教育王國

標題: Harrow Hong Kong, any sharing please [打印本頁]

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 15-2-6 14:25 標題: Harrow Hong Kong, any sharing please

Dear parents, any comment about this school? any existing parents here? Please kindly share.

作者: newview 時間: 15-2-9 10:39

Hi, my son is in Year 1. Which aspects are you interested in?

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 15-2-9 13:05 標題: 引用：Hi,+my+son+is+in+Year+1.++Which+aspects+

原帖由 newview 於 15-02-09 發表
Hi, my son is in Year 1. Which aspects are you interested in?

Hi. Thanks for your reply. Maybe not many Harrow parents use EK. Could you share about at the very beginning why you chose this scool over other IS, what attracted you? After you son has been there for almost half a year now, is rge school meeting your expectations, and in what aspects? Thanks for your sharings in advance.

作者: newview 時間: 15-2-9 14:42

My husband and I put my son in international school to let him enjoy smaller class, less homework and pressure, more time to play and think while still achieve certain level of academic standard. There is no perfect school and my son fits in Harrow so far so good.

Some facts to share:
- 22 students with one teacher and one teaching assistant
- 3 lessons in the morning covering Literacy (English), Maths and Language (can choose 4 Chinese lessons a week or 2 Chinese + 2 French, think western people can choose other languages, like Spanish but I can't recall. if you opt for 4 Chinese lessons a week, you can choose traditional or simplified chinese)
- after lunch there is theme (one theme one month) music, libruary, extra-curricular activities (2 compulsory + 2 at parents' choices for each term), PE, assembly, swimming, etc. spreading over the week
- homework is once a week covering Literacy, Maths and Theme (comes on Fri and return on Thur), Chinese homework also once a week returning on Mon, each piece of homework can be finished within 10 minutes to 20 minutes (depending on how much you want to devote on theme as you need to research a bit or draw a bit)
- No test or exam, no textbook, need to do dictation on 10 simple English words once a week
- will bring 2 books back home on Tue and on Fri + 1 libruary book once a week (all Eng)
- my son's class mainly HKers with some mixed, western, Asian families while some other classes more western people. The family mix varies from class to class. Parents are friendly.

作者: Mighty 時間: 15-2-9 15:04

Sounds like a good school and lots of options too for language at such a young age. Do you see lots of Mainland Chinese students there as people say?

作者: newview 時間: 15-2-9 15:08

Only one or two in my class and they are nice. I heard it varies from class to class and from grade to grade so different people will tell you different "facts".

作者: tai2cat 時間: 15-2-9 18:11 標題: 回覆：Harrow Hong Kong, any sharing please

My son is in K2, he admitted the school this school year, so far we are satisfied with the school. The teachers are caring and the kids are behaving.

No mainland chinese in my son's class, the class consist of mainly HKers, Asian, Westerners. The size of class is small enough so that all children get their attention. The only thing my son is struggling is to write in cursive and to eat properly with manner using fork & knife.

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 15-2-9 22:23 標題: 引用：My+husband+and+I+put+my+son+in+internati

原帖由 newview 於 15-02-09 發表
My husband and I put my son in international school to let him enjoy smaller class, less homework an ...

Thanks very much for your sharings. I totally agree with you that no school is perpect. One person can only go to one school. Thats why other parents' sharing is very important.

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 15-2-9 22:34 標題: 引用：My+son+is+in+K2,+he+admitted+the+school+

原帖由 tai2cat 於 15-02-09 發表
My son is in K2, he admitted the school this school year, so far we are satisfied with the school. ...

Thanks for your sharing. Not many Harrow patents here.

作者: YauMum 時間: 15-2-9 23:31

The school classifies students by passport, in fact, the school is not allowed to admit any Mainlander.

Those 'Mainlanders' are either holding HKIDC or overseas passports. holders.

作者: aninie 時間: 15-2-23 22:32 標題: 回覆：Harrow Hong Kong, any sharing please

Why you so care mainlanders in class or not? If your parents already so biased and discriminated, how will you teach your kids?

