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作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-14 00:58 標題: Kingston vs IMS

Got Kingston PM offer and IMS AM offer, for Pre-Nursery. Any suggestions on which one to choose? Many thanks!

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-14 08:56

本帖最後由 jolalee 於 14-3-14 09:04 編輯

Welcome to my world! (and i in yours) I'm choosing between IMS & another school which hopefully will give us a confirmation very soon. When are your deadlines to make a decision?

Apologies i'm not as familiar with Kingston and tried to find info online, does Kingston has a secondary section? It is mainly primary, is it?

If it is just kindie+primary vs. kindie+primary, then you must ask yourself which curriculum do you believe in more. Personally i love montessori way over PYP, as PYP is known to be academically weak. Both systems rely heavily on how the teacher guide the students, so having close communication with your class teacher is quite vital in both cases (and the luck of having good teachers).

Regarding Montessori, i have had my concerns with whether upper primary works in a Montessori setting, and if the students will have adaptation issues going from Montessori to a mainstream secondary school. After much research, talking to teachers and school visit to their primary section, i found that IMS does a great job on helping their students transition to mainstream secondary schools. They have their ways to ensure the students cover everything they need to learn on a week to week basis, so that the entire syllabus is covered. Their mandarin program is also amazingly effective. As you probably know, IMS has students graduating into some top IS in HK, especially those with a strong Chinese curriculum.

However, 8 years down the line i can foresee that the international secondary school competition is even more fierce than now, and many LS parents will be prepared to fight by then. If you can find a school with a secondary department, i'd say you go for it. That's the advice i'd give myself although it'd be hard to tear away from Montessori. My son has been in a Montessori school since age 1 and it has benefited him tremendously.

If you are just looking at the present and might 'jump ship' in the future, then i'd say Montessori in terms of both knowledge & character building, unless he/she is especially shy or have concentration issues. (Since Montessori is very much 'work on your own', very shy kids may not learn sufficient social skills although his/her etiquette will be impeccable. Kids who cannot hold still to focus on their work may not benefit as much in the short run, but in the long run they will learn to concentrate better in a Montessori setting-- my son is that case)

作者: Mrspasta 時間: 14-3-14 09:36 標題: 回覆：Kingston vs IMS

I got am offer but super big baby

作者: ivywhchan 時間: 14-3-14 14:11

Thanks Jolalee. I also exactly has the same concern as yours - whether it is difficult for my son to transfer to mainstream secondary schools or even of IB schools. However, this is a rather long term thing and I try to tell myself ig my son can fiy into the Montessori environment, he will develop into a good person and that's the most I want him to be.

My other concern is that he is not very good at concentration. He has been in Montessori playgroup 3 times a week, 2 hours everytime since he was 18 months (he is now 21 months). Sometimes he can works on the Montessori toys for over 30 minutes but most of the time, he just walk around the room or touch the toy for 5 months then he will lose interest. I have been trying to find a way to develop his concentration skill. I believe this probably a matter of time and when he gets older, he may be able to work on the toys for longer. Can you share your experience?

Seperately, do you know if all the kindergarten students in IMS has a direct admission to its primary school?
Many thanks!

作者: sharons 時間: 14-3-14 14:32 標題: 回覆：Kingston vs IMS

在找資料多瞭解IMS 時無意中發現此舊文，想問問大家睇法

http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/news/art/20140225/18636835

作者: Garfield_cats 時間: 14-3-14 23:06 標題: 回覆：aspirant99 的帖子

May I know if you directly apply for Kingston PG or Pre-nursery? How long do u have to wait？ thanks.

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-15 01:38 標題: 回覆：Garfield_cats 的帖子

We applied Kingston playgroup when our baby 4 months old. And got PN interview one year later.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-15 04:31

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aspirant99 發表於 14-3-15 01:38
We applied Kingston playgroup when our baby 4 months old. And got PN interview one year later.

Aspiran, has your child ever been in a Montessori setting? Do you practice the Montessori methods at home? How you view Montessori should great determine how you choose your school as well.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-15 04:57

ivywhchan 發表於 14-3-14 14:11
Thanks Jolalee. I also exactly has the same concern as yours ...

