Tel: 2525 7088

Founded: 1991

Founded by the Canadian community and catering for children from Reception (4 years)-Grade 12. Popular with local families and returnees from Canada. Student population of more than 1,500. High-achieving school which seeks all-round development in academic work, arts and sports. Strong community spirit. ESL and language resource support. Award-winning campus with facilities including dance, drama and TV studio, sports hall, indoor swimming pool and cafeterias. New performing arts complex, including 650-seat auditorium and music rooms, due in 2007. Maximum class size: 25. Authorised by the Ministry of Education, Ontario.

The school is a candidate for IB PYP and MYP programmes which are being phased in from August 2006. Curriculum content will be based on Ontario model but with the philosophy and inquiry-based teaching strategy of the IB. The IB Diploma will be taught from August 2007 and merged with the Ontario curriculum, with students able to graduate with both the IB and Ontario school diplomas. Putonghua is taught from primary level and taken to advanced levels at secondary. French is introduced in Grade 5.

100% gained the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Reception:

$58,400 (half-day)

Preparatory-

Grade 4: $78,400

Grade 5-8: $80,800

Grade 9-12: $87,700

Debenture: $250,000 or annual capital levy: $20,000

Chinese International School

Braemar Hill 1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill

Tel: 2510 7288

Founded: 1983

High-performing landmark school offering an international education covering both Chinese and western languages and cultures. Set up by leading members of HK's community. Reception (age 4)-Year 13. Selective intake, about 25 nationalities represented. Places are highly sought. New arts and languages centre and large-scale campus remodelling, enabling smaller class sizes. First Hong Kong school to adopt the IB MYP, now widely accepted among parents as an alternative to GCSEs. New principal starts in September. Maximum class size: 22. Accredited by the Council of International Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Member of ACAMIS and National Association of Independent Schools. IBO authorised.

Bilingual, international curriculum. At primary, there is a collaborative approach to the teaching of English and Putonghua with a full-time English and full-time Chinese teacher responsible for each homeroom. At secondary, students follow the IB MYP and Diploma. Arts, sports, and community service included. French and Spanish also taught.

Overall average IB diploma score of 36 (on a scale of 24-45); 99% pass rate; one perfect score.

Reception:

$79,400 (half-day)

Year 1-6: $105,300

Year 7-11: $124,200

Year 12-13: $126,000

Debenture (refundable) $75,000 or annual levy $7,500

Delia School of Canada

Taikoo Shing and Kowloon Tong

Hong Kong Campus: Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing

Tel: 2885 4786 (Elementary), 2884 4165 (High School)

Kowloon Campus: 8 Kent Rd, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2336 7331

Founded: 1987

Private school established in 1986 with campuses in Taikoo Shing and Kowloon. Caters for more than 1,000 students from around 35 countries, from Pre-grade 1- Grade 12. Offers Beginner English as a Second Language, an immersion programme where students learn English while participating in a homeroom programme. No assessment is required to participate. ICT also emphasised. Authorised by the Ministry of Education, Ontario.

Follows Ontario curriculum leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Japanese, French, Putonghua and Korean available. More than 100 extra-curricular activities offered.

100% gained the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Kowloon campus

Pre-grade 1-6: $64,000

Taikoo Shing

Pre-grade 1: $64,000

Grade 1-8: $68,000

Grade 9-10: $76,000

Grade 11-12: $80,000

No debenture

French International School of Hong Kong

Happy Valley 165 Blue Pool Rd, Happy Valley

Tel: 2577 6217

(International section)

Founded: 1964

Well-regarded dual-stream school with a French section and an international section where English is the medium of instruction. Children start at 3 years in the French section and 4 years in the international, with a bilingual kindergarten available for children from 3 years. Multinational, selected intake. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, theatre, libraries, playgrounds and language laboratories. Maximum class size: Primary 25; Secondary 27. The school is affiliated to the Agency for French Teaching Abroad. IBO authorised.

