Schools Forum http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/ Is it a good school? http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/hong-kong-academy-234/3797-good-school.html Sun, 20 May 2012 09:31:22 GMT Dear all, how should we compare HK academy with other International schools in HK? pros and cons? what type of kids is suitable to HK academy (besides the future campus location issue)? thanks for sharing your valuable advice.. SMchan Dear all,

how should we compare HK academy with other International schools in HK? pros and cons? what type of kids is suitable to HK academy (besides the future campus location issue)?

thanks for sharing your valuable advice..

SMchan ]]> Hong Kong Academy Chan S M http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/hong-kong-academy-234/3797-good-school.html Any IMS Primary parents here? http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3793-any-ims-primary-parents-here.html Sun, 20 May 2012 03:22:15 GMT I am a Montessori fan. DD was in a Montessori preschool for 3 years until she had to start full day Year 1 at an IS. My son (4.5 yo) is still in Montessori and will transfer to IMS in Sept since I plan to let him continue in IMS Primary. DD just got admitted to IMS primary, and I am struggling... I am a Montessori fan. DD was in a Montessori preschool for 3 years until she had to start full day Year 1 at an IS. My son (4.5 yo) is still in Montessori and will transfer to IMS in Sept since I plan to let him continue in IMS Primary.

DD just got admitted to IMS primary, and I am struggling to decide if I should let her stay in her present school or move to IMS. Her present school is loving and caring. We also like it very much. Her teacher feels that she is ADD/ADHD and I got her assessed by a psychologist. The psychologist thinks that her case is inconclusive at this point and things will become more obvious when she is closer to 7 (she just turned 6). DD is forgetful, often daydreams in class, etc.

I understand the morning work cycle in IMS primary. So I am afraid that by leaving time management to her, her daydreaming will be out of control and not much work will get done. Even now, when it's time to do her work in her school and all the kids are working on it, she will look at other kids' work, talk or just drift away until the teacher constantly reminds her that time's up - then she will scribble something at the very last few minutes (and of not very good quality).

Since we need to decide within a week, any thoughts will be appreciated. ]]> General Schools and Admissions flo http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3793-any-ims-primary-parents-here.html Discovery College Increases School Fees http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-discovery-college-154/3781-discovery-college-increases-school-fees.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:30:22 GMT Discovery College, a private ESF school will raise fees by 7.6% in September, almost double compared to other government subsidized schools. In addition, each student will be charged a new building levy of $5,900 to cover maintenance. Primary school fees will increase to $83,200/year from... Discovery College, a private ESF school will raise fees by 7.6% in September, almost double compared to other government subsidized schools.

In addition, each student will be charged a new building levy of $5,900 to cover maintenance.

Primary school fees will increase to $83,200/year from $77,300
Secondary school fees will increase to $111,300 from $103,400
Y12 fees will be $112,500

Read more here:

Discovery College parents must find more cash - The Standard ]]> ESF - Discovery College Editor http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-discovery-college-154/3781-discovery-college-increases-school-fees.html ESF School Calendar 2012-2013 http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-everything-else-82/3777-esf-school-calendar-2012-2013-a.html Tue, 15 May 2012 03:10:13 GMT ESF Calendar is out. School starts on *Aug 20th, 2012* ESF Calendar is out. School starts on Aug 20th, 2012
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]]> ESF - Everything Else Editor http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-everything-else-82/3777-esf-school-calendar-2012-2013-a.html Rightmind vs Rosaryhill http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3773-rightmind-vs-rosaryhill.html Mon, 14 May 2012 13:49:29 GMT My son is a pre-nursery student in Rosaryhill Kindergarten now and he'll be upgrade to K1 in coming Sep 2012. In the same time Rightmind Kindergarten also accept him to the K1. If we would like to apply DSS/Private School in the future. Any suggestion for us? Thanks! ]]> General Schools and Admissions sonicgina http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3773-rightmind-vs-rosaryhill.html year2 ESF interview..help please http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-admissions-78/3769-year2-esf-interview-help-please.html Mon, 14 May 2012 06:41:12 GMT Hi All, My kid has this interview for year2 at one of the ESF schools. The problem is that they have asked for the latest school report card. He goes to an international school and has improved a lot in past 2-3 months. However, the school report does mention that he has difficult connecting... Hi All,

