AmCham biz.hk Sept 2015 Supplement - Moving to Hong Kong

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50 Years of welcoming you to our world Discover how we support your team and prepare your people for every assignment

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In fifty years we’ve learned a lot about what makes relocations more successful for everyone.

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The Harbour School uses 21st century thinking and methods in education, psychology and technology, preparing students for the future not the past.

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nternationally recognized for its use of technology and for its focus on civic awareness, The Harbour School has carved its own niche in Hong Kong as the little school with a positive, productive and enthusiastic environment. From discovery learning aboard The Black Dolphin to a targeted approach to academics, students at The Harbour School are exposed to the best of 21st Century learning environments. With its emphasis on marine and environmental science, differentiated and experiential learning, teamwork, problem solving and the arts, The Harbour School works to unlock the best in every individual.

Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 2nd Floor, Kennedy Town Centre, 23 Belcher’s Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2816 5222 Fax: (852) 2816 5229 Email: info@ths.edu.hk www.ths.edu.hk

Moving At Ease With over 60 years of experience and 1,000 offices worldwide, UniGroup Relocation is one of the world’s largest American relocation companies.

It goes beyond moving boxes and household items to provide its customers with what they need for a smooth transition into a new city

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oving can certainly be a hassle. Figuring out how to pack your possessions and furniture into individual boxes quickly becomes a stressful situation. It’s certainly harder for those who have to move to other countries for a new job.

Luckily, there are relocation companies such as UniGroup Relocation that offer companies and their employees assistance with the daunting process.

But besides the delivery of boxes and furniture, UniGroup actually offers many other services to its customers to help their transition.

“The way I explain what I do as a living is moving is just one service out of 10 that we offer,” says Joseph Lai, general manager, Hong Kong of UniGroup Relocation and Sterling Mobility. He compares them with logistics company DHL as they take care of the actual transport and delivery of packages. But unlike DHL, they offer other services before and after pickup and delivery.

“For the moving part, we specialize in handling household goods. If you have an eight-person dining table, I don’t know where you’re going to find the materials to pack that and be able to do it well enough to go across the ocean in a container. We [can] deliver it and unpack it and help with any claims processes.”

This is certainly a plus for their customers as they won’t have to worry about where their belongings are and how to unpack everything. Instead, they can focus on settling into their new lives in a new city.

Welcome to Hong Kong While Hong Kong is an amazing city to live and work in, it can be quite overwhelming at times and require some time to get used to.

“People come over with the idea that Hong Kong apartments are smaller, but they actually don’t realize how much smaller it is than in the United States or Australia,” Lai explains.

“What we have seen for difficult

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adjustments really is the personal space. In the United States or anywhere in the world, you say ‘Why don’t you guys come over? We can play Xbox or just hang out in the house’.

But in Hong Kong, I noticed it’s not that way. It’s ‘Let’s go to the coffee shop down the street’ or ‘Let’s go to the American Club or the Yacht Club’.”

Other issues that some new residents in the city might face are the loss of a strong friends and family support system, lack of knowledge of their new surroundings and not being able to communicate with the locals.

To help their clients settle into Hong Kong, UniGroup provides them with a welcome pack. Some of the items included are a taxi guide, helpful tips and information on how to pronounce street names in Cantonese using English phonetics and AmCham’s Living In Hong Kong guidebook filled with information on local festivals and customs, things to do around the city throughout the year, recommended restaurants, etc.

“We have services that we offer where we take them around the city.

We show them the supermarkets, we take them to get Octopus cards, take them on the MTR. We show them where their offices are, where their housing is, and where the country clubs are if they want to join one. It’s like a private tour for people living in Hong Kong,” Lai says.

If their clients own pets or have children, the company will work with

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In the Middle East, people work from Sundays to Thursdays and rest on Friday and Saturday, so UniGroup would communicate with their clients on the best delivery time. For Hong Kong, the company knows how to work around its smaller streets that moving trucks can’t drive onto or tiny elevators that can barely fit a three-seater sofa headaches that new arrivals might not have been able to know beforehand.

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them to find places that best fit their lifestyles. They would make all the necessary arrangements to get the pets over safe and sound. They help to ensure all the necessary paperwork is completed, working with veterinarians from both sides to be informed and setting up home quarantines.

For families with children, UniGroup can assist parents navigate through Hong Kong’s notoriously intense process of enrolment into schools.

