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作者: BBB100 時間: 13-2-26 14:38 標題: Anfield Toddlers 1-2 yrs 班

Anfield Toddlers course 1-2 yrs 班 , 得45mins, 有咩學???好唔好???
有冇人的小朋友上過呀???

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-2-27 00:04 標題: 回覆：BBB100 的帖子

Anfield is really a good school. But it is too short time and just once weekly, it is no use. Otherwise, you will promote to first step and pre-K.

作者: jolalee 時間: 13-2-27 00:30

本帖最後由 jolalee 於 13-2-27 00:36 編輯

For kids this age, it's more for slowly adjusting to group life with a parent present, and of course, getting a spot for future PN, Kindie, Primary. Anfield is a great school. I regret learning about it too late and now cannot find a spot for my son who's entering K1 this year.
Personally we went to another one, a Montessori one closer to where we live, and it was the same for us: starting from 1 year old at Playgroup. Now he can go to their K1 without placement trouble. too bad they don't have primary affiliation; that is my worry now. So my advice is, target a school that is through-trained that you like, and start when there's a spot available.

作者: BBB100 時間: 13-2-28 13:12

Thanks all.

i want to let my daughter to start playgroup at 1. But i still think she is too young, nothing learn. So, i'm finding which one is suitable for her.

I know anfield per-k is good, but no idea in toddlers course.

作者: BBB100 時間: 13-2-28 13:14

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can u PM me which playgroup for your son at 1??

作者: jolalee 時間: 13-2-28 15:36

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Sure I'll do that, but my point was that I'm having trouble finding future primary spot for my son, so I don't see why you'd want to give up Anfield, which has a primary school attached to it, while their kindergarten is very good. If you don't live too far from Anfield, I advise that you stick to it, unless you have better options with primary & secondary schools affiliation.

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-2-28 15:48 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

as far as I know, at least one of my son's classmates give up RCHK offer to move up in Anfield Primary.
if you plan to send your kids to UK secondary school, it can be an option. also if your kid remains English and academic competitive, you can still have chance to admit to ESF secondary or other popular IS.

作者: minirat 時間: 13-2-28 17:09

Shrimpiggy 發表於 13-2-27 00:04
Anfield is really a good school. But it is too short time and just once weekly, it is no use. Otherw ...

I couldn't agree more that you won't see big impact from once a week playgroup. That's my own experience. And 45 minutes is very short. Having said that, I would still encourage you to join if you are interested to move on to Anfield's Nursery (Whampoa) or Pre-K (Kowloon Tong), coz they provide priority for existing playgroup students. We like this school and are joining Anfield Whampoa for Nursery classes in coming August.

作者: lui 時間: 13-2-28 17:27

jolalee 發表於 13-2-28 15:36
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Sure I'll do that, but my point was that I'm having trouble finding future prima ...

I was so lucky that I made up my mind going international stream for my little one in aug last year so they I just managed to send my application up Anfield early. I was offered a spot at whampao campus this fall. I heard a lot good comments from my friends and also the same point with you, it had a primary school as backup so I can be more relief if I can get any spot fr other IS later

作者: jolalee 時間: 13-2-28 18:51

I've made up my mind on Montessori for my son's education before birth, and honestly he benefited so much from it. However, we do not plan to do Montessori for primary schools. We are applying for Anfield primary (amongst many others), and hopefully he'll get into one while benefitting from Montessori at the moment.

作者: jolalee 時間: 13-2-28 18:53

BBB100, what you can do is enroll in Anfield Playgroup as well as adding another Playgroup for him/her, but at this age, what babies need most are their moms. 2-3 classes max per week in sufficient. Do not over do it.

作者: minirat 時間: 13-3-1 09:34

jolalee 發表於 13-2-28 18:51
I've made up my mind on Montessori for my son's education before birth, and honestly he benefited so ...

Which Montessori school did your boy attend? From your observations, what did your boy gain from it? My boy is attending Bambino since last Nov. I observe some improvements in him but honestly I do not know whether he learnt it from his Montessori classes or from home, and like you, I do not plan to let him attend Montessori all the way, but probably to stop before he starts his PN.

作者: LOVELYABB 時間: 13-3-3 15:25 標題: 回覆：Shrimpiggy 的帖子

Shrimpiggy - do u know how many children got into esf from anfield this yr?
Do u think anfield does a good job preparing the children for esf interview?

