教育王國

標題: 插班入RC [打印本頁]

作者: maxwcc 時間: 08-3-30 11:31 標題: 插班入RC

My son is studing P.1 in local school.  He did homework by himself everyday, he did extra worksheet before exam by himself also (because I had no time to do with him).
His exam result just OK in his class (around 70-80).  I felt he's not so eager to learn (boring in school & no one with him).  So I have an idea to transfer to internation school, because I hope he can learn under happy situation.  Any
comments of RC? Is it hard to enter? Do you think it will
create interest to learn?  see anyone can help..many thks

作者: 鳳梨 時間: 08-3-30 12:29

You may try but I think it's quite difficult as there is always along queue waiting listl. I think nowadays, kids from mainstream schools are difficult to enter IS because of their English standard. Requirement for P1 or P2 in IS is not that harsh but quite high for P.3 up. IF you make up your mind to change to IS, you'd better early than late.

原文章由 maxwcc 於 08-3-30 11:31 發表
My son is studing P.1 in local school. He did homework by himself everyday, he did extra worksheet before exam by himself also (because I had no time to do with him).
His exam result just OK in his ...

[ 本文章最後由鳳梨於 08-3-30 12:30 編輯 ]

作者: fishfishma 時間: 08-4-1 17:22

各位,我仔仔插班入左RC,請問有甚麼要注意?參加甚麼課外活動好?CAS點樣報?係咪一定要報?請多多指教.今天聽他說上課很開心,Canteen的飯很好吃,我安心點了.

[ 本文章最後由 fishfishma 於 08-4-1 17:24 編輯 ]

作者: maxwcc 時間: 08-4-6 11:06

恭喜哂!想了解一下interview 問了甚麼?要有甚麼準備呢?你仔仔入咗RC後的反應如何?

原文章由 fishfishma 於 08-4-1 17:22 發表
各位,我仔仔插班入左RC,請問有甚麼要注意?參加甚麼課外活動好?CAS點樣報?係咪一定要報?請多多指教.今天聽他說上課很開心,Canteen的飯很好吃,我安心點了. ...

作者: fishfishma 時間: 08-4-7 14:44

我的小朋友考GRADE 3, 1ST INTERVIEW 做卷, 约45分鐘, 2ND　INTERVIEW面試，约３０分鐘，大人和小朋友一起見一位ADMISSION OFFICER，講下１ST INTERVIEW份卷做成點，問下篇文他想講甚麼（因為我個仔篇文好明顯未寫完），氣氛好NICE．
阿仔好鍾意這間學校，話上課學好多野，好開心，小息又可以自由去操場，飯堂和圖書館，SO FAR SO GOOD.

你仔仔甚麼時候INTERVIEW ? GOOD LUCK!

原文章由 maxwcc 於 08-4-6 11:06 發表
恭喜哂!想了解一下interview 問了甚麼?要有甚麼準備呢?你仔仔入咗RC後的反應如何?

作者: maxwcc 時間: 08-4-7 22:44

咁係咪用英文interview同作文呀?其實我仲爭扎緊,你知道RC的學生品格如何?

作者: leeleelee 時間: 08-4-8 14:45

Thank you for your information, May I ask you more questions about RC?

Is your kid study in local school before?
Do you know how many class in Grace 3?
When you get in RC? Why not in Septemner 2008, Can you enter the school in the term time?
Is you kid feel confident to speak in English?
2nd interview only 30 mins, What is the question the admission officer will ask the parent?

Please kindly to help!

Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

原文章由 fishfishma 於 08-4-7 14:44 發表
我的小朋友考GRADE 3, 1ST INTERVIEW 做卷, 约45分鐘, 2ND　INTERVIEW面試，约３０分鐘，大人和小朋友一起見一位ADMISSION OFFICER，講下１ST INTERVIEW份卷做成點，問下篇文他想講甚麼（因為我個仔篇文好明顯未寫完），氣氛好NICE．
阿仔 ...