作者: cindyinhk 時間: 15-2-24 00:19

本帖最後由 cindyinhk 於 15-2-24 00:28 編輯

I also think as parents we should not let those narrow minds influence our children's innocent social world. Imagine in a school, some kids do not want to play with others only because they are from certain places or they are certain races... is this a kind of bully?

作者: SydneyC 時間: 15-3-25 00:15 標題: 回覆：Harrow Hong Kong, any sharing please

How much is the extra fee except for the basic sch fee per month ? Like lunch ,tea and sch bus etc.
Does ur kid enjoy going to sch ? Is the sch hash on academic and manner?
Thank you for sharing

作者: minirat 時間: 15-3-26 08:49 標題: 引用：+本帖最後由+cindyinhk+於+15-2-24+00:28+

原帖由 cindyinhk 於 15-02-24 發表
本帖最後由 cindyinhk 於 15-2-24 00:28 編輯

I also think as parents we should not let those narrow ...

I share your sentiments. No doubts the behaviour of some mainlanders is irritating, the kids are innocent. I certainly do not want to see my boy labeling his classmates like that.

作者: newview 時間: 15-3-27 00:44

回覆 SydneyC 的帖子

Lunch and snacks around 2000+ to 3000+ for a term (3 terms a year). School bus fee depends on where you live. You can check on the school's website under "Adminstration\school bus service".

作者: paulhoyin 時間: 15-11-23 14:58

Hello parents, there's some information I would like to know, if you don't mind sharing.
- besides tuition, lunch, snack, school uniform and school bus, is there other extra fees?
- other than parents' day, are there many activities that need parents' participation?
- what would you say about Harrow in terms of academic?

Thanks a lot

作者: newview 時間: 15-11-23 15:49

Besides school fees and capital levy, lunch and snack, school bus and uniform, there are optional lessons for musical instrument and tennis which charge additional fees.

From time to time, there are some activities, like sports day, visits e.g. museums, decorations of common area, etc that they may ask for parent helper but these are optional. We can also choose to help in Maths lesson or as reading mum (the students will read to you one by one and you give them comments) once a week.

In terms of academic, I have not compared with other schools. In year 1 and year 2, the teachers will divide the children into small groups depending on their levels in terms of reading and Maths. If you want to know what exactly they are learning, you can pm me and I can give you some examples.

作者: paulhoyin 時間: 15-11-24 12:03

thank you newview, please check pm

作者: kaplanmeier 時間: 15-11-25 19:51

本帖最後由 kaplanmeier 於 15-11-25 19:57 編輯

回覆 paulhoyin 的帖子

University destinations 2015: Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, Imperial, Bath, Nottingham, HKU (medicine), ...

IGCSE 2015

	Harrow HK	ESF	UK average
A*	52.2%	29%	6%
*A-A**	77.1%	55%	21%
*A-B**	92.1%	?	?
*A-C**	?	92%	69%

作者: paulhoyin 時間: 15-11-26 12:12

thank you kaplanmeier.
so can we say that in terms of academic, Harrow is better than ESF?

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-11-26 12:18

回覆 newview 的帖子

Hi, can I know which area do you live? Do you sent your kid by school bus?I checked the school bus schedule, most area needed to get on bus before 7am.
If you drive to school, is it a traffic jam at morning and after school?

作者: newview 時間: 15-11-26 14:31

回覆 potter1127 的帖子

I live at Mid-levels west, quite near the Western Tunnel and we are lucky enough to be the last stop of my route so we get on school bus at 7:05. It is no worse than other local schools. School buses of CDNIS and St Paul Co-Ed leave our place even earlier and St Paul Boys 5 min later than us so comparably speaking not that worse.

If we drive there, it takes 35 min from home to school in the morning. However, we seldom drive him home so not quite sure about traffic in the afternoon.

作者: FattyDaddy 時間: 15-11-26 14:49

newview 發表於 15-11-26 14:31
we get on school bus at 7:05 ...

What time do classes start? 8AM?

作者: newview 時間: 15-11-26 16:46

8:10

作者: FattyDaddy 時間: 15-11-26 16:50

newview 發表於 15-11-26 16:46
8:10

So about 1 hour on the bus, a bit on the long side but not too bad.