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-3 19:53 標題: 回覆：LOVELYABB 的帖子

Hi Lovelyabb,
There are several advantages to attend Anfield.
1. All NET teachers that you don't need to worry about the teachers English level as we just want our kids to learn though playing at these stage.
2. They have full day class where even ESF doesn't have as we don't wan to push the kids to learn too many extra curricular activities after school everyday.
3. The ESF primary and RC teachers come to the class to pre-visit the kids before last Christmas before the interview. My son told me that one of the teacher in the interview was in his class.
4. Both ESF and RCHK group anfield kids into the same group and virtually the kids can adapt to the interview so well as they are attending class everyday with their classmates.
5. Last, location is very important! As we lived in Yau Yat Chuen thus it was just 10mins of walk.

In fact, my son was in TT playgroup and YC 2yo class before he joined Anfield but I found TT class so small, and YC got only one English teacher but two Chinese teachers in the class. Before we join Anfield, we have attended their school fair and found all kids speak fluent native english. Also, we have missed the application period of ESF so that Anfield was simply the only choice for us.

作者: LOVELYABB 時間: 13-3-3 20:26 標題: 回覆：Shrimpiggy 的帖子

Thanks shrimpiggy for your reply! Much appreciated. May I ask how many children got into esf this yr at anfield?

Also did all /most of the children in your son's interview group got accepted ?

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-3 20:31 標題: 回覆：LOVELYABB 的帖子

For KJS, at least 5 kids got offers and don't know how many got Beacon hill or other ESF primary offers.
Many got RCHK offers but some of them will promote to Anfield primary instead though it is more expensive than RCHK over 100k per year. I think the parents not very concern as the full day Kindergarten is over 90k per year already.

作者: LOVELYABB 時間: 13-3-3 21:35 標題: 回覆：Shrimpiggy 的帖子

So sounds like some parents have preference for anfield primary over RCHK.  But isn't anfield a relatively new school?

I am thinking with the new esf policy change if there is still any advantages of going to a esf kindy. Anfield sounds like a better alternative.

5 into kjs, is that a lot?  How many children applied from anfield?  U know anyone got rejected?  From what I know kjs should have 150 spots.  Then where are the other children coming from?  Any ideas?

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-3 22:26 標題: 回覆：LOVELYABB 的帖子

Sometime I think what is the ideal school for kids! Happiness, grow with friends, small classes, small school so that every teacher can call your name, care your needs, know your favorite...
My kid is admitted KJS to 13/14 Y1, I don't know which schools the other kids come from.

作者: LOVELYABB 時間: 13-3-4 09:44 標題: 回覆：Shrimpiggy 的帖子

Shrimpiggy, I totally agreed with u. Children happiness is very important. How many children in each class at anfield?
My target is esf primary, that is why I am trying to see if esf kindy or anfield is more suited.
Many thanks for replying to me!!!

作者: BBB100 時間: 13-3-4 11:03

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yes yes, i already applied anfield toddlers at sat. Or later add one more class only.

for primary, i think anfield is good, but i feel expensive.

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-3-6 16:15 標題: 引用：Sometime+I+think+what+is+the+ideal+schoo

原帖由 Shrimpiggy 於 13-03-03 發表
Sometime I think what is the ideal school for kids! Happiness, grow with friends, small classes, sma ...

Dear shrimp piggy, would you recommend anfield whampoa vs anfield Kowloon tong? I prefer kln tong of course,but I hv a small boy born in October which means he is not eligible for pre-k and 1st steps offered by anfield kln tong... Whereas he may be able to attend nursery in whampoa. I just want a route gauranteeing his kindergarten place without sacrificing the quality of education! Grateful for your two cents!

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-6 21:47 標題: 回覆：pppwong 的帖子

Hi PPPwong, my elder one was also born in October and he attends the Kln tong campus. Why we choose Kln tong is just because it is closer to our home in Yau Yat Chuen. It seems Kln tong campus are 90% Caucasian NET while Whampoa one has more Asian faces but they are all NET.
I love the cosy red roof building and the playground in Kln tong campus.
Sorry, I can't comment on Whampoa campus as I just went there once.

作者: LOVELYABB 時間: 13-3-6 21:57 標題: 回覆：Shrimpiggy 的帖子

Shrimpiggy - I noted from another thread that u have another child starting with esf kindy soon. I am seriously thinking anfield. Any reason u not sending your second child there?

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-6 22:32 標題: 回覆：LOVELYABB 的帖子

Haha...we haven't made the decision yet. she fall to the last year of ESF kg priority for Esf primary that put us to a difficult situation that we are sure anfield is good but ESF might be more straightforward.
Also, my elder one is going to have two more interviews that might affect our overall decision.

