AISHK (Australian) reception interview question

兜兜要轉轉

小學插班會唔會好難？

highfive

兜兜要轉轉 發表於 15-1-27 14:21
小學插班會唔會好難？

From what I heard not too long ago the waiting lists were already very long for their early childhood years (reception to Year 2), and that's why they ask the parents to apply 2 years in advance (even for those with siblings in the school). The lists get shorter in higher grades and there might even be vacancies in some secondary years.

totopi77

Hi, so if I understand it correctly, even if we have Aussie passport and I apply 2 years in advance - my daughter must still attend an interview and the competition is fierce? Their website seems to suggest that interview is not mandatory - depends on what the principal decides?

Hope someone can clarify for me, many thanks!

Hoping to apply for Reception.

readymama

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Yes.  They will test your kids's english proficiency. My girl just interviewed for Prep grade in may and  just got offer  today

mamaatwork

Do you know when to pay the reserve fee and debenture ?

貝珠

When should I apply for 2018 school year? Can I apply now?

totopi77

Earliest you can apply for 2018 school year is 1 Jan 2016.

totopi77

Hi thanks for your reply! And congrats for offer! May I know if you are an English speaking family? Did you need to submit school reports from nursery or K1?

readymama

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My girl go to another IS kinder which is a small class and very caring school built up my girl's English. When my girl is little,  we spoke most with her in Chinese and in the recent 1 year we sppeak more in English with her.

minirat

lovecasey 發表於 14-12-11 18:51
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Yes, is hard and is not reasonable to me, however the majority of parent ...

I agree it is not unreasonable.  We attended the interview at SIS and majority of the 3+ years old kids did not cry.  If they are currently attending schools, they should rightfully be used to a school setting.  Of course it also depends on the atmosphere of the interview.