International Through Schools

HONG KONG ISLAND Canadian International School of Hong Kong Aberdeen 36 Nam Long Shan Rd, Aberdeen Tel 2525 7088 admissions@cdnis.edu.hk www.cdnis.edu.hk Founded: 1991 Founded by the Canadian community and caters for children from pre-reception (age 3) to Grade 12. Popular with local families and returnees from Canada. More than 1,650 students. 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 studios, sports hall, indoor swimming pool and cafeterias. New $100million performing arts centre, including 600-seat auditorium, art and music rooms, opened in May. All graduates have gone on to post-secondary education around the world. Maximum class size 25. Authorised by the Ministry of Education, Ontario, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation. The school is an IB World School and will be implementing the PYP and MYP programmes over a three-year period. Curriculum content is based on Ontario model but with philosophy and enquiry-based teaching strategy of the IB. The IB Diploma Programme was introduced in 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. Pre-Reception and Reception (half day): $68,500 Prep to G4: $92,000 G5 to G8: $94,700 G9-G12: $102,800 Debenture: $430,000 or annual capital levy: $21,500 Chinese International School Braemar Hill 1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill, North Point Tel 2510 7288 admissions@cis.edu.hk www.cis.edu.hk 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 after. 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. 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 Middle Years and Diploma programmes. Arts, sports, and community service included. French and Spanish also taught. Overall average IB diploma score of 35 (IB scale of 24-45); 95% pass rate; 28% awarded bilingual IB diploma. Reception: $90,520 (half day) Year 1-6: $119,960 Year 7-11: $141,490 Year 12-13: $143,570 Debenture (refundable) $75,000 or annual levy $7,500 Delia School of Canada Taikoo Shing & Kowloon Tong Hong Kong Campus: Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing Elementary: tel 2885 4786, dscetk@delia.edu.hk Secondary: tel 2884 4165, dscstk@delia.edu.hk Kowloon Campus: 8 Kent Rd, Kowloon Tong Tel 2336 7331 k.office@delia.edu.hk Hung Hom Kindergarten: 66 Gillies Avenue, Hung Hom Tel 2365 5050 dschhkg@delia.edu.hk www.delia.edu.hk Founded: 1987 Private school with campuses in Taikoo Shing, Kowloon Tong and a kindergarten in Hung Hom, Kowloon. The school caters for more than 1,000 students from around 35 countries, from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Offers beginners' 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. The kindergarten offers a modified Ontario kindergarten curriculum programme, with morning and afternoon sessions. The kindergarten open to students between the ages of 3 and 5. Support for student-centred learning activities is provided by two educational assistants and a music teacher. The kindergarten programme includes phonics, mathematics, science and technology, physical education, music, and visual arts as well as curriculum-based field trips and activities. Pre-grade 1: $68,000 G1-8: $72,000 G9-10: $80,000 G11-12: $84,000 No debenture (2007-08 fees) French International School of Hong Kong Happy Valley 165 Blue Pool Rd, Happy ValleyTel 2577 6217 lfi@lfis.edu.hk www.fis.edu.hk 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 section 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 24. 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 and the French section providing French, English, Putonghua, German, Spanish and Latin. International section: average IB diploma score of 36.32 (IB scale of 24-45); Four students were awarded bilingual diplomas. IGCSE results: 76.9% A* or A; 98.3% A* - C International: Reception and Primary: $71,200 Form 1-5: $91,700IB Diploma: $114,700 French section: $62,500 - $85,400 Debenture: $60,000 German Swiss International School The Peak 11 Guildford Rd, The PeakTel 2849 6116gsis@gsis.edu.hk www.gsis.edu.hk Founded: 1969 Highly regarded dual-stream school for selected students from 3-19 years. Multinational student population of close to 1,300 from over 30 countries. Academic approach but emphasises non-academic experiences, including community work, drama and music. Parents should have a special interest in the German language. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming 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 preschool to senior school and prepares pupils for the International Abitur. The English Stream is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, leading to I/GCSEs, AS and A-levels. The business college also offers vocational training recognised in Europe. German, English, Putonghua, Latin and French are taught. The English stream is planned to move to the IB in 2013, with the first students sitting it in 2015. The language of instruction is English. Foreign language lessons start with German; Putonghua and French are offered later as second options. 100% pass rate at A-level, 59.4% A grades Kindergarten:$74,770 Primary: $ 87,420 Lower Secondary (Year 7 -Year 11): $ 106,480 Upper Secondary (Year 12 - Year 13): $112,480 Debenture: $250,000 (2007-2008 fees) Hong Kong International School Repulse Bay & 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 admiss@hkis.edu.hk www.hkis.edu.hk Founded: 1966 A private, co-educational, international day school serving more than 2,500 students from Reception 1-Grade 12 who seek an American-style education grounded in the Christian faith. HKIS has four divisions: lower primary (Reception 1-Grade 2), upper primary (Grades 3-5), middle school (Grades 6-8) and high school (Grades 9-12). More than 40 nationalities are represented in the student body with approximately 50 per cent being US citizens. More than 400 faculty and staff are employed by HKIS. Cutting-edge facilities include science laboratories, video/computer laboratories, libraries, swimming pools, gymnasiums, sports field and music rooms. The school is accredited by WASC and is a member of ACAMIS. American-style education with a curriculum acknowledging the student body's multicultural and international character. This includes Putonghua at each grade, Asian and Chinese studies in all divisions and IT integrated at all levels. Secondary students engage in intensive college preparation. More than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available and more than 80 per cent of students taking AP exams earn university credit. Ultimately, 100 per cent of students enrol in college. Extensive after-school and extra-curricular activities include sports, art, music, service activities, clubs and student government. 201 students graduated in June 2007 of which 142 students are AP Scholars. Reception 1 (half-day) - G12: $68,700 - $157,100 Fees include capital levy fee Hong Kong Japanese School Happy Valley & 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 admin@hkjs.edu.hk www.hkjs.edu.hk Founded: 1966 Provides education from P1-S3 for Japanese nationals and students who speak Japanese. Pupils usually return to Japan for the secondary 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) Cyberport1 Kong Sin Wan Rd, Pokfulam, Hong Kong (near Cyberport) Tel 2202 2000 enquiry@isf.edu.hk www.isf.edu.hk Founded: 2003 Private independent through-school run by the Independent Schools Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by a group of academicians and professionals to offer quality bilingual education rooted in Chinese culture and fostering a global perspective. Offers Grades 1-9 in 2008-09, plus a foundation year for age 4. The new campus is near Cyberport and built on a 140,000 square foot site that includes a state-of-the art information and communications technology system providing a wireless campus and scalable deployment of new learning software. The school has 430 students and will grow to at least 650 in 2008-09. It will add one more grade each year until 2012 with its first year of Grade 12 and will eventually cater for 1,600 students at full capacity. Native English and Putonghua teachers. Academic Scholarships and Talent Scholarships for Grade 6 and above as well as financial aid are available. Three university scholarships will be offered each year to its graduates. Each scholarship will cover student's entire tuition expenses for a four-year undergraduate education. Integrative curriculum derived from the best practices from around the world. Children learn Chinese classical texts and poetry from Foundation Year. Bilingual English-Putonghua approach at primary, with 70% of teaching time in Putonghua from Foundation Year to Grade 3, reducing to 30 per cent by secondary. Guided Discovery Projects and Global Humanities are core features of the primary curriculum. The school is an IB MYP candidate school. IB Diploma is planned for Grade 11-12. Foundation Year-G5: $105,000; G6-G9: $119,000. Annual composition fee, FY-G5: $7,000; G6-G9: $9,000. Three capital contribution options: 1) Transferable Capital Note: $850,000. 2) General Capital Levy: $150,000, refundable after six years or for as long as child attends. 3) Annual Capital Levy: $24,000 for first year, then $12,000 a year. Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School and College International Sections North Point & Braemar Hill Lower Primary: 30 Ching Wah St, North Point Tel 2570 4594 inter@kcs.edu.hk Upper Primary & Secondary: 20 Braemar Hill Rd, North Point Tel 2570 1281 inter2@kcs.edu.hk www.kcis.edu.hk Founded: 1993 The International Section of Hong Kong's first aided school to use Putonghua as the medium of instruction. Has two local school campuses, with the upper primary and secondary at Braemar Hill Road. Student numbers have reached more than 500 at kindergarten and primary, and more than 200 in secondary (which opened in 2003). Kindergarten starts at 3 years, primary at 5 years. 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 to primary 6, 24-26. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, modified for use in Asia. Up to 25 per cent of the curriculum is taught in Putonghua throughout the school, with the rest in English. Students in the secondary section study for IGCSE examinations in Years 10 -11, and the IB Diploma in Years 12-13. Kindergarten and Reception: $52,000 Primary: $62,000 Secondary: $78,000 No debenture (to be confirmed by the EDB) Korean International School Sai Wan Ho 55 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho Tel 2569 5500 English Section: kisints@kis.edu.hk Korean Section: kiskors@kis.edu.hk www.kis.edu.hk Founded: 1994 Dual-stream school with an English section and a Korean section. The English section has around 320 students from Reception-Grade 12. Facilities include: Wi-Fi, renovated computer facilities, indoor pool, science labs, tennis courts and soft-surfaced playing areas. Maximum class size: 25. The Korean section also offers kindergarten-grade 12 The English section primary offers Cambridge International Primary Programme. Years 7-12 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme and Cambridge IGCSE syllabi while year 12 is either based on Advanced Subsidiary or SAT subject tests. ESL, Korean and Putonghua programmes address language needs. External exams taken at high school level to enable students to enter a range of universities. Korean section follows a curriculum specified by the Korean government. Kindergarten: $44,800 Reception: $49,800 Primary: $77,500 Secondary: $84,500 No debenture Rosaryhill School Stubbs Road 41B Stubbs Rd, Rosary Hill Tel 2572 0228 info@rhs.edu.hk www.rhs.edu.hk Founded: 1959 Co-educational Catholic school founded by the Dominican Fathers, with non-profit-making kindergarten, private primary, aided secondary section and private international senior secondary section specialising in business studies. The school aims to educate students as conscientious individuals, useful citizens and Christians. Kindergarten emphasises learning through play, with a curriculum designed to develop balanced knowledge and moral, physical, social, aesthetic and intellectual skills. Anglo-Chinese primary follows the local curriculum, teaching religious education and emphasising moral education. Science and maths taught in English. Putonghua taught from P1. At secondary, students study for HKCEE and HKALE. The international senior secondary gives an alternative to international schools for ethnic minority students. Apart from HKCEE and HKALE, students there can prepare for exams including GCE, IGCSE, and Pitman diplomas. Open to S4-7 students. Kindergarten: $19,550-$34,400 P1-4: $25,900 P5-6: $28,200 International senior secondary section: $19,670-$26,460 No debenture Singapore International School Aberdeen 23 Nam Long Shan Rd, Aberdeen Tel 2872 0266 secretary@singapore.edu.hk www.singapore.edu.hk Founded: 1991 Aims to provide a holistic education anchored in a rigorous, bilingual academic programme. Currently caters for more than 900 children of many nationalities from preparatory year 1 (age 4) to P6. A secondary section started last year, initially with S1, and is adding one form a year up to junior college level. Facilities include gym, indoor pool, roof-top gardens, computer labs, dance studios, drama and art rooms. Maximum class size: 25. Accredited by the Ministry of Education, Singapore. Singapore-style curriculum and bilingual approach using English and Putonghua. French also taught from P1-3 as a third language. ICT and research skills as part of the P4-S1 curriculum. Two-year preparatory programme for children from 4-6 years lays foundation for literacy in English and Chinese. More than 20 co-curricular activities (gymnastics, science club, scouts, etc). Niche areas in performing arts, with award-winning choir and dance groups. Secondary section will offer a broad-based curriculum leading to IGCSE, with later options the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma or IB Diploma. Preparatory: $69,500 P1-6: $84,500 S1: $96,000 Debenture: $80,000 ($12,000 one-off entrance fee) Annual levy for debenture holders $6,000 (subject to EDB approval) Sir Ellis Kadoorie School Causeway Bay & Tai Kok Tsui Primary: 9 Eastern Hospital Rd, Sookunpo, Causeway Bay Tel 2577 3489 webmaster@sekps.edu.hk Founded: 1890 Secondary: 22 Hoi Fan Rd, Tai Kok Tsui Tel 2576 1871 sekss100@emb.gov.hk www.sekps.edu.hk www.seksswk.edu.hk 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 from the Philippines, Pakistan, India and Nepal at primary, while over one-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/HKCEE) are taught. First group of students sat HKCEE Chinese in 2008. 