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-11-26 18:26

回覆 newview 的帖子

Thank you very much. I also want to know how much is tuition fee last year. Did the fee grow up fast every year?

作者: newview 時間: 15-11-27 00:21

Approximately 5% increment.

作者: Pandabenben 時間: 15-12-2 11:35

Hi,

Glad to know someone is talking about Harrow here.

My son got an offer for next year grade1, but we are still struggling whether we should put him in as we afraid the Chinese learning there will be insufficient.

Just want to know more about the overall comment for the school in:

1) academic level
2) ECA
3) student conduct

Thanks very much

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-12-3 11:59

回覆 Pandabenben 的帖子

Hi when did you get the offer?My daughter is also in Year 1.

作者: Pandabenben 時間: 15-12-3 19:18

回覆 potter1127 的帖子

Hi, just got the offer recently, still struggling whether to put the boy in or not..will you put your child in? What do you think about the school?

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-12-3 20:20

回覆 Pandabenben 的帖子

I got 2 weeks ago, so I already paid deposit. I had nothing struggled because I only got one offer. Everything in school are quite good. I think only concern is whether you kids likes it or not.

作者: comel 時間: 15-12-3 23:34

Pandabenben 發表於 15-12-2 11:35
Hi,

Glad to know someone is talking about Harrow here.

Hi, so glad to hear that your son got an offer. But I am still waiting for an interview, according to the admin, they will process sibling's application first then only will process the rest. You have other children studying there as well?

作者: comel 時間: 15-12-3 23:37

potter1127 發表於 15-12-3 20:20
回覆 Pandabenben 的帖子

I got 2 weeks ago, so I already paid deposit. I had nothing struggled becau ...

Great to hear that, do you have other children studying in harrow right now? I have yet to receive interview invitation from harrow, does that mean no hope?

作者: Pandabenben 時間: 15-12-4 01:25

回覆 comel 的帖子

I got no other children studying there in harrow

作者: Pandabenben 時間: 15-12-4 01:28

回覆 potter1127 的帖子

I also paid the deposit, but we are still struggling as we afraid Chinese learning in Harrow maybe too easy, if compare to local standards. Also, we also have concern about the track record of the school as it only operates for a few years. But in terms of facilities and environment, it is the best

作者: comel 時間: 15-12-4 09:29 標題: 引用：回覆+comel+的帖子 I+got+no+other+childr

原帖由 Pandabenben 於 15-12-04 發表
回覆 comel 的帖子

I got no other children studying there in harrow

i see. so, you are CCC or ICC nominee?

作者: comel 時間: 15-12-4 09:34 標題: 引用：回覆+potter1127+的帖子 I+also+paid+the+

原帖由 Pandabenben 於 15-12-04 發表
回覆 potter1127 的帖子

I also paid the deposit, but we are still struggling as we afraid Chinese le ...

i think have to take tuition from outside if you wish to strengthen the Chinese skill. And from the school tour, i noticed that they teach simplified Chinese.

作者: easyparent 時間: 15-12-4 10:34

There are two streams of chinese learning,mother tongue and foriegn speaker standards. For mother tongue standard, you may choose between traditional and simplified character for learning. The mother tongue standard is not easy as i was told. As for me learning chinese is not a major concern which can easily be compensated by private tution. It is more important to focus on the overall learnimg environment for the kids. The school is helpful to answer any queries. I was arranged to meet and discuss with the head of the lower school privately as i had similar concerns and was thinking to accept the offer last year. Now i am happy for my kid studying there.

作者: newview 時間: 15-12-4 12:42

Furing my daughter's interview few weeks ago, I overheard that the School will no longer offer traditional chinese to upcoming Year 1. My son is in Year 2 now and he is studying in traditional chinese class. 4 hours each week is not too bad but I also supplement with private teacher and class.

作者: easyparent 時間: 15-12-4 14:38

回覆 newview 的帖子

The best way is to talk to the school openly about your concerns. There is no harm to do that once you have offer on hand

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-12-4 15:02

回覆 comel 的帖子

Which grade did your kid apply?

