Year groups taught: R1 to G12 Number of students: 2,650 Accreditation: WASC Association membership: ACAMIS Year founded: 1966 Curriculum: American-style education with a curriculum addressing the whole child and 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; more than 80 per cent of students taking AP exams qualify for university credit Medium: English Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 318 Average class size: Declined to provide Extra-curricular activities: Diverse sports programme, art, technology, music, service activities, clubs and student government

Fees: Grade Academic year 2011-12: Reception 1 (half day): HK$78,900. R1 (long day): HK$157,500. R2 to Grade 5: HK$157,500. G6 to G8: HK$163,000. G9 to G12: HK$180,000

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ACADEMY (PIS)

1 Kong Sin Wan Road, Pok Fu Lam

Year groups taught: Foundation Year (4 years 8months) to G12 Number of students: 1,600 Accreditation: Education Bureau of the HKSAR Association membership: IB World School; Council of International Schools Year founded: 2003 Curriculum: Foundation Year to G5: six-year primary Putonghua and English immersion programme; integrative curriculum derived from the best practices around the world. IB MYP for G6-10 and IB Diploma Programme for G11-12 Medium: Putonghua and English Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: Declined to provide Average class size: Target number of students/class: Primary, Foundation Year: 15; Primary, Grade 1-5: 18; Secondary, G6-10: 22; Secondary, G11-12: 16 Extra-curricular activities: Range of activities includes sports, wushu, the arts, community service, clubs and student council

Fees: Foundation Year-G5: HK$126,750. G6-10: HK$145,450 (IB MYP). G11-12: HK$160,000 (IB Diploma Programme)

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HONG KONG

36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen

Year groups taught: Pre-reception to G12 Number of students: 1796 Accreditation: IB Diploma; Ontario Secondary School Diploma Association membership: IB School Year founded: 1991 Curriculum: Offers a balanced programme with opportunities in academic studies as well as the arts and physical education. Special emphasis placed on Chinese studies (Putonghua) programme and IT facilities Medium: English (main teaching medium), Putonghua (second language) and French Special programmes: One-to-one laptop programme Number of teachers: 180 Average class size: 20-25 Extra-curricular activities: Various sports programmes, music, art etc Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100

Fees: Pre-reception-Reception: HK$72,950. Prep-Grade 4: HK$98,000. G5-6: HK$100,850. G7-8: $101,800. G9-12: HK$110,500 with annual capital levy: HK$22,040. Application fee: HK$2,350

CARMEL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Year groups taught: 1 to 18 Number of students: 267 Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Kindergarten to Grade 11) Association membership: East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools Year founded: 1991 Curriculum: Carmel Elementary and Pre-School integrate Jewish and general studies academic programme, using an American curriculum, taught and learned in two languages. The Elementary School also offers Putonghua in all grades. Elsa High School is currently a candidate school for the MYP and IB Diploma. Both programmes are expected to start in August 2011. Our International Stream is open to all non-Jewish students from Grade 6 Medium: Mainly English, Putonghua and Hebrew. Optional modern language for High School: French and Spanish Special programmes: English as an Additional Language; The Learning Connection (special needs) Number of teachers: 43 Average class size: 15-20 Extra-curricular activities: Drama, music, graphic design, public speaking, astronomy, fine art, photography and basketball Pass rate in 2010: Declined to provide

Fees: Ganeynu: HK$48,700. Preschool: HK$65,950. Elementary: HK$105,950. High School: HK$124,450. Capital levy: HK$15,000 (non-refundable for Elsa High School only). Application fee: HK$1,500 (non-refundable) for High School and HK$1,000 for Ganeynu, Preschool and Elementary School

CHINESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill, North Point

Year groups taught: Reception-Y13 Number of students: 1432 Accreditation: CIS, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Association membership: ACAMIS, NAIS Year founded: 1983 Curriculum: Bilingual English-Putonghua, international curriculum. At primary, there is a collaborative approach to teaching in the two languages. At secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes. Arts, sports, and community service included. French and Spanish also taught Medium: English, Putonghua, French and Spanish Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 167 Average class size: 14-24 Extra-curricular activities: Team and recreational sports, performing arts, community service and other interest groups Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (HKU, HK; HKUST, HK; The University of British Columbia, Canada; University College London, UK; The University of Warwick, UK)

Fees: Reception: HK$103,300. Year 1-6: HK$137,000. Y7-11: HK$161,700. Y12-13: HK$164,000. Refundable personal debenture HK$75,000 or annual levy HK$7,500. Application fee: HK$1,000.

