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回覆 wangdua0625 的帖子
I am a previous ESF parent. My kids (two) entered ESF kindergarden, primary school and middle school.
I think you misunderstand that ESF schools have high academic level and are eager to teach and push students.
On the opposite, they are quiet liberal and relaxing. My kids did enjoy very much in their childhood in ESF school.
Since I am a local Chinese, I am aware I need to give extra English supplement for my kids. Mandarin is poorly taught, so extra tuition is needed. ESF schools are popular among HK parents for various reasons. I summarise some points as following:
Advantages--English medium of teaching
--cheaper
--less homework
--better facilities
--IB course
--internationally mixed students
Disadvantages--non-selective (apart from English)
--higher turnover rate of teachers
--not academically focused
--many local parents with tradition strategy/studying method
--many students with special needs
--need to pay extra-curricular activities
--many bright students underachieve
My daughter realised the problems in year 7 and asked to go abroad. I discussed with her and monitored the school for one and finally agreed to let her go. I experienced some unhappiness when I found my daughter's school was not supportive. Same problem happened again when my son left the school.
Choosing ESF is the result of chid's character, parent's expectation, change in society and past school record.
No school is perfect. But I am sure ESF kindergarden and primary school are good for potential students.
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