“We do help put somebody’s children into school. There is no guarantee. What we do is we know the right people to connect them to. We can get them on a [school] tour with a few days notice. We can help them with the paperwork and sometimes coach the parents on what they need to do to get their kids ready.”

Local knowledge While UniGroup might not be an

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instantly recognizable name, it’s actually the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transport, the two largest household goods trucking companies in the United States. It is also Asia’s largest American relocation company with 12 offices in all major cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Tokyo and Beijing.

Around the world, Unigroup has more than 1,200 offices in over 180 countries which comes in handy as they have firsthand knowledge of local customs and practices to prevent any complications for their customers in their move such as what they can or cannot bring into their new destinations.

“For example, if you’re going to move from Hong Kong to Tokyo, you cannot ship [any toy guns or airsoft guns] to Tokyo or anywhere in Japan.

Even if they’re fake. If they look like pistols in the X-ray, they’ll pull your whole shipment out and search through every single box. But we know these things in advance,” Lai says.

In 2014, the company’s profile grew significantly with the acquisition of Sterling Mobility. Following the recent consolidation trend in the relocation industry, UniGroup found a like-minded partner in the Londonbased relocation company. “[Sterling is] a fantastic relocation company that aims for the top. They aim for quality versus quantity. They have great talents, really good footprints in Europe and extremely solid business practices in compliance practices. So if you look at a checklist of things, they checked all the boxes that UniGroup, as an American moving company that is extremely invested in compliance, has as requirements,” Lai explains.

Last year, Sterling managed over 9,000 international employee moves on behalf of nearly 400 corporate clients.

One service that Sterling offers and UniGroup doesn’t is full assignment management. The relocation company can actually help companies manage expats they placed overseas. Working with a budget that the client company sets, Sterling could hire people, do their taxes and issue payments on their behalf. This way, the companies’ HR department can focus on the local staff while Sterling handles the rest.

Right now the plan is for the two companies to operate separately under their own names.

“We could share expertise and best practices, however the current direction that we feel right now is that we’ll let Sterling focus on what they’re good at, and we’ll focus on what we’re really good at,” Lai says.

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Learning Never Ends Founded in 1967, the English Schools Foundation (ESF) has grown to a network of 21 schools. As it approaches its 50th anniversary, the organization has a clear strategy to innovate and develop its people and practices in order to offer the best to its students

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s the largest network of international schools in Hong Kong, the English Schools Foundation (ESF) has a local family of five secondary schools, nine primary schools, a school for students with special educational needs, two “all through” Private Independent Schools and four kindergartens. A fifth kindergarten is due to open in August 2016.

Despite the wide assortment of schools, they share the same philosophies and goals.

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Photos: ESF

“ESF offers a high quality of education which nurtures curiosity and inspires creativity. We want our children to be really engaged in their learning, and to enjoy learning and coming to school. I always say to people, the most important person in ESF is the next student to come through our doors,” says Belinda Greer, CEO of ESF. Before moving to Hong Kong three years ago, Greer worked as the first Director of Joint Education for Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils in

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Scotland where she was responsible for 85 schools and 23,000 children.

The Scotswoman has over 30 years of experience in education.

“I was attracted to ESF because we’re inclusive. We’re non-selective, we welcome all children and we work hard to meet their learning needs, which I think is something that sets us apart,” she explains.

wide range of experiences and life-long learning skills. We want our students to leave ESF with confidence that they can meet whatever challenges lie ahead, we want them to enjoy life and contribute fully to society.”

High-performance learning

While the government is preparing to phase out its educational subsidy for ESF from next year onward, Greer clarifies that this will have minimal impact on ESF’s quality of education.

“The subsidy would be phased out starting 2016, for Year One only, making this year’s Year One the last year to go through the system with subsidy. We have another 13 years of subsidy and we will continue to receive subsidy for students with additional support needs. We are working on a financial strategy to ensure we are running an effective and efficient system,” says Greer.

The last group of students to qualify for the government subsidy will be the graduates of 2028-29.

Greer also stresses that increases in tuition fees will be kept to a minimum, and that compared to other international schools in Hong Kong, ESF fees, with or without the subsidy, are at the bottom. Currently, for primary schools, the annual fees are HK$78,700; Years 7 to 11, HK$110,600; and Years 12 to 13, HK$116, 200.

ESF is renowned for academic excellence. This year, 17 ESF students achieved the maximum 45 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam. 97.7 percent of its students passed their IB, compared with the global average of 79.3 percent.