DELIA SCHOOL OF CANADA

5-7 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing

Year groups taught: PG1-G12 Number of students: 1,100 Accreditation: Ontario (Canada) Ministry of Education, Hong Kong Education Bureau Association membership: The Delia Group of Schools Year founded: 1987 Curriculum: The school follows the Ontario curriculum from PG1 to G12, leading to the Ontario secondary school diploma. Students are provided a rigorous and challenging curriculum in all core academic subjects as well as the arts. Intensive ESL and language programmes in Putonghua, French and Japanese Medium: English Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 75 Average class size: 16-25 Extra-curricular activities: Basketball, badminton, art, soccer, choir, dance, cheerleading, swimming Pass rate in 2010: 90 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 90 (University of Toronto, Canada; HKU, HK; Carleton University, Canada; Ryerson University, Canada; HKPU, HK)

Fees: Pre-Grade 1: HK$82,000; G1-8: HK$86,000; G9-10: HK$95,000; G11-12: HK$99,000. Optional programmes:G1-8 ESL fee: HK$1,800 per month. G-12 textbook deposit: HK$1,000 (refundable). G9-12 laptop deposit: HK$2,000 (refundable). G9-12 computer technology fee: HK$500 (per annum)

HONG KONG ACADEMY

12 Ka Wai Man Road, Kennedy Town

Year groups taught: Pre-kindergarten to Year 11 Number of students: Accreditation: WASC Association membership: Association of China and Mongolia International Schools, CIS Year founded: 2000 Curriculum: Emphasises active, hands-on and inquiry-based learning within the IB PYP and MYP framework. Seeks to educate children conceptually and globally, rather than nationally, and to relate learning to experiences in Hong Kong. Integrated technology, and Chinese culture and language (Putonghua) Medium: Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers, Average class size, Extra-curricular activities, Pass rate in 2010: Declined to provide all

Fees: Admission fee: HK$20,000; siblings HK$10,000; debenture: HK$400,000; capital levy: HK$15,000, plus additional fees

KIANGSU & CHEKIANG PRIMARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

Year groups taught: K-Y13 Number of students: 898 Accreditation: IB Diploma; IGCSE - Edexcel and Cambridge, UK Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 1993 Curriculum: The International Section uses the British National Curriculum, which has been modified for Asia, from Kindergarten through to Year 13. Putonghua is taught throughout the school on a daily basis Medium: English and Putonghua Special programmes: Putonghua plays an important part in our school's curriculum. Number of teachers: 64 Average class size: Kindergarten/Reception: 20-24; Primary 1-6: 24-26; Year 7-13: 24-26 Extra-curricular activities: 20 teacher-led activities offered, including arts & crafts, various sports/teams Pass rate in 2010: 78 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 89 (St Andrews University, UK; HKU, HK; Australian National University, Australia; Birmingham University, UK, York University, UK)

Fees: Kindergarten/Reception: HK$51,000. P1-6: HK$62,000. Y7-13: HK$78,000. Enrolment fee of two months' tuition, refundable. Application fee: HK$500

KELLETT SCHOOL - THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN HONG KONG

Pok Fu Lam campus: 2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu, Pok Fu Lam (Tel: 2551 8234) Shau Kei Wan campus: 460 Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan (Tel: 3665 5300)

