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SCMP Reporter

HONG KONG ISLAND

Carmel School

Mid-Levels

10 Borrett Rd, Mid-Levels

Tel: 2964 1600

admin@carmel.edu.hk

www.carmel.edu.hk

Founded: 1991

Southeast Asia's only Jewish school started as a playgroup founded by parents, and now offers education for children from pre-school (see, also international pre-school listings)-Grade 8. Open to all families, regardless of faith. Multinational student population. After-school activities and school trips. Provision for English for non-native speakers, gifted programmes, dyspraxia, dyslexia and other special needs. Special elementary school Science Centre which opened this term. Student teacher ratio: 15:1. Accredited by WASC.

The school provides a North American curriculum incorporating best practice from a range of international associations. Interesting integration of religious and cultural studies with core curriculum, including a comprehensive science and IT programme. The Jewish Studies and Hebrew curricula were created for Carmel by Bar Ilan University in Israel. The Middle School offers both a mainstream Jewish section and an international section. Hebrew available. Putonghua or French in the Middle School.

Kindergarten and Primary: $91,500

Middle School: $107,500

No debenture

Hong Kong Academy Primary School

Stubbs Rd

4/F Chung On Hall, 15 Stubbs Rd

Tel: 2575 8282

admin@hkacademy.edu.hk

www.hkacademy.edu.hk

Founded: 2000

A school that emphasises participation with the local community. Pre-kindergarten-Year 6. In 2006-2007, the school will add a Year 7, with Year 8 the following year, to provide middle school education. Accepts special needs if children can be successfully mainstreamed. Multinational intake. Parent participation encouraged. Maximum class size: 14-18. Candidate for WASC. Member of ACAMIS.

International curriculum that seeks to educate children conceptually and globally, rather than nationally, and to relate learning to experiences in Hong Kong. Authorised PYP school. Putonghua also taught.

Kindergarten (half day): $58,200

Primary: $83,250; $10,000 annual capital levy

International Montessori School

Wan Chai

1/F, 29-31 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai

Tel: 2861 0339

info@montessori.edu.hk

www.montessori.com.hk

Founded: 2002

Initiated by parents looking for a more individualised primary education and to follow Montessori ideals. For pre-school-Grade 6. Students from 20 different countries taught in multi-age classes. Maximum class size: 24 (with 2 teachers). Working with American Montessori Internationale on accreditation.

The Montessori curriculum provides each student with the structures to categorise knowledge, the keys to discovery, and the questions to encourage life-long learning. In kindergarten, in particular, subjects are explored using Montessori's sensorial learning materials. English and Putonghua, bilingual approach, with English and Chinese teachers in each classroom.

Kindergarten: $65,000

Reception (extended day): $87,000

Primary: $98,000-$110,000

No debenture

Kellett School  Pokfulam

2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu, Pokfulam

Tel: 2551 8234

kellett@kellettschool.com

www.kellettschool.com

Founded 1977

British-style education for children of mixed abilities from 3-11 years. Independent, not-for-profit school. Over 25 nationalities represented at the school. Regularly monitored by OFSTED inspectors. Small number of special needs children accepted per class. Facilities include ICT suite, library and wireless network. Building extension under discussion. Aims for maximum class size of 23. Member of Federation of British Schools in Southeast Asia and associate member of the Council of British Independent Schools in the European Community (COBISEC).

Follows UK curriculum, with emphasis on children's personal and social development, along with maths, reading and writing skills. Seeks high academic standards without compromising breadth. Specialist instructors for subjects such as music, IT and art. Also offers Putonghua and French.

$86,000

Debenture: corporate $300,000, individual $60,000

Singapore International School

Aberdeen

23 Nam Long Shan Rd, Aberdeen

Tel: 2872 0266

secretary@singapore.edu.hk

www.singapore.edu.hk

Founded: 1991

Caters for children from Preparatory Year 1 (age 4)- P6. Around 60% of students are from Singapore or Singapore Permanent Residents, with a number of other nationalities represented. Strong in dance and choir at annual Hong Kong competitions. Facilities include gym, swimming pool, roof-top terraced gardens, computer labs and dance, drama and art rooms. Maximum class size: 25. Links with Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Singapore-style curriculum and bilingual approach using English and Putonghua. French also taught from P1-6 as a third language. Students are prepared for the Singapore Primary School Leaving Examination at the end of P6. Two-year preparatory programme for children from 4-6 years lays foundation for literacy in English and Chinese.

Preparatory: $60,900

P1-P6 $73,500

Debenture: corporate $100,000; private $60,000 ($12,000 one-time  entrance fee)

Capital Levy: private debenture holder $4,000 a year; corporate $32,000 (one time)

Woodland International School

Wan Chai

1/F, Tang Shiu Kin Building, 34 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai

Tel: 2559 1377

wis@woodlandschools.com

www.woodlandschools.com

Founded: 2002

Part of the Woodland group, a major kindergarten provider. Kindergarten, reception and two years of primary. Multinational intake and small student-teacher ratios, with a maximum of 12: 1 (see also, international pre-school listings).

Foundation and Key Stages of the UK curriculum. Putonghua also taught.

Reception: $88,800 (full day)

Primary: $91,200 (full day)

No debenture

KOWLOON

Kingston International Primary School

Kowloon Tong

113 Waterloo Rd, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2337 9031

enquiry@kingston.edu.hk

www.kingston.edu.hk

Founded: 2001

Kowloon Tong primary that serves parents seeking a strong English and Chinese language mix. The majority of students are Chinese with Western and other Asian countries represented. P1-5 available in 2005-2006. A playgroup and children's centre are also available (see also, international pre-school listings).