British-style curriculum in the international section's kindergarten and primary, with the secondary leading to IGCSE and IB Diploma. The French stream offers an official French curriculum leading to the Brevet des colleges and French Baccalaureate. Languages are emphasised with the international section offering French, Putonghua, Spanish, Latin along with English, and the French section providing French, English, Putonghua, German, Spanish and Latin.

International section: overall average IB diploma score of 35.7 (on a scale of 24-45); 100% pass rate; two bilingual diplomas.

International: Reception and Primary: $67,100

Form 1-5: $86,490

IB Diploma: $108,150

French section: $56,760-$80,550

Debenture: $53,000

(2005-06)

German Swiss International School

The Peak 11 Guildford Rd, The Peak

Tel: 2849 6216

Founded: 1969

In-demand and highly regarded dual-stream school for selected students from 3-19 years. Multinational student population of 1,200. Academic approach but emphasises non-academic experiences, including community work and music. Parents should have special interest in the German language. Facilities include tennis courts, pool, large gym and auditorium. Camps and trips foster social and environmental awareness. Maximum class size: Kindergarten 20; Primary 26; Secondary 28. Recognised German School Abroad.

The German Stream offers classes from pre-school to senior school and prepares pupils for the 'Reifeprufung'. The International Stream, taught in English, is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, leading to GCSE, AS and A-levels. Vocational training recognised in Europe is also offered. German, English, Putonghua, Latin and French are taught.

98.1% pass rate at A-level, 50% A grades.

Kindergarten: $69,800

Primary-Year 13: $81,600-$105,000

Debenture: $120,000

Hong Kong International School

Repulse Bay and Tai Tam

Lower and Upper Primary: 6 & 23 South Bay Close Repulse Bay

Middle and High schools: 1 Red Hill Rd, Tai Tam

Tel: 3149 7000

Founded: 1966

A popular school catering for more than 2,500 students from Reception 1-Grade 12. Affiliated to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in the United States. Among students, some 48% are US citizens. More than 40 nationalities are represented. Over 400 faculty and staff, drawn from a range of nations. Some support is available to a limited number of students with mild to moderate special learning needs. Cutting-edge facilities, including campus TV and extensive provision for arts and sports. The school works closely with parents. Teacher: student ratio of 1:10. An educator and former Hong Kong and mainland diplomat took over as head of school last year. High school also under new leadership. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS.

Offers a broad-ranging American liberal arts education. All children need to take part in religious studies. Pre-school adopts project learning of the Italian Reggio Emilia tradition. Secondary section offers rigorous preparation for college entrance. More than 20 Advanced Placement courses available. Putonghua, French and Spanish taught. Many extra-curricular activities, with emphasis on community service.

High school graduation as per US system. 89% of 2005 class were AP scholars, 25% of whom gained distinctions.

Reception 1 (half- day): $66,800

Reception 1 (long day)- Grade 12: $133,500- $152,800

Corporate debenture

Fees include capital levy, $12,000 for whole day and $6,000 for half

Hong Kong Japanese School

Happy Valley and Braemar Hill

Primary Section: 157 Blue Pool Rd, Happy Valley

Tel: 2574 5479

Secondary Section: 9 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill Rd

Tel: 2566 5427

Founded: 1966

Provides education from P1-S3 for Japanese nationals and students who speak Japanese. Pupils usually return to Japan for the high school entrance exam after finishing junior secondary. Term starts in April and ends in March.

Japanese National Curriculum.

Primary: $28,800

Secondary: $30,000

No debenture

Independent Schools Foundation Academy (PIS)

Wan Chai and Causeway Bay

373 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai

3 Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay (Secondary)

Tel: 2202 2000

Founded: 2003

Private independent through school run by the Independent Schools Foundation, a charity set up by a group of academics and professionals to offer high-quality bilingual education rooted in Chinese culture. Extends from primary to Grade 7 this September and to Grade 8 in 2007. The school is in temporary premises while awaiting completion of its campus in Cyberport, Pokfulam, in 2007. Arts and sports facilities at the new campus, together with plans for a farm and wetland habitat. The school has 150 students, growing to 200 in September. It will eventually admit up to 1,800. Native English and Putonghua teachers. Scholarships and financial assistance for 15% of students, to be extended to up to 30%. Maximum class size: 25.

