請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

The school is good and running IPC, international primary curriculum. Unlike other IS, the school offers 3 years kindergarten based on the age, then primary school.

The school is small and running like family. One disadvantage is the teacher accent is not pure, carry scandinavia accents but I could not find the children carries it, in fact a bit US accents when I heard from the senior children.

Reasonably school fee.

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

Dear cathyyau,

For your information:

-a small school with close relationships between teachers and students

-many activities and students are very happy

-relatively low fee since no debenture is required (please check)

-teachers' accents are not limited to British or American

-a mixture of chidren of various ethnicities

-parents' donation would be very helpful to the school

-They don't have secondary section but it is about to get under way

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

inho 寫道:
Dear cathyyau,

For your information:

-a small school with close relationships between teachers and students

-many activities and students are very happy

-relatively low fee since no debenture is required (please check)

-teachers' accents are not limited to British or American

-a mixture of chidren of various ethnicities

-parents' donation would be very helpful to the school

-They don't have secondary section but it is about to get under way

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

i am a parent and you sound like your are talking  and answering yourself.  I have been following this forum for a little while as an outsider but I think you are selling this school more than anything else.  NIS is a very small school.  It is a school  in a house. Like the size of a big house in Hong Lok Yuen.  I looked at that school when I first came back to Hong Kong.  Registered with the school but did not send my son there based on these concerns

-school is too small, no more than 20 or 30 kids in the whole school
-where is the funding from, it is a christian school but the church does not support the school like other church school.
-the school ground is dangerous-its high up on a hill, the road is narrow and winding
-kindergarten is in the old basement
-would the teachers be paid like other international schools?  If not, can they afford to hire fully qualified teachers? (that was my concern)
-social development of the child. -too small a school.
the whole school is around 20 to 30 kids.

My son is now attending Japanes International School, no debenture, most schools do not have debentures anymore.  The Japanese School has an international section, fully funded by the japanese Governemt, children from all over the world.  in the international section.  with ESL support, good teachers, small, yet not too small for the social development of a child and they cannot develope a secondary school because according to the education department, they would not approve another secondary school in the new territoriies as there's sufficient according to them.  Even Hong Lok Yuen is trying to do so.  I don't think NIS is able to do this when they don't even have a proper school ground.  Just think, next year International Christian School is going to move to Shek Mun, primary and secondary. And the new international school in Ma On Shan now can accomodation a lot of local children.  I went to their orientation and they have a lot of seats for local kids and school fee is low too.  NIS is not low compare to what they can offer.

NIS is a small school, but youhave to see it for yourself.  Last year they had such problems that majority of their children in one grade left to the other schools.

This is just my personal opinion as a parent.

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

*I think you are selling this school more than anything else. *-----I have no this intention.

*school is too small*-----This is a value judgement.

*where is the funding from, it is a christian school but the church does not support the school like other church school.*-----Need to check.

*the school ground is dangerous-its high up on a hill, the road is narrow and winding*-----Parents need to have a look and make their own judgement.

*kindergarten is in the old basement*-----Not sure. It seems that they have a tree house as well.

*would the teachers be paid like other international schools? If not, can they afford to hire fully qualified teachers? (that was my concern)*-----A reasonable concern and need to check.

*social development of the child. -too small a school.*-----That's why I said teachers and students are close.

*most schools do not have debentures anymore. *-----The fact is: debentures are required in most international schools of Hong Kong.

*they cannot develope a secondary school because according to the education department, they would not approve another secondary school in the new territoriies as there's sufficient according to them. Even Hong Lok Yuen is trying to do so.*-----According to a NIS parent, JIS and HLY will not try to establish a secondary school whereas NIS is trying. They identified a site which is formerly a subsized primary school.

*NIS is a small school, but you have to see it for yourself.*-----Sure.

*Last year they had such problems that majority of their children in one grade left to the other schools.*-----Which one? The students finishing grade five there naturally go to ESF or others due to their right age.

Any parents with children in NIS can tell us more about this school?