Year groups taught: Reception through to Year 10 Number of students: 525 Accreditation: Regular inspection by a team of UK Government Ofsted-qualified inspectors with Penta International Association membership: Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia and East Asia (FOBISSEA) Year founded: 1976 Curriculum: A broad challenging programme based on the National Curriculum for England leading to GCSE/IGCSE and A-levels, providing a gateway to leading universities worldwide. The academically rigorous curriculum embraces all aspects of 21st-century learning, creativity, the arts and sport Medium: English Special programmes: Limited number of Special Educational Needs places Number of teachers: 56 Average class size: 23 Extra-curricular activities: Extensive programme offers competitive and interschool activities Pass rate in 2010: Declined to provide

Fees: Primary: HK$106,600. Secondary: HK$138,900, with individual debenture HK$80,000. Corporate debenture: HK$500,000. Application fee: non-refundable, Primary: HK$2,000, Secondary: HK$2,500

KOREAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Fees: HK$89,500/year with one month's deposit, but no additional fees. Application fee: HK$1,000

ROSARYHILL SCHOOL

Year groups taught: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary Number of students: Accreditation: Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 1959 Curriculum: Anglo-Chinese primary follows the local curriculum, teaching religious education and emphasising moral education. 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 prepare for exams including GCE, IGCSE, and Pitman diplomas Medium: English, Putonghua Special programmes, Number of teachers, Average class size, Extra-curricular activities, Pass rate in 2010: All declined to provide

Fees: Declined to provide

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Primary section: 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen (Tel: 2872 0266) Secondary section: 2 Police School Road, Aberdeen (Tel: 2919 6966)

Year groups taught: PY1-2; P1-6; S1 - 4; IB Diploma Programme 1 (2011-12) Number of students: 1153 Accreditation: SIS (HK) has been authorised by the IB Organisation as an IB World School, Diploma Programme. SIS is also a Cambridge international centre offering IGCSE Association membership: The only overseas school set up by the Ministry of Education, Singapore Year founded: 1991 Curriculum: Singapore curriculum at the primary and lower secondary levels, adapted to meet the needs of students in Hong Kong. Upper secondary students offer the IGCSE curriculum. IB diploma programme will be offered to the pre-university students from August 2011 Medium: English and Putonghua Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 118 Average class size: Preparatory years: 20-22. Primary/secondary: 25 Extra-curricular activities: Academic clubs, sports, performing arts and uniform groups Pass rate in 2010: 100

Fees: Debenture (refundable): each debenture valid for the enrolment of one student only. Personal: HK$120,000. Corporate: HK$250,000. Capital levy: personal debenture holders: HK$8,000. Corporate debenture holders: HK$64,000 (one-time payment). Application fee: HK$2,500 (non-refundable). Preparatory years: HK$75,000. Primary 1-6: HK$91,250.Secondary 1-4: HK$105,000. IB diploma programme 1: HK$125,000

SIR ELLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL

9 Eastern Hospital Road, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay

Year groups taught: 6-11 Number of students: 488 Accreditation: None Association membership: None Year founded: 1891 Curriculum: Follows Hong Kong local curriculum. Putonghua, Hindi, Urdu and Nepali are also taught. Primary literacy programme for P1-3 students with emphasis on reading and writing and Seed Project to enhance reading and writing skills for P4-6 students. Moral and civic education programmes and whole school approach award scheme to promote civic awareness and moral and value judgment Medium: English, Cantonese, Putonghua Special programmes: A special programme is arranged for newly arrived children on Saturdays. Bridging programmes are arranged for pupils during summer holidays to help them learn in Chinese. Number of teachers: 39 Average class size: 24 Extra-curricular activities: Percussion band, choir, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, basketball, football, cricket, taekwondo, gardening

Fees: HK$200

VICTORIA SHANGHAI ACADEMY (PIS)

19 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen

Year groups taught: Year 1-12 Number of students: 1424 Accreditation: Primary Section: IB World School offering PYP. Secondary section: IB World School offering MYP and DP (from 2010 guide) Association membership: Year founded: 1984 Curriculum: Follows the PYP model and students learn through an inquiry approach so learning is authentic and relevant. This transdisciplinary style ensures students make connections and begin to understand the world around them. Classes are bilingual; Chinese and English teachers co-teach. (from 2010 guide) Medium: English and Putonghua Special programmes: Scholarships available for Academic Excellence, Sports, Performing Arts, Leadership, Summer Experience and Services Number of teachers: Average class size: 28 students per class (from 2010 guide) Extra-curricular activities: Band, fine art, Chinese calligraphy, cooking, creative arts, fencing, hip hop, inline skating Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 80 (HKU, HK; CityU, HK; University of Edinburgh, UK; University of Manchester, UK; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US)

