American School Hong Kong (Tai Po)

dada1010

Hi, any comments from this school? seems there’s not much discussion in this forum.

I have just received the offer for KG2. Initially, I had applied for the annual captital levy. However,they e-mail me and ask me to consider purchasing a debenture, in order to secure a place.

The debenture is a considerable amount,
HK$600,000. And we are still waiting for results of Harrow and Malvern. Actually, I know the chance of Harrow is really slim.But is it worth to pay such a large amount to a new school?

Are there anyMoms with kids at ASHK (American School Hong Kong) at new Territories:

Do you like this school? Are kids happy to go to school? Are you satisfied with the curriculum?

Thanks

charlieau

Have you visited the school for a school tour?

Is it worth to pay such a large amount to a new school?  <<< no one can really answer that for you, and it is a matter of your choice.
According to their website, it is Non-transferable, and exempted from Annual Capital Fee for the first seven years of attendance.
From your post, it seems that it is a choice you can make, paying annual capital fee or pay the $600k.

I am guessing the best is talk to the school and address your questions, go visit for a school tour.
:)

dangdang823

also curious. ASHK vs Stamford - which to choose?  ASHK's campus seems nicer.

funfun0209

The principal of ASHK is the former head of the Canadian International School and a lot of the teachers there are former teachers of Canadian International School, should be pretty good, I guess

dada1010

funfun0209 發表於 17-11-13 20:08
The principal of ASHK is the former head of the Canadian International School and a lot of the teach ...

Thanks for the information.

poly1220

ASHK Principal is head of secondary from CDNIS

funfun0209

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the debenture has a 7 year depreciation schedule .... if you can choose, of course, don't take that offer

dada1010

funfun0209 發表於 17-11-16 09:01
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the debenture has a 7 year depreciation schedule .... if you can choose, of co ...

I had declined the debenture option
They seems that who could pay the debenture and would give the offer.

charlieau

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so, buying the debenture is a must?

dada1010

charlieau 發表於 17-11-16 15:26
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so, buying the debenture is a must?

Initially, I choose the option of “Annual Capital Levy”. After the assessment, they said my son could secure the KG2 place once we pay the debenture . It just take one day for them to send out the result and I am curious that they look for who will eager to pay the debenture .

I know I haven’t got any foreign passport and the Education Bureau requires that they limit the number of Hong Kong passport holders to 30%. I am wonder why they could release the offer just one day after assessment.

jenny1029

dada1010 發表於 17-11-16 15:37
本帖最後由 dada1010 於 17-11-16 15:38 編輯

Initially, I choose the option of “Annual Capital Le ...

So if not paying the debenture, they will put you on the waiting list?

dada1010

jenny1029 發表於 17-11-16 15:43
So if not paying the debenture, they will put you on the waiting list?

Yes, waiting list...600K is quite a large sum , and we still waiting for the results of other schools, so we decline the debenture option.

jenny1029

dada1010 發表於 17-11-16 15:47
Yes, waiting list...600K is quite a large sum , and we still waiting for the results of other schoo ...

not a very good impression on this. Seems like u can get the place as long as you pay.

dada1010

其實無外國passport又想讀國際學校好像真係好難

jenny1029

dada1010 發表於 17-11-16 16:13
其實無外國passport又想讀國際學校好像真係好難

但如果係你肯俾錢就有位嘅，即係佢地唔係要跟足教育局嘅要求收生...

funfun0209

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sadly, this is true in a way.

poly1220

so many new schools and options, no worry ASHK will take your kid, they only have 100+ kids so far.

dada1010

poly1220 發表於 17-11-16 19:59
so many new schools and options, no worry ASHK will take your kid, they only have 100+ kids so far.

Thanks

funfun0209

poly1220 發表於 17-11-16 19:59
so many new schools and options, no worry ASHK will take your kid, they only have 100+ kids so far.

Oh, poly1220, you really know a lot about these new schools.During my school visit, I saw that all the classes are not full, around 15 or so in each

poly1220

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Well, most new schools won't be full for the 4-5 years or even longer, plus too many schools in Tai Po, so parents gonna have more choices. The school just want you to pay debenture la....