“Considering worldwide, 208 students scored full marks, and we have 17. It’s amazing. Many of our students move onto excellent universities across the world,” says Greer.

While academic excellence is important and students do need to be able to perform well, Greer believes that education is about so much more. ESF places emphasis on developing confidence, collaborative skills and resilience.

“We encourage our students to be fully engaged beyond just preparing for external examinations,” she explains.

“Taking sports encourages resiliency and challenging yourself. It’s transferable, so students can have a

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Learning together All ESF schools are currently operating at full capacity and there are no concrete plans in place for expansion, although the organization is open to the idea.

However, there is a new initiative in the works, the Kowloon Learning

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Campus. The plan is to merge three schools, primary school Kowloon Junior School (KJS), special educational needs school Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) and secondary school King George V School (KGV) onto one large campus in Ho Man Tin. By bringing the schools together, ESF is looking to foster an environment of integration and support, especially for JCSRS students. “We will have classes to support children who can manage some time in mainstream, but need additional support in their learning. Our curriculum is arranged so children can access it and learn at the right level,” says Greer.

Teachers at JCSRS, as well as in mainstream, understand the learning needs of the children in their classes. A lot of time is invested for teachers to plan together. In addition, a team comprised of educational psychologists and speech and language therapists is also available to provide assistance.

Developing through sharing ESF is focused on continuing education and ensuring students in the ESF family have the best they can offer.

“We also [foster] global innovation in education. We have a number of principals and education officers who regularly speak at conferences so people are aware of what we’re doing.

We certainly have contributed to some of the educational thinking, not just in Hong Kong, but beyond,” says Greer.

100 new teachers were employed this year out of 5,000 applicants. Greer believes schools can only be as good as the teachers, therefore ESF invests heavily in professional training so that their teachers will continue to develop.

Recently ESF has collaborated with local schools and shared their practices. “We’ve opened places to local schools to take a look at how we’re developing our professional thinking practice and leadership work. We are visiting local schools because we want to learn from them too.”

Greer is very pleased with the progress ESF has made so far.

“I [came to Hong Kong] looking for a new, exciting challenge, and actually, education is a really small world,” she says. “What I found when I came was an organization very open to change.

We’re innovative, and we’re constantly looking to develop. We’re celebrating our 50th birthday soon. I think we’re moving into, what I see, as an exciting chapter for the foundation.”

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12–4 p.m.

Register to attend Call 852.2253.8044 or email rsvp_hk@scad.edu Learn more at scad.edu.hk

Courses of study are registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau, registration numbers: 261958-261971 and 262196-262202. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which these courses may lead.

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magine a home that encapsulates some of Hong Kong’s finest aspects: effortless transportation, convenient shopping, brilliant food, and the list goes on. All of course, with a view. There’s no vista quite like the Hong Kong skyline, and residents of the Gateway Apartments complex in Tsim Sha Tsui get to come home to gleaming views overlooking Victoria Harbour every day. Winner of a multitude of awards, the two towers located in Harbour City feature 499 units in Sutton Court and Hampton Court.

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Gateway Apartments is near completion of its upgraded Studio and 1-Bedroom units, which are intended to better utilize space and create more living space for residents. Onebedroom units, which range from 995 to 1,266 square feet, will be upgraded to “1+1” apartments by adding a second room that can be used as a study or guest bedrooms. Studios, which range from 712 to 891 square feet, will also have sliding doors added to give residents the option of having the bedroom separated from the living area or the traditional open plan.

In addition, all of the newly renovated apartments will be upgraded to wooden flooring, for a cleaner, more hygienic lifestyle. Currently, there are special promotions ongoing for some of the newly renovated one-bedroom units.

Gateway Apartments places great importance on green living, having installed one of the city’s most advanced solar power systems five years ago. On the rooftops of Sutton and Hampton Courts are 200 square meters of solar thermal heater systems, which harnesses solar energy to heat the apartments’ hot water system.

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Another additional tube solar collector measuring 188 square meters has also recently been added, which burnishes Gateway Apartments with the largest privately installed renewable energy system in Hong Kong. The system provides more than 200,000 kilowatthours of renewable energy, which offsets nearly 160 tons of carbon dioxide.

There is even an “Environmentally Friendly Committee” that ensures the complex remains green, instilling policies such as implementing energy-saving lightbulbs and rechargeable batteries. All the apartments use water-saving shower

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heads and taps. In addition, the complex have included air filtration systems and comprehensive waste-reduction policies.

