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SCMP Reporter

PRIMARIES 
Glenealy School   
Mid-Levels
7 Hornsey Road; Mid-Levels 
Tel: 2522 1919 
E-mail: enquiry@gs.esf.edu.hk 
Website: www.glenealy.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Year 1 to 6; Number of students: 360; Accreditation: Council of International Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges; PYP authorised school; Year founded: 1959; Curriculum: Using the IBO PYP programme to frame our curriculum, all children at Glenealy learn through an inquiry based approach along with a well-rounded experience in performing arts/music, sport and Mandarin programmes. Medium: English; Number of teachers: 19; Average class size: 30; Extra-curricular activities: Gymnastics, Mini-Tennis, TaeKwonDo, JazzDance, Soccer, Basketball, Art, Chess, Drum and Guitar.  
Kennedy School   
Pokfulam
19 Sha Wan Drive; Pokfulam 
Tel: 2855 0711 
Website: www.kennedy.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Years 1-6; Number of students: 900; Association membership: Education and Manpower Bureau (Hong Kong Government) (1967); English Schools Foundation (Ordinance) (1980); Department of Children, Schools and Families (UK) (2001); Durham University (INCAS/PIPS) (2003); International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) (2007); Council of International Schools (2010); Year founded: 1961 Curriculum:  IB PYP curriculum framework.  Medium: English; Special programmes: Gifted and Talented, EAL Support, SEN support, catch-up programmes for Literacy and Maths; class Educational Assistants  in all yearbands and parent funded EAs for certain children with specific learning difficulties. Number of teachers: 44; Average class size: 30; Extra-curricular activities: The school has a rich and diverse programme of nearly 70 extra-curricular activities run by school staff or outside agencies.  
Quarry Bay School   
Braemar Hill
6 Hau Yuen Path; Braemar Hill 
Tel: 2566 4242 
E-mail: office@qbs.edu.hk 
Website: www.qbs.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Primary 1-6 (ages 5-11); Number of students: 712; Year founded: 1950s; Curriculum: The School is a trial school for the International Baccalaureate Organisation's Primary Years Programme.  Medium: English, Mandarin; Special programmes: Children with Special Needs are accommodated and extra assistance can be arranged. The School has an Individual Needs Department and a Learning Support Class. Depending on the case, parents may pay for additional EA support Number of teachers: 39; Average class size: 30; Extra-curricular ranging from a cookery club, Mandarin lessons, sports activities and  crafts.
Beacon Hill School   
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
23 Ede Road; Kowloon Tong
Tel: 2336 5221
E-mail: bhs@bhs.edu.hk 
Website: www.beaconhill.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Years 1 to 6; Number of students: 540; Accreditation: IBO World School; Association membership: Southern China PYP Network; Year founded: 1967 Curriculum: Aligned to the philosophy of the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and involves an inquiry-based, investigative style of teaching and learning Medium: English, Mandarin; Special programmes: Support programmes available for students with special educational needs; Number of teachers: 31; Average class size: 30; Extra-curricular activities: Art Club, Art & Craft Tuesday, basketball, Battle of Books, biathlon, choir, MAD (charity) Club, Chinese chess, cricket, drama, environment, fitness, football, Friends Club, Media Club, netball, rugby, Tournament of the Minds, Year 1 games.
Clearwater Bay School   
Kowloon
DD229 Lot235 Clearwater Bay Road; Kowloon Tel: Tel: +852 2358 3221 
Fax: +852 2358 3246
Website: www.cwbs.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Year 1 to Year 6 (5-11 years old); Number of students: 720; Accreditation: International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme (PYP) Authorised Status, Council of International Schools - Candidate Status; Association membership: English Schools Foundation; Year founded: 1992 Curriculum: A philosophy and curriculum framework which aims to combine the best research and practice from a range of national systems. It is an international, transdisciplinary programme designed to foster the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom but also through other means of learning.  Medium: English; Mandarin; Special programmes: Learning Support Class which caters for the needs of children with moderate learning and physical needs; Number of teachers: 38; Average class size: 30; Extra-curricular activities: Clearwater Bay School offers a wide range of Extra-curricular activities run by ESF Educational Services as well as private companies. 