Fees: Primary section: HK$77,400 (2010-2011). Secondary section: MYP HK$86,400; DP HK$107,000 (2010-2011). Deposit: Primary section HK$15,480. Application fee: HK$500 for non-Victoria Educational Organisation kindergarten students (from 2010 guide)

FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HONG KONG

Kindergarten: Shops 2-3, G/F, Tung Fai Gardens, 17 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan. (Tel: 2975 4522) Primary School (CM1, CM2, P5 and P6): 1 Cheung Man Road, Chai Wan Primary School: 34 Prince Road, Jardine's Lookout (Tel: 2577 6217) Secondary School: 165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley (Tel: 2577 6217)

Year groups taught: Reception to Upper 6: must be aged 4 to attend (International section). Petite Section to Terminale, must be aged 3 to attend (French section) Number of students: 2112 Accreditation: Agency for French teaching abroad, IBO, Cambridge International Exam Association membership: Agency for French Teaching Abroad, IBO, Cambridge International Exam Year founded: 1964 Curriculum: School has two sections, French and International, managed by the AEFE-appointed headmaster. The French section (bilingual classes) follows the programmes enacted by the French Ministry of Education. The international section follows a UK-based curriculum with focus leading to IGCSE exams Medium: English and French Special programmes: All students follow the expended curriculum for IGCSE. Number of teachers: 160 Average class size: 24 Extra-curricular activities: Painting, calligraphy, dance, music, sports. Language experiences in French and Putonghua Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (Oxford University, UK; Wharton Business School, US; Duke University, US; Edinburgh University, UK; University of Toronto, Canada)

Fees: Reception Class/Primary: HK$78,343. Form I-V: HK$100,900. IB: HK$126,207. Registration fee: HK$3,800 (non-refundable after acceptance by school). Subscription to a company debenture: category A: HK$110,000; category B: HK$60,000

KOWLOON

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

125 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong

Year groups taught: Early Childhood through to G12 Number of students: 780 Accreditation: WASC Association membership: East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), NAIS Year founded: 1986 Curriculum: School delivers a US standards-based curriculum from Early Childhood through to G12. Our Expected Schoolwide Learning Results ensure students become empowered thinkers, effective communicators, well-rounded individuals and genuine global citizens. The rigorous academic programme is enriched by extensive extra-curricular activities, a vibrant visual and performing arts programme, a successful sports programme, dedicated community service and unique experiential learning opportunities Medium: English Special programmes: Personal and Social Development Programme (Elementary School and Middle School); Outdoor Education and Leadership Programme (Middle School and High School); Elementary School Literacy Programme Student Support Programme Homeroom and Advisory Programme Number of teachers: 55 Average class size: 18-22 Extra-curricular activities: AIS Varsity sports teams, school productions, personal and social development programme band Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (UC Berkeley, US; Johns Hopkins, US; NYU, US; HKU, HK; HKUST, HK)

Fees: Early Childhood 1: HK$52,500/year. Early Childhood 2-Grade 2: HK$79,000/year. G3-5: HK$83,500/year. G6-8: HK$89,500/year. G9-12: HK$98,000/year. Application fee: HK$1,000

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG

3a Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong

Year groups taught: Reception (age 4) to Y12 Number of students: 1,100 Accreditation: NSW Board of Studies (Australia); IB Association membership: ACAMIS Year founded: 1995 Curriculum: Follows the Australian curriculum from Reception to Y12 and IB Diploma in Y11-12. Secondary students can take the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the IB Diploma for university entrance Medium: English and Putonghua Special programmes: ESL, Learning Enrichment Centre (for special needs students) Number of teachers: Declined to provide Average class size: 22-26 Extra-curricular activities: A wide range of activities focus on sport, arts, academic and community service Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (University of Sydney, Australia; University of NSW, Australia; Australian National University, Australia; Monash University, Australia; UC Berkeley, US)