Integrative curriculum drawing on best international practice with Chinese culture and language emphasised. Children learn Chinese classical texts and poetry from Grade 1. Bilingual English-Putonghua approach at primary, with 75% of teaching time in Putonghua in Grades 1-3, reducing to 25% by the secondary years. 'Guided Discovery' projects and 'Global Humanities' are core features of the primary curriculum. IB MYP and Diploma are planned for the secondary.

Primary: $95,000

Secondary: $105,000

Debenture: $200,000; general capital levy: $100,000, refundable after six years.

Annual levy: $22,000 for first year, then $12,000.

40% off fees for families with disposable income up to $720,000

Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School and College International Sections

North Point and Braemar Hill

Primary: 30 Ching Wah St, North Point

Tel: 2570 4594

Secondary: 20 Braemar Hill Rd, North Point

Tel: 2570 1281

Founded: 1993 (Primary) 2002 (Secondary)

The International Section of the first aided school in Hong Kong to use Putonghua as the medium of instruction. Operates in two local school campuses, with the secondary in Braemar Hill. Student numbers have reached 420 at kindergarten and primary and over 140 in S1-4. For 2006-07, S5 will be added, with numbers expected to grow to 190. Kindergarten starts at 3 years, primary at 5. Popular with families who seek a combination of Western education and Chinese language. ESL teaching support. Extensive use of IT, with secondary students issued with laptops for use at school and home. Maximum class size: Kindergarten 20; Reception-P6: 24.

The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, modified for Asia. Up to 25% of the curriculum is taught in Putonghua throughout the school, with the rest in English. Students at secondary study the IGCSE with plans for the IB Diploma for S6-7.

Kindergarten and Reception: $50,000

P1-6: $59,000

S1-4: $70,000

No debenture

Korean International School

Sai Wan Ho 55 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho

Tel: 2569 5500

International Section:

Korean Section:

Founded: 1994

Dual-stream school with international section using English as the medium of instruction, and a Korean section. International section has around 270 students from Kindergarten-Grade 12. Grade 13 due to be added in 2007-2008. Structured ESL support. Facilities include computer centre, indoor pool, science labs, tennis courts and outdoor play area. School hosts the Springboard Project for developmentally delayed children, who are integrated where appropriate. Next academic year sees new leadership in international section. Scholarship scheme available. Maximum class size: 25.

The International Section offers the National Curriculum of England and Wales, leading to the IGCSE and A-levels. Extra English, Korean, Putonghua and information technology classes have been added, plus a wider range of extra-curricular activities. The Korean section follows the country's national curriculum.

Kindergarten: $44,800

Reception: $49,800

Primary: $72,500

Secondary: $79,500

No debenture

Rosaryhill School

Stubbs Road 41B Stubbs Rd, Rosary Hill

Tel: 2572 0228

Founded: 1959

Co-educational Catholic school founded by the Dominican Fathers, with private kindergarten and primary sections, aided secondary section and private international senior secondary section specialising in business studies. This is being extended from S6-7 to S4-5 in the coming academic year. The school is promoting itself as an alternative to international schools for ethnic minority students and currently has around 80 non-Chinese students. Maximum class size: 34.

At primary, local curriculum and focus on religious knowledge. Computer literacy is also a core subject. Medium of instruction: Cantonese and English, with science and maths taught in English. Putonghua taught from P1. At secondary, mainstream students study for the HKCEE and A-levels. Students in the school's private 'business studies' international stream prepare for IGCSE, O-levels and GCE A-levels from S4-7.

