Hong Kong Academy

aquamarine1030

May I know the application period of hong kong academy? Any jms know about this school? Any comments? Thanks for sharing

lovesumsum

Same to me, I paid and I didn't even get a l

aquamarine1030

謝分享。。。咁我都要考慮清楚啦！

momobabycute

I apply one year before and pay $3000
Only received one letter about put you on the wait list
After that they never reply my email and no one will answer the phone calls
I give up this school

momobabycute

I apply one year before and pay $3000
Only received one letter about put you on the wait list
After that they never reply my email and no one will answer the phone calls
I give up this school

aquamarine1030

Thanks a lot

blc_mama

I guess they are having summer vacation now so it is normal that no one answer the call. Try again in mid August. I think they have cancelled the open house but you can double check with them.

blc_mama

Hong Kong Academy starts their K1 at three years old, which means the mass intake is at K1. As it is a small school with 2 classes for each grade, the chance for getting into other grades is relatively slim unless some existing students at that grade leave the school. Anyway you can try to apply for your kid.

aquamarine1030

Deep thanks for your sharing

arielle.w

I went to the high school section of HKA so I can't comment much on the teachers in the early childhood section. But when I was self-studying in the library, I often saw kindergarten classes coming in with their homeroom teachers for story-telling sessions. The teachers seemed very patient and the kids were very involved. For middle and high school sections, most teachers (esp. those teaching the IB diploma) are very experienced and well-qualified. But then of course, there are teachers who are better and those who are less good in all schools. In general, the teachers are really good though.

As for the environment, that's actually the thing I like most about HKA. They have an extremely friendly environment. Since it's a rather small school, the principals know everyone by name. Before I went to HKA, I lived abroad and went to another bigger IS in HK. With that many people, the relationships between everyone just weren't as strong and I swear my previous principals definitely didn't know my name. So I was quite amazed that the high school principal already knew my name when I attended the Open House before I even applied! HKA stresses a lot on community effort. Most parents are very willing to help and are very involved in school-related activities. All in all, it just creates a very friendly and helping environment for every member of the school.

It's hard to define whether or not it's a "top ranking school". I guess if you're referring to "fame", HKA wouldn't be one of the most well-known international schools in Hong Kong. To me, HKA is more like a hidden treasure (it's more "hidden" before, but now more and more people apply) 'cause it's probably the most or at least one of the most "international" international schools in HK.
P.S. I think they have Open House every month but you need to book first.

smalltomato123

I want to know too, is it a top ranking school? My son is in Woodland playgroup now, researching on Kindergarden now...

aquamarine1030

Thanks a lot ariellel.w
I've sent an email to ask about the admissions but no reply. Could you make some comments on the teachers and environment of this school? My son is 4 years old this year and I would like to join their school year 2015/16. Generally, when is their Open House? Thanks!!

arielle.w

Application should be rolling at HKA. If they haven't changed their admission policy, parents must attend the Open House before applying. I'm an alumna of HKA so feel free to ask any questions :)