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social development is not just between teachers and students.  if the school is too small, the social development of a child might be hindered.  Just like home schooling your child.  I am an educator myself and yes, you are right, they might go to esf school.  there is no such thing as naturally going to, cos, Shatin College has no seats, not even for HLY or JIS as these schools standards are high, due to the expansion of Shatin Junior School and also siblings having priority to seats.  Most of the students are going to the new school in Ma On Shan, which is a PIS school, which means, it is not a school like Shatin College but one that will take in 80% local with permanent ID.  Naturally, the english standard is not that high. Shatin College and other esf schools are for children who need to have an education in english and thus native speakers do have priorities but still not guarantee. Because some of the children in HLY did not get seats in Shatin College, that's why they have developed grade 7.  For NIS to develope high school - where are they going to accomodate the classes.  The school is the size of a house.  Will they get land from the governemtn to built and where does the money come from.  For a big school like International Christian to build and move the school to Shek Mun, it took them years and lots and lots of work.  This is not easy.  I thnik you can promote the school, but spreading a rumour about a future high school and giving false hope to parents get students is not wise.

Well, got to go to bed, got to go to work tomorrow.  I am not saying that the school is not good, but as I do know quite a bit about IS school due to my job, and I do not want parents to be mislead, that's why I wrote.  Looking for international school you really need to be very careful.  Not people with blonde hair are good  english teachers for your kids.  Parents should do some research before they put their child into a school.  Cos, this does affect their later learnings.

I am not going to tell which grade, but if you are familier with the school last year, you should know that what happened.  Regarding debentures, esf schools, jis, ics, cais, hly the ones in our immediate surroundings do not have debentures.  Do research parents.  Call the school that you are interested in and call to schedule a visit.  They are very open about this and it is not like local schools.  You can visit and see what's going on in the school.  ask as many questions as possible, cos its your child's futre that you are dealing with.

Remember good schools and good teachers are vital as they not only teach, they touch the lives of young ones.  No matter who teaches them, when they leave the school, part of the teacher will be with them.  Especially for young children.
nite nite

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*if the school is too small, the social development of a child might be hindered.*-----Not sure. This can be a research topic. However, "too" implies value judgement.

*there is no such thing as naturally going to, cos, Shatin College has no seats,*-----I mean chronologically. That's why I said "right age" and "ESF or others", but not "Shatin College".

*For a big school like International Christian to build and move the school to Shek Mun, it took them years and lots and lots of work.*-----That's true. Don't have a false hope. Do check with the principal.

*you can promote the school, but spreading a rumour about a future high school and giving false hope to parents get students is not wise.*-----I don't have this intention. Please check with NIS parents and the principal.

*Looking for international school you really need to be very careful. Not people with blonde hair are good english teachers for your kids. Parents should do some research before they put their child into a school. Cos, this does affect their later learnings.*-----Agree. However, this should not imply if NIS is good or not. Parents should really do some research.

*I am not going to tell which grade, but if you are familier with the school last year, you should know that what happened.*-----I don't know. I will be happy to hear from you about this.

*Regarding debentures, esf schools, jis, ics, cais, hly the ones in our immediate surroundings do not have debentures.*-----Many others have.

*Call the school that you are interested in and call to schedule a visit. They are very open about this and it is not like local schools. You can visit and see what's going on in the school. ask as many questions as possible, cos its your child's futre that you are dealing with.*-----Yes, parents should go ahead.

*Remember good schools and good teachers are vital as they not only teach, they touch the lives of young ones. No matter who teaches them, when they leave the school, part of the teacher will be with them. Especially for young children.*-----Agree. Again, this does not imply if NIS is good or not. Parents should really do some research.

I hope other parents can contribute their ideas, especially those who are familiar with this school.

:wink:

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Dear all,

Disagree with Mr. or Ms. "educator"

Just express my feeling, I don't like the so-called "educator" tone.

Nothing wrong with NIS, too small is not a problem wor ! Being located in the tip of the hill is also not a problem ma! Nothing wrong if you are thriving better school, cannot just say not enough funding then teachers unqualified. Comon, being considered and think about the feelings of NIS parents, (they also have mother).