作者: fishfishma 時間: 08-4-9 14:03

My kid is from another IS so he has no difficulties in understanding English. The officer showed my son the paper he did in the written test and asked him to further explain on his writing. The atmosphere was like "chatting" rather than "testing" on how much he knew. For parents, we talked about IB curriculum and the role of parents. We felt very warm and welcomed by the school. So, no worries.

原文章由 leeleelee 於 08-4-8 14:45 發表
Thank you for your information, May I ask you more questions about RC?

Is your kid study in local school before?Do you know how many class in Grace 3?When you get in RC? Why not in Septemner ...

作者: minggrace 時間: 08-4-9 19:04

Is it too late to submit an application for Year 2 for the coming Aug (new school year)? Do they accept late applications? (I wonder) Does the school offer a test after receiving the application fee? (with no place though)

Are there any parents having their children transfer from Shatin Junior School to Renaissance College? Please share experience or comment on the change.

作者: fishfishma 時間: 08-4-10 14:05

I found this from the official website of RC:

http://www.renaissance.edu.hk/content.php?contentid=98

Applications for admission to all year levels will continue to be received by the College for August 2008 academic year.
Tests and interviews for applications received after the 25 February (Secondary) and 30 March (Primary) will be held in late April, 2008 or early May, 2008.
RCHK Admissions staff will notify applicants if they are to be invited for a test and interview.
Applicants will be advised of the date and time of the test and interview when contacted by RCHK Admissions staff.

原文章由 minggrace 於 08-4-9 19:04 發表
Is it too late to submit an application for Year 2 for the coming Aug (new school year)? Do they accept late applications? (I wonder) Does the school offer a test after receiving the application fee? ...

[ 本文章最後由 fishfishma 於 08-4-10 14:36 編輯 ]

作者: minggrace 時間: 08-4-10 16:18

fishfishma, thanks for your information.

作者: eggeggma 時間: 08-4-11 08:35

My girl took the written assessment yesterday for Year 6.

1.  My impression is that it is looking for types, needs & profile more than academic excellence.  Am I right?

2.  As RC advises, my girl, born in 1998, should apply year 6.  Yet it turned out that the 1997ers formed the majority.  So am I disadvantaged?

Please advise and thanks

作者: MeiWong 時間: 08-4-12 01:11

minggrace

i submit the application for my son for year 2 for 08/09 academic year in late march but it was lost in transit. i then resubmit the application last saturday and just call on tuesday for assessment on coming monday. looks like they are quite prepared to entertainment applications.

BTW, anyone can share what the assessment for year 2 is about? i understand it will be a written assessment and am a little worry because my son is studying in a local kinder which uses activity approach, that means he does very little writingand simple maths only.

作者: jujuy 時間: 08-4-17 12:51

del

[ 本文章最後由 jujuy 於 08-4-17 15:38 編輯 ]

作者: jujuy 時間: 08-4-17 12:59

Dear fishfishma,

May i know after 2nd interview 等幾耐才收到學校通知成功與否?

thanks,

[ 本文章最後由 jujuy 於 08-4-17 13:13 編輯 ]

作者: leeleelee 時間: 08-4-17 21:11

The interviewer said the result will send out within 7 days.

原文章由 jujuy 於 08-4-17 12:59 發表
Dear fishfishma,

May i know after 2nd interview 等幾耐才收到學校通知成功與否?

thanks,

作者: MeiWong 時間: 08-4-18 19:25

anyone attended the assessment test for year 2 on Mon / Tue this week received interview notication already? i asked the admission officer and she asked me to wait until next week although the website said interview is today.

原文章由 leeleelee 於 08-4-17 21:11 發表
The interviewer said the result will send out within 7 days.

作者: fishfishma 時間: 08-4-19 09:16

Dear jujuy,

我上次是星期五下午2nd interview的,星期一早上收到電話有offer,再過兩天便在信箱收到offer 的文件,然後要一個星期內交回acceptance,前後一個星期左右吧!

原文章由 leeleelee 於 08-4-17 21:11 發表
The interviewer said the result will send out within 7 days.