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: $6,020 No debenture Victoria Shanghai Academy (PIS) Aberdeen19 Shum Wan Rd, Aberdeen Tel 3402 1100 (Primary Section); 3402 1200 (Secondary Section) vpadmin@victoria.edu.hk www.victoria.edu.hk Founded: 1999 A new, purpose-built campus opened in September 2007 at Shum Wan Rd, Wong Chuk Hang. Established by the Victoria Shanghai Educational Foundation, set up by leading members of Hong Kong's Shanghai community, and incorporating Victoria English Primary School. For students from 6-18 years. Facilities include specialised labs, indoor pool, library and arts centre. PTA established. Maximum class size: 28. Victoria also runs a number of kindergartens (see international preschool listings). Offers a 12-year, through-train IB education from PYP to the IB Diploma. Bilingual, enquiry-based approach that seeks to strengthen students' language competency as well as ensuring their development into lifelong learners with global vision. P1-6: $65,000 S1-3: $70,800 Dip 1: $87,000 A deposit equivalent to two months of tuition fee will be collected on registration KOWLOON American International School Kowloon Tong 125 Waterloo Rd, Kowloon Tong Tel 2336 3812 admin@ais.edu.hk www.ais.edu.hk Founded: 1986 Private, mixed international school for students from early childhood to grade 12. Student-centred approach, with emphasis on building a sense of community. Co-curricular and sports programme, award-winning visual and performing arts programmes, wide use of IT and schoolwide commitment to experiential learning, outdoor education and leadership training. Current enrolment at 706. A new secondary campus adjacent to existing campus opened in August 2007. Maximum class size: 25. Accredited by WASC. College preparatory academic programme including Advanced Placement courses. Curriculum based on US educational standards and delivered by an international faculty. All instruction in English. 92% Grade 12 Senior Class graduated with high school diploma. Early childhood (half-day) - G2: $52,000-$79,000 G3-5: $83,500 G6-8: $89,500 G9-12: $98,000 No debenture Australian International School Hong Kong Kowloon Tong 3A Norfolk Road Kowloon Tong Kowloon Tel 2304 6078 admissions@aishk.edu.hk www.aishk.edu.hk Founded: 1995 High-profile school set up by the Australian community. Caters for reception-year 12 with over 1,000 pupils. Follows Australian school year, which begins in January. Multinational, with more than 65 per cent of pupils from Australia. Purpose-built, award-winning campus. Extensive facilities include performing arts centre, art studios, science, food and technology labs, two gyms, pool and football pitch. Strong sports ethos. Internationalist in outlook, including links with schools in China. Support for up to 40 pupils with special needs, with two specialist teachers. Wide range of co-curricular activities, including a sports and arts program and recreational, educational and community-service activities. Strong community spirit and active parent association. 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. HSC: 45% of candidates placed in the top 10% of all candidates from Australia & the Asia-Pacific undertaking these exams. IB: 1/3 of our IB graduates achieved scores of 40 and above Reception: $60,800 Preparatory-Year 6: $87,200 Year 7-10: $100,600 Year 11-12: $105,700 Debentures: $60,000 - $1 million Annual capital levy $10,500 California School Yau Ma Tei & Yuen Long Primary and Secondary: 3/F, Front Block, Lung Ma Bldg, 550 Nathan Rd, Yau Ma Tei 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 pervez@californiaschool.edu.hk www.californiaschool.edu.hk Founded: 1992 Small, private, English-medium school for ethnic minority students. Primary available at both campuses and secondary in Yau Ma Tei. Pupils include Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese and Filipino students. Small library and computers. Debates, and outings arranged. Inter-school hockey. Hong Kong-based curriculum at primary. Secondary students follow a UK-based curriculum and take IGCSE and A-levels. Emphasis on business-oriented subjects. Cantonese also taught. 