Fees: Reception: HK$64,400, Preparatory to Year 6: HK$92,400; Y7-10: HK$106,600; Y11-12: HK$112,000 with depreciating debenture (12.5pc) of HK$100,000 or capital levy of HK$12,000. Application fee: HK$1,500

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

3/F, Front Block, Lung Ma Building, 550 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei

Year groups taught: Declined to provide Number of students: 100 Accreditation, Association membership: Declined to provide either Year founded: 1992 Curriculum: Hong Kong-based curriculum at primary. Secondary students follow a British-based curriculum and take IGCSE and A-levels. Emphasis on business-oriented subjects. Cantonese also taught Medium: English, Cantonese Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 6 Average class size, Extra-curricular activities, Pass rate in 2010: All declined to provide

Fees: Declined to provide

CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE PC LAU MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Kowloon City campus: 2 Fu Ning Street, Kowloon City (Tel: 2713 3733) Shek Kip Mei campus: 15 Tong Yam Street, Tai Hang Tung, Shamshuipo (Tel: 2778 3370)

Year groups taught: Preparatory (K3) through G12 Number of students: 680 Accreditation: Alberta Education, Canada Association membership: ACAMIS, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) [Pending] Year founded: 1992 Curriculum: Christian school offering a rigorous K12 college-readiness academic programme using the Canadian curriculum of Alberta; integrated with Asian content. Alberta Diploma widely recognised/accepted by major world universities. Putonghua at every grade level and numerous advanced placement options in secondary. Student-centred, inquiry-based, and technology-rich instructional approach. Wide selection of fine arts, communication-technology, and career-life management courses Medium: English Special programmes: Band, Fine Arts, Practical and Applied Arts, Business Education, Social Sciences, Advanced Placement Number of teachers: 55 Average class size: 22 Extra-curricular activities: Basketball, soccer, track, dance, karate, SRC, community & global outreach, social justice, yearbook Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (UC Berkeley, US; University of Warwick, UK; University of Toronto, Canada; University of British Columbia, Canada, HKU, HK)

Fees: Preparatory (full day): HK$71,200. Grade 1-3: HK$79,200. G4-6: HK$83,300-HK$95,300. G7-9: HK$103,600. G10-12: HK$113,100. Student fees (for consumables): HK$2,005 (Kindergarten) to HK$9,500 (G12); Tuition deposit: one eighth of annual tuition fees. Application fee: HK$500

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN QUALITY MUSIC SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL (PIS)

182 Po Kong Village Road, School Village, Diamond Hill

Year groups taught, Number of students, Accreditation, Association membership: All declined to provide Year founded: 2003 Curriculum: Local curriculum supplemented by special focus on classical music, Bible studies 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: Cantonese (primary), Putonghua (secondary) Special programmes, Number of teachers, Average class size, Extra-curricular activities, Pass rate in 2010, Fees: All declined to provide

KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Upper Primary: 105 Waterloo Road. Kowloon Tong. Lower Primary and admissions office: 113 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong

Year groups taught: P1-6 Number of students: 215 Accreditation: IB PYP Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 2001 Curriculum: IB PYP English and Putonghua bilingual inquiry-based learning, which promotes student development and global awareness Medium: English and Putonghua Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 34 Average class size: 16 Extra-curricular activities: Declined to provide Pass rate in 2010: Declined to provide

Fees: Primary 1-4: HK$95,000; P5-6 HK$100,000

NEW TERRITORIES

DISCOVERY BAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Discovery Bay, Lantau Island

Year groups taught: Nursery to Secondary School Number of students: 880 Accreditation: Declined to provide Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 1983 Curriculum: Based on National Curriculum of England and Wales with the different cultures of students and the school's setting in Asia taken into account. Specialist teachers for PE, music, Putonghua and information and communication technology Medium: English Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: Declined to provide Average class size: 20-24 Extra-curricular activities: Declined to provide Pass rate in 2010: Declined to provide