[ 本文章最後由 fishfishma 於 08-4-21 09:47 編輯 ]

作者: jujuy 時間: 08-4-19 18:45 標題: 回覆 #2 MeiWong 的文章

my kid got the 2nd interview of yr2 on the last friday

作者: KWOKS 時間: 08-4-20 17:45

插班生要幾時報名?

作者: MeiWong 時間: 08-4-20 19:20

Jujuy

Do you mind to tell which school your kid is currently studying at?

原文章由 <i>jujuy</i> 於 08-4-19 18:45 發表 <a href="http://forum.baby-kingdom.com/redirect.php?goto=findpost&pid=22317610&ptid=1351907" target="_blank"><img src="http://forum.baby-kingdom.com/images/common/back.gif" border="0" onload="if(this.width>screen.width*0.7) {this.resized=true; this.width=screen.width*0.7; this.alt='Click here to open new window\nCTRL+Mouse wheel to zoom in/out';}" onmouseover="if(this.width>screen.width*0.7) {this.resized=true; this.width=screen.width*0.7; this.style.cursor='hand'; this.alt='Click here to open new window\nCTRL+Mouse wheel to zoom in/out';}" onclick="if(!this.resized) {return true;} else {window.open(this.src);}" onmousewheel="return imgzoom(this);" alt="" /></a><br />
my kid got the 2nd interview of yr2 on the last friday

<br />

作者: leeleelee 時間: 08-4-21 21:41

Hello!

My son got 2nd interview of year3 on the last Thursday,
anyone receive the letter and e-mail today, I know the year3 have at least 30 persons to inivited the 2nd interview last week.
Is it all of the kids have 2nd interview?

thanks!

leeleelee

原文章由 jujuy 於 08-4-19 18:45 發表
my kid got the 2nd interview of yr2 on the last friday

作者: matthewhim 時間: 08-4-21 23:07

Hi all,
my kid attended the 2nd interview last friday morning for Year 2 and i am so glad that i received a call from RC this morning for the offer. The lady from admission office said acceptance letter will arrive within 2 days.

Just wonder to know how many places do they offer to each grade (other than Year 1) cos i see the long list of interviewees on both days. Would all applicants in 2nd interviews gurantee an offer ?

Thanks God and hope you all will receive "good news" soon !

作者: KimmyMammy 時間: 08-4-22 10:17

Welcome to RC community. When does you child start the school? Is you child admitting to Y2 for next year? If yes, maybe your child will be my daughter's classmate!!

原文章由 matthewhim 於 08-4-21 23:07 發表
Hi all,
my kid attended the 2nd interview last friday morning for Year 2 and i am so glad that i received a call from RC this morning for the offer. The lady from admission office said acceptance lett ...

作者: jujuy 時間: 08-4-22 13:03

Would all applicants in 2nd interviews gurantee an offer ?

原文章由 matthewhim 於 08-4-21 23:07 發表
Hi all,
my kid attended the 2nd interview last friday morning for Year 2 and i am so glad that i received a call from RC this morning for the offer. The lady from admission office said acceptance lett ...

作者: matthewhim 時間: 08-4-22 19:10

Hi KimmyMammy,
nice to meet you here, yes, my boy is applying Year 2 in coming September.

Is your daughter happy studying in RC ? This is my main concern.

作者: KimmyMammy 時間: 08-4-23 11:20

Yes very happy!Happy learning and happy playing!

原文章由 matthewhim 於 08-4-22 19:10 發表
Hi KimmyMammy,
nice to meet you here, yes, my boy is applying Year 2 in coming September.

Is your daughter happy studying in RC ? This is my main concern.

作者: leeleelee 時間: 08-4-23 11:41

anyone receive a acceptance letter and email result of
Year3 from the RC?

Please let me know, thank you very much.

quote]原文章由 leeleelee 於 08-4-21 21:41 發表

Hello!