SECONDARIES
Island School   
Mid-levels
no. 20 Borrett Road; Mid-levels 
Tel: 2524 7135 
E-mail: school@mail.island .edu.hk 
Website: www.island.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Year 7 to Year 13 (age 11 - 18) ; Number of students: 1,171; Accreditation: IBO; Year founded: 1967 Curriculum: Traditionally, we followed an adapted version of the English National Curriculum leading to GCSE or IGCSE and GCE Advanced Level exam and we now offering the IBO Diploma Programme (IBDP) at Island School for Sixth Formers. Medium: English; Special programmes: The School and the Individual Needs Department aims to provide all students with equal access to the curriculum and every aspect of school life, to support them so that they can achieve their full potential academically. The main focus of the department's work is to ensure that students become as independent as possible in their learning, and less reliant on the intervention of other adults. Number of teachers: around 100; Average class size: 30 students per class; Extra-curricular activities: sports; drama; music etc. Results: Pass rate in 2009: 94%; Percentage of 2008 leavers attending university: 90 
South Island School   
Aberdeen
50 Nam Fung Road, Aberdeen
Tel: 2555 9313 
E-mail: sis@mail.sis.edu.hk 
Website: www.sis.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Years 7 through 13, (6-12 in the US system); Number of students: 1,378; Accreditation: International Baccalaureate Organisation, Council for International Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Association membership: English Schools Foundation; Year founded: 1977 Curriculum: Years 7-9: broad and broadly common international curriculum covering a wide range of subjects, Years 10-11: more limited range courses in more depth and take the International l GCSE qualification in these subjects, Years 12-13: IB Diploma or Advanced Diploma, both prestigious pre-university qualifications Medium: English Special programmes: Additional needs, Additional language, Gifted & talented. Number of teachers: 108; Average class size: 15-24; Extra-curricular activities: Badminton, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Debating, Chinese Dance/Kung Fu, Drama, Fine Art, Math etc. Results: Pass rate in 2008, 100%; Percentage of 2008 leavers attending university: 90%.
King George V School   
Ho Man Tin
2 Tin Kwong Road; Ho Man Tin 
Tel: 2711 3029 
E-mail: office@kgv.edu.hk 
Website: www.kgv.edu.hk
Year groups taught: Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 11-18); Number of students: 1,640; Accreditation: IB Diploma, CISWASC, Secondary Geography Quality Mark; Year founded: 1902 Curriculum: Students are required to study a broad and balanced curriculum in Years 7, 8 and 9. Students then continue in Years 10 and 11 with a range of GCSE, IGCSE and BTEC courses some of which are compulsory and others which are optional. In Years 12 and 13 students follow either the IB or BTEC Diploma, both of which lead to university entry. Medium: English; Special programmes: The school has provision for students with moderate learning difficulties in the Learning Support Centre. The school runs course for students in English for Academic Purposes and Individual Needs. There is also support for Gifted and Talented students. Number of teachers: 120; Average class size: maximum 16-30 depending on year. Extra-curricular activities: Extensive Extra-curricular programme for students; Results: Pass rate in 2008, 92.4%; Percentage of 2008 leavers attending university: 75.
PRIVATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
Renaissance College Hong Kong   
Ma On Shan
5 Hang Ming Street 
Tel: 3556 3556 
E-mail: info @renaissance.edu.hk 
Website: www. renaissance.edu.hkYear groups taught: Year 1 to Year 13 (5 years to 18 years); Number of students: 1,750; Accreditation: IB World School, accredited to offer the PYP, MYP and DP programmes. ; Association membership: Council of International Schools; Year founded: 2006 Curriculum: An authorized IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Medium: English; Special programmes: Scholarships - Academic, Performing Arts, Sport and Visual Arts. Youth Empowerment Scholarships (YES). Number of teachers: 180; Average class size: 20 to 28; Extra-curricular activities: Community & Service Programme, Creativity, Action and Service - CAS Programme, team sports ranging from volleyball to basketball, tennis, football and badminton, chess club, music ensembles - chamber orchestra, choirs, stage band; Results: Pass rate in 2008: 87 % awarded IB Diploma; Percentage of 2008 leavers attending university: 98.



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