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作者: ysjmum 時間: 13-12-27 22:28 標題: 去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

收到kingston的offer，1月就要交好多錢定位，但是我仲想等victoria同st catherine的面試，到底應唔應該宜家就定kingston呢？萬一到時有victoria同st catherine的offer，我又好想去，不過好似好難中到。如果宜家唔定落kingston，怕個女到時無位點算。唔該大家幫我唸下，kingston kindergarten 比較victoria，教嘅內容，教學環境，以后讀到嘅小學，邊個比較好啲？

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-12-27 23:19

Three schools are different? I am pretty satisfied with Kingston so far. But St. Cat and Victoria is no on my list

作者: terry_andriy 時間: 13-12-28 11:02 標題: 回覆：去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

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作者: kaka-bb 時間: 13-12-28 11:13 標題: 回覆：去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

俾我會留咗先。呢個問題，而家起碼錢可以解決到，否則到時冇offer, 有錢都解決唔到了。

作者: 宏心 時間: 13-12-28 11:38

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作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-12-28 14:01 標題: 引用：收到kingston的offer，1月就要交好多錢定位

原帖由 ysjmum 於 13-12-27 發表
收到kingston的offer，1月就要交好多錢定位，但是我仲想等victoria同st catherine的面試，到底應唔應該宜家 ...

The offer is for playgroup or K1?

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-12-28 14:02 標題: 引用：揀得+Kingston+，都唔志在幾千蚊留位費啦！

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揀得 Kingston ，都唔志在幾千蚊留位費啦！有乜好煩呢？

留位費是$80000？

作者: ysjmum 時間: 13-12-28 14:02

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Thanks. From the interview process we also like Kingston a lot. Can you be a bit more specific about what you like Kingston? Academic, environment, teachers etc? Many thanks again

作者: ysjmum 時間: 13-12-28 14:02

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Yes 80k reservation fee non refundable

作者: lovebb2 時間: 13-12-28 14:03 標題: 引用：揀得+Kingston+，都唔志在幾千蚊留位費啦！

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揀得 Kingston ，都唔志在幾千蚊留位費啦！有乜好煩呢？

yes

作者: ysjmum 時間: 13-12-28 14:06

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It's for PN

作者: aspirant99 時間: 13-12-28 15:40 標題: 回覆：ysjmum 的帖子

My daughter also got offer. Will take it. Comparing with Vic, I like kingston better.

作者: ysjmum 時間: 13-12-29 00:14

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Why you prefer Kingston over Vic?

作者: aspirant99 時間: 13-12-29 10:04 標題: 回覆：ysjmum 的帖子

Vic has too many campus.

作者: smallman37 時間: 13-12-29 11:24 標題: 回覆：aspirant99 的帖子

如果Kingston vs victoria 我會選Kingston.

想問你地係幾時報架？我都想入Kingston 不過應該太遲報了，而家都未有消息

好多朋友都係playgroup 上pn.

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-12-29 13:35 標題: 回覆：smallman37 的帖子

我五月報都無消息丫

作者: cutiesti 時間: 13-12-29 14:05 標題: 回覆：蛇爸爸的帖子

想問問各位Kingston playgroup interview in d 咩ga? 我黎緊2月要in pg! Thxxxx

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-12-29 18:19 標題: 回覆：cutiesti 的帖子

When did u apply for the PG?

作者: siumak 時間: 13-12-30 10:30

ysjmum 發表於 13-12-28 14:02
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Yes 80k reservation fee non refundable

其實你俾得的話都唔會唔讀掛﹐
如果係心水咁唔駛諗啦﹐
負擔唔起的話考慮都唔駛。

作者: happybbpig 時間: 13-12-30 12:44

蛇爸爸發表於 13-12-28 14:02
留位費是$80000？

, 咁貴既, 一個月多少架?

作者: siumak 時間: 13-12-30 15:28

happybbpig 發表於 13-12-30 12:44
, 咁貴既, 一個月多少架?

