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樓主: aspirant99	go Kingston vs IMS [複製鏈接]

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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...

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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.

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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.

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yes, Kingston offers IB PYP programme

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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...

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原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-21 發表
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.

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.

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

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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?

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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!

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30% 入將軍澳啟思中學！

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

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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......

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

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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...]

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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 %.

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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?

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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.

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原帖由 21Ckid 於 14-03-23 發表
Kingston P6:

ICHK 24%

thanks for sharing, it does recall my memory!

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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!

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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.

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