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momomimi

EMI - engllish as media of instruction

paupauyu

Hi Momomimi,

可否有中文解釋？ 我想知道是關於何謂 EMI School.

momomimi 寫道:
EMI - engllish as media of instruction

momomimi

EMI全名係English as Medium of Instruction School


香港的英文授課中學（簡稱英文中學、EMI學校；英語：English as Medium of Instruction School，意思是英語為教學語言的學校）獲教育統籌局特許，可以在所有課堂以全英語授課。香港有114所英文授課中學，佔全港501家中學的22.8%。

momomimi

EMI全名係English as Medium of Instruction School


香港的英文授課中學（簡稱英文中學、EMI學校；英語：English as Medium of Instruction School，意思是英語為教學語言的學校）獲教育統籌局特許，可以在所有課堂以全英語授課。香港有114所英文授課中學，佔全港501家中學的22.8%。

paupauyu

Hi Momomimi,

Thank you for your fully information. Do u have kids to study in Secondary School right now.

!^-^!

norakyng

momomimi 寫道:
EMI全名係English as Medium of Instruction School


香港的英文授課中學（簡稱英文中學、EMI學校；英語：English as Medium of Instruction School，意思是英語為教學語言的學校）獲教育統籌局特許，可以在所有課堂以全英語授課。香港有114所英文授課中學，佔全港501家中學的22.8%。

Hi momomimi ,
請問學校要有甚麼條件之下可成為EMI中學，
因見到某些中中學校說會轉為英中學校，請賜教.

momomimi

根據<中學教學語言指引>, 學校需要取錄最少85%能透過英語學習的學生才可用英語授課.

norakyng 寫道:
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Hi momomimi ,
請問學校要有甚麼條件之下可成為EMI中學，
因見到某些中中學校說會轉為英中學校，請賜教.

momomimi

Hi paupauyu,

我同你一樣, 有個仔仔準備升中一, 好頭痛, 唔知比佢讀傳統中學定新思維的直資中學好.

ANChan59

momomimi 寫道:
Hi paupauyu,

我同你一樣, 有個仔仔準備升中一, 好頭痛, 唔知比佢讀傳統中學定新思維的直資中學好.

I don't apply any new DSS school for my son.  We only apply DBS and SPCC.

New DSS schools have new vision and direction in education. They aim for multiple intelligence and happy learning, they try to balance among academic results, ECA and community services. It sounds attractive for most parents and new teachers and educators.

As they are new and the first batch graduates' public examinations results are unknown. If students are good in academic results finally, those schools will draw more attention and attract more students. If not, most parents will shift back to traditional schools. So our kids are guinea pig for them to test 5-6 years.

The Principals of most new DSS are visionary leaders, they have many innovative ideas and strategies, but implementation is the key. A good idea needs many year to implement, too many ideas at the same time, I can't see positive results. You can check the teacher turnover rate of those school compare with other DSS and traditional aided school. You can see the difference.  If you really want to find a better DSS, check their staff turnover rate and student attrition rate.

I attended an admission briefing at Cheung Chuk Shan College at Island East District. I really impressed by the school.  The principal introduced the background of the school that the first principal focused on ethic education and excellent student conduct.  The second principal focused on ethic education and excellent academic results, they achieved that 27 years 100% Chinese, English and Maths passing rate in HKCEE and 100% students get into universities.  The third principal, the speaker focuses on the first two plus the ECA and community services, the last two focuses are critical in 3-3-4 for university entrance requirement.  

A great school built on solid foundation not just concepts and charismatic .

liza831

How to find out the teacher turnover rate?

momomimi

ANChan59,

Thanks for your sharing.  Sounds like the traditional school is more reliable from your opinion.

I have selected HKUGA among DSS schools.  I am impressed by its spacious school site and the creative curriculum.  

paupauyu

Hi Momomimi,

我也曾到 HKUGA 簡介會, 校舍大, 理念不錯, 真的很吸引。但是, 我擔心是否真的太新, 運作未上軌道。

momomimi 寫道:
ANChan59,

Thanks for your sharing.  Sounds like the traditional school is more reliable from your opinion.

I have selected HKUGA among DSS schools.  I am impressed by its spacious school site and the creative curriculum.  

paupauyu

Hi ANChan59,

Thanks for your sharing. I learnt that SPCC already sent out the interview letter. Please check your mail box.

ANChan59

liza831 寫道:
How to find out the teacher turnover rate?

A good question, most schools don't announce their turnover rate.  
1.  Ask friends in education field, they may know the rough idea of some schools.
2.  Indirectly, you can check the teaching experience of teachers of the particular school, which are listed in most School's Annual Report.  

