想問 CAIS ICN and Debenture

random_dad

torunpoland 發表於 16-10-7 07:49
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Can the purchasing power of a sum of $400,000 be equal to that of the same  ...

What you are referring to is inflation/deflation, not depreciation.

To answer the poster Popobobo's question, CAIS ICNs are of the non-depreciating kind, except for a (relatively) small transfer fee, so you will receive the amount you paid for your ICN less that transfer fee.

You will, however, be subject to the inflationary effects and will lose via future purchasing power.

torunpoland

random_dad 發表於 16-10-7 14:14
What you are referring to is inflation/deflation, not depreciation.

To answer the poster Popobobo' ...

Thank you.

culver

random_dad 發表於 16-10-7 14:14
What you are referring to is inflation/deflation, not depreciation.

To answer the poster Popobobo' ...

Just attended their information session: Admission lady stated that when leaving, ICN can be sold to other newcomers via school, less 1% administration fee. Ie $4500

Bunnygirl

Is it very difficult to get into CAIS first year if not from international kinder?

random_dad

Bunnygirl 發表於 16-10-14 10:03
Is it very difficult to get into CAIS first year if not from international kinder?

Which kindergarten won't matter.

Dtw

random_dad 發表於 16-10-15 11:22
Which kindergarten won't matter.

Does the school plan to offer IB programme in the future?  It was mentioned in some newspapers but I can not find any information at the website.

Mistletoe

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But I refer to the 2017-18 admission page, they mentioned: for new students, the ICN payment is due within 30 days of acceptance or prior to attending classes.  Does it means a compulsory to Year 2017-18 new students? (i.e. because of the new campus)??

random_dad

Dtw 發表於 16-10-16 10:55
Does the school plan to offer IB programme in the future?  It was mentioned in some newspapers but  ...

They have stated on more than one occasion that they are "looking" into IB.  It's up to you to infer what they mean by looking, as they're also "looking" or "investigating" into all options.  Whether you interpret that to be that they're always open to all options and being open minded, or whether they are heading towards the direction of IB, that's up to you.  Some that are hoping for IB are obviously going to read more into that statement, while others that don't want IB and wish for them to maintain their existing system might see that as just "talk" or fear there's something more sinister to the statement made.  The statement you are looking for can be found with the canned press releases that they did before summer, that seemed to have been tied to their fundraising announcement of the new campus.

My observations, freely given, and worth what you are paying for it:  

a) it's incredibly difficult to change curriculum, because the teachers that are already hired will have been hired based on an old curriculum, and they may not be trained or qualified for something different.

b) it would upset quite a few existing parents as those parents had based their decisions on the current Alberta curriculum, and am relying on that for easy of entry into Canadian (and by extension, American) universities.  While IB would be accepted by those same universities, having a Canadian province accredited diploma opens up different avenues that an IB without a North American accreditation would not provide.

c) If you're not hoping for IB, then just assume everything will be the same, unless for some reason you are worried about them "losing" accreditation, in the same way that, for example, CDNIS is, as it appears they are going through some rough patches with their accreditation process (though may be hyped up).

d) If you are hoping for IB, why look at this school at all, as there are many other IB school choices in this city?  It's kind of like marrying someone in the hopes that they will one day change.  Not necessarily a wise idea...  ;)

random_dad

Mistletoe 發表於 16-10-16 14:24
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But I refer to the 2017-18 admission page, they mentioned: for new students, t ...

That's a good question, and one I think you should ask by calling CAISBV themselves.

Previously, ICN's were not "mandatory", but that if students do not have an ICN/ICC or otherwise exempt, that they would be subject to a capital levy.

Whether it's become mandatory for new students I do not know, because the options that are open to parents of existing students may be different than those that are incoming for 2017-2018.

Bunnygirl

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thanks...  but do they have very high requirement on english?  I know most IS looks for native english speaker and worry that will be a major barrier.

random_dad

Bunnygirl 發表於 16-10-18 11:35
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thanks...  but do they have very high requirement on english?  I know most I ...

That would depend on your definition of "very high level".  I would suggest you might be looking at it the wrong way if you are looking at a hard cutoff...

If you look from their perspective, wouldn't you want a student that can understand their instructions from teachers?  So the level has to be at least one where the student isn't going to stare blankly trying to understand instructions because their English is insufficient.

Then you look at the application numbers being more than available spaces, and if you were them, would you choose a student that is academically strong that speaks very little English, or one that speaks and comprehends and can communicate in fluent English but might be middle-of-the-road academics?  

I would suspect that what qualifies as "acceptable" English will be of a somewhat sliding scale, and that if you child can't communicate in English at all, then they are unlikely to succeed at the interview, whereas a child that can comprehend and communicate in English to the interviewer will have a good chance to succeed, assuming other factors are also satisfied.  From my observations, at the lower grades, there are quite a few non-native English speakers, and that they can be developed.  You can see other parent's comments as to the "accents" that some of the kids have, which would be an indicator as to how "native" the students are at entry.

Bunnygirl

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Thanks for your comment.  She can communicate in english and her teachers in interest classes also comment she can follow instruction and give response promptly.  But when it goes to an interview setting she may not as ease as normal.  It is not the langauage problem but more of the environment and atmospheres.  

random_dad

Bunnygirl 發表於 16-10-18 12:36
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Thanks for your comment.  She can communicate in english and her teachers in ...

Such is life, unfortunately.  I think with any admissions system, there's no true fairness, and often a child may overperform or underperform on interview day depending on the child's mood, environment, or whether it's a full moon...  ;)

There's always a bit of luck or destiny involved.  Why worry what you cannot control?

dorahelen

How much does the ICN cost? So it's just a one-time payment throughout primary and secondary years? and how much is the yearly capital levy? Checked on the CAIS website but the information is not available.