chance for international school ?

gung

My girl is studying in local kindergarten.  I didn't apply for IS last year coz I want to try local school first and change to IS if need later.  However, as IS is more suitable for her, I'm thinking to go IS immediately after her Kindergarten.  But it seems insertion to Y2 is really difficult for most IS. I've applied for ESF but is still waiting for the interview.  

Is the chance low for my case? any suggestions? thx for help..

gung

原帖由 JMSS 於 15-12-08 發表
You mean you only wants ESF or you will also consider other IS?

I'll consider other IS , currently I'm thinking of NAIS coz it's a new school and maybe chance is higher.

For others such as RC, ICS, SIS, it seems chance is very low.

gung

原帖由 lovecasey 於 15-12-08 發表
回覆 gung 的帖子

The year 1 wait list have priority before you, so your chance of getting a spot is ...

esf depends on your address?
if yes, I'm in saikung district.

gung

原帖由 steffib 於 15-12-08 發表
So you are in the waiting list of CWBS? The waiting list of CWBS is comparatively shorter than the o ...

I guess so.
In fact I apply months ago through email but no response so far. No email and nothing. Is it normal?

gung

原帖由 JMSS 於 15-12-08 發表
ICA and KCIS

Sorry, what is ICA and KCIS?

gung

原帖由 JMSS 於 15-12-08 發表
yes, u can try NAIS, its rather new, chance is higher

I've just called NAIS. They said no space now and the waiting list is long so chance is low.

gung

how about Think ?
is it good ?

gung

原帖由 poonseelai 於 15-12-09 發表
建議你用 search function 找出有關每間IS之前討論, 每人要求不同, 对是否good亦各有睇法, 每間IS亦各有特 ...

Thx. I've called both CAIS and THINK. Both asked me to send the application form.
Per NAIS, 70% has to reserve for non-local students which is the policy for international school and thus chance is low.  However, per Think, there is no such limitation.  CAIS also seems to have many local students.
Is there any "70%" rule for IS, as what NAIS told me?

gung

原帖由 poonseelai 於 15-12-09 發表
yes, IS should admit no more than 30% local students according to Education Bureau.

Quite confused, that means CAIS and Think also got 70% non-local students?
But I read from post that CAIS got many HK students, means >70%.
Think too.

gung

thx all for your information.

yes, I'm too late. Originally I planned to let her to go to local school for good foundation of Chinese and then may switch to IS if need.  However, my girl is now in traditional  kindergarten (a famous one) and the traditional teaching method really makes me disappointed.  I can imagine the similar picture when she goes to primary, homework and homework, no appreciation which kills her interest and self motivation to learn.  

Frustrated, yes I am and a bit too late to search for IS till now.  Just hope to find a suitable school for my girl. A happy and caring school.