Kindergarten: $17,100-$29,550

P1-4: $21,500

P5-6: $23,400

International senior secondary section: $17,080-$20,650

Singapore International School

Aberdeen 23 Nam Long Shan Rd, Aberdeen

Tel: 2872 0266

Founded: 1991

Aims to offer a balanced education focusing on academic, physical, aesthetic, social and moral development. Currently caters for more than 800 children of all nationalities from Preparatory Year 1 (age 4)-P6. Will extend to secondary from 2007-2008, initially with S1, adding one form a year up to junior college level. Facilities include gym, swimming pool, roof-top gardens, computer labs and dance, drama and art rooms. The secondary will be accommodated in the current campus for its first three years and then move to new premises. 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. Two-year preparatory programme for children from 4-6 years lays foundation for literacy in English and Chinese. More than 20 extra-curricular activities are offered. The school is strong in dance and choir at annual Hong Kong competitions. The secondary section will offer a curriculum leading to Singapore Cambridge O-levels and A-levels.

Preparatory: $63,500

P1-6: $77,000

Debenture: $60,000 ($12,000 one-off entrance fee)

Capital Levy for debenture holders $6,000 a year

Sir Ellis Kadoorie School

Causeway Bay and Tai Kok Tsui

Primary: 9 Eastern Hospital Rd, Sookunpo, Causeway Bay

Tel: 2577 3489

Founded: 1890

Secondary: 22 Hoi Fan Rd, Tai Kok Tsui

Tel: 2576 1871

Founded: 1960s

One of Hong Kong's oldest international schools, previously private and catering for the Indian community and now a government school providing English-medium education for non-Chinese speakers. Students come mainly from the Philippines, Pakistan, India and Nepal at primary, while a third of secondary students are Chinese, many of them returnees from overseas. Special orientation programme for new arrivals. Maximum class size: Primary 35; Secondary 40.

The school follows the local curriculum and prepares students for HKCEE. At primary, additional languages are Chinese, Hindi, Urdu and Nepalese. At secondary, Hindi (GCE), Urdu (GCE), French (IGCSE) and Chinese (GCSE) are taught. Two classes offering traditional Chinese up to HKCEE now available. Annual project week for S1-4 students. Cross-curricular education programme aims to promote civic awareness and moral and value judgment. Extra-curricular activities include hockey and cricket plus leadership training at secondary.

Primary: Free

S1-3: Free

S4-5: $5,320

No debenture

Victoria English Primary School/Victoria Shanghai Academy (PIS)

Causeway Bay and Wan Chai

Temporary campuses: P1-2: 7 Eastern Hospital Rd, Causeway Bay

Tel: 2576 8830

P3-6, S1-2: 30 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai

Tel: 2893 6373

Founded: 1999

Victoria English Primary School is moving from a traditional local private school to one that embraces IB practices. Due to move to new PIS campus near Aberdeen in September 2007 where it will operate as a non-profit making through school. P1-6 and S1-2 admitted in 2006, extending to S3 and S5 in 2007, the latter studying the IB Diploma. Facilities to include specialised labs, indoor pool, library and arts centre. Soccer, basketball and fencing teams newly established. The academy is run by Victoria Shanghai Educational Foundation, set up by leading members of Hong Kong's Shanghai community. Almost half the teachers are foreign, with a Chinese and NET for each class. Parents' evenings and PTA. Maximum class size: 28. Victoria also runs a number of kindergartens (see international pre-school listings). Authorised for IB PYP.

Cross-discipline, inquiry-based approach is being phased in under the IB PYP programme. IB MYP and Diploma to be offered at secondary. Study visits to Thailand for P6, Beijing for P5 and Hong Kong camps for P3-4. Primary uses Putonghua and English for instruction, with co-teaching for some subjects. International stream for pupils with Chinese as a second language. English used at secondary, except for Chinese studies, taught in Putonghua.

P1-6: $57,453

S1-2: $62,645

No debenture

KOWLOON

American International School

Kowloon Tong 125 Waterloo Rd, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2336 3812

Founded: 1986

A private non-profit international school with classes from early childhood to Grade 12. Reconstruction programme for the high school campus underway, with new facilities including additional classrooms, science labs, swimming pool and sports areas. Student body now 620 and expected to increase. Social support programme to provide pupils with problem-solving strategies and encourage peer support. Leadership camps offered for senior students. Strong outdoor education. Maximum class size: 25. Accredited by WASC.

