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I was attracted to this thread since it mentioned BHS. My girl is local so is her parents (wife and me). She definitely is not cat 1 but got offers from RC and BHS (after being on wait list for 2 months) for '09 year one. We chose BHS for her with our reasons. Here is my experience for sharing:
1. send my girl to international kindergarten. We chose Anfield because no interview was required and I like the school very much after visiting their open day. BTW I never considered local school system: too competive and training focused, not mind and physical development.
2. Kindergarten principal told us applying ESK with true information: so I said in application forms: kid talks to mother most cantonese and talks to father mostly English. Other family members in cantonese and helper in english. No lies.
3. Got interview from RC. Not accepted immediately but got a letter of "extended assessment" was needed. I considered she was put on waitlist. Got letter of no interview from BHS (catchment) but if wanted to stay on wait list. Replied yes.
4. In Feb, RC accepted my girl. Paid and happy. two weeks later, got letter from BHS for interview in a month. Interviewed and got accepted. Paid and happy but not as before since we know cannot get refund from RC. Not important though.
From my observation, success factors:
1. My girl is not shy, very friendly, and like to talk. Her English though is definitely NOT native. As long as she can communicate using the language, it's just fine.
2. Anfield creates a natural English environment for her to be comfortably develop her social skills. I think any international kindergarten can do the same. She completely switched to English after a few months in K2 (K1 was too little to see trend) when she was around with her school friends. At home she is just like local kid talking mostly cantonese (our fault!).
3. My wife never gave up. She called/emailed many times the kindergarten principal, RC (not so helpful), and BHS (very responsive) for help and update on status. I think BHS appreciated the effort although only my speculation. Frankly speaking, I don't think Anfield principal had strong influence on ESF (private or not) system but again - speculation.
Sorry nothing fancy on how to get a local kid into ESF schools.
I have a friend and his wife are both Hong Kong born but emigrated to US for years. His wife is citizen so their kids are definitely cat 1 for ESF as their son got interview at 1st around by QPS. Came back from US and son refused to talk during interview. Was told to come back in two weeks to interview again. Again son didn't talks so was told no offer that time but may try again in July. |
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發表於 09-2-11 13:41
nly 90 space available) if you don't mind traveling to and fro DB everyday; or simply move there.
Likewise, we received over 110 applications for 30 spaces in Year 7. We are also looking to increase the number of students next year in Years 8&9, and an advertising campaign for this has commenced. Any families who may be considering this option for their children are asked to please contact the College by email 