"whether it is difficult for my son to transfer to mainstream secondary schools or even of IB schools."
From what i see, IMS do help the kids transition. How the kids do after they move on, that's something i'd love to know as well. I think IMS will post a vid up on their website soon on testimonials from the alumni. I look forward to seeing it.

"if my son can fit into the Montessori environment, he will develop into a good person and that's the most I want him to be."
Me too. Of course we cannot be too idealistic, but the training can definitely help with concentration, self-initiation & inner-understandings. However, we need to be realistic too, as 8-10 years down the line, the IS competition at the secondary level will be unimaginable. If you can find a fairly good through-train school, stick to it... (although i'm still struggling)

"My other concern is that he is not very good at concentration... Sometimes he can works on the Montessori toys for over 30 minutes but most of the time, he just walk around the room or touch the toy for 5 months then he will lose interest..."
Over 30 minutes? That's pretty amazing already. Before age 2, expect the kids to just bum around. It's more getting used to the environment than anything else. Once they reach Casa (at K1 level) you will see the huge difference.
"I believe this probably a matter of time and when he gets older, he may be able to work on the toys for longer."
You are absolutely correct. In my case, with my son diagnosed with sensory integration issues, a bit of occupational therapy help assist him in neural development and calm down better, but most kids grow out of it anyway :)

"do you know if all the kindergarten students in IMS has a direct admission to its primary school?"
Yes they do. The teachers (guides) work with all students and help them fulfill all requirements. Montessori do not set a benchmark and get rid of all kids who doesn't meet their standards. Not at this level, at least.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-15 14:49

sharons 發表於 14-3-14 14:32
在找資料多瞭解IMS 時無意中發現此舊文，想問問大家睇法

http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/news/art/201402 ...

Sharon, thanks for sharing. This is indeed alarming and must take into consideration when considering this school.
Having the basic teaching licenses is the bottom line but it doesn't ensure that person is a good teacher; but the school covering certain facts from the parents, that's what's worrying.

作者: ivywhchan 時間: 14-3-19 12:53

Thanks jolalee for sharing

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-19 15:35 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

Jolalee,
Thanks very much for sharing!
My daughter has never been in Montesorri before and she is currently in Victoria Playgroup.
She is quick and very smart, can speak long sentences at age of 1yr and 10 months. She is a bit shy when facing strangers but in her playgroup class, she is totally fine interacting with teachers and classmates.

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-3-20 10:22

本帖最後由 elmostoney 於 14-3-20 10:24 編輯

aspirant99

I imagine Kingston is a regular kindy vs. IMS (montessori) is something completely different. #1 question is - are you familiar with Montessori? If you are not, you will find that Montessori practice is very different from your expectations, and therefore, may not be to your liking. If you already know Montessori, then you can ask yourself what is THE most important to YOU - type of schooling, through-train, student mix, or even how much your child will benefit from different settings. An open-ended question as such is very difficult to answer if we don't know your preference.

When my husband and I were choosing a school for our kids, we used to list down the pros and cons of each school and discuss which points were the most important to us. Perhaps you could start from here.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-20 11:00

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aspirant99 發表於 14-3-19 15:35
Jolalee,
Thanks very much for sharing!
My daughter has never been in Montesorri before and she is c ...

Your daughter and my son are similar, that they both spoke in full sentences before age 2. I guess the difference is that my child warms up quickly, and sometimes naughty as boys are. His behaviour has improved a lot ever since he started going to class on his own though, thanks to his strict Montessori teacher whom i deeply appreciate.

If you are not familiar with Montessori, then you definitely need to do more research and visitation. It is very different from main stream international kindergartens, something even some of my expat friends do not comprehend. The learning process in Montessori is quite organic, so it is may not suit parents who expect a more uniform curriculum.

I totally agree with Elmostoney. List out your main criteria first. ie. For us, #1 is a through-train school with strong enough academic without beating the love of learning out of children; #2 character building in terms of fairness/merciful/humility; #3 sufficient mandarin for him to read newspaper & write paragraphs in Chinese by primary graduation. Every family is different so i suggest you think hard what is important for your family and write them down.

You can then check how well each school fit your list. If in doubt, post your criteria out and we can see how they fit in accordance what the general public know about each school. All the best!