My son got 2nd interview of year3 on the last Thursday,
anyone receive the letter and e-mail today, I know the year3 have at least 30 persons to inivited the 2nd interview last week.
Is it al ... [/quote]

作者: twosonsma 時間: 08-4-23 15:03

My son got acceptance letter yesterday.(Year 3)

作者: siubabe 時間: 08-4-23 20:58

I received the acceptance letter today. (year 3)

原文章由 twosonsma 於 08-4-23 15:03 發表
My son got acceptance letter yesterday.(Year 3)

作者: yeung2212 時間: 08-4-23 22:35

Anyone has got the acceptance letter for year 6.
My son has the written screening on 10/4/2008,
but up to now, hasn't any news.

[ 本文章最後由 yeung2212 於 08-4-23 22:37 編輯 ]

作者: jujuy 時間: 08-4-24 11:24

my kid got the acceptance letter yesterday!

作者: MeiWong 時間: 08-4-24 14:36

Jujuy, congratulations. Wish your kid enjoys schooling at RC.

原文章由 jujuy 於 08-4-24 11:24 發表
my kid got the acceptance letter yesterday!

作者: twosonsma 時間: 08-4-24 22:20

Can any of RC mum/dad share the school life of your kid. My son currently study in a local traditional school, what I have to prepare for him before he join RC. Also, how
yours assist your kid in his homework/project.

Thanks
twosonsma

作者: Wingba 時間: 08-4-25 12:23

Hi,

You don't need to "accompany the prince to read" every night like the dads and moms of children enrolling in a local school.

I cannot say for other grade as my girl is only attending G1. There is no homework at all at the beginning of the semester but we know that they had done a lot during class.

Starting from this semester more homework is given out but not everyday and they are easy to accomplish.

There will be one or two project for each unit during the semesters. The curriculum is divided into units eg the current unit is "living things and non-living things". Usually at the end of each unit students are required to complete a project on their own. (Parents are requested not to getting too involved in the work).

One of the things that I appreciate ESF is their success in nurturing a reading habit among the students. My girl is given a book every week and the level has been rising steadily. She loves to read book and we are very pleased to see her progress in developing the habit of reading. Besides, students are required to borrow a book from the liberary every week. They can choose whatever book they like.

The above is my experience perhaps other parents can share theirs.

Cheers

作者: twosonsma 時間: 08-4-27 10:35

Hi Wingba,

Thanks a lot for your comments. I am also quite confidence about the teaching method of this school.

Twosonsma

作者: jjd 時間: 08-4-29 09:19

Wingba,
Does your daughter take extra English, Chinese or Maths class after school? I have no objection to taking extra Chinese classes but was a bit surprised to know that some parents are sending IS kids (year 1) to extra English and Maths classes. Is this common in RC and do you think it's necessary?

原文章由 Wingba 於 08-4-25 12:23 發表
Hi,

You don't need to "accompany the prince to read" every night like the dads and moms of children enrolling in a local school.

I cannot say for other grade as my girl is only attending G1. There i ...

[ 本文章最後由 jjd 於 08-4-29 11:30 編輯 ]

作者: Wingba 時間: 08-4-29 15:47

jjd,

I learned that some of my girl's classmates do attend tutorial classes (English, Chinese, music, dance etc.) after school.

To me, English tutorial is not necessary while Chinese could be a supplement to normal class. I am also planning to enrol my girl to a Chinese tutorial class.

My reason of putting my girl in RC is to avoid rushing for after school tutorials and I only ask her to attend one music and one drawing class after school in a week.

Perhaps Chinese parents ( I am also an ethnic Chinese) just cannot escape the curse of "more homework/activities breed brighter kids".

I just want my kid to have a happy student life although I won't let her fool around after school. Pressing for too much "achievements" on small children just not good.

