ESF Wukaisha Kindergarden - quite unacceptable

alexghz

HI all,

I am a mother of 2 year's old daughter(born in Aug 2017). We have applied for a K1 place in Year 2020 at ESF Wukaisha Kindergarden(We lived nearby). However, I just received their notification that they will not even arrange an interview for my daughter. I called to ask the reason and the teacher replied that they have overwhelmed application this year, which is 400+ application and they can only arrange 250 quota for applicants arranged for an interview.

This is quite unacceptable to me. This limited 250 interview quota is not even disclosed in public information. Their application fee is hkd500 which is not refundable even without an interview arrangement!!! This is outrageous!!! I am very very angry and disappointed but seems no further action could be taken.

Any parents can provide any guidance or solutions to this circumstance? Or share more information about other ESF kindergarden's application process?

Many thanks in advance.

alexghz

回覆 rickyhohoho 的帖子

Yes, have been participated in their PG for 3 terms...but seems irrelevant in terms of priority...

alexghz

回覆 hetiebaby 的帖子

I called to ask the details and the ESF staff encouragingly recommended me to purchase their debentures to get the priority for an interview, which is hkd500,000!!! I think at least interview should be arranged as we have already paid the application fee, which is hkd500, not a small number for application fee compared to other school which only charged hkd40...

alexghz

回覆 Darklady 的帖子

Thanks for sharing!!!

alexghz

回覆 babyha 的帖子

May I know which ESF? Do your child has siblings in ESF or enjoy any other priority?

alexghz

回覆 mosquitochow2 的帖子

ESF Wukaisha School？I am thinking if it is feasible to write email to their principal and ask for them to arrange interview or refund the application fee. BTW, any channel to lodge a complaint to them？Will Education Bureau speaks for this？

alexghz

回覆 babyha 的帖子

Thanks for sharing.

alexghz

i am really astounded to get the waiting list only for an interview. esf is not that top-notch IS school and even can boast itself so much with this unreasonable rule in admission. School in hk is really being pampered.

alexghz

PKMP 發表於 19-11-1 20:28
請問你係咪收到waitlist for play visit?

嘿啊, play visit都冇

alexghz

PKMP 發表於 19-11-1 20:49
Me too! 我以為佢分批inwaitlist 係咪代表無乜機會啦！

most probably no chance for interview at all...   

alexghz

doi98 發表於 19-11-2 00:12
Can I still buy the debenture after receiving the rejected email for interview?

yes you can. but think twice it is hkd500K only for an interview priority. but I guess this will facilitate the way for entry to esf.