Back from US, go to international school or regular school?

tulip4611

Hi everybody,

We're living in the US right now.  We plan to go back to HK in 2 years.  By that time, my older daughter will be 6 years old.  Do you think she should go to international school or regular school?  One of my concerns is her Chinese ability.  Another one is how she'll adjust to the HK style classroom.  Any suggestions?

Vrindavan

if i were you,
i will choose international school,
unless money is a problem

song

We come back from the states too. I let my babies study at the traditional school since I believe Chinese is more difficult than English. 2)China is getting powerful in the world. 3) traditional school is harder than the international one. If they cannot deal with the school life, then i will go to the easier way. Hope this is useful.

jollymom

One of the key consideration to send my kids to international school instead of local school is the teaching philosophy.  While international schools stress on the learning process and encourage kids to think and be creative,  I'm afraid a lot of the local schools stress more on memorization and takes away the thinking.  But of course, alot also depends on your child's personality.  

Rgds, Jollymom

holly

Hi all,

I from NY. And my son study in traditional school now. I think chinese is difficult than english. and let him learn more chinese is good. may be we will be back. so that is my choiced.

Holly

danielboy

I can't agree more.  A very fair comment from jollymom!  What I like about international schools is not the way the children are trained to speak English flawlessly, but their teaching philosophy.  

jollymom 寫道:
One of the key consideration to send my kids to international school instead of local school is the teaching philosophy.  While international schools stress on the learning process and encourage kids to think and be creative,  I'm afraid a lot of the local schools stress more on memorization and takes away the thinking.  But of course, alot also depends on your child's personality.  

Rgds, Jollymom

song

is there anyone know how much is the American Int'l School at Kln Tong? any how to keep their Eng standard? my girls seem to forget theri Eng and speak Cantonese only.. too bad...

Sandrine

Hi Song,

The fees for pre-primary to Grade 3 is $72,000 per year.  Grade 4-6 is $76,000.  Grade 7-9 is $83,000 and Grade 10-12 is $90,000.

You can find more info in the web site of the American International School at www.ais.edu.hk