It is really not easy for parents nowadays.

作者: vivian-chy 時間: 13-3-7 10:34

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My daughter is also in Bambino. The only reason we stay there is because of Ms Ellen. I feel that Best Concept is more structured, like toliet training, wider variety of materials for kids to work on. They made the kids happy in many ways, such as flowers, turtle, tiny plants... Now I'm struggling if I should change or not, because my daughter is an introverted girl, she is just getting stable (stop dreaming and screaming at night) after 2 months. What about you? Are you looking for somewhere else?

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-3-7 11:48 標題: 引用：Hi+PPPwong,+my+elder+one+was+also+born+i

原帖由 Shrimpiggy 於 13-03-06 發表
Hi PPPwong, my elder one was also born in October and he attends the Kln tong campus. Why we choose ...

Shrimpiggy, thx so much for your sharing. It's not easy to find genuine and honest sharing a in this forum! I hv just submitted my application to anfield yesterday, and my boy is already 4.5 months old... Hope I'm not too late! I regret learning of this school so late, because I thought yew Chung was good enough earlier until i gather some comments from ppl in the IS field...
Do you mind telling me what time did you start lining up your boy for anfield? Is it very hard to fight for a place? I definitely eye on the kln tong campus

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-7 12:16 標題: 回覆：pppwong 的帖子

Hi pppwong,
happy to share our experience as it is very hard and helpless for us to do the research in the last 3yrs.
4.5yo should be applying K2? As said earlier, my son was born in Oct, he is nearly 4.5yo studying K2 this year. Thus your one is the same age as my elder one. If you target ESF primary eventually then you should check carefully the Y1 admission age requirement.
I don't know how's your kids English level, but my kids speak only English at home and he has completed the whole day K1 class before the interviews.
The student turnover rate is very low in Anfield but many parents move their kids from half day class in K1 to full day class in K2. Anfield has a small K3 class which for kids target LS or "small-kids"waiting for a IS primary's offer. Hope the information might help you.

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-7 14:53 標題: 回覆：pppwong 的帖子

For YC, my elder also attended their 2yr pre-nursery and my younger one is still in it. My feeling is that kids are very happy with YC and they do learn many self caring technics and finish separation training by age of 2 which is an advantage when applying school which requires separation and self-caring. (Cdnis Pre-rep, etc). However, the Language environment is out concern as most of the kids are not English speaking while my both kids luckily so sticky to the only NET in the class. Thus they have virtually private NETs for the whole year.

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-3-7 17:09 標題: 引用：Hi+pppwong,+ happy+to+share+our+experien

原帖由 Shrimpiggy 於 13-03-07 發表
Hi pppwong,
happy to share our experience as it is very hard and helpless for us to do the research ...

No, my boy is just 4.5 months old, not 4.5 years! At this point, I hope you don't think I'm crazy, as competition for dragon year is very very keen (for instance, I can't even find a private hospital to take me in the early stage of my pregnancy..) so better safe than sorry! I grew up from a local elite school, love the environment, but very sick of the unhealthy education system. That's why I'm so keen to train my boy for the IS path. Do your parents speak English to your boys as well? My husband and I hv no problem talking to our boy in English, but both of us need to work, and that leaves the grandparents who definitely will only speak to our baby in Chinese. This kinda worries me as I don't know how much babies can learn if he's exposed to two languages at the sane time

作者: bb127 時間: 13-3-7 19:05 標題: 回覆：Anfield Toddlers 1-2 yrs 班

I applied summer term of toddlerobics class at KLN tong campus, and they confirmed have seat for my boy, I went there to pay today.
Hope my boy likes it and just feel safe that they reserve the per k seat as being an existing student .

作者: Babybaby2011 時間: 13-3-7 21:39 標題: 引用：I+applied+summer+term+of+toddlerobics+cl

原帖由 bb127 於 13-03-07 發表
I applied summer term of toddlerobics class at KLN tong campus, and they confirmed have seat for my ...

Oh they have accepted application for summer course already? I cant find summer course info from its website ~~~

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-3-7 21:51 標題: 引用：I+applied+summer+term+of+toddlerobics+cl

原帖由 bb127 於 13-03-07 發表
I applied summer term of toddlerobics class at KLN tong campus, and they confirmed have seat for my ...