One of the key highlights of being a Gateway Apartments resident is access to the Pacific Club, a massive 140,000-square foot private club. The indoor Olympicsized swimming pool boasts floor-toceiling bay windows, which makes for an unforgettable swim whilst overlooking the harbor. For those just looking to unwind, the Jacuzzi and sun deck are ideal.

There are many other ways to stay fit at the Pacific Club as well. The gymnasium has its own on-site trainers, or for

those who prefer a round of tennis, the club has newly renovated all-weather cushioned courts, three of which are outdoor overlooking the harbor, and the other two indoors with air conditioning.

With Harbour City just downstairs, including more than 600 shops and restaurants, Gateway Apartments residents have all the best of Hong Kong’s convenience at their doorstep.

Just a few minutes walking from the China Ferry Terminal and to the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, Gateway Apartments is truly a fitting name for a better lifestyle in Hong Kong.

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Allied Pickfords Suites 602-608, 6/F. 248 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Company History / Activities Allied Pickfords is one of the largest and most respected providers of moving services with presence in more than 40 countries and handling over 50,000 international moves every year. First established in 1984, Allied Pickfords Hong Kong has a staff strength of 100 employees. As part of our commitment to workforce diversity, our Hong Kong office Moving Services

Storage services Vehicle Transportation Insurance coverage Contact Person / Title Tel Fax Email Website

FAIM ISO qualified for local and International moving.

Packing, shipping, unpacking, handyman/ valet/ maidservices.

Standard and de-humidified storage (short and long term) in our state of the art Hong Kong facility.

Door to door vehicle transportation available Insurance Coverage: All risk, fully comprehensive marine transit insurance available on all shipments Maggie Chen (852) 2736 6032 (852) 2375 1065 general@alliedpickfords.com.hk www.alliedpickfords.com.hk

employs more than 8 different nationalities. And in keeping with our corporate commitment to community giving, we contribute to various local non-profit organizations. Allied Pickfords is part of SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving, leading provider of company relocation services and moving solutions, providing more than 300,000 relocations per year to companies, government employees, and individual consumers.

Everyday, hundreds of people across the globe trust Allied Pickfords to make their move simpler, seamless and stress free.

Whether it is across town or around the worldRelax, we carry the load!

Asian Tigers Mobility 17th Floor, 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Company History / Activities Asian Tigers Mobility provides a comprehensive end-to-end mobility service tailored to meet your Transferee’s corporate relocation needs. We are a relocation solutions partner who is dedicated to your success by ensuring the smooth transfer of your transferees. We get the right people to the right place at the right time – every time. We are committed to delivering the very best relocation and destination services in the industry without compromise.

Moving Services Insurance coverage Relocation services Contact Person / Title

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International, local and office moving, long & short term storage Yes Orientation, Home Finding, Settling-in, Training Programs, Departure Services Florence Wong – Senior Manager, Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Hong Kong Fontaine Lam – Manager, Corporate Account, Hong Kong (852) 2528 1384 (852) 2529 7443 info@asiantigers-hongkong.com www.asiantigers-mobility.com

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BALtrans International Moving Ltd. Unit 2606-10, 26/F, Tower 1, Ever Gain Plaza, 88 Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, NT, Hong Kong

Company History / Activities BALtrans International Moving Limited was established in 1993, as a member of Toll Group, with over 15 years experience dedicated in providing relocation and removal services for individual and corporate.

A strong and extensive global network has enabled BALtrans to upkeep its quality of service in the moving world. For our outstanding service and experience, we have built up concrete partnership with many of the world’s top-notch moving agents, and most of them are members of FIDI and IAM organizations representing a global network of the finest international moving companies.

Moving Services Storage Service Fleet Insurance coverage Contact Person Tel Fax Email Website

Local move and International move Storage in warehouse and Air-conditioner temperature control warehouse fullyequipped with anti-burglary systems Yes Yes Terry Ip - (852) 3420 5426 Joseph Lam - (852) 3420 5413 Office - (852) 2756 2882 (852) 2759 9772 terry.ip@moving.baltrans.com joseph.lam@moving.baltrans.com www.bim.com.hk

Customized and Total Solutions • International Removals • Domestic Removals • Local Removals • Office Removals • Storage Services • Insurance Our Services Coverage • Pre-move survey and consultation • Tailor-made quotation • Inspection Arrangement • Document-handling and customs clearance • Professional packing and unpacking at designated location • Transportation overland, air and sea • Delivery of items to designated destination

Fine Arts Service • Survey • Packing & Crating • Air, Sea & Land Freight Forwarding • Door-to-door Delivery • Storage • Unpacking & Right-position • Fumigation • Import, Export & Transshipment Documentation • Certificate of Origin • Customs Clearance • Insurance Coverage • Photographic Documentation

Crown Relocations Crown Worldwide Bldg, 9-11 Yuen On St, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, New Territories, HK, China

Company History / Activities Celebrating 50 years of global business.