Fees: Annual fees (2010-11): Nursery HK$61,000, Reception: HK$76,000, Primary: HK$80,600, Secondary: HK$105,000, premium school development levy: HK$450,000, standard school development levy: HK$30,000. Application fee: HK$1,000

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Sha Tin

Year groups taught: Reception to G12 Number of students: 1,083 Accreditation: WASC, Association of Christian Schools International Association membership: East Asia Regional Council of Schools, International School Sports Federation of Hong Kong Year founded: 1992 Curriculum: Uses an American-style liberal arts curriculum. The academic programme includes 14 AP subjects and a strong Honours programme. Hallmarks of school's education are an extensive Putonghua programme, the importance placed on community service, and excellence in the fine and performing arts Medium: English Special programmes: Special Needs Week Without Walls Weekly Interactive Chapel Number of teachers: 100 Average class size: 25 Extra-curricular activities: Including global citizenship, music, academics and sports Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (Harvard University, US; University of Chicago, US; Northwestern University, US; University of Toronto, Canada; Washington University in St Louis, US)

Fees: Reception: HK$46,700. Primary 1-Grade 5: HK$85,200. G6-8: HK$112,800. G9-12: HK$115,800. SEN Fee: HK$86,000. Building maintenance fee: HK$1,000 per annum. Debenture (refundable): HK$190,000 for the first child; HK$130,000 for the second child; HK$100,000 for the third child

LANTAU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Upper Primary: Pui O House 19 Lantau (Tel: 2980 3555) Lower Primary: DD328, Tong Fuk Village, Lantau (Tel: 2980 3676)

Year groups taught: Reception (age 4) to P6 Number of students: 260 Accreditation: SATS (British) Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 1993 Curriculum: British curriculum plus Putonghua language class Medium: English Special programmes: Putonghua is added to the British curriculum Number of teachers: 13 Average class size: Reception class: 15; all primary levels: 22 Extra-curricular activities: After-school clubs such as drama, soccer, cooking

Fees: Reception to P6: HK$ 57,200. Primary levels: capital contribution fund of HK$3,500 - refundable, not transferable. Application fee: HK$880

NORWEGIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Year groups taught: Playgroup, K1-3, G1-6 Number of students: 143 Accreditation: International Primary Curriculum Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 1994 Curriculum: The main curriculum used is the International Primary Curriculum. Based on recent research into the brain and learning, this is an integrated curriculum focused on specific learning goals in thematic units of work. Students respond to different themes in exciting and diverse ways through a variety of subjects, including science, arts, geography, history, society and personal growth Medium: English and Putonghua Special programmes: Learning Support by a special education teacher and a teaching assistant is available for students with learning difficulties. Number of teachers: 14 Average class size: 15 Extra-curricular activities: After-school activities, Saturday English classes, Saturday sports classes

Fees: Based on 10-month school year: Kindergarten 1-2 (half day): HK$4,300/month. K3 (full day): HK$6,300/month. Grade 1-4 (full day): HK$6,950/month; G5-6 (full day): HK$7,300/month. Non-refundable capital levy: K1-2: HK$2,500/annum; K3 and above: HK$5,000/annum

PO LEUNG KUK CHOI KAI YAU SCHOOL (PIS)

6 Caldecott Road, Piper's Hill, Kowloon

Year groups taught: Year 1-11 Number of students: 1,304 Accreditation: Cambridge International Centre (IGCSE), IB World School (Diploma Programme) Association membership: None Year founded: 2002 Curriculum: Theme-based approach integrates local and overseas curriculum. Targets language skills, creative and logical thinking. Reading stressed. Pupils must take up one instrument. From Year 2, Chinese taught in Putonghua, main subjects in English, including mathematics and science. Secondary offers tailored curriculum based on National Curriculum of England and Wales leading to IGCSE and IB Diploma Programmes. Students join study tours to different countries annually Medium: English, Putonghua and Cantonese Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 129 Average class size: 28 Extra-curricular activities: ECA runs after school and on Saturdays. A variety of activities are offered

