2008 ESF Tsing Yi 媽咪

ystai

dear fidellau：

可以與我分享你選擇esf的原因嗎？

聽説今年cwb victoria的學生很多，每班差不多接近30名學童，esf的情況是否會相對來説算是小班教學呢？

我們的計劃是明年在cwb victorica或qy esf讀一年K1，然後就報考另一間is學校（sis：他們是K2才開始招生的），假若sis錄取的話，那我們就會為孩子轉校；但萬一考不上的話，我們就會繼續在所屬學校繼續升讀。

因此，無論日後是否轉校成功與否，我們都不想馬虎，希望現在就為孩子選擇一所較理想的學校。

希望各位家長可以提供任何有關上述兩所學校的正面和負面意見或提議，謝謝。

Happy New Year....

原文章由fidellau於07-12-29 15:25發表
hi ystai,

my boy also received offer from cwb victoria(P/E), i do think we would pick esf.

fidel lau

babyoush

想請問一下ESF會唔會send信比d唔收o既applicants架?? 因為我地到宜家咩信都冇, 日日check個letter box好麻煩, 我地淨係報咗ESF一間, 得唔得都好一個知字, thx~

OKmom

There is a sheet attached to my invitation letter, it tells the process all ESF kindys follow to determine offers. It says all applications are assigned a random priority number in their appropriate category, and applications are then allocated their session from the highest priority number in each category group , alternately allocated morning and afternoon sessions. Unplaced applications will remain in their place of order, and becoming a waiting list. If any successful applications reject the offers, these unfilled places will be offered to those applications according to their position in the waiting list.

babyoush

原文章由 OKmom 於 07-12-31 12:31 發表
There is a sheet attached to my invitation letter, it tells the process all ESF kindys follow to determine offers. It says all applications are assigned a random priority number in their appropriate c ...

我見到有家長話收到waiting list信, 但係我地就冇所以先問下, 同埋我想知會唔會同交報名表o既時間有關架?? 因為其實我地都幾遲交, 差唔多10月尾

OKmom

It says all applications received during the month of October are assigned a random number within their appropriate category, a list will be generated. Applications received after the deadline will be placed at the end of the above list according to the order of receipt dates within their appriopriate category. It also says that by 21st December 2007, all kindergartens will have mailed invitations to successful candidates.

Since your application was submitted within the month of October, date of receipt is not a factor here. I think it is the random number that matters, it is only a lucky draw.

I don't know why ESF TY sent out waiting list letters, but ESF SW only sent out the invitation letters so far. School tour is on 24Jan 2008  for ESF SW, there will be a few days for the parents to make decision, after that they will send out invitation to waitlist candidates if there are any unfilled places.

cky2006

My invitation will be on Mar, 08.  Any relationship for the session assignment in between the date of tour?  How many student per class on am class?
I just reserved the seat at Learning Habitate.  Don't know how to pick?

babyoush

原文章由 OKmom 於 07-12-31 17:35 發表
It says all applications received during the month of October are assigned a random number within their appropriate category, a list will be generated. Applications received after the deadline will be ...

原來如此....
咁我唔理佢啦, 當佢唔收算啦 , 唔該晒你呀~

OKmom

You're welcome. Good luck!

OKmom

cky2006,

It doesn't mention any relationship between the date of school tour and the assignment of session. But it does mention that they will allocate sessions by starting with the highest priority number in each category group, then ALTERNATELY allocated morning and afternoon sessions.

I don't know the class size of ESF TY, but  the class size of ESF SW is around 22. I think class size of ESF kindys should more or less the same.

Not much idea of learning habitat. Regarding ESF kindy, i think most parents who chose them are aiming for a place in ESF primary.

babyoush

原文章由 OKmom 於 07-12-31 20:37 發表
cky2006,

It doesn't mention any relationship between the date of school tour and the assignment of session. But it does mention that they will allocate sessions by starting with the highest priority  ...

其實我都係target esf primary, 所以先試下報esf kinder, 我2個女宜家讀緊woodland, 我本人好鍾意2個女都好開心, 其實如果唔係擔心小學, 我諗我都唔會報esf kinder, 宜家冇消息疊埋心水讀woodland

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OKmom

原文章由 babyoush 於 07-12-31 21:43 發表


其實我都係target esf primary, 所以先試下報esf kinder, 我2個女宜家讀緊woodland, 我本人好鍾意2個女都好開心, 其實如果唔係擔心小學, 我諗我都唔會報esf kinder, 宜家冇消息疊埋心水讀woodland ...

ESF kindy students are given higher priority to grant an interview but they are not guaranteed places in ESF primary, they still need to pass the interview. As long as your children speak fluent English and given a chance for interviews, they will have no problem to get into their primary. BTW, woodland preschools are good schools. :

[ 本文章最後由 OKmom 於 07-12-31 22:05 編輯 ]

cky2006

Do parents worry about their Chinese writing skill if you choose ESF?  How to solve this issue?

原文章由 OKmom 於 07-12-31 21:59 發表


ESF kindy students are given higher priority to grant an interview but they are not guaranteed places in ESF primary, they still need to pass the interview. As long as your children speak fluent Eng ...

Mammy-Peggy

Hi OKmom!

I was just wondering how your school visit to ESF SW was going. Did they assign your kid an AM or PM session by random right after the visit? I'm having my visit to ESF TY on 3/3. So nervous about the session arrangement now...

Thanks for sharing.

原文章由 OKmom 於 07-12-31 17:35 發表
It says all applications received during the month of October are assigned a random number within their appropriate category, a list will be generated. Applications received after the deadline will be ...

OKmom

原文章由 Mammy-Peggy 於 08-1-28 11:46 發表
Hi OKmom!

I was just wondering how your school visit to ESF SW was going. Did they assign your kid an AM or PM session by random right after the visit? I'm having my visit to ESF TY on 3/3. So nervou ...

Yes, I have been to ESF SW school tour last Thurs. They offer us AM session, it is randomly assigned before your visit, and it is already stated in the contract which is given to your during your visit.

During the visit, a group of parents walked around the campus, and the principal gave us a brief introduction of their school and curriculum. We have a week to make decision whether to accept it or not. If you accept it, you need to sign the contract and return it to them together with a cheque of $9600.

[ 本文章最後由 OKmom 於 08-1-28 12:37 編輯 ]

Mammy-Peggy

I just hope I can be as lucky as you...

原文章由 OKmom 於 08-1-28 11:53 發表

Yes. i have been to ESF SW school tour last Thurs. They offer us AM session, and it is randomly assigned.

OKmom

原文章由 Mammy-Peggy 於 08-1-28 12:05 發表
I just hope I can be as lucky as you...

Yes. The whole admission process is purely luck.

Good luck to you.

emi1y

Dear all mums, ESF TY is my target too. My son was born in 2007. When should I contact the school for the open day and ect. Thanks for the information

rach_mama

My girl is born in Jan 2008. When shall I start my application then?

VVMUM

Hi Sillybaby,

We live in YL too. Have you checked about the school bus arrangement for Yuen Long?

原文章由 sillybabyq 於 07-12-25 19:56 發表
i had received the letter too,i live in yuen long~~`

my tour date on 03 march,4 pm

rach_mama

My girl is born in Jan 2008. When shall I start my application then?