My kid has this interview for year2 at one of the ESF schools.
The problem is that they have asked for the latest school report card.
He goes to an international school and has improved a lot in past 2-3 months. However, the school report does mention that he has difficult connecting phonics for reading (term2) and needs writing improvement (term1). both term comments do mention that he has improved

Now my dilemma is that shall we show this report at ESF interview? i know ethically we should show it but the thing is that we have been working so hard on him in past 3+ months , including tution classes, and he has improved (although still not fluent in reading ) a lot. I dont want the report which is as of March first week to create a wrong impression for him (the report does not have a date). i dont want the interview to read the report and then speak to him . already thingking that this kid has some problem or may be lags behind the school

this interview is very important to us , please help me decide what shall I do

thanks a lot ]]> ESF - Admissions bsc1280 http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-admissions-78/3769-year2-esf-interview-help-please.html CIS V GSIS http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3761-cis-v-gsis.html Wed, 09 May 2012 06:37:10 GMT Hi, My son got into both CIS (chinese international school) and GSIS (german swiss).... Which one to choose...? Mandarin is important to us but not vital. They can always learn this outside of school. What is important is the overall academic and non-academic learning...? Any opinions or... Hi,
My son got into both CIS (chinese international school) and GSIS (german swiss)....
Which one to choose...?
Mandarin is important to us but not vital. They can always learn this outside of school. What is important is the overall academic and non-academic learning...?

Any opinions or experiences to share....?

Thanks ]]> General Schools and Admissions amitsingh http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3761-cis-v-gsis.html GSIS English Primary school http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/german-swiss-international-school-gsis-302/3757-gsis-english-primary-school.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:16:47 GMT Hi - Can anyone give an insight into the admissions procedure for the Primary school? It seems to be one of the few schools with places available, but is that because they haven't completed all the interviews?

Also it has very good reviews based on what I've heard people say - is that true? ]]> German Swiss International School (GSIS) onmyd http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/german-swiss-international-school-gsis-302/3757-gsis-english-primary-school.html SELLING HK ACADEMY UNIFORM http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/hong-kong-academy-234/3753-selling-hk-academy-uniform.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:54:19 GMT We are selling 2 short sleeve shirts 2 shorts for hot days , 2 long sleeve shirts and 2 long trousers for colder days, and a wind breaker which comes with an attachable inner lining (for colder days). Selling all.. Contact us. Amit We are selling 2 short sleeve shirts 2 shorts for hot days , 2 long sleeve shirts and 2 long trousers for colder days, and a wind breaker which comes with an attachable inner lining (for colder days).
Selling all..

Contact us.
Amit ]]> Hong Kong Academy amitsingh http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/hong-kong-academy-234/3753-selling-hk-academy-uniform.html Year 2 interview at Discovery college or KJS http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-discovery-college-154/3749-year-2-interview-discovery-college-kjs.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:23 GMT HI All, We had applied to both these schools last year for year 1 but were put on waiting list. Not that they have asked us for an interview, but I want to start preparing my kid incase something does come up. Please can anyone tell me whats an interview/assessment like for Year2 at ESF,... HI All,


We had applied to both these schools last year for year 1 but were put on waiting list. Not that they have asked us for an interview, but I want to start preparing my kid incase something does come up.

Please can anyone tell me whats an interview/assessment like for Year2 at ESF, esxpecially DC/KJS

they told me over phone it will be a one-on-one interview with the teacher and there will be some reading, writing, number recognition etc

please can you tell me in detail about this. what level of reading is expected. My kid reads simple words 3-4 letters but gets confused with longer ones sometimes. knows couting upto 50 and can write too. Please let me know what shall I focus on for this.

thanks a lot! ]]> ESF - Discovery College rs2000 http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-discovery-college-154/3749-year-2-interview-discovery-college-kjs.html GSIS German stream K1 2012/2013 http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3745-gsis-german-stream-k1-2012-2013-a.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:20:35 GMT My son is German by nationality, we applied for IB, but failed assessment, which I found ridiculous. As both my wife and I are native English speakers. Now, school has forwarded my application to German stream, as my national he is German. Wonder if they can also refuse entry My son is German by nationality, we applied for IB, but failed assessment, which I found ridiculous. As both my wife and I are native English speakers.