Hi, for each term, do you know how many months in advance do they post information on their website? As it is first come first served, I want to ensure i m aware of the information ASAP. My son would be old enough to apply for next term

作者: Babybaby2011 時間: 13-3-7 22:24 標題: 引用：Quote:原帖由+bb127+於+13-03-07+發表I+app

原帖由 pppwong 於 13-03-07 發表
Hi, for each term, do you know how many months in advance do they post information on their website? ...

As far as my understanding and observation, they post the new term info at around 1.5 mths in advance e.g. Posted in Mid Feb for April term 2013~~~

作者: Babybaby2011 時間: 13-3-7 22:30 標題: 引用：I+applied+summer+term+of+toddlerobics+cl

原帖由 bb127 於 13-03-07 發表
I applied summer term of toddlerobics class at KLN tong campus, and they confirmed have seat for my ...

Oh sorry, I misunderstood ~ I just read from its website that April to June course is called Summer term ~ I originally think that summer term is referring to July & Aug course ~~~

作者: tityting 時間: 13-3-7 22:31 標題: 回覆：Anfield Toddlers 1-2 yrs 班

你個BB幾大啊？我都想apply toddler in anfield, 安排咗12號school visit.我個仔7個月。

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-7 22:42 標題: 回覆：pppwong 的帖子

Hi pppwong, sorry that I was misreading your kids age....hehe...
My suggestion is to apply it as soon as possible and don't mind to be a small-kid. My schools like ISF the admission age range is 15 months, in case the first trial is failed you can reply as big-kid. Also, please be open-minded to do more research as the IS kindergartens quality is changing all the time due to competition and teacher turnovers.

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-8 00:16 標題: 回覆：Shrimpiggy 的帖子

Not my school, should be "many school".

作者: bb127 時間: 13-3-8 01:12 標題: 回覆：tityting 的帖子

My son will be 1yr old in late Mar, so he can take Apr class. Will see if the class suitable for him and consider to keep going or apply ESF playgroup or other IS playgroup.
As I prefer he studies IB program, still keeping to wait Victoria Kinder.
Besides Anfield, which schools that parents are looking for ?

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-8 08:12 標題: 回覆：bb127 的帖子

I think most of us looking for ESF and RC. But like ourselves, there are many parents apply CDNIS, AISHK, GSIS, etc..

作者: minirat 時間: 13-3-8 12:17

vivian-chy 發表於 13-3-7 10:34
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My daughter is also in Bambino. The only reason we stay there is because of Ms ...

I started to observe some changes in my boy recently, like tidying up after playing with his toys. I also applied Best Concept but I didn't switch when my boy turned 18 months old, becoz he is already attending Bambino and I am relunctant to let him re-adapt since he is quite at ease at Bambino. Honestly I do not see big changes in my boy so far, becoz he is quite an independent boy by nature, so he can adapt well into the environment easily. This is also one of the considerations I am having now, whether to let him continue with Montessori. I notice he can easily pick up lots of daily skills from home, but I think Montessori classes can strengthen these skills in more details. So very likely I will still let him continue with Bambino until he starts PN in coming Sept 2013.

作者: Shrimpiggy 時間: 13-3-8 15:09 標題: 回覆：minirat 的帖子

It is good to stick to your choice if your kid is happy and you can see their progress.

作者: vivian-chy 時間: 13-3-11 14:39

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So you will stay w bambino... I believe that it's the best for your daughter. Anyway she will start PN very soon, no point to make too much change for her. Good luck.

作者: minirat 時間: 13-3-11 15:48

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vivian-chy 發表於 13-3-11 14:39
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So you will stay w bambino... I believe that it's the best for your daughter. A ...

Ya you are right. Since the commencement of PN is only less than 6 months away, I don't see the point of switching. What about yourself? Anyway mine is a son, not daughter, even though I hope to have a daughter too, haaa!

作者: polyu4537 時間: 13-3-12 08:04

How much school fee ?

http://www.anfield.com.hk/new/

作者: vivian-chy 時間: 13-3-18 19:50

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O sorry, hope your daughter n u have fun of it. I'm still struggle but I believe that we will cross the bridge when we come to it...

作者: himmamme 時間: 13-3-24 17:41

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作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-4-18 15:38

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Hi Shrimpiggy, thanks for sharing the information, very useful indeed. My son born in late July 12, I might apply YC 2 yr class as they got whole day class.
Came across Anfield recently and pple say it was good.
But for 2 years class, only Whampoa provides. Checked with the school, seems that WP and KLT are two independent schools with separate management though under the same name. DO you know if WP is a good school, too? Worth to apply? Thanks in advance

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-4-18 22:25 標題: 引用：回復+Shrimpiggy+的帖子 Hi+Shrimpiggy,+t

原帖由 fanfanbb 於 13-04-18 發表
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Hi Shrimpiggy, thanks for sharing the information, very useful indeed. My so ...

