11 Mar The Pearl Report: International School - 國際學校

HKTHK

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Fascinating. Didn't realize ESF admits half its applicants. Isn't that better than many other schools?

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mldaddy Vaguely recall from info released by ESF that they admitted some 1,300 students from some 2900 being total applicants in 2009. 發表於 13-3-13 11:00

shadeslayer I suspect that is the number of interviewed applicants vs admitted applicants. Cat 2 people don't even get an interview but they are the majority. 發表於 13-3-13 01:38

今日佳句: 我以往也以為國際板的家長也有質素，但現在才知deal with 一些麻煩家長也不易！

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Short but elaborate program. That government education officer also send kids to international is so sarcastic, ironic to those believe in LS.....

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發表於 13-3-13 01:36 |只看該作者

Do you guys kind of lost some confidence in Harrow after watching the program?

The more bizzare a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.

ILBC

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shadeslayer 發表於 13-3-13 01:36
Do you guys kind of lost some confidence in Harrow after watching the program?

Before that, I would never look into anything about Harrow or other top tier IS because I know we're not in that level (in terms of family background, English proficiency, money, academic achievements...) But now, I realize that sometimes it's just a game of connection &

Mighty

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發表於 13-3-13 10:45 |只看該作者

我係「小学雑談｣個邊都講個、有銭満能、、、但係個弟弟点追？

Mighty
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自分に負けるな！！

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人在江湖,身不由己

WYmom

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發表於 13-3-13 11:25 |只看該作者

Maybe local middle class parents need more schools like CKY rather than real international schools - bilingual with IB programs and more affordable school fees. Expats' kids really need to take IS where English is the first language.

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發表於 13-3-13 11:35 |只看該作者

The program did not leave viewers with a good impression of Harrow because of the interview with the University lecturer and her sons. Nothing to do with other IS, right? We cannot have a blanket statement saying top tier IS are like that.

To be fair, a new school needs at least 10 years to build its quality and reputation. Harrow included.

The more bizzare a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.

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發表於 13-3-13 11:42 |只看該作者

引用：我係「小学雑談｣個邊都講個、有銭満能、、

原帖由 Mighty 於 13-03-13 發表
我係「小学雑談｣個邊都講個、有銭満能、、、但係個弟弟点追？

我係「小学雑談｣個邊都講個、有銭満能、、、但係個弟弟点追？

Xxxxxx

又唔好咁講，莫欺少年窮。不過哈囉收生真係好鬆。

The more bizzare a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.

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發表於 13-3-13 11:51 |只看該作者

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Money, connections are always important, no matter you want your kid to get in a good school, find a decent job etc.
My concern is how the government subsidize Harrow, HK academy and other school while unfairly letting IMS helplessly finding campus, cutting ESF subvention?!
I can't see the logic of selective subsidiary !

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發表於 13-3-13 11:55 |只看該作者

当然、他会進歩。　我只是用他現在的表現去評価。　如果ＥＳＦ、就応該ＮＧ会収。　我以為ＨＡＲＲＯＷ収生要求会高Ｄ．　同埋以這小朋友的家庭背景、応該可以培養到小朋友Ｄ英文好Ｄ．　ＩＮＴＥＲＶＩＥＷ　Ｄ時間非常短、或許我誤解了。

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發表於 13-3-13 12:15 |只看該作者

引用：当然、他会進歩。　我只是用他現在的表現去

原帖由 Mighty 於 13-03-13 發表
当然、他会進歩。　我只是用他現在的表現去評価。　如果ＥＳＦ、就応該ＮＧ会収。　我以為ＨＡＲＲＯＷ収生 ...

哈囉如何能忽然收千幾尖子？比十年它罷。

The more bizzare a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.

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發表於 13-3-13 12:51 |只看該作者

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agree!

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發表於 13-3-13 12:53 |只看該作者

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I mean I agree with WYmom

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發表於 13-3-13 13:03 |只看該作者

引用：Money,+connections+are+always+important,

原帖由 Shrimpiggy 於 13-03-13 發表
Money, connections are always important, no matter you want your kid to get in a good school, find a ...

From what I heard from the program, I can't say i see something unfair or sign of favoritism.

IMS were in the bid for land for an IS but they lost to SIS and GSIS. They will be allowed to bid again. More famous schools like Kellet got their permanent site not long ago.

Harrow, HK academy, Kellet they all receive benefits from government on land rental and interest free loan. Other IS receive similar treatment, what is the problem?

The more bizzare a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.

caa

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發表於 13-3-13 13:51 |只看該作者

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ESF also got the lands from government otherwise where and how did it get its many school campuses? While all other international schools are not getting subsidies from government on school fees and have to charge parents way more than $10k a month, government now tries to cut ESF's subsidies. How unfair is it?

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發表於 13-3-13 14:54 |只看該作者

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That's why the government should stop all kind of subvention or Subsidiary for all IS. Rich people pay more tax, who can afford IS doesn't mind ESF has 20% tuition fee rise.

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發表於 13-3-13 15:02 |只看該作者

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I should say, land is another issue. If the government think HK should have enough IS placements to attract expat to work in home to keep hk competitive, land is the max that the government should provide. Thats what the HKIS staffs said in the interview to the parents that the government has not confirmed the place for the lower primary campus rebuilt. It is the same as Island School of ESF and IMS as mentioned in the program.

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發表於 13-3-13 15:33 |只看該作者

shadeslayer 發表於 13-3-13 11:35
The program did not leave viewers with a good impression of Harrow because of the interview with the ...

請別誤會！我不是懷疑Harrow或其他IS的收生標準或學生素質，而我亦自知不是那級數。只是感慨當我們這些小時候是基層的靠自己捱出頭來到現在的所謂中產，只是想小朋友入合適(不是神級)的學校(無論本地/國際)都艱辛非常！