Fully bilingual primary, with the curriculum taught in English and Putonghua. Authorised PYP school.

P1-4: $85,000

P5: $90,000

No debenture

NEW TERRITORIES

Discovery Bay International School

Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay, Lantau

Tel: 2987 7331

dbis@dbis.edu.hk

www.dbis.edu.hk

Founded: 1983

Well-resourced community school, including nursery, reception and P1-6 classes. Mainly serves Discovery Bay residents. Spacious play area and a sense of community. More than 35 different nationalities attend the school. Four-form entry for P1-4 and three-form entry for P5-6. Provision for learning support and English as an Additional Language. Average class size: Primary 24; Kindergarten 20.

UK-based curriculum that acknowledges the school's Hong Kong location. Specialist teaching provided for Putonghua, physical education, music, drama and information and communication technology.

Nursery: $46,870 (half day)

Reception: $53,630 (half day)

Primary: $75,500

Premium debenture $150,000; standard debenture $30,000; capital levy $10,000

Hong Kong Poinsettia Primary School

Yuen Long

Shop No 4-8, 1/F Yuk Lung Mansion, 18 Fung Kam St, Yuen Long, New Territories

Tel: 2445 2319

hkpps@netvigator.com

www.poinsettiaschool.edu.hk

Founded: 1999

Small, English-medium school set up by various Nepalese organisations to provide educational opportunities for children in the community. Welcomes all nationalities. Maximum class size: 25.

Hong Kong curriculum with basic Cantonese and Nepalese.

$11,700

No debenture

Hong Lok Yuen International School

Hong Lok Yuen

20th St, Hong Lok Yuen

Tel: 2658 6935

info@hlyis.edu.hk

www.hlyis.edu.hk

Founded: 1983

Multicultural school catering for expatriates and local residents in the New Territories. The school offers Year 7 in 2005-2006 and plans to provide Year 8. Educational support unit with specialist teachers to support students with special learning needs and English as an additional language. Spacious environment. Interactive whiteboards. Variety of after-school activities. Maximum class size: 24. Accredited by the Council of International Schools.

Follows the UK curriculum, including literacy and numeracy hours. Chinese studies, science, music, design and technology taught in specifically resourced classrooms.

Nursery: $41,620 (half day)

Reception: $68,650

Year 1-6: $72,930

Year 7: $78,800

No debenture

Japanese International School

Tai Po

4663 Tai Po Rd, Tai Po

Tel: 2834 3531

esinfo@jis.edu.hk

www.jis.edu.hk

Founded 1997

Multinational school with 20 different nationalities. Reception to P6. Small amount of English as a second language support. Japanese stream also available. Large campus with many facilities, including sports field and indoor swimming pool. Maximum class size: reception 20; other classes 25.

International curriculum developed from best practices in Australia, Britain and North America. Core subjects with the addition of music, art, drama and PE. Choice of additional Putonghua and Japanese. The school is now a candidate for the PYP.

$74,000

Capital levy: $12,000

No debenture

Lantau International School

Tong Fuk

93 Tong Fuk Village, Tong Fuk, Lantau

Tel: 2980 3676

lisadmin@lantau-intl-school.edu.hk

www.lantau-intl-school.edu.hk

Founded: 1992

Private primary located in a former village school. Caters for residents of South Lantau, Tung Chung and Discovery Bay. Multinational student body. Classes from Reception-P6. All teachers are native speakers. Computers and internet access in every classroom. Green setting, close to the beach providing opportunities for outdoor activities. A variety of after-school clubs. Maximum class size: 22.

Follows a UK-based curriculum adapted to suit the school's setting in Hong Kong. Cantonese taught as an additional language.

$47,000

No debenture

Norwegian International School

Tai Po

175 Kwong Fuk Rd, Tai Po

Tel: 2658 0341

nis@nis.edu.hk

www.nis.edu.hk

Founded: 1994

Christian environment and family-like atmosphere in green setting. Kindergarten (age 3)-Grade 6. Emphasis on individual attention. More than 10 nationalities among the small student body. Teachers from seven different countries. The school has its own garden enabling children to play in a natural setting. Maximum class size: 15.

The school is implementing the International Primary Curriculum. Putonghua is also taught.

K1: $39,000; K2 to Grade 4: $58,000

Grade 5-6: $61,500

No debenture

Sunshine Preparatory School

Tung Chung

Seaview Crescent, 8 Waterfront Rd, Tung Chung, Lantau

Tel: 2259 4000

principal@sunshinehouse.com.hk

www.sunshinehouse.com.hk

Founded: 2002

Through primary for the Sunshine group of pre-schools. In 2005-2006, the school offers classes from Kindergarten-Grade 4. Many different nationalities among the 70+ pupils. Maximum class size: 22. New principal this year (see also, international pre-school listings).

Canadian curriculum based on the Province of Ontario, with Putonghua on a daily basis.

$53,900

Capital fee: $9,500

Umah International Primary School

Yuen Long

Fung Chi Tsuen, Wang Chau, Yuen Long

Tel: 2446 1258; 2618 3172

Email: umahdin@hotmail.com

www.geocities.com/umahweb

Founded: 1996

School for non-Chinese native-speaking children founded by the United Muslim Association of Hong Kong. Students come mainly from South Asian countries. Open to all faiths. P1-6. Reading clinic and elementary maths. Kindergarten in Tuen Mun (see also, international pre-school listings). Maximum class size 35.

UK-based curriculum with the addition of Cantonese. Daily prayers. Computer studies from Primary 5. Child-centred approach.

$4,800

No debenture



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