八萬入面有七萬二係唔係學費﹐
我唔記得佢地用咩 Terms 去形容哩一個 Payment 了。

作者: halflower 時間: 13-12-30 16:32 標題: 引用：Quote:happybbpig+發表於+13-12-30+12:44+,

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作者: halflower 時間: 13-12-30 16:32 標題: 引用：回覆+aspirant99+的帖子 Why+you+prefer+K

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作者: sleepingsiubobo 時間: 14-1-1 02:10 標題: 回覆：halflower 的帖子

Agree! I think you should determine which route you would like to go for before comparing the schools....local or international?

作者: scyungyung 時間: 14-1-1 03:13

Local - victoria and st cathInternational - Kingston

作者: picture 時間: 14-1-3 12:01 標題: 回覆：去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

If you want international stream for your kid, you dont need to be bothered about St Cat.

In the contrary, if you want local stream in the future, you need to reconsider if kingston is the right kinder.

作者: picture 時間: 14-1-3 12:04 標題: 回覆：去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

Also, in terms of costs, Kingston is very expensive.

Victoria roughly $70k a year all inclusive
St Cat roughly $55k a year all inclusive

You should consider also total costs for 4 yrs of kindergarten schooling.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 14-1-13 22:10

ysjmum 發表於 13-12-28 14:02
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Thanks. From the interview process we also like Kingston a lot. Can you be a b ...

Sorry for the late reply as saw your message just now. For Kingston I like both pg PTH and eng teachers, very caring and love kids. Environment is also good, safe and secured. As for academic, I don't have much expectation from kinder level. My primary aim is my boy likes to go to the school and he does, I then satisfied.
The only think I am not happy with is the music teacher, found him not much "heart" towards kids.

I don't know if Kingston is more expensive as compared with other schools, but she got no miscellaneous payment so far other than the school uniform.

作者: ysjmum 時間: 14-3-27 16:52

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Thanks a lot! In terms of academic development, how do you compare the stuffs Kingston teaches vs. the other school? or let's say whether the schools emphasizes writing, drawing, spelling or literacy?

作者: twodaughters 時間: 14-3-29 19:37 標題: 回覆：去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

如果唸住讀國際學校，可考慮讀。Kingston只有幼稚園和小學，中學要出國或轉校。

作者: da_da_the_lady 時間: 14-3-29 23:17 標題: 回覆：去唔去Kingston呢？好難唸

妳係咩月bb?

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 14-3-30 09:33 標題: 引用：回覆+fanfanbb+的帖子 Thanks+a+lot!+In+t

原帖由 ysjmum 於 14-03-27 發表
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Thanks a lot! In terms of academic development, how do you compare the stuffs ...

Sorry I got no idea about other schools as my boy only attends Kingston play group. And for PG level, can't tell any academic.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 14-3-30 09:40 標題: 引用：如果唸住讀國際學校，可考慮讀。Kingston只

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如果唸住讀國際學校，可考慮讀。Kingston只有幼稚園和小學，中學要出國或轉校。

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They got an affiliated secondary school called ICHK however it is located in Sha Tau Kok, guess it's pretty far from most if the parents. Kingston recently informed us that they were planning to have another ICHK with a more favourable location. Details have yet to be curtained.

Both me and my hubby like the school, we pay the school fee happily every month.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 14-3-30 09:40 標題: 引用：如果唸住讀國際學校，可考慮讀。Kingston只

原帖由 twodaughters 於 14-03-29 發表
如果唸住讀國際學校，可考慮讀。Kingston只有幼稚園和小學，中學要出國或轉校。

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作者: ysjmum 時間: 14-3-30 14:55

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Thanks fanfanbb, can I ask what are the things you like about the school? And how about the academic depth the school teaches, especially in terms of reading/writing and numericals? Thanks!

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 14-3-30 15:30 標題: 引用：回覆+fanfanbb+的帖子 Thanks+fanfanbb,+c

原帖由 ysjmum 於 14-03-30 發表
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Thanks fanfanbb, can I ask what are the things you like about the school? And ...

I like the two teachers, well trained, experienced, and professional. As I saw all teaching staff and the EEs are nice. The campus is not huge but nice and safe. School maintains regular communication with parents.