Some think it a recent idea, but we’ve held a global perspective from day one.

Crown Relocations provides destination, transportation and immigration services, as well as employee and family support, to assist people relocating internationally or domestically. Although we have a presence in almost 60 countries, ‘being there’ means more to us than simply being on the ground. Our expert move managers are determined to make every relocation a success.

Crown Relocations is part of the Crown Worldwide Group, established in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong.

Crown Relocations - Go knowing - www.crownrelo.com/hongkong Contact Person / Title Tel Email

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Billy Wong, Managing Director Greater China (852) 2636 8388 bwong@crownww.com Sherry Liu, Regional General Manager Greater China Relocations & Fine Art (852) 2636 8388 sliu@crownww.com (852) 2837 1677 www.crownrelo.com/hongkong

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Santa Fe Relocation Services 18/F CC Wu Bldg, 302-8 Hennessy Rd, Wanchai, HK, China

Company History / Activities Thinking Relocation? Think Santa Fe. Santa Fe is a leading Relocation Services Company, providing a comprehensive range of the highest quality services to individual and corporate clients, including: immigration/visa, home/school search, language/cultural training, tenancy management/expense management and local, office, domestic and international moving services.

Established in Hong Kong in 1980, Santa Fe has continuously expanded operations throughout the world. Today, Santa Fe Relocation Services is part of the Santa Fe Group and offers a single-source solution for organizations looking to transfer their employees globally. The Santa Fe Group currently operates in 56 countries with 156 offices worldwide.

Our 3,150 dedicated professionals are currently servicing approximately 110,000 relocations each year.

When it comes to selecting a relocation service provider, we make it easy!

Contact Person / Title

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Lance Allen, Managing Director – Moving & Relocation Services and Records Management Services, Hong Kong Patrick White, CEO – Santa Fe Asia (852) 2574 6204 (852) 2575 1907 hongkong@santaferelo.com www.santaferelo.com

UniGroup Relocation Units 2612-2616, Level 26, Metroplaza Tower 1, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong.

Company History / Activities ‘Wherever you want to go, we are already there’.

UniGroup Relocation, part of UniGroup Inc. is a leading global relocation company. We specialize in the movement of household effects, high value products and office relocations for corporate expatriates and transferees. With over 1,100 service centers, in 180 countries and a dedicated global network, we provide a mobility service with guaranteed service levels, satisfaction and full transparency. UniGroup Inc. is the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, making us the largest and most recognized relocation firm in the world.

UniGroup Relocation continues to invest in innovative technology and improvement processes to meet our mission statement: “Serving All Our Customers with Quality and Safety”. Customer satisfaction is the only measure of our success.

UniGroup Relocation services all countries and complies with all international laws and regulations. We are also FAIMPLUS certified by the only independent accreditation firm for this industry.

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Relocation Services Storage Services Insurance Coverage Contact Person / Title

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International / Domestic Relocations Office Relocations Household Goods Storage Office Furniture Storage Management Global Property Protection Derek Ma – Manager, Service Delivery (852) 2418 4310 derek_ma@unigrouprelocation.com Hoilon Tong – Manager, Destination Services Provider (852) 2418 4312 hoilon_tong@unigrouprelocation.com (852) 2418 4333 (852) 2428 2881 hongkong@unigrouprelocation.com

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American Academic Advisors 美國升學顧問中心

US University Admissions Consultant 美國大學申請專家 701, Tower 2, Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Getting into your dream University is Easy!

We Can Help: • Application Essay • Application Review • Early Acceptance Strategy • College List Advice • University Application Strategy and Early Planning • 2-5 years counseling and guidance And, more…

Student success and testimonials confirm our WINNING impact!

Our students were accepted to the Top 100 and Ivy League colleges.

Tel : (852) 2698 7988 Email: office@USAcademic.hk USA755@163.com

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American School Hong Kong 6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po New Territories

School Profile Opening in Fall 2016, American School Hong Kong (ASHK) is a non-profit, non-denominational college preparatory school offering