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作者: elock 時間: 12-7-25 09:00 標題: Question for ISF parents

Parents of ISF: since this school is not affiliated to certain country's curriculum, is it going to incorporate National Education into the curriculum? I am worried.

作者: HKTHK 時間: 12-7-25 09:45

Seriously doubt it given that they developed their own curriculum on most subjects. Will confirm and let you know once school reopens.

作者: Shootastar 時間: 12-7-25 10:28

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Why do you worry about the National Education if a balanced view is incorporated in the curriculum.I think ISF could make a good curriculum for National Education.

If your kid studies in an American curriculum school, he/she has to take American History and/or American Studies in middle school and high school, which is also national education in the disguise of history.

作者: elock 時間: 12-7-25 10:48 標題: Shootastar 的帖子

Yes, I agree that studying the history of a country is fine, but the contents should be true and without bias. These two points seem to be the concern for local schools' parents. Therefore, being an independent school and keen on Chinese culture, I do not know if ISF will put National Education into its curriculum. I am concern because my kid will attend this school in Aug.

作者: Shootastar 時間: 12-7-25 12:06

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Your points are correct and your concern is true. This is why I want to allay your concern that ISF is an independent school. If it teach National Education, ISF could incorporate a balanced view on the issues and this could train your kid's critical mind.

作者: poonseelai 時間: 12-7-25 12:54

My understandind is that National education is "mandatory" for government, subsidized and DSS schools，but not international and private schools. As a Chinese, knowing Chinese history should be a must. I mean the facts. My daughters school which is an IB school teaches Chinese History in MYP. Although this is not a subject in MYP.

作者: FattyDaddy 時間: 12-7-25 15:13

Each and every school in Hongkong will be affected one way or another.

This "National Education" may not be mandatory for international schools, but rest assured that when it is imposed on local schools, there will be a massive increase in the number of families applying for international schools, worsening the already fierce competition.

作者: Shootastar 時間: 12-7-25 15:20

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Personally I have no strong view on "National Education" so long as the views are presented in a balanced way. It would develop the kids' critical mind, enable them to learn more about our rich Chinese history and differentiate the weakness and strength of our country and our country leaders.

作者: qq638 時間: 12-8-3 10:06

My child is in ISF. I understand ISF really listen to the parents. If parents are really reject this, I don't think ISF will put this class in force. Also ISF is independent, I don't think this will be a problem.

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作者: sonicgina 時間: 12-9-25 16:18

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Yeah!

作者: sonicgina 時間: 12-9-25 16:25

I would like to help my 3 years old son apply ISF Foundation Year next year. What I need to prepare this year?

作者: HKTHK 時間: 12-9-25 16:51

Work on his English and Mandarin and don't forget to read with him

作者: sonicgina 時間: 12-10-5 15:59

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Thanks

作者: miumiu1 時間: 12-10-5 20:45

what kind of kids does ISF look for? do kids who speak both mandarin and english have an edge?

作者: Birkin 時間: 12-10-6 10:33 標題: 引用：what+kind+of+kids+does+ISF+look+for?++do

原帖由 miumiu1 於 12-10-05 發表
what kind of kids does ISF look for? do kids who speak both mandarin and english have an edge?

Yes, kids who can speak fluent English and Mandarin would definitely have an advantage

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