International programme following an American-based curriculum with content and standards based on California state guidelines and US textbooks. SAT preparation. Putonghua and French also taught.

100% high school graduation.

Early childhood (half-day)-Grade 3: $50,000-$75,000

Grade 4-6: $79,500

Grade 7-9: $86,300

Grade 10-12: $93,600

No debenture

Australian International School Hong Kong

Kowloon Tong 3A Norfolk Rd, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2304 6078

Founded: 1995

High-profile school set up by the Australian community. Caters for Reception-Year 12. Just over 1,000 attend. Follows Australian school year, which begins in January. Multinational, with over 60% of pupils from Australia. Purpose-built, award-winning campus. Extensive facilities include performing arts centre, art studios, food and technology lab, gym, pool and football pitch. Strong sports ethos. Internationalist in outlook, including links with schools in China. Support for up to 20 pupils with special needs, with two specialist teachers. Seeking a new principal; now jointly led by primary and secondary heads. Average class size: Reception 20; Preparatory-Year 12: 25. Accredited by New South Wales Board of Studies. IBO authorised. Member of ACAMIS.

AISHK follows the curriculum of New South Wales, from Reception-Year 12 and IB Diploma in Years 11-12. Secondary students can take the School Certificate, and Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the IB Diploma for university entrance. Special Chinese programme, incorporating Chinese culture. Putonghua and French also taught.

All students matriculated.

Reception: $55,100

Preparatory-Year 6: $79,000

Year 7-10: $91,200

Year 11-12: $95,900

Debenture: $60,000; annual capital levy $10,500

(2006)

California School

Yaumatei and Yuen Long

Primary and Secondary: 3/F, Front Block, Lung Ma Building, 550 Nathan Rd, Yaumatei

Tel 2388 9844

Yuen Long campus (primary): 1/F Arcade, Unit 3, Yuk Lung Mansion, 18 Fung Kam St, Yuen Long, New Territories

Tel: 2474 3364

Founded: 1992

Small, private, English-medium school for ethnic minority students. Primary available at both campuses and secondary in Yaumatei. Students come mainly from the Nepalese and Pakistani communities in Yuen Long. At Yaumatei, the school includes Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese and Filipino students. Small library and computers. Outings arranged. Maximum class size: 15.

Hong Kong-based curriculum at primary. Cantonese also taught. Secondary students follow a UK-based curriculum and take O-levels and A-levels, with an emphasis on business-oriented subjects. Urdu and Hindi available at S4 and S5.

80% of S7 students go on to university.

Primary: $9,130 -$10,010 (Yuen Long)

$13,200 (Yaumatei)

Secondary: $16,280-$31,050

Christian Alliance PC Lau Memorial International School

Kowloon City 2 Fu Ning St, Kowloon City

Tel: 2713 3733

Founded: 1992

Christian school that provides classes from Kindergarten 3-Grade 12. Owned by the Kowloon Tong Alliance Church. Student body of about 500 from more than 20 nationalities and many ethnic and religious backgrounds. Registered with the Canadian Province of Saskatchewan and exploring other Canadian registration options. The relatively small school has a strong sense of community and active parental involvement. Average class sizes: 20-25.

Uses core curriculum of the Canadian Province of Saskatchewan, with a strong academic programme combined with many electives, such as band, dance, home economics, visual and graphic arts and drafting and computer-aided design. Bible-centred approach to education, with integrated Christian programme stressing moral and religious values. Advanced Placement available. Putonghua and French taught.

100% earned G12 standing. Nearly 85% enrolled in tertiary institutions, with 60% of those in Canadian universities.