E.g teaching years   Staff   Name (History)
0-4    5-9    >10     no.
32%  17%   51%    71     DGS  (146)
31%  19%   50%    105   SPCC (91)
7%    16%   77%    56     Clementi Sec School (80)
25%  28%   47%    87     La Salle  (75)
26%  14%   60%    57     CCSC (37)
33%  30%   37%    63     MunSang HK Island.  (7)
44%  33%   23%    66     China Foundation  (6)
55%  13%   32%    87*    Logos Academy  (3)
18%  30%   52%    44     GT College (2)
29%  36%   36%    14     Creative (1)
36%  14%   50%    14     HKUGA (1)

Information from HKedcity - Secondary School Propectus
Teachers include Principal, vice-principal and officers.

* For both primary and secondary sessions


The table above just try to show the teaching experience of teachers related to new and "traditional" schools.  No conclusive answer!!!

MunSang is a new school of 7 years history.  EMB may let it upgrade to EMI school in 2010.  They need ten years hardwork and proven performance to be widely accepted by parents.  

Learn from friends in education field.  May be helpful to you.

ANChan59

paupauyu 寫道:
Hi ANChan59,

Thanks for your sharing. I learnt that SPCC already sent out the interview letter. Please check your mail box.

Yes, my son on the list and will be interviewed on 3/3.

ANChan59

momomimi 寫道:
ANChan59,

Thanks for your sharing.  Sounds like the traditional school is more reliable from your opinion.

I have selected HKUGA among DSS schools.  I am impressed by its spacious school site and the creative curriculum.  

Look at different angle.  

E.g. :
If my son, most likely in Band 2 or end of Band 1.  Top notch school are not possible, and I still prefer EMI.  Honestly, not much choice, either go for good Band 1 and Band 2 CMI schools (27.5% EMI places, 33% Band 1 student), or new DSS.  

Also, my son cannot handle a lot of homework, assessments or examinations, I will be penalised indirectly, I will go for new DSS....

Or some may prefer new campus, happy learning, creativity etc, if you think all this are important for your selection, just go for it.  But remember that's your choice or your kids' choice.

My son's view:
1.  He preferred CMI initially (easy to learn and propaganda from EMB), after travelling to USA by himself and had study missions in both Australia and USA.  English is an Universal Language, he understands EMI is a must, not an option.  He wants to go to study in USA or UK in the future.
2.  He likes spacious campus and good facilities.
3.  Creativity, language, extracurricular activities can be taken outside school, nice to have.
4.  He preferred Cheung Chuk Sang instead of LS because many friends will pick CCS no one pick LS.  We agreed with him.
5.  Either Christian schools or no religious schools.
6.  Happy learning is a dream for him, but he wants to achieve something, he still needs to work hard.  Either learn it now, or learn it later in the society in a painful way.
7.  Keen competition from China is a global trend, Putonghua is a must not just Cantonese and English.

paupauyu

Hi ANChan59,

Congratulation. Hope he has a good performance.

norakyng

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momomimi 寫道:
根據<中學教學語言指引>, 學校需要取錄最少85%能透過英語學習的學生才可用英語授課. [quote]
norakyng 寫道:
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Hi momomimi ,

Thanks a lot !

Cheers

mattsmum

what is SPCC?
st. Paul's co-ed College?

聖保羅書院= st. paul's college=SPC

ANChan59 寫道:
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liza831 寫道:
How to find out the teacher turnover rate?

A good question, most schools don't announce their turnover rate.  
1.  Ask friends in education field, they may know the rough idea of some schools.
2.  Indirectly, you can check the teaching experience of teachers of the particular school, which are listed in most School's Annual Report.  

E.g teaching years   Staff   Name (History)
0-4    5-9    >10     no.
32%  17%   51%    71     DGS  (146)
31%  19%   50%    105   SPCC (91)
7%    16%   77%    56     Clementi Sec School (80)
25%  28%   47%    87     La Salle  (75)
26%  14%   60%    57     CCSC (37)
33%  30%   37%    63     MunSang HK Island.  (7)
44%  33%   23%    66     China Foundation  (6)
55%  13%   32%    87*    Logos Academy  (3)
18%  30%   52%    44     GT College (2)
29%  36%   36%    14     Creative (1)
36%  14%   50%    14     HKUGA (1)

Information from HKedcity - Secondary School Propectus
Teachers include Principal, vice-principal and officers.

* For both primary and secondary sessions


The table above just try to show the teaching experience of teachers related to new and "traditional" schools.  No conclusive answer!!!

MunSang is a new school of 7 years history.  EMB may let it upgrade to EMI school in 2010.  They need ten years hardwork and proven performance to be widely accepted by parents.  

Learn from friends in education field.  May be helpful to you.

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ANChan59

SPCC = St Paul Co-edu College