YMCA International Kindergarten

HaileyChn

I have also enrolled my son in 09/10 K1.  He is now in their Sparklers' class.  The asked the school and they said we should have the result for 09/10 in Feb.

原帖由 bbtigger 於 08-11-23 01:57 發表
Hey moms, I've enrolled my son to YMCA K1 09/10.  Do you know when I should expect to have their notification on the interview?  Or not everyone would have a chance for interview?

Thanks a lot!!

lolobear

Also heard from my friend that ESF P1 now only chooses children from ESF Kinder.  They are saying over 99% are selected from ESF Kinder, meaning other int'l kindergardens are no longer likely.  With that said, does YMCA still have a priority?

原帖由 IOUbabe 於 08-6-14 13:25 發表
my sister also heard about this. Many parents said YMCA hasgood connection with ESF & that's why almost most % of kids go to ESF schools.

bbtigger

原帖由 lolobear 於 08-12-25 13:54 發表
Also heard from my friend that ESF P1 now only chooses children from ESF Kinder.  They are saying over 99% are selected from ESF Kinder, meaning other int'l kindergardens are no longer likely.  With t ...

I heard that too.  And some moms said 2/3 of the place in ESF P1 will be offered to those category 1 ESF student (they have the priority again!), that means it's not guaranteed that your child may have a place in ESF P1 even he/she studies ESF Kinder.

That's bother me!!  I've just asked YMCA about my son's application, and they said they most likely will offer him a place in the coming academic year.  The letter will be sent to me in Feb 09.  I'm just thinking whether I should accept this offer since I don't know whether YMCA's standard is enough for my son in applying other IS ...

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原帖由 matthewdad 於 08-6-7 20:13 發表
Most of the YMCA teachers are Indian, I "ding" it is not as good as other international kinder.

Sorry but you are wrong.... they got a very good mixture of teacher with different nation.

All teachers are extremely nice and kind to the kids, Head teacher Ms. Susan can remember all the kids name.

My two child study there, and I will recommend  this school since this school is truly international kindergarten!!!

Williamhero2009

YMCA and HLY are good choices.

alunsweeney

my son will go to K1 in YMCA. During the party last week, his classroom asked us to speak more English at home.

Williamhero2009

Don't worry it is a very good and caring school. The teachers there will definately help you upbringing your kid's english standard. I am sure with very caring and nurturing parents like u guys, your child will find their way.

原帖由 alunsweeney 於 09-6-28 15:26 發表
my son will go to K1 in YMCA. During the party last week, his classroom asked us to speak more English at home.

nintendo

YMCA is a very good kindergarten.
I personally think that it is better than ESF kindies.

It is just the application procedure at ESF has put other kindergarten in a less favourable position.
Do not forget that there is a new ESF kindergarten at WKS. There will basically be more people competing for places.
It is definitely going to have a huge impact to the applicants in Shatin-Saikung-Clear Water Bay area.
At this moment, there are SJS, CWBS and RC. And the application procedures are already hot. With one more ESF kindergarten, we are expecting even less favourable position for other kindergartens.
I know that RC does not have written policy to give priority to ESF kindergarten children. But I really think they would take up a lot of WKS students because they are the same organisation, and because of the location.

Of course, there are other IS that are also good. I think YMCA parents really have to file more applications.
So good luck to everyone.

strayteddy

anyone can tell me that usually how many children in each pre-k class?

mirrorng

hi alunsweeney

My son is placed in K1 Rainbow, how about yr son?

原帖由 alunsweeney 於 09-6-28 15:26 發表
my son will go to K1 in YMCA. During the party last week, his classroom asked us to speak more English at home.

mirrorng

max 16 w/ 3 teachers

原帖由 strayteddy 於 09-6-30 16:18 發表
anyone can tell me that usually how many children in each pre-k class?

alunsweeney

My son will go to Rainbow too. Ms Phoebe will be the class teacher. I didn't go to the party last Friday, how about you?

you may pm me..

alunsweeney

do you know how much students in Rainbow? are they all Chinese?

mirrorng

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HoneySu

my son will go to sunshine class.

alunsweeney

I knew that there will be two K1 classes in this September. One is Rainbow and One is Sunshine.

I like this school very much even though I have to pay expensive school fee.

alunsweeney

The school secretary said that the max students in the class will be 20, not 16!

But they will provide 3 teachers in the class.

mirrorng

oh, that answer is for "strayteddy", he/she's asking about the max in pre-k class & that's 16 w/ 3 teachers.

原帖由 alunsweeney 於 09-7-3 06:42 發表
The school secretary said that the max students in the class will be 20, not 16!

But they will provide 3 teachers in the class.

alunsweeney

strayteddy? I don't know.

alunsweeney

I just checked the monthly fee of school bus for this year tem, from my home to YMCA will be HK$850, a bit expensive!

If you haven't registered your kid's name to the driver company please do it asap.