Kindergarten (half-day): $28,000

Grade 1-5: $60,480

Grade 6-9: $79,056

Grade 10-12: $86,400

No debenture

International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School (PIS)

Diamond Hill 182 Po Kong Village Rd, School Village, Diamond Hill

Tel: 2777 3828

Founded: 2003

Specialist school under the PIS scheme and the first music through school in Hong Kong offering basic musicianship to all students. Run by the evangelical Hong Kong International Institute of Music. Grades 1-9 currently offered, expanding to Grade 10 in 2007-8. Music camps and study tours. School has strong Christian evangelical mission and parents are interviewed to assess their commitment to its vision. Facilities include 800-seat concert hall, chapel-cum-recital hall, 44 practice rooms, music therapy room and dance studio.

Local curriculum supplemented by special focus on classical music, Bible study and arts. Pupils get an hour's individual tuition on chosen instrument weekly, and give weekly class recitals. Student assessment is stated as being based on principles of biblical truth. Medium of instruction: Cantonese at primary, English at secondary.

P1-3: $39,600

P4-6: $40,70

Junior secondary: $47,300

International Christian School (PIS)

Fo Tan and Kowloon City

Kindergarten & Elementary: 7/F & 5/F Jubilee Court Shopping Ctr, 2-18 Lok King St, Fo Tan, NT

Tel: 3156 1234 (Kindergarten)

Tel: 2744 9010 (Elementary)

Secondary: 45-47 Grampian Rd, Kowloon City

Tel: 2338 9606

Founded: 1992

Academically-rigorous school offering US-style Christian education for children from Kindergarten (age 3)-Grade 12 (age 17). Multinational intake, with around 800 students, taught by Christian teachers. Currently operating on split sites, with a purpose-built campus, funded under the PIS scheme, planned to open in September 2007 close to Shek Mun KCRC station. The new campus will have a capacity for 975 students and is planned to double as a community centre, building links with local schools and NGOs. Some provision for children with special needs. Active parent body, with parent association represented in management. Maximum class size: R1, 20; R2, 15; P1, 18; Elementary: 25; Secondary: 26. Financial assistance available. Accredited by WASC.

Curriculum based on 'best practice' US standards adapted to Hong Kong setting, with creativity and biblical ethics integrated across all subjects. Intellectual, moral, physical and spiritual development are emphasised, along with Chinese language and culture instruction. All students take part in chapel, choir, band, art, athletics and community service. Further extra-curricular activities are available. AP programmes offered. Putonghua and French (at secondary) taught. ESL available.

High school graduation, as per American system. More than 95% of graduates attend tertiary institutions in North America, Australia or Hong Kong.

Reception

(half-day): $39,000

Pre-grade 1-G5: $64,000

G6-12: $87,000

Debenture: $59,500 for first child, special rates for siblings.

Additional capital levy: $5,000 per child, to maximum $10,000 per family.

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School (PIS)

Kowloon Tong 6 Caldecott Rd, Piper's Hill, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2148 2052

Founded: 2002

Bilingual through school under the PIS scheme. Seeks to teach children to be globally aware, independent learners. In 2006-2007, the school offers P1-6, with higher levels added each year. One Chinese, one English teacher per class. Currently sharing a campus with Yew Chung International secondary section, but moving to temporary site in Shamshuipo in January while new PIS campus is built at Piper's Hill. That campus is due to open by 2009.

Theme-based curriculum targets language skills, creative and logical thinking. Reading stressed. Pupils must take up one sport, art and musical instrument. From P2, Chinese taught in Putonghua, main subjects taught in English, including English, maths, science, art and IT.

$46,800

Renaissance College (PIS)

Ma On Shan 5 Hang Ming Street, Ma On Shan

Tel: 2708 2239

Founded: 2006

New PIS managed by the ESF Educational Services wing of the ESF, for students aged 5-18. IB programmes will be offered at all levels. Moves to new purpose-built campus in August, with eventual capacity for 2,100. So far admitting about 800, including 350 from former Phoenix International School. Most are of Chinese origin. Facilities include 12 laboratories, workshops, sports hall, pool, gym, two drama theatres, 1,200-seat auditorium, cafeteria. ICT integrated in campus design, with laptop computers planned for secondary pupils. Campus links to KCR East Rail's Heng On Station. School does not receive the ESF subsidy, so has higher fees than other ESF schools. No catchment area restrictions. Scholarship programme offering 25%-100% fee reductions, for up to 15 students this year. Maximum class size: 25.