Now, school has forwarded my application to German stream, as my national he is German.

Wonder if they can also refuse entry ]]> General Schools and Admissions synoco http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3745-gsis-german-stream-k1-2012-2013-a.html Attempted Kidnapping at ESF Kindergarten http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-everything-else-82/3742-attempted-kidnapping-esf-kindergarten.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:01:33 GMT There was an attempt to kidnap at ESF Kindergarten yesterday. Fortunately, no other children were injured during the incident. A kidnap attempt on the daughter of a barrister who was recently awarded HK$1.2 billion in an acrimonious divorce ruling was foiled yesterday. Thursday, April 26,... There was an attempt to kidnap at ESF Kindergarten yesterday. Fortunately, no other children were injured during the incident.

A kidnap attempt on the daughter of a barrister who was recently awarded HK$1.2 billion in an acrimonious divorce ruling was foiled yesterday.



Thursday, April 26, 2012

A kidnap attempt on the daughter of a barrister who was recently awarded HK$1.2 billion in an acrimonious divorce ruling was foiled yesterday.

The suspected kidnap bid happened near the ESF International Kindergarten (Hillside) on Stubbs Road about 3.50pm.

Four men, armed with what looked like pistols and knives, surrounded a seven-seater vehicle soon after the girl got in.

Her quick-witted driver, a 60-year- old woman, used the vehicle's central locking system to stop them.


From the HKStandard
The Standard - China's Business Newspaper ]]> ESF - Everything Else Editor http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-everything-else-82/3742-attempted-kidnapping-esf-kindergarten.html ESF School Fees 2012 -2013 http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-everything-else-82/3738-esf-school-fees-2012-2013-a.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:42:58 GMT ESF announced a salary increase of 4% for all staff for the school year August 2012-2013. Hence the fees for next year are as follows: Annual HK$ % Increase HK$ Increase Monthly Primary - $66,100 4.92% ... ESF announced a salary increase of 4% for all staff for the school year August 2012-2013. Hence the fees for next year are as follows:



Annual HK$ % Increase HK$ Increase Monthly
Primary - $66,100 4.92% $310
Secondary 7-11 - $98,000 3.05 % $290
Secondary 12-13 - $102,000 5.05% $490 ]]> ESF - Everything Else Editor http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/esf-everything-else-82/3738-esf-school-fees-2012-2013-a.html CAIS Bus service from tung chung http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3734-cais-bus-service-tung-chung.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:59:03 GMT Hi All, My kid goes to CAIS (Christian Alliance International School in Kowloon City) and we are trying to see if a bus service can be arranged. Please if your kid or somone you know has his/her kid going to CAIS from tung chung, please can you ask them to email me at bsc1280@yahoo.com or... Hi All,

My kid goes to CAIS (Christian Alliance International School in Kowloon City) and we are trying to see if a bus service can be arranged. Please if your kid or somone you know has his/her kid going to CAIS from tung chung, please can you ask them to email me at

bsc1280@yahoo.com

or please sms call

92277074

thanks a lot! ]]> General Schools and Admissions rs2000 http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/general-schools-admissions-13/3734-cais-bus-service-tung-chung.html <![CDATA[GSIS K1 2012/13 Interview result letter rec'd]]> http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/german-swiss-international-school-gsis-302/3729-gsis-k1-2012-13-interview-result-letter-recd.html Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:34:37 GMT Hi there,

I rec'd a letter from GSIS for my daughter's K1 interview result. What's stated in the letter is -

"We are delighted to let you know that XXXX performed very well and has gained a positive result in all areas of the assessment.

We are currently reconciling our place availability for the coming academic year and sincerely hope that we will soon be in a position where we can confirm a place for XXXX. As soon as we do have further details our Admission Office will contact you.”

Did anyone get similar letter recently? And does it mean my kid in on waiting list or how likely a formal offer will follow up soon?

Thank you! ]]> German Swiss International School (GSIS) papayamm http://hongkong.geoschools.com/forum/german-swiss-international-school-gsis-302/3729-gsis-k1-2012-13-interview-result-letter-recd.html