Which is the best, famous, good International School in HK?

龍鬚糖妹妹

I know nothing about the international schools in HK, except some names like ESF, YC..Like ESF, there are so many branches, are they the same or which is better?
Plz comment, thanks for your help.

jolalee

The School Book by playtimes has a complete list of English language schools in HK. I agree that 'best' is really what's most suitable for your family and your child. Read more about each school; that might help you discover what your family really want/need. It's a long journey, good luck and try to enjoy it ;)

lottieclee

No... Not a problem with ESF.  My son was in ESF kindergarten and we still went through the application process for primary school in case the relocation plan did not work out.  He got into Beacon Hill School, but then we were Cat 1 with alumni priority and ESF kindy priority.  They changed the policy this year such that siblings enjoy priorities before any categories without siblings.  So... That's why I say chances for tradition ESF schools are slim.  

We are back in US now and my sons are not in public school.  The US public school system does not have what I am looking for, so we chose alternatives.  Education system and curriculums are very personal choices for a family, like houses n cars.  That's why you need to visit he schools and pick what suits you best.

martie

Shootastar 發表於 12-8-24 11:11
The purpose of this forum is for rational discussion and information exchanged. It is not right to u ...

Agree.  Let's share!

Shootastar

回復 Mighty 的帖子

I see. Thank you.

Mighty

我始終不是DONKEY,不可代表DONKEY講野。　不過可能DONKEY的想方法是「自認是美国人、一定英文OK　LA」。　去弾下人、自己就可能会有点優越感。　ANYWAY,都係個句、化指摘為正面力量。　有不足之処、就去改善下LOR.　HAHA所以我都年過半百、仲讀緊書AH.　女女都以我為傲GA.

Shootastar

Mighty 發表於 12-8-24 11:46
其実都明白DUMDONKEY的指摘理由、但可知美国是個大溶炉、住左好多不同人種、甚致有很多只懂西班牙語的新旧 ...

I am not quite understand what Dumdonkey tried to make, save to vilify the English standard of the thread poster. Since you understand, could you please enlighten me his reason for saying so?

Mighty

dumbdonkey 發表於 12-8-23 16:22
i am sorry but for someone who claims to be american and studied in america, your english is a absol ...

其実都明白DUMDONKEY的指摘理由、但可知美国是個大溶炉、住左好多不同人種、甚致有很多只懂西班牙語的新旧移民。　長期只在CHINA　TOWN的中国人、不懂英文的也有。　這正是美国的可貴之処。　但出THREAD楼主其実可将這指摘転化成正面能量、当BABY睡覚的時候、悪補一下美文、学海無涯、惟勤是岸。　第日話小朋友的時候都可以大声D　（＾－＾）。

Shootastar

dumbdonkey 發表於 12-8-23 21:22
i am sorry but for someone who claims to be american and studied in america, your english is a absol ...

The purpose of this forum is for rational discussion and information exchanged. It is not right to use this forum to vilify or make personal attack on the participants. It does no good to all the participants.

龍鬚糖妹妹

dumbdonkey 發表於 12-8-23 21:22
i am sorry but for someone who claims to be american and studied in america, your english is a absol ...

I m not trying to write an essay here...
I didn't major in English Literature too...
Always one hand carrying my baby or pumping milk, another hand writing here in iPad, what you expect!
Such a mean person u! Like to pick on ppl so much!
Plz.... The theme here is about IS! U should open a group about American Bad Engish!!!

dumbdonkey

i am sorry but for someone who claims to be american and studied in america, your english is a absolute shocker. maybe you should go back to school yourself.

bbdmami

It's good that you start to study so early.  At the end of the day, you will notice that it's not you to choose which school...but which school is giving you an offer.  International schools are also very competitive.  
Afterall, there are schools that people like or dislike.  Since your kid is so small, you can visit their website and see if their cirriculum fits what you need.

teriyung

回復 Shootastar 的帖子

Good grief! The school has rules about such things but there is a reward system in place too. However what makes the real difference is the heart of the teachers . The students know the teachers care for them. Wearing make up does not make them bad students. They know that they have to work hard to earn credits to get into good colleges. There are some who are not so academically inclined but they are encouraged to find their own strengths and work hard in those areas. I intend to let her go to high school in that school. I want her to discover  more about herselfbefore deciding on colleges. And I want her to enjoy the process and I think the US system is flexible enough to allow differences in ability and not make a child feel like a failure

龍鬚糖妹妹

回復 4eyesDad 的帖子

The answer is I am looking for both 3... Famous or best don't mean good!I am writing this topic so everyone could comment on any 3.
Don't think people need me to write all 3 questions to understand though!
Plz.......

龍鬚糖妹妹

回復 Fatrara 的帖子

I agreed what u said too... But don't over react with the words ranking, best, good...As I mentioned before, universities in states do have ranking too, they even rank in different aspects!
Being a good person, choose the best for the children of course are more important.
But at my stage, I am just gathering info from expert moms statistically,
Got a brief idea of IS in HK, then by the time my girl needs to apply a school,
that is at least three years later, I am prepared.
I am not 100% confirmed that she will be in an IS, now is way too early to decide.

龍鬚糖妹妹

回復 elmostoney 的帖子

I don't agreed the harder to get in the better the school is as well, I just want to know the reality.My girl will probably be back to the states when she is in high school, so US system is better.
Wearing make up, nail polish in early age don't bother me at all... As long as being a good person does matter.

greenspring

回復 Shootastar 的帖子

I remember when I was in grade 10, I also wore high heels in school. It was common. Some girls wore make up. Even if you ask me now, I don't feel anything wrong. For me it's culture. May be I have lower standard, i don't see anything wrong. They are fine kids.  I knew some studied very well.

4eyesDad

回復 龍鬚糖妹妹 的帖子

I went to a local school and please forgive me for my English. I do not quite understand the meaning of "the best, famous, good International School in HK." Are you looking for the "best" or are you looking for the "good"? Or are you looking for an international school which is both "best" and "good"?

Shootastar

teriyung 發表於 12-8-21 22:51
My daughter is in grade 8 in one of the IS schools with American curriculum and they are all in unif ...

Can you share what is the situation in the senior grades?
Do the girs make up and wear high heel shoes when they attend school? Do they kiss with boys in schools?
On the academic side, how do you rate your kid's school?
Does it provide an US education to your satisfaction?
Having balanced the pros and cons, would you feel safe to let your kid continue to study in the same school after she completes Grade 8 or you would arrange her to change to a new IS or a boarding school?

teriyung

My daughter is in grade 8 in one of the IS schools with American curriculum and they are all in uniforms , no nail polish. They don't have to tie up their hair and And many of them wear all black converse shoes. They look good.