作者: ivywhchan 時間: 14-3-20 14:13

Just finished interview in IMS. My son did not perform well. In fact, i wanted to step out the moment he went in the school. I guess now is probably not up to me to choose which school to put my son in but in fact which school he is able to get in....

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-21 11:43 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

Thanks Elmontony and Jolalee, very helpful suggestions.
We buy-in the methodology of Montessori, we just wonder the real outcome of students who has gone through this training. Are they happy with it? Did they learn the way of learning (better than IB and local)? Are they social and outgoing? Did they get basic discipline training?
And specifically for IMS kindergarten, where the graduates leave for other than IMS primary? We are targeting top IS like CIS, HKIS, SIS and CDNIS, and we just wonder will it have better chance than Kingston.

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-3-21 12:07

ivywhchan, it was a hard lesson that I had to swallow.  I was looking at my target school(s) and learned the hard way that competition is FIERCE for most IS.  So it's not up to you or what you like.  It's up to the school.  Even for aspirant99, I suggest that you look into a few more options in the future when you plan for primary or secondary.  Since your kids are younger than mine, they will face more intense competition from mainland Chinese.

I have been going to the open house at IMS primary regularly or taking my kids there for interviews, etc. -- well, at least once a year when they were still in Wanchai.  The last time that I went was in 2012.  My last visit yielded a great surprise.  I have never seen IMS with so many mainland Chinese parents at their open house before.  So you can imagine what goes on with the hotter IS. The last time I heard, schools such as CIS (reception) prefers to take Chinese students with a strong command of Mandarin - not even English - because they have enough of those applicants.  There are just too many local and foreign applicants who speak good English.

I am not familiar with Kingston.  Is it an IS? What is the ratio of foreign students vs. local?  IMS is very international in its student body.  I cannot say where their primary graduates go.  Secondary IS don't take students based on primary affiliation.  Admission is solely based on admission test results or other abilities (or donation - for certain IS - if the amount is significant.)  Each child's performance is different.  I have heard of IMS graduates going to CIS, RC, etc.  I guess it depends on an individual's ability and the number of vacancies available.  If you want to find out, I suggest that you call IMS directly.

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-3-21 12:20

即使montessori, 也一樣有hea 的學生.  其實小朋友學成點, 好睇佢自己.  個人認為 montessori training下, 小朋友的discipline其實更好, 因為佢地更自由, 要係自由中守法, 其實比有人成日監管住更難, 而我覺得montessori小朋友學會守規則同尊重別人係發自內心, 一般本地學校就係靠罸靠嚇, 所以你去school visit IMS小學, 可能會覺得佢地好散漫, 但我覺得訓練小朋友自發性自覺性嘅得著比有人控制住, 到一冇人睇住就失控高出幾班.

其實social同outgoing呢樣野, 都係個別小朋友唔同, 物野學校都會有怕羞d嘅人, 又會有d outgoing d嘅人, 不過如你個小朋友係好怕羞, 好似我個咁, 我唔建議讀.  我個細仔學術同行為係好夾montessori, 佢4歲已可專注坐係到做個半小時一樣工作, 連老師都話好少呢個age小朋友咁, 而且佢數學理解好好 (montessori 強項. 佢到而家math都好好), 但佢太怕羞, 唔同同學傾計, 就算碰到面都好似唔識咁, 所以我諗左好耐, 決定佢唔可以咁落去, 所以先轉左佢出來.

至於學習方式比ib或local, 其實都係個句, 先多了解montessori, 你就可以作比較.  每個人喜好不同, 所以一言難盡.  諗得montessori 嘅人, 根本就唔會buy local school.  Montessori  其實比 IB 更活.

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-3-21 12:26

至於IB嘛, 我對小朋友太IB唔buy. I just think that it's crazy. I know some IB primary schools put a lot of emphasis on projects such that parents have to help. The subject matter and the research skills required are completely out of bounds for a Y1/Y2 child. So what's the point? Parents doing the hw? Parents learning? I just find it ridiculous. Sorry, I completely disagree with the IB fad for primary, especially for kids under 10. Kids will learn to read and write, do their own research when the time comes, but not during the early primary years.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-21 14:40

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ivywhchan 發表於 14-3-20 14:13
Just finished interview in IMS. My son did not perform well. In fact, i wanted to step out the mome ...

