Kingston vs IMS

aspirant99

Got Kingston PM offer and IMS AM offer, for Pre-Nursery. Any suggestions on which one to choose? Many thanks!

jolalee

回覆 GabGabGab 的帖子

Yes, the Montessori method does require parents to follow through with the methodology at home closely in order for the system to work well.

From what i gathered from existing IMS parents, the school does help their student with transition and the secondary school application process, although the school does not like to advertise these aspects when you ask the admission dept about it.

GabGabGab

I want to show my appreciation for the input and information on this thread. The experience sharing and the discussion are very constructive and helpful.
My son has been stayed with DMS for a year and i like the school. I see him making a numbers of progress on various aspects e.g. self confidence, logic thinking, social skill..... Unlike other methodology, family support (continuity) is also an important element to make the whole concept succeed. Honest speaking, it is not an easy task because it is very different from traditional Chinese family concept ( from the concept itself to implementation) Family buy-in and support is important.



I've been searching for info re the IMS graduates to mainstream school, however, not much can be found. My son will start his foundation program at IMS in the coming Sept, I am just wondering if there is any advice regarding the transition? or application process? I know it is a really long term things, just not sure if the application / years long waiting process is just around the concern.

jolalee

minibe 發表於 14-3-28 17:22
"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.  ...

Good computation:HKIS, ISF, HKA and CDNIS are the schools I found IMS kids goes to in the past few years (it's from their website). The CIS & ESF figures should be relatively correct as I got about the same estimate from various parents, the rest (including those who return home) is given as a reference so people know where IMS kids goes to. Again, the number "20" is also a rough figure, could be 19 or 22. The key to the statistic is not to count exactly how many beans goes to which school, but a general idea of where the kids end up in for each school so parents has a good idea.


Anyhow, thanks for reading into the details. I like people who are observant ;)

minibe

jolalee 發表於 14-3-23 01:00
Since we are talking about statistics, here's the stats for IMS:

IMS 小學, 上年約50%入CIS, 30%入 ES ...

"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."

if total class size is 20, 50% to CIS is 10, 30% to ESF is 6, and 4 to HKIS, ISF, HKA and CDNIS (at least one for each), then it's already 20, but "也有部份離港返老家昇學"?

jolalee

ivywhchan 發表於 14-3-28 13:30
Thank you Jolalee.  We will try again next year.

You're welcomes Ivy. My son failed IMS completely last year but got in this year (although we declined the offer for something else in the end). Another friend of mine with twin girls was wait listed last year and tried again this year, and I just found out they end up to be wait listed again! I have heard about this very long Waitlist IMS has in the past, but it does anger me to hear that they do it to the same family two years in a row. With finding school in HK, I think it is best to not put all your eggs in the same nest. Never give up, but at the same time apply and target for at least 3-4 schools, otherwise the disappointment is just too much to bear. (Sorry about suddenly being sentimental, but my friend wants IMS so much, and it breaks my heart to see her keep trying & hoping; the school say there will not be a place for them before Sept, and they said the same to her last year, ending up without any spot for them and require them to reapply and repeating the interview. I think it is cruel to give them false hope; but I do wish they can get in)

ivywhchan

jolalee 發表於 14-3-21 14:40
Ivy, may i know how old is your child right now? Is she around 2, trying for casa (K1) in IMS?
If t ...

Thank you Jolalee.  We will try again next year.

蛇爸爸

Any figures on student's selection of primary school after completing K2 at Kingston?

jolalee

One class of 25 students this year? Then the sample size is about the same as IMS (about 20 students graduating). Just wanna make sure the comparison is fair, since the percentage in a small sample size is subject to greater variation whereas a large sample size is more stable.

Since IMS & Kingston has about the same number of graduates, then we don't have to worry about making incorrect cross comparisons then ;)

21Ckid

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.

jolalee

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!

VVhuilee

原帖由 21Ckid 於 14-03-23 發表
Kingston P6:

ICHK 24%

thanks for sharing,  it does recall my memory!

21Ckid

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.

VVhuilee

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?

VVhuilee

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 %.

jolalee

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...]

aspirant99

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

sagesage

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......

aspirant99

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

sagesage

30% 入將軍澳啟思中學！