Cheers,

Wingba

作者: almom 時間: 08-4-29 16:54

jjd,
I think we need to rethink what we want from our children and what kind of childhood life we want them to have.
We want them to learn, but at the same time be happy, right?
If we are stuffing their free time with all kinds of classes, we are in fact extending the school hours. Tired children seldom have quality sleep at night and the next day they would not be able to focus in class. Would too "full" a timetable or day give a negative effect to the learning or focusing ability at school?
If your child is really weak in a particular area and really need extra help (eg extra after school tutoring), I am sure your child's teacher will tell you. Until then, just relax.
We are parents of our children but when it comes to learning, I think teachers probably know the children better. But until the teacher points out that a child really need extra help, I think he is probably doing fine.
There is no need to follow what others are doing.
PS. I agree that many children would benefit if they are attending extra Chinese classes though.

[ 本文章最後由 almom 於 08-4-29 17:08 編輯 ]

作者: jjd 時間: 08-4-29 18:59

Wingba & almom,
Thanks a lot for your valuable advice. I really like the teaching philosophy in IS and also hate the idea of a packed schedule for young children. That's why I have always planned to send my kid to IS ever since. But recently, I was told that some parents are sending Year One IS kids to after school English (Kumon English) and Maths (Kumon/Abacus) classes which surprises me a bit. I can appreciate why extra Chinese class is necessary though. I hate the culture in local schools where the kids' extra curricular activities are actually tuition/academically based lessons. But it seems this kind of culture is growing in IS which I find rather disappointing. I hope what I have heard is just the minority. I am glad that at least both of you share the same education perspective for our children. almom, you are totally correct in saying that one should not blindly follow what others are doing but sometimes, we just get influenced by the people around you. Thank you so much. I am feeling a lot better now.

作者: MeiWong 時間: 08-5-15 12:16

Anyone received email from RC that your kid has passed the assessment test and is on waiting list for interview accoridng to date of application? Is this just a polite way of rejecting the application?

原文章由 jjd 於 08-4-29 18:59 發表
Wingba & almom,
Thanks a lot for your valuable advice. I really like the teaching philosophy in IS and also hate the idea of a packed schedule for young children. That's why I have always planned to ...

作者: Saturn 時間: 08-5-15 18:11

Don't worry, that means your kid had really passed the test. The deadline for current students to reserve the place for 2008-09 will be June 2. I think the school is waiting to confirm how many places will be vacant for new students. Normally, the pass of the assessment test is valid for the whole academic year. In the case no place is available for your kid from the start of the year, there is still a chance to give you the offer if any student quits any time within the year.

原文章由 MeiWong 於 08-5-15 12:16 發表
Anyone received email from RC that your kid has passed the assessment test and is on waiting list for interview accoridng to date of application? Is this just a polite way of rejecting the applicatio ...

作者: Twolovelyboys 時間: 08-5-23 16:32 標題: RC School Fee

Any RC parents know the primary school fee what will be for 2008-2009? According to the Discovery College Newsletter their 2008-09 school fee will be HK$68400 with the principal of DC indicating that this will align with RC fee.

My son will be joining RC next year but we will not be returning to HK until August. Do anybody know if the college shop will be open during during the school holiday?

Thanks a million

作者: jackie_jensen 時間: 08-5-24 16:46 標題: my girl is going to 4.5-y-o in sept

does she has change to enrol P1? Or they will not consider her age at all? thanks

作者: yeung2212 時間: 08-5-26 23:50

原文章由 Twolovelyboys 於 08-5-23 16:32 發表
Any RC parents know the primary school fee what will be for 2008-2009? According to the Discovery College Newsletter their 2008-09 school fee will be HK$68400 with the principal of DC indicating that ...

School fees of RC for the 2008-2009 Academic Year

Primary - HK$6,840 x 10 months
Secondary - HK$9,240 x 10 months

作者: Twolovelyboys 時間: 08-5-27 20:09 標題: Hidden Fees

Thanks yeung2212

My friend, who's daughter goes to Discovery College, indicated that although the fees was HK$67000 (for the year 2007-08), there was lots of hidden charges or extra activities and that we should add an extra HK$10000 to the final sum. Would parents agree with this.