Ivy, may i know how old is your child right now? Is she around 2, trying for casa (K1) in IMS?
If that's the case, i'd like to share my personal experience:

My son is currently 3 years old, so a year ago we tried both CDNIS & IMS (and ESF) for K1 or equivalent. Unfortunately, he failed all interviews except ESF (ESF is more a lottery, and we got in after being wait listed forever) The main reason why he failed the interviews were because he was sick right before the interviews, so he was not in the mood to listen to the teachers, plus i didn't prepare he well enough.

This year, i made sure he remained healthy throughout Jan-mid March (although he still had a mild flu going into the IMS's interview), plus i told him what he was supposed to do within the interview (listen to the teacher etc.) He had 3 interviews and received offers from all 3 schools (for K2/K1 or equivalent; he is Nov born so some schools accept him as K2, some as K1). My point is, yes, often it is up to the school to pick the kids in HK, but at the same time, DO NOT GIVE UP!! Experiences you gained this year will be your ammunition next year. It is not an easy battle, but keep at it and your child will find a good school that fits her/him.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-21 15:07

elmostoney 發表於 14-3-21 12:26
至於IB嘛, 我對小朋友太IB唔buy. I just think that it's crazy. I know some IB primary schools put a l ...

Yes, the PYP/IB program is way too weak and does not build a good academic foundation for young children, although the schools going for PYP/MYP/IB claims that the curriculum is based on the latest research on how children learn best... I still think spelling and arithmetic are important for primary kids, and play-based kindergarten needs a better prepared environment with less distractions.

My dream education would be:
Kindergarten - Montessori
Primary - UK or strong Cdn/American curriculum
Secondary - IB

However, the world is not perfect, especially HK, so now my son is in a full IB school. What can i do except giving him extra tuition outside the school? (while still paying a high fee for keeping my son in the school with a weak primary program)...

Just wondering, is Kingston also IB based? Not very familiar with that school, and don't know if they have a high school attached to it although i've been on their website...

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-21 15:48 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

Yes, Kingston is IB, and it's the first one in HK obtaining IB certificate. Its secondary school is ICHK, which is located far north in NT but now applying the second campus in Tai Po.

作者: dod_snow 時間: 14-3-21 16:19

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yes, Kingston offers IB PYP programme

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-21 18:49

本帖最後由 jolalee 於 14-3-21 18:51 編輯

I see! It IS a tough call between Kingston & IMS then.
Does Kingston leads directly to ICHK? For sure?
How did ICHK do last year in terms of IB score? I couldn't find anything here:
http://hongkong.geoschools.com/a ... -hk-ib-results-2013

I struggled greatly even between CDNIS & IMS, due to the weak PYP curriculum, but CDNIS being through-train school won me over... if you are confident in getting your daughter into one of the top IS, then IMS probably can prepare her well, but then, giving up an okay through-train for that? it's like losing an insurance guarantee...

i see your struggle now...

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 14-3-21 19:33 標題: 引用：+本帖最後由+jolalee+於+14-3-21+18:51+編

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-21 發表
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I see! It IS a tough call between Kingston & IMS then.

around 30% kingston primary students went to ICHK last year. around15% to HKA. of what I understand, it is not guaranteed but almost quite certain would be accepted. BTW, they are planning to build a 2nd ICHK.

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-21 19:41 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

True. Very tough call. Both are very nice kindergartens.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-22 00:51

VVhuilee 發表於 14-3-21 19:33
around 30% kingston primary students went to ICHK last year. around15% to HKA. of what I understan ...

HKA is a great school. Do you know where the other 55% go to?

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-22 01:30

aspirant99 發表於 14-3-21 19:41
True. Very tough call. Both are very nice kindergartens.

The question is, which is more important to you:
Securing a school with high school affiliation now, or
Finding a school that prepares your daughter well for Top IS mass intake interview?

As Kingston runs IB, I am sure it will also benefit your girl in the long run, since certain types of play based learning is very beneficial to the brain, especially the development of the executive functions. However, some IB schools may not encourage kids to hold a pencil until K2, which is age-appropriate, but note that for most IS interviews (while your child is still in K1) requires your child to draw a picture. They may not necessarily look at how well the child is drawing, but a good pencil grip would certainly help.