80% of S7 students go on to university. Primary: $9,130 (Yuen Long) $13,200 (Yau Ma Tei) Secondary: $16,280-$33,000 No debenture Christian Alliance PC Lau Memorial International School Kowloon City2 Fu Ning St, Kowloon City Tel 2713 3733 info@cais.edu.hk www.cais.edu.hk Founded: 1992 Private Christian school that provides education from Kindergarten 3-Grade 12. Owned by the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance. The university preparatory programme combines a diverse liberal arts offering with a rigorous academic programme. International student body of 500 from numerous national, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Dually registered with the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Students who meet credit requirements are awarded a Canadian diploma widely recognised by universities globally. The relatively small school has a strong sense of community and active parental involvement. Average class sizes: 20-25. Uses the core curricula of Alberta and Saskatchewan, combined with many locally selected options such as band, dance, drama, home economics, visual and graphic arts, drafting and computer-aided design, and Christian ethics. Putonghua and French available at all grade levels. Advanced academic courses such as calculus, journalism and a variety of Advanced Placement options also offered. Nurturing environment and stress on moral, ethical and Christian education. Over the past five years, nearly 100% of G12 students earned G12 standing. K3 (half day): $30,000 G1-4: $70,000 G5: $75,000 G6: $80,000 G7- 9: $87,000 G10-12: $95,000 International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School (PIS) Diamond Hill 182 Po Kong Village Rd, School Village, Diamond Hill Tel 2777 3828 info@icqm.edu.hk www.icqm.edu.hk 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 1-10 currently offered, expanding to grade 11 in 2008-9. 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. An extension will open in September 2008 with an addition 34 practice rooms, a chapel and three activity rooms. 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: $45,700 Junior secondary: $47,300 No debenture International Christian School (PIS) Fo Tan & Kowloon City Kindergarten: 7/F Jubilee Court Shopping Centre, 2-18 Lok King St, Fo Tan, NT Tel 3156 1234 kindergarten@ics.edu.hk Elementary:1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Sha Tin Tel 3920 0060 elementary@ics.edu.hk Secondary: 1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Sha Tin Tel 3920 0100 secondary@ics.edu.hk www.ics.edu.hk Founded: 1992 Academically rigorous school offering US-style Christian education for children from Kindergarten (age 3) to Grade 12 (age 18). Multinational intake, taught by Christian teachers. The kindergarten is at Fo Tan and a purpose-built campus for pre-grade 1-12 is at the new school campus at Shek Mun, adjacent to Shek Mun MTR station. The new campus has capacity for 975 students with an integrated community centre. Facilities at the new campus include a production studio, ceramics room, swimming pool, theatre and two gymnasiums. There is some provision for children with special needs. Active parent body and parent association. Maximum class size: R1, 15; R2, 15; P1, 19; elementary: 25; secondary: 25. Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Offers a broad-based English-language curriculum based on US practice and customized for Hong Kong students, with creativity and biblical ethics integrated. Intellectual, moral, physical and spiritual development is 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 programme offered. Putonghua taught throughout elementary and middle school, elective in secondary school. French elective at secondary level only. 100% secondary school graduation rate. 100% university acceptance rate. Reception (half day): $41,650. Pre-grade 1-G5: $71,800. G6-G8: $95,000. G9-G12: $97,500. Individual Debenture: $190,000 for first child, $130,000 for the second child, $ 100,000 for the third child. Limited Corporate Debenture: $1 million Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School (PIS) Kowloon Tong 6 Caldecott Rd, Kowloon Tong (under reconstruction) Temporary campuses: 5 Kwong Lee Rd, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, and 62 Tin Hau Temple Rd, Causeway Bay Tel 2148 2052 info@cky.edu.hk www.cky.edu.hk Founded: 2002 A bilingual school focusing on all-round education, providing a 12-year through-train curriculum. Aiming to produce internationally-minded and independent students. From 2008-09, the school will cater for year 1 to year 8 students, progressing to Year 12 in four years' time. One Chinese class teacher and one English class teacher