Hi shrimppiggy, hi other mums,

It's me again, a new mum very interested in anfield!

I want to ask if I put my boy into anfield Kowloon tong starting from its PG/prep-Programme, will I get priority for entering its K1? My problem is my kid is born in Oct, meaning he won't be admitted into their first steps Programme for big babies at 2 year old. For the sake of securing a place, i actually wondered whether i should separately pay another $800 application fee for its whampoa nursery Programme just to ensure he can get into their Kowloon tong K1!! (I prefer kln tong for the long run)

Any views?

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-5-9 12:27

pppwong 發表於 13-4-18 22:25
Hi shrimppiggy, hi other mums,

It's me again, a new mum very interested in anfield!

Same as your case, I applied PN at Whampoa already. KLT campus doesn't have PN

作者: swing829 時間: 13-5-9 12:50 標題: 回覆：Anfield Toddlers 1-2 yrs 班

klt campus hav nursery.their name are pre-k and first step, but your child must born at jan to may!

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-5-15 14:36

swing829 發表於 13-5-9 12:50
klt campus hav nursery.their name are pre-k and first step, but your child must born at jan to may!

...

My boy was born in July so not qualified. KLT campus asked me to apply play group for few days end up like having PN in the am or pm. Do you know if Whampoa is also good?

作者: swing829 時間: 13-5-15 17:48 標題: 引用：Quote:swing829+發表於+13-5-9+12:50+klt+c

原帖由 fanfanbb 於 13-05-15 發表
My boy was born in July so not qualified. KLT campus asked me to apply play group for few days end ...

i am sorry i don't know about whampoa campus …but i heard someone live in whampoa also choose the klt campus

at last …when u want yourson study K1 in anfield klt campus. i suggest u join their playgoup .u will hav priority to study…i knew this year so many child apply and need to interview.

作者: flashingcat 時間: 13-5-15 18:15 標題: 回覆：fanfanbb 的帖子

my boy graduated from LGV campus. honestly speaking, the teachers there are amazing, though it is a small campus. each teacher knows every child in school. they changed headmaster a year before, she worked for Victoria and esf kinder, now the syllabus becomes a bit pushy but kids are still happy. if u are looking for a warm and family like school, LGV campus is a pretty good choice, of course if u want a big family, then KT campus

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-5-16 10:41

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Thanks, applied Whampoa for PN already. We are living in KL Tong and my parents are in Whampoa. So ok. Trust it will be a good school as compared with Yew Chung. I went to their orientation day, pretty disappointment. Some parents immediately went for smoking after the seminar....

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 13-5-16 12:48 標題: 回覆：flashingcat 的帖子

thx very much for your reply. there is only very limited information about Anfield LGV. could you share more about their daily teaching activities? where did your son go after Anfield? many thanks.

作者: minirat 時間: 13-5-16 14:07

flashingcat 發表於 13-5-15 18:15
my boy graduated from LGV campus. honestly speaking, the teachers there are amazing, though it is a ...

Thanks for sharing. I am so glad to read your comments, coz we are sending our boy to Anfield Whampoa campus for PN class this coming August 2013. I hope he will have a happy and fruitful school years there.

作者: selialee 時間: 13-5-17 11:28 標題: 引用：my+boy+graduated+from+LGV+campus.++hones

原帖由 flashingcat 於 13-05-15 發表
my boy graduated from LGV campus. honestly speaking, the teachers there are amazing, though it is a ...

Hi everyone! Finally!!! I found the forum where a lot more parents are talking about Anfield!!!
I'm sending my boy to Anfield LGV this August as well just like minirat.
Can you share where you sent your kind for primary?? I know they have Anfield primary in Tai Po but its a relatively new school so I haven't heard anything particular good about it..

The other parents out there, are you all planning for int'l stream? Is Anfield good enough to prep the kid for Cantonese interview in DSS or private local??

We plan to send him off to the US after primary... So would like him to learn adequate amount if Chinese ( just the basic write and read actually) before he goes abroad...I'm currently considering LH kinder...
Any opinion??

作者: lovecasey 時間: 13-5-17 12:58

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Its primary school is at tai Wai. My daughter will go to the pre k in Kowloon tong campus this aug.