I think there are things you can do to help your child prepare for IS interviews (which in itself is a long shot given the number of applicant in each school), but you certainly cannot set up a high school for whichever primary your child will be attending. As I wrote somewhere in response to your question in the pass, I'd go for a through-train in sacrifice for a good kindie-primary education (after much much mental conflicts in the past month), but then that's just me. Everyone must make their own decision. All we can do is to help lay out all the facts and issues on hand... I truly feel for you!

作者: sagesage 時間: 14-3-22 21:10 標題: 回覆：Kingston vs IMS

30% 入將軍澳啟思中學！

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-22 21:36 標題: 回覆：sagesage 的帖子

You mean 30% of IMS primary graduates? Where can we find the statistics?

作者: sagesage 時間: 14-3-22 21:46 標題: 回覆：Kingston vs IMS

Kingston 小學，30%入沙頭角ICHK,30%入將軍澳啟思中學，此校部分學生考DSE,15%入HKA,其他2-3人個入RC,1-2人個入Harrow......

作者: aspirant99 時間: 14-3-22 23:47 標題: 回覆：sagesage 的帖子

Checked the website of CSS TKO, it seems their IB score in 2013 is better than VSA and ISF.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-23 01:00

本帖最後由 jolalee 於 14-3-23 01:36 編輯

Since we are talking about statistics, here's the stats for IMS:

IMS 小學, 上年約50%入CIS, 30%入 ESF South I/West I/Island School, 其他的入HKIS, ISF, HKA, CDNIS. 也有部份離港返老家昇學。Note though, it is a small school and a relatively new school (since 2002), so the graduate class size this year is only about 20 students.

Ref: http://www.montessori.edu.hk/community/alumni/
Percentage: Given by existing parents at IMS, since IMS is low key and does not boast their figures to the public (and do not want the pressure from it either). IMS really want parents who truly believe in and follows the Montessori education system, and not people who look at their school results, so it is vital that parents planning to go for Montessori really buy into their philosophy first, and ensure that your child is suitable for a Montessori education setting.

[Aspirant99, now i think you know why i have such a great struggle between IMS & CDNIS...]

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 14-3-23 11:29 標題: 引用：Quote:VVhuilee+發表於+14-3-21+19:33+arou

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-22 發表
HKA is a great school. Do you know where the other 55% go to?

8% Harrow, 8% AIS, 8% Kellett.... I cannot remember the rest. It was presented to us in the information session. I think there was also ISF and CIS. I don't remember CSS, maybe a small %.

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 14-3-23 11:39 標題: 引用：Kingston+小學，30%入沙頭角ICHK,30%入將軍

原帖由 sagesage 於 14-03-22 發表
Kingston 小學，30%入沙頭角ICHK,30%入將軍澳啟思中學，此校部分學生考DSE,15%入HKA,其他2-3人個入RC,1-2人 ...

was there 30% to CSS? I really don't recall that. Where did u get this info. from?

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 14-3-23 11:55

Kingston P6:

ICHK 24%
HK Academy 16%
Creative secondary 12%
CIS 8%
Island School 8%
Harrow 8%
Kellett 8%
Discovery college 4%
CAIS 4%
Lutheran School 4%
Others 4%

It is in the school newsletter

But of course, a lot leave before P6. Some overseas and some to other IS. No statistics.

Note that ICHK is a partner school while HKA and CSS are sort of friendly or associated schools. That's why a greater % went there.

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 14-3-23 12:55 標題: 引用：Kingston+P6:ICHK+24%HK+Academy+16%Creati

原帖由 21Ckid 於 14-03-23 發表
Kingston P6:

ICHK 24%

thanks for sharing, it does recall my memory!

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-23 13:48

21Ckid 發表於 14-3-23 11:55
Kingston P6:

A very comprehensive set of data. Thank you so much 21Ckid!May I ask if you know the graduating class size from Kingston P6 with this set of data? Thx!

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 14-3-26 23:22

jolalee 發表於 14-3-23 13:48
A very comprehensive set of data. Thank you so much 21Ckid!May I ask if you know the graduating clas ...