As we have two sons this can put a strain on our finances. Has any parents in similiar situation consider putting siblings in different schools (i.e. one in IS and the other in Local)?

I just hope my salary goes up at the same rate as the RC school fee in the next few years and I do not have to consider this option.

作者: Saturn 時間: 08-5-28 09:46

The hidden fees for primary students would probably be as follows:

School lunch : $25 x ~20 days = $500 p.m. (optional)
School bus : ~$800 p.m. (optional)
School Staionery fees : $2xx p.a.
PTA Membership fees: $200 p.a. (optional)

*RC parents pls correct me if I missed any items.

Many parents would send the kids to take Chinese (PTH) lessons. There are also some expenses for out-of-school activities like fees for learning musical instruments, other languages or sports. If you add up all these expenses together with the school fees, it really costs up to $10000 or more p.m. But these fees are not charged by RC.

RC emphasizes a lot on caring for people all over the world. The school raises funds a few times a year. Students may make zero donations or from a few dollars up.

原文章由 Twolovelyboys 於 08-5-27 20:09 發表
Thanks yeung2212

My friend, who's daughter goes to Discovery College, indicated that although the fees was HK$67000 (for the year 2007-08), there was lots of hidden charges or extra activities and t ...

作者: almom 時間: 08-5-28 11:48

Some more.....

Chinese text books: a few hundred dollars
Secondary school text books (excluding Chinese text books): ~$1200
Primary swimming (PE): a few hundred dollars for one year, for hiring additional life guard or instructor because of safety reasons (as per parents' request)
School uniforms: ~HK$1000
Government dental care program: $50 per year (optional)
Snacks money: (optional)

In addition to Saturn's list, these are probably what I have paid so far. Parents may want to judge on your own whether the money really goes to the school. In any case, depending on the money spending habit of individual family, I agree that it is fair enough if someone says you need to spare an additional amount of HK$10000 for each child per year.

作者: play 時間: 08-5-31 02:19

If you sum up all the expenses caused by a child, (such as hire a domestic helper, breadfast, lunch, dinner, tea, sweet, milk, clothes, medical treatment, etc), then you should prepare at least 4 million. It is what 李麗珊 said.

原文章由 almom 於 08-5-28 11:48 發表
Some more.....

Chinese text books: a few hundred dollars
Secondary school text books (excluding Chinese text books): ~$1200
Primary swimming (PE): a few hundred dollars for one year, for hiring addit ...

作者: mattsmum 時間: 08-5-31 18:32 標題: 回覆 #2 almom 的文章

I think budget should be allowed for camp or tavel. said $8000.

I noted oversea summer camp, mostly for local school student, is aleady $29000 for learning english for three weeks.

作者: fishfishma 時間: 08-6-1 15:04

原文章由 Twolovelyboys 於 08-5-27 20:09 發表
As we have two sons this can put a strain on our finances. Has any parents in similiar situation consider putting siblings in different schools (i.e. one in IS and the other in Local)?

Dear Twolovelyboys,

My elder son is already studying in RC. My young one will go to kinder soon. I'm not sure whether 弟弟 will follow哥哥's path. If I choose RC for 弟弟，he will skip K3 and go to Grade1 after K2. Is he still eligible to take part in Gov't's 小一派位？

Fishfishma

作者: Twolovelyboys 時間: 08-6-2 17:27

Thanks for all the information.

My younger son will be 2yo in September and we've been searching kindergarten in the MA On Shan area. We've still to decide where to send him (IS or local). As I have alway studied in the UK I am not sure of the local HK education system and therefore unable to give any comment. Maybe some of the other parents can comment?

My ideal situation would be to send them both to IS school, if I can afford it. My main reason for wanting this is that the short time I've worked in HK, I found that the majority of HK Univisity graduates are very bright technically but are often let down by their standard of English.

BTW, does any parents know what kindergarten I should consider in order for him to progress to RC.

作者: 瑩心媽 時間: 08-6-7 15:04

Did anyone attend written test held yesterday and have got invited for an interview?

歡迎光臨教育王國 (/)