KCIS & ISF, which one should I choose?

annie40

Panala,

I've emailed you the school informations.

annie

原帖由 panala 於 11-3-18 01:23 發表
I’m interested in ISF for a number of years already.  From its information or other promotional materials, it’s really an ideal school for me.  Therefore, I want to put my kids in ISF.  

Since then ...

kfy

Panala

I have done more research on ISF, including asking friends for referrals to previous or existing ISF parents. Comments I heard are pretty good. It's not saying that ISF is a perfect school, but a school that can match my needs. I think ISF is like an experimental type of school wishing to find their own way.

On the other hand, I have a friend who even bought ISF's capital note so that her kid will have a higher chance to get in. Of course it's only a matter of personal choice.  

For choosing between KCIS and ISF, I cannot give any comment as I have not done any research on KCIS. Just heard in this thread that KCIS should be a very good school too. I just think that if both schools are very same and can't say which one is superior, why bother change ?

My case is rather simple. I only applied for CIS and ISF. Unless I hear good news from CIS, which is very unlikely, I do not need to struggle.

panala

Thank you for all valuable opinions.  After our visit to ISF last Saturday and further discussion with my husband, most probably we will accept ISF's offer this week.

panala

annie40,

Got it, but don't know why I cannot reply your message.

Thank you for your advice.

原帖由 annie40 於 11-3-18 14:47 發表
Panala,

I've emailed you the school informations.

annie

annie40

Good and Congratulations!  My very best friend works there.  She's  a teacher extraordinaire.  Feel free to ask me questions if needed.

annie

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kfy

原帖由 panala 於 11-3-23 14:51 發表
Thank you for all valuable opinions.  After our visit to ISF last Saturday and further discussion with my husband, most probably we will accept ISF's offer this week.

Glad to hear that !
I have also sent back the confirmation form to ISF yesterday.

panala

Then our children maybe classmates.  Nice to meet you.

原帖由 kfy 於 11-3-24 07:46 發表


Glad to hear that !
I have also sent back the confirmation form to ISF yesterday.

babyvince

Hi Panala and kfy

Congratutions!  ISF is one of my target schools.  However there is not much information from the existing ISF parents that could be found here.  Would you mind sharing with us how the interview conducted for the foundation class?  Have you guys bought the capital notes?

kfy

We do not have the capital notes.

There were two stages of interviews for Foundation Year admission. The first round was a group interview for the kids. I remembered there were around 5 kids per group interviewed by at least two teachers (one Mandarin and one English speaking) . It was like a playgroup session. My kid recalled there were activities such as storytelling, drawing, puzzle, and some games. The atmosphere should be quite relax.   
The 2nd round was a parent child meeting.

panala

My answer is the same as kfy.

moca

I would like to say, KCIS is doing their education work with their heart and a passion for teaching. Not like most international schools where money is the main issue and more important than anything else, that’s why KCIS does not have a five star facility. If they requested parents to pay a debenture, I won’t have a doubt they would able to provide better facilities. Remember you get what you pay. Most important is my child learns well and plays happily at KCIS.

panala

Agree with you and that's why it's hard to decide whether to leave KCIS or not.  But no doubt, I will recommend KCIS to others.

原帖由 moca 於 11-4-1 22:03 發表
I would like to say, KCIS is doing their education work with their heart and a passion for teaching. Not like most international schools where money is the main issue and more important than anything  ...

babyvince

Thanks Panala and kfy.  Glad to hear that the interview was a relaxed one.  Would you mind if I pm you for more info about the school later on, perhaps after the school term starts?  I do not know any ISF parents but would like to hear more comments about the school from existing parents.  My kid is only 2.5 yrs old so I have more than one year to prepare him (and myself) for the interview.