This reminded me Mr. Arthur Lee and Mrs Law Fan, they are also claiming themself "educator".

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

kathiema 寫道:
[quote]
inho 寫道:
Dear cathyyau,

For your information:

-a small school with close relationships between teachers and students

-many activities and students are very happy

-relatively low fee since no debenture is required (please check)

-teachers' accents are not limited to British or American

-a mixture of chidren of various ethnicities

-parents' donation would be very helpful to the school

-They don't have secondary section but it is about to get under way

[/quote]

Dear kathiema,

Besides big claps, any ideas on the topic-----Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好?

inho

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

i don't mean to offend, but if you know how much a language teacher makes then you know how much you need to pay a qualified classroom teacher .  They are educated differently, if you can understand what I mean.  So,it true, as much as we don't like it.  Nothing wrong with on top of the hill, but if you have been there you will know.  It is a small hill and the playground is on a slope.  That's the problem.

I just like to bring my disscussion with you to an end here as I think you are all talking but one.  If NIS parents can placed their children there, they must have been there and that's the school for them. Everyone is different and that's why I said you need to go and see for yourself.  The discussion before sound quite misleading, that's the reason why I wrote.

If every parent talks like you, I think, without having to go to the school I wouldn't put my son there.  As peers are also very important aside from teachers as they are the ones that your child are going to mingle and play with.

Bye.

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

That's parents' own choice of sending their own children to which school.  My opinion is if you not sure about that school, you should make an appointment to talk to the principal/teachers/staff and to observe their students.

I didn't send my children to NIS, but from some of my expats friends, NIS is a good school.  Their children are happy studying there. School/teachers/students relationship is excellent and good atmospher.  It's a small school, again, all depends on parents/children, some parents prefer to send their children to a small school but some dont.  ESF or other 'big' ISs have more fundings, and of course, they are  better equiped, e.g. resources, big playground.  They have bigger classes and more students.  One teacher to 30 students, one EA per class in lower year but not for upper year.  Can you imagine? Especially during play time...

A qualified teacher knows how to accomodate children's needs but it doesn't mean that they are good or vice versa.  To my opinion, a good teacher is someone who cares about children and understand their needs.  As a mom, I think this is more important that if I know my children are happy in the learning enviornment and their teachers are caring.

I am not a qualified educator here. I am only expressing my own opinion.

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

Don't know why you said I am pretending other parents to appraise NIS. The school is indeed good but it is not perfect if you would like to compare. I met Mrs. Woods and Mr. Woods, they are fine and continuing working for Baptist Church Kindergarten. My son was studying there and now to join his brother in HLY. I am planning to let them join, what I think, even better school such as ESF if ESF has places to offer.

Each parent has own reason to stay or go. I love NIS and I still.

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

Dear all,

Thanks for your ideas.

I think we must admit that our experience is limited in the sense that no one can say that s/he fully knows all the things about the school and is able to offer the most correct evaluation on it. This forum is a precious arena for parents to contribute different ideas, no matter if the comments are positive or negative, to enhance our understanding of what we want to know. I would say that all parents are expected to join the discussion with sincereity and without offence.

It's undestandable that a parent with kid(s) studying in a well equipped school may not appreciate a small school. S/He likes a resourceful school and sent his/er kids to it, and as a result tends to discourage the admission to a small school. On the other hand, parents with kids in a small school have tasted the advantages of it and are able to tell us how good it is. The parents without kids there may have another perspective.

This is a personal choice on joining the discussion or not. I would say that I would prefer to see more and more participants.

evaclw

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Re: 請問有沒有人知道Norwegian Int'l School 國際學校好不好

My son had studied NIS 4 years class for a term now he changed to HLYIS. It did not mean that the qualification of NIS was poor. My decision was due to transportation problem. I still miss NIS very much. Not only my son enjoyed the school-life, but also I did.
Students number of whole school is more than 60. For me it is a big family. My son played with those senior student. During the short period, my son made friends with many senior students of another class. My son could make phone call to principle for chating. what's the problem of the social development of children in a small school?

knittingcat