There is only one class of 25 students. P1 has 3 classes of 60+ students, a lot leave for overseas and other IS prior to P6. But it seems more are staying on. Previously only 2 classes remain in P4. This year 3 classes. So perhaps the graduating will be bigger, in particular the high likelihood of the partner school, ICHK, securing another site in tai po.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-26 23:32

One class of 25 students this year? Then the sample size is about the same as IMS (about 20 students graduating). Just wanna make sure the comparison is fair, since the percentage in a small sample size is subject to greater variation whereas a large sample size is more stable.

Since IMS & Kingston has about the same number of graduates, then we don't have to worry about making incorrect cross comparisons then ;)

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 14-3-27 18:29 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

Any figures on student's selection of primary school after completing K2 at Kingston?

作者: ivywhchan 時間: 14-3-28 13:30

jolalee 發表於 14-3-21 14:40
Ivy, may i know how old is your child right now? Is she around 2, trying for casa (K1) in IMS?
If t ...

Thank you Jolalee. We will try again next year.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-28 14:27

ivywhchan 發表於 14-3-28 13:30
Thank you Jolalee. We will try again next year.

You're welcomes Ivy. My son failed IMS completely last year but got in this year (although we declined the offer for something else in the end). Another friend of mine with twin girls was wait listed last year and tried again this year, and I just found out they end up to be wait listed again! I have heard about this very long Waitlist IMS has in the past, but it does anger me to hear that they do it to the same family two years in a row. With finding school in HK, I think it is best to not put all your eggs in the same nest. Never give up, but at the same time apply and target for at least 3-4 schools, otherwise the disappointment is just too much to bear. (Sorry about suddenly being sentimental, but my friend wants IMS so much, and it breaks my heart to see her keep trying & hoping; the school say there will not be a place for them before Sept, and they said the same to her last year, ending up without any spot for them and require them to reapply and repeating the interview. I think it is cruel to give them false hope; but I do wish they can get in)

作者: minibe 時間: 14-3-28 17:22

jolalee 發表於 14-3-23 01:00
Since we are talking about statistics, here's the stats for IMS:

IMS 小學, 上年約50%入CIS, 30%入 ES ...

"IMS 小學, 上年約50%入CIS, 30%入 ESF South I/West I/Island School, 其他的入HKIS, ISF, HKA, CDNIS. 也有部份離港返老家昇學。Note though, it is a small school and a relatively new school (since 2002), so the graduate class size this year is only about 20 students."

if total class size is 20, 50% to CIS is 10, 30% to ESF is 6, and 4 to HKIS, ISF, HKA and CDNIS (at least one for each), then it's already 20, but "也有部份離港返老家昇學"?

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-3-28 21:16

minibe 發表於 14-3-28 17:22
"IMS 小學, 上年約50%入CIS, 30%入 ESF South I/West I/Island School, 其他的入HKIS, ISF, HKA, CDNIS. ...

Good computation:HKIS, ISF, HKA and CDNIS are the schools I found IMS kids goes to in the past few years (it's from their website). The CIS & ESF figures should be relatively correct as I got about the same estimate from various parents, the rest (including those who return home) is given as a reference so people know where IMS kids goes to. Again, the number "20" is also a rough figure, could be 19 or 22. The key to the statistic is not to count exactly how many beans goes to which school, but a general idea of where the kids end up in for each school so parents has a good idea.

Anyhow, thanks for reading into the details. I like people who are observant ;)

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-4-8 10:23

I want to show my appreciation for the input and information on this thread. The experience sharing and the discussion are very constructive and helpful.
My son has been stayed with DMS for a year and i like the school. I see him making a numbers of progress on various aspects e.g. self confidence, logic thinking, social skill..... Unlike other methodology, family support (continuity) is also an important element to make the whole concept succeed. Honest speaking, it is not an easy task because it is very different from traditional Chinese family concept ( from the concept itself to implementation) Family buy-in and support is important.

I've been searching for info re the IMS graduates to mainstream school, however, not much can be found. My son will start his foundation program at IMS in the coming Sept, I am just wondering if there is any advice regarding the transition? or application process? I know it is a really long term things, just not sure if the application / years long waiting process is just around the concern.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-4-10 03:41

本帖最後由 jolalee 於 14-4-10 03:43 編輯

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Yes, the Montessori method does require parents to follow through with the methodology at home closely in order for the system to work well.

From what i gathered from existing IMS parents, the school does help their student with transition and the secondary school application process, although the school does not like to advertise these aspects when you ask the admission dept about it.

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