作者: selialee 時間: 13-5-17 23:27 標題: 引用：回復+selialee+的帖子 Its+primary+school

原帖由 lovecasey 於 13-05-17 發表
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Its primary school is at tai Wai. My daughter will go to the pre k in Kowloon ...

Thanks for correctly me! I indeed mix up Tai PO with Tai wai!

作者: carr_chap 時間: 13-6-20 11:02 標題: 回覆：Anfield Toddlers 1-2 yrs 班

Anyone doing toddlerobics in autumn term? We have jus received the call and confirmed to have secured a place for my baby!

作者: Diablo1129 時間: 13-6-20 15:55

pppwong 發表於 13-3-7 17:09
No, my boy is just 4.5 months old, not 4.5 years! At this point, I hope you don't think I'm crazy, a ...

Hi pppwong! Was just reading the thread and thought I could share a bit of experience.

I have two boys, one's 4 and one's closing in on 1 (yes dragon baby like yours!).  My inlaws looked after my older son full time between year 0-2, speaking in Cantonese mixed with Shanghainese dialect.

At age 2 I sent him to a full day bilingual pre-nursery class; prior to that I didn't take him to any playgroup because, well, I can't be bothered. (I didn't have to go to playgroups when I was young!)  We are working parents and would much prefer to go to parks and fresh air with our children than classrooms on the weekends.

At age 3, daddy and I FINALLY made up our minds to have our son go with the IS path, so we sent him to a full day international K1 class.  Unfortunately, we were not informed that he was the only int'l K1 student in the entire kindergarten, so in reality what he had for the past year was half day of int'l and half day of bilingual classes.  Needless to say we were not pleased, but felt that it would be too cruel to move him to another school and lose all his friends again.

At age 4, we were informed on very short notice that the kindergarten is not going to have an international K2 class due to insufficient enrolment.  We were very annoyed and very worried because it was May and all of the normal deadlines were long past.  Fortunately, we "found" Anfield and are lucky enough to be able to have our son study there for K2 this August.

I have spoken on several occasions to Anfield KLT's principal, who has been very kind and helpful.  Yesterday I asked her if I could have an application for my younger son to join Anfield next August, and she said in a gentle but firm tone, "Let's get your older boy settled in here first, and we'll have tons of time to deal with that later on."

To sum it all up, I just hope to pass some relief to you in terms of:

(1) the language issue, which is that children are amazingly quick learners.  My older boy went from barely knowing his alphabets to being very good in vocabulary over the last year, despite the situation.  He's not very good with speaking in full sentences, but I am sure he will improve as he grows;

(2) the dragon baby issue, you are correct in saying heavy competition I am sure.  I have no real experience with Anfield yet, but so far I have been very pleased with them.  The fact that the principal appears to be very hands-on is a big plus in my mind.  Emails sent to the school were dealt with in a very timely manner as well.  I attended the induction meeting yesterday and my initial impression of Anfield is that they have a fair mix of discipline and cultivating creativity, really more in line with the schooling style I had when I was going through elementary and high schools.

Last but not least, good luck with your endeavours!

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-6-26 22:26 標題: 引用：Quote:pppwong+發表於+13-3-7+17:09+No,+my

原帖由 Diablo1129 於 13-06-20 發表
Hi pppwong! Was just reading the thread and thought I could share a bit of experience.

I have tw ...

Thank you so much for your sharing. Being a first time mum, and with all the twisted competition nowadays, I sometimes don't know whether I over worry or whether I have already missed things out. I agree there's no need to send children to playgroups too early, it's simply to please some crazy kindergarten interviewers! It's good you've found the path for your kids. All the best with your children!

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-6-27 09:38

pppwong 發表於 13-6-26 22:26
Thank you so much for your sharing. Being a first time mum, and with all the twisted competition now ...

I understand completely of your feeling towards the school application as a new mother. I was experienced the same, too. Scared that I did miss anything and if it was already too late. I even did an excel table showing the progress of all targeted schools' application. Mine is also a dragon bb in July.
Thank god that my boy got an offer and will commence his PG this August. Honestly, I also think it's too earlier for him to go to school. Given that we are working parents, prefer to take him to do whatever we like during weekend, he doesn't have many friends at similar age, the pampering of inlaws and the keen school competition, etc. We finally decided to send him to the 2 days PG.

I believe our kids will take an offer which we want in the end. Don't panic and good luck.

歡迎光臨教育王國 (/)