Seeking advise on applying HKIS Reception 1

on438

I am seeking advise from parents who had either past or recent experience in applying the HKIS R1 for their children.

My boy is 2.5 years old and i am putting in the application this Fall for academic year 2014/2015.

Want to see how the interviews are conducted and the kind of personality HKIS is looking for in the child.

Appreciate any input or comment.

rubberducky

They will seperate your child from you in another room and interact with the child through a variety of puzzles, games, books, and questions. Basically they are looking for an age appropriate level of English interaction. The only way to prepare is to make sure your child comprehends English .

on438

Thank you for your advise.

I heard from some parents that HKIS has accepted more students this year from their Reception 1 thru P2 classes than previous years, and it is probably due to expansion of their Primary school in next few years.

Does anyone know if this is the case?

Thanks for sharing.

rubberducky

I doubt they have the capacity for more students as the new primary building will take several years to construct, starting in 2014.

According to the 2013 school visit, we were told that there are 135 available spaces for Reception 1. Approx 50% goes to siblings, 10% to debenture holders, then applicants from US accredited schools and alumnis.