Fees: Primary 1-5: HK$5,000/11 months. Secondary 6-11: HK$6,680/11 months(Subject to change for 2011-12 academic year)

SEAR ROGERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

45-47 Grampian Road, Kowloon City

Year groups taught: Y7-13 (age 11-18) Number of students: Accreditation: Decline to provide Association membership: Declined to provide Year founded: 1990 Curriculum: British National Curriculum with modifications to fit the local Hong Kong needs in preparing pupils for higher education opportunities abroad and locally Medium: English, plus French and Putonghua as second-language options Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: 5 Average class size: 15 Extra-curricular activities: Football, basketball, badminton, outdoor pursuits, general athletics, dance and performing arts Pass rate in 2010: 90 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 80

Fees: Year 7-9: HK$6,162/month (x11).Y10: HK$5,843/month (x10). Y11: HK$6,258 per month (x10). Y12: HK$6,906/month (x10). Y13: HK$6,906/ month (x9). Application fee: HK$600

YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Early Childhood Education: 3 Somerset Road, Kowloon Tong Primary School: 2 Kent Road, Kowloon Tong Secondary School: 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong

Year groups taught: Early Childhood Education: 6 months to age 5; Y1-13 Number of students: 2,500 Accreditation: IB World School, Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Centre Association membership: None Year founded: 1932 Curriculum: International curriculum based on the framework and schemes of work from National Curriculum of England and Wales. It is a research-based curriculum that allows high standards and ease of transition for international students who move from one country to another Medium: English, Putonghua and Cantonese (only in Early Childhood Education) Special programmes: World Classroom, Intensive English Programme, Chinese as an Additional Language Programme Number of teachers: 200 Average class size: 20-25 Extra-curricular activities: Choirs, orchestras, bands, drama clubs, Christian clubs, sporting groups and cultural activities Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (Cambridge University, UK; Oxford University, UK; University of Pennsylvania, US; Stanford University, US; HKU, HK)

Fees: 2010-11: Infant and Toddler Learning Programme: 3 days: HK$48,600/year, 4 days: HK$64,800/year, 5 days - HK$81,000/year; 2's - 5's full-day programme: HK$124,080/year; 2's-5's half-day programme: HK$66,600/year. Y1-6 (Primary): HK$134,960/year, Y7-11 (Secondary): HK$120,960/year. Y12-13 (IB Diploma): HK$122,640/year

GERMAN SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The Peak campus: 11 Guildford Road, The Peak Pok Fu Lam campus (Kindergarten and Lower Primary): 162 Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam

Year groups taught: English stream: kindergarten EKG1-2. Primary Y1-6. Secondary Y7-13. German stream: kindergarten 1-2. Pre-school (DVOR), primary K1-4, secondary K5-12 Number of students: 1,239 Accreditation: Recognised German School Abroad Association membership: None Year founded: 1969 Curriculum: The German stream consists of pre-school to senior school and prepares pupils for the International Abitur. The English stream prepares students for I/GCSEs, AS and A-levels. German, English, Putonghua, Latin and French are taught. The English stream will switch to the IB diploma programme in 2013 Medium: English, German Special programmes: Declined to provide Number of teachers: Declined to provide Average class size: Kindergarten: 20; English primary: 26; German primary: 17-20; English secondary: about 26 in junior years to 12 in senior years; German secondary: about 20 in junior years to 12 in senior years Extra-curricular activities: Wide range of sporting, music, drama, debating and community activities Pass rate in 2010: 100 Percentage of 2010 leavers attending university: 100 (Oxford University, UK; Cambridge University, UK, Harvard University, US; Stanford University, US; Imperial College London, UK)

Fees: Kindergarten: HK$87,310. DVOR, K1-5, Y1-6: HK$102,100. K6-K10, Y7-11: HK$123,200. K11-12+, Y12-13: HK$130,150. Debenture: HK$250,000. Debentures can be redeemed after the student has left school and all other outstanding charges settled