作者: felesue 時間: 15-12-4 16:52

My son also got a Y1 place, but we are struggling on Harrow or other choices like ESF or RC. Any thoughts?

作者: Pandabenben 時間: 15-12-4 18:09

回覆 felesue 的帖子

I think the reason why we struggling are:
1. The school lack of proven track record, of course we all know Harrow UK has a long history, we are not sure Harrow hi as it has opened for a few years and I find that not much information can be obtained in Internet

2. The Chinese learning level there in Harrow hk

作者: comel 時間: 15-12-4 20:47 標題: 引用：回覆+comel+的帖子 Which+grade+did+your+

原帖由 potter1127 於 15-12-04 發表
回覆 comel 的帖子

Which grade did your kid apply?

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-12-6 15:52

回覆 Pandabenben 的帖子

I don't worry about the teaching of chinese. I had chosen 2 hours chinese+spanish.Instead, I am more concern about education of cultural and behavior.
In my view, it is less important of acedemic achievement than a good habit of learning. That is why I choose an international school.

作者: easyparent 時間: 15-12-6 16:47

I don't know much about the senior school at Harrow. Within the lower school at which my kid has been studying for two years, i hardly find many complaints from other parents. Almost everyone is satisfied with the teaching and dropout rate is low. It is very British school with the majority of teachers from the UK. Kids would easily pick up English accent. As both senior and lower schools are housed in the same campus, i like the fact that kids at the lower school including kintergarden could enjoy much more comprehensive facilities such as indoor swimming pool and play field which are not common at other primary schools in hong kong. I used to have education in the uk and hence am convinced with its curriculum. Anyway it does not mean the school is perfect as each family has its own different considerations.

作者: felesue 時間: 15-12-7 09:24

potter1127 發表於 15-12-6 15:52
回覆 Pandabenben 的帖子

I don't worry about the teaching of chinese. I had chosen 2 hours chinese+s ...

I share your view on behavior. I have no doubt that its academic and facilities which i think are one of the best in Hong Kong, but is it the case of disciplinary matters? Somehow we are not affluent, will the little kids become more "離地" when they grown up? that's our major cocern.

作者: easyparent 時間: 15-12-7 12:17

Harrow has the same kind of discipline requirements found in a typical British school. In fact i met a parent from the senior school in a gathering last year, complaining the school was too strict. Also because his son aimed at US university, he was transferred to HKIS this year. That is an example why the school may not suit everyone. Harrow is located at Tuen Mun. I discover its remote location in NT may result in a more diverse of family backgrounds at the modest levels relative to some schools in the hong kong island. Almost all teachers who at best are considered middle class have their kids studying at the school. I also notice the school is increasingly involved in the community services and interaction with the local schools in the tuen mun area. At the end of day, whether 離地 or not I believe more than 50% depends on the parents behaviour. Sometimes we , not the schol, may give too much and be too protective to the kids. It is my own thoughts. Hope it does not offend anyone.

作者: potter1127 時間: 15-12-7 13:01

Sorry, but I don't know the meaning of 離地. Could anyone explain?

作者: 小之爸 時間: 15-12-7 13:40

提示: 作者被禁止或刪除內容自動屏蔽

作者: HHHR 時間: 15-12-28 18:19

回覆 easyparent 的帖子

My son is a first-cohort graduate from Harrow HK. What easyparent has described about the lower school is also applicable to senior school. Harrow HK is a typical UK boarding school with strict discipline and strong emphasis on all-round, whole-person development. For a newly opened international school, the academic results, in particular the GCSE and AL, are pretty outstanding, comparable to top 50 UK boarding schools with 15-20% sixth-form students getting offers from Oxford / Cambridge. Most students are from upper-middle class or above, as the tuition and boarding fees are quite expensive, not to mention the capital levy or debenture.
As easyparent has appropriately mentioned, whether it is a 'good' or 'perfect' school depends on what you aim for your kid's education. If you prefer UK-style education, aiming at your kid studying in UK for tertiary education, Harrow HK can be a good choice.

歡迎光臨教育王國 (/)