Broad, modern curriculum using inquiry-based IB framework and qualifications. Medium of instruction English, with more stress on Chinese language and culture than in other ESF schools. Extensive co-curricular programme including sports, arts, outdoor education and community service. Day begins at 9am for primary, 9.30am secondary, with 45 minutes before given to the 'Renaissance bath', English language immersion ranging from games to peer tutoring. IB Diploma to be offered from August 2007.

100% Ontario Secondary School Diploma pass rate.

Primary: $62,500

Secondary: $86,000

No debenture

Think International School

Kowloon Tong 117 Boundary St, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2338 3949

Small private school now catering for around 175 students from 15 nationalities, most Hong Kong Chinese. For 2006-07 the school is offering Grades 1-6 but plans to extend to Grade 9 and is looking for new premises for its expansion. English-speaking teachers from Canada, UK, Australia or Hong Kong. Facilities include outdoor playground, music room and library. Maximum class size at primary is 15. Also operates several kindergartens, including one at Boundary Street (see international pre-school listings).

The school encourages all-round development with an Ontario-based curriculum and project approach. Preparing to implement the IB PYP programme. Pro-active in building students' global awareness and concern. Chinese culture included in the curriculum and traditional characters taught. One hour of Putonghua daily.

$59,000

Yew Chung Hong Kong International School (PIS)

Kowloon Tong and Piper's Hill

Primary: 2 Kent Rd, 11-13 Kent Rd, 20 and 22 Somerset Rd, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2338 8774

Secondary Section: 6 Caldecott Rd, Piper's Hill, Kowloon

Tel: 2338 7106

Founded: Early childhood, 1932; international primary, 1987

High-profile, bilingual, Christian school offering Years 1-13. Seeks to integrate elements of Eastern and Western culture. The primary and secondary sections currently cater for about 600 students, who are mainly local, many with overseas passports. A purpose-built secondary campus in Kowloon Tong, built under the PIS scheme, is due to be completed by the end of 2006, with a capacity for 1,240 students. New facilities to include theatre, art gallery, rooms for small groups, lecture theatres, chapel. Chinese and western co-principals for each section. Maximum class size: 26. Affiliate of the Council of International Schools. IBO authorised at upper secondary. Also runs a kindergarten section (see international pre-school listings).

Primary and lower secondary offer an international curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, adapted to Hong Kong. Students prepare for the IGCSE. The IB Diploma is offered in Years 12-13. Strong Chinese language and culture programme, including Cantonese and Putonghua and incorporating classical texts. Personal and social development classes. The new campus will provide space for more arts and performing arts.

The graduating IB Diploma class saw 27 out of 28 students gain the diploma; 26 were awarded bilingual diplomas.

Kindergarten (whole day): $112,800

Primary: $128,535

Secondary: $131,780

Year 12-13: $132,000

No debenture

Changing with move to new campus to (Secondary only): $112,000

Debenture: $200,000

NEW TERRITORIES

Sear Rogers International School

Tsuen Wan Podium E, 4/F Riviera Gardens, Tsuen Wan, NT

Tel: 2408 2861

Founded: 1982

Low-profile, multinational school with students largely from Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Years 1-13. The school, previously established in Mid-Levels, has moved to Tsuen Wan. Implementing the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) to help ESL learners with study placement overseas. Maximum class size: 22.

Follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales adapted to Hong Kong. Secondary students prepare for the IGCSE, GCE A-levels, HKCEE and HKALE. Students can apply for Hong Kong tertiary institutions or study overseas. Putonghua and French taught.

70% pass rate at A-level and 80% at AS-level and IGCSE.

Year 1-6: $54,200

Year 7-13: $59,600-$65,000

No debenture