per class. The campus is under reconstruction and is expected to open in September 2009. Theme-based approach integrates local curriculum with overseas experience. Targets language skills, creative and logical thinking. Reading stressed. Pupils must take up one sport, art and instrument. From P2, Chinese taught in Putonghua, main subjects in English, including maths and science. Secondary offers tailored curriculum based on National Curriculum of England and Wales leading to IGCSE and IB Diploma. Year 1-5: $50,600 Year 6-8: $69,080 No debenture Think International School Kowloon Tong 117 Boundary St, Kowloon Tong Tel 2338 3949 think_tis@think.edu.hk www.think.edu.hk Small private school now catering for around 175 students from 15 nationalities, most Hong Kong Chinese. 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 preschool 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. G 1-3: $59,000 G 4-6 $65,000 No debenture Yew Chung Hong Kong International School (PIS) Kowloon Tong & Piper's Hill Primary section: 2 Kent Rd and 11-13 Kent Rd and 20 and 22 Somerset Rd, Kowloon Tong Tel 2338 8774 Secondary (PIS): 3 To Fuk Rd, Kowloon Tong Tel 2338 7106 enquiry@ycef.com www.ycef.com Founded: Early childhood, 1932 Offers global education, bilingual, Christian-based school offering years 1-6 primary and 7-13 secondary. Seeks to integrate elements of Eastern and Western culture. Chinese and Western co-principals for each section. The primary section and secondary school currently cater for around 1,200 students, 35 per cent of whom have overseas passports. A purpose-built secondary campus, built under the PIS scheme, opened last year with room for 1,240 students. Secondary offers scholarships for overall achievement, music, art, sports as well as entering the IGCSE & IB programme. Facilities include an auditorium, art gallery, lecture theatres, chapel, indoor swimming pool and large gym. Maximum class size: 25. Affiliate of the Council of International Schools. IBO authorised at upper secondary. Also runs a kindergarten section. (see international preschool listings). Primary and lower secondary offer an international curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, adapted to Hong Kong. Strong Chinese language and culture programme, including Cantonese and Putonghua and incorporating traditional texts. Students are prepared for the IGCSE in Years 10-11, with the IB Diploma offered in Years 12-13. Personal and social development programme. The new campus provides space for more arts, sports and performing arts. 100% university placement and all students obtained Bi-lingual Diploma. Over 70% of IB candidates scored 30 or higher Primary: $128,000 (5% increase for the 2008-09 academic year) Secondary: $112,000 Debenture (Secondary only): $200,000 NEW TERRITORIES Renaissance College (PIS) Ma On Shan5 Hang Ming St, Ma On Shan Tel 3556 3556 info@rchk.esf.edu.hk www.renaissance.edu.hk Founded: 2006 PIS managed by the ESF Educational Services wing of the ESF, for students aged 5-18. IB programmes offered at all levels. Current student body of around 1,000. Facilities include 12 laboratories, workshops, sports hall, pool, gym, two drama theatres, 1,200-seat auditorium, and cafeteria. ICT integrated in campus design, with laptop computers library system available to all students. Campus links to MTR Heng On Station. The school does not receive the ESF subsidy, so has higher fees than other ESF schools. No catchment area restrictions. Scholarship programme. Maximum class size: 25. Broad, modern curriculum using inquiry-based IB framework and qualifications. English is medium of instruction, with more stress on Chinese language and culture than other ESF schools. Co-curricular programme includes sports, arts, outdoor education and community service. IB Diploma offered. Primary: $64,000 Secondary: $88,000 No debenture Sear Rogers International School Tsuen Wan Podium E, 4/F Rivera Gardens, Tsuen Wan Tel 2408 6683, 2547 5479 webmaster@searrogers.com inquiry_srishk@hotmail.com www.searrogers.com Founded: 1982 Multinational school environment with native English speaking teachers from the U.K., U.S., Australia, and Canada. Current student body of 500 students. Years 1-13. It will move to a new campus on Grampian Rd, Kowloon City in summer 2008. Low ratio of students to teacher. Follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales adapted to Hong Kong. Upper secondary students prepare for the IGCSE and GCE A-levels from a broad selection of subjects in both sciences and business/social sciences. Putonghua and French offered as second languages. 70% pass rate at A-level and 80% at AS-level and IGCSE. Year 1-6: $55,000 Year 7-13: $65,000 No debenture