CAIS

empressbo

May I know if most students will buy the individual capital note? Thanks!

v369234

compulsory

ensy

You may choose to purchase the refundable debenture or pay non-refundable annual capital levy

empressbo

ensy 發表於 19-10-25 22:27
You may choose to purchase the refundable debenture or pay non-refundable annual capital levy

thanks, but i will have a priority if i go for the debenture?

ensy

empressbo 發表於 19-10-25 23:32
thanks, but i will have a priority if i go for the debenture?

No, you can only purchase the debenture after you accept offer

celinechan117

does anybody found the school has too less of a greenery?  the inside seem to be lack of colours and seems to be too cool tone....

empressbo

ensy 發表於 19-10-26 18:51
No, you can only purchase the debenture after you accept offer

that means it makes no difference in admission whether i go for debenture or annual capital levy?

i just went to its open day tdy and i am quite into it (but i agree there is almost no outdoor space for students and its dusty), tho the feeling is much different with malvern (i went to the campus tour as well), so I would love to know more.

Thanks a lot!!

貝珠

empressbo 發表於 19-10-26 22:08
that means it makes no difference in admission whether i go for debenture or annual capital levy?
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What is your feeling of Malvern? Vs CAIS ?

celinechan117

malvern is british while cais is north american.... feeling should be very different...

ensy

empressbo 發表於 19-10-26 22:08
that means it makes no difference in admission whether i go for debenture or annual capital levy?
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No difference for admission. You can decide which option to take after you receive an offer...

Yes, phase II is on the way and with a construction site next to the campus now, they can only go outdoor at the back of the school. Hopefully the environment will be improved next school year.

I’m not familiar with Malvern, but besides the curriculum, another major difference would be religion.  CAIS is a Christian school, and they focus a lot on Christian values.

v369234

Both schools are applying IB...waiting approval...
CAIS IB DP (2021)
Malvern IB PYP MYP DP (not mentioned time)

celinechan117

from the looks it seems that once phase II is done they will be granted IB.. but by that time their scho fee will incease a lot I think...

v369234

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the debenture amount has increased a lot compared to the past....

https://www.edu-kingdom.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2373921&highlight=cais

empressbo

貝珠 發表於 19-10-26 22:10
What is your feeling of Malvern? Vs CAIS ?

to me cais seems more down-to-earth and teachers are easy going, but malvern looks more professional and systematic

just personal feeling tho:)

empressbo

celinechan117 發表於 19-10-26 23:35
malvern is british while cais is north american.... feeling should be very different...

yea i know, but i m interested bec both may go for IB soon, correct me if i m wrong

empressbo

v369234 發表於 19-10-27 20:35
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the debenture amount has increased a lot compared to the past....

indeed the debenture (560k) seems more exp than other schs alrdy?

but if it doesnt affect the admission, then i think i will go for annual levy if i really hv the chance to choose

melobi12

empressbo 發表於 19-10-28 09:08
indeed the debenture (560k) seems more exp than other schs alrdy?

but if it doesnt affect the admi ...

But the 560k debenture is transferable (1% admin fee will be charged), so you can kinda get it back.

melobi12

empressbo 發表於 19-10-28 09:07
yea i know, but i m interested bec both may go for IB soon, correct me if i m wrong

CAIS is only going for IBDP, so Alberta curriculum all the way to Grade 10.
From what I heard in their info session, students can either continue Grade 11 & 12 in Alberta curriculum or switch to IBDP after Grade 10. Not sure if they have quotas on either "stream" though.

empressbo

melobi12 發表於 19-10-28 17:37
CAIS is only going for IBDP, so Alberta curriculum all the way to Grade 10.
From what I heard in th ...

thanks for ur kind info!

Does it mean that their IB teaching standard may not be solid enough if just start from grade 11, ie just prepare for the exam?

Also may I know wht does transferrable mean, does it mean the same as refundable? Sorry for the silly question but I just wana clarify, Thanks

melobi12

empressbo 發表於 19-10-29 08:39
thanks for ur kind info!

Does it mean that their IB teaching standard may not be solid enough if j ...

Transferable means your debenture can be transferred to another student. According to the school, they will handle the transfer for you.
However... what if when you leave and no new students decide to get the debenture (and opt for the annual levy option), are you still allowed to transfer your debenture to the school first?  That I am not sure and have not asked the school.

As for preparing for IBDP.. I have no clue either as my child is still in K1 and I am totally lost in my primary school hunting process -- the different curriculum and entry age are driving me crazy