For academic, I really don't know as it is to some extent out of my consideration at the moment.

What's your concern in particular? If you are looking for some schools with a higher level of academic, I guess Kingston might not suit you. I know there are some Kingston parents put their kids to two Kindergartens, not sure if they think what are learning from Kingston is insufficient.

Every school has pros and cons, we could only get one suits us more. Good luck

作者: ysjmum 時間: 14-3-31 16:49

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Thanks! that's helpful. i think my only concern with Kingston is the so called 'academic depth'. I don't fancy those exams or certificates or just knowledge that is beyond their age, but what i care most is the fundamental skills like writing, memorizing, numerical calculation, and logical thinking etc. Do you feel you kid gets proper trained on these things?

作者: picture 時間: 14-4-1 12:47

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ysjmum 發表於 14-3-31 16:49
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Thanks! that's helpful. i think my only concern with Kingston is the so called ...

Looks like money is not of concern to you.

Then I guess you might want to consider the teaching approach of these two schools.

St Cat's approach: http://stcatherines.edu.hk/activities.html

In order to support our philosophy, children’s learning is based on an activity approach. By providing interesting activities we are able to facilitate children’s ability to learn through hands-on real-life experiences. Using a Topic and Project approach, children build their knowledge and skills through interactive activities in the classroom. Dramatic play is an integral component of the curriculum and is a very powerful tool for learning.
Where possible we allow children to learn through first hand educational visits to places such as the Ocean Park, the Brighter Smiles Playland, the Heritage Museum and many other interesting places.Children are exposed to the natural world through our wonderful outdoor area where they can observe plant life first hand.

Information Technology is becoming an important part of our life nowadays and children also learn through computer interactive programmes.

As for Kingston:

Primary Years Programme (IBPYP)Kingston International School is the first school in Hong Kong authorized to offer the
International Baccalaureate Organization - Primary Years Programme. This programme was specially developed for children ages three to twelve years. It is an inquiry-based approach to learning that is truly international in its outlook.

The Primary Years Programme concentrates on developing the whole child and values a healthy body as well as a healthy mind.

The programme encourages students to be thinkers and problem solvers while nourishing the creative and caring aspects of their personalities. It is recognized internationally for its excellence and prepares students well for further studies either here in Hong Kong or overseas. Kingston International School incorporates the IBO philosophy into all aspects of school life.

Just by reading the above, my impression is that St Cat is more suitable for Target oriented parents, who has in mind a list of targets for the kids to accomplish.  St Cat will use it well -known effective Topic and Project approach to make sure your kids learn things through activities in class.
For me I read this as:  effective way of feeding your children information and effective way of making them keep the information.

Where as for Kingston, my impression is that they want to train or equip your children to be thinkers and problem solvers. (I don't quite get the idea of developing the whole child).  Whether or not your child will be able to achieve the same list of targets that St Cat kids may, is not the school's concern.  What they are concerned is the future self-learning ability of your child.

Some parents want safe and sure option 1 -- A packaged deal where the school supplies and feeds a well known successful formula.  While some others opt for option 2 -- An uncertainty of outcome but values the acquisition of life-long learning skills.

Back to what you care about most:  but what i care most is the fundamental skills like writing, memorizing, numerical calculation, and logical thinking

I believe St Cat can deliver you writing, memorizing, numerical calculation.

but Kingston can give you logical thinking.

Just to share my own opinion: I like IB.  It is something I cannot do at home with my child.  The rest like writing, spelling, arithmetic are basically drilling which can be easily supplemented at home.

作者: 964000 時間: 14-4-1 22:39

ysjmum 發表於 13-12-27 22:28
收到kingston的offer，1月就要交好多錢定位，但是我仲想等victoria同st catherine的面試，到底應唔應該宜家 ...

So did you accept Kingston at last? My friend has offer too but gave up, she does not want to pay for $80000 because it is not her first choice school.

作者: ysjmum 時間: 14-4-20 23:54

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Thank you very much!! That's a really thorough reading of schools' teaching philosophy and being very helpful! In the end, we took Kingston's offer. Hopefully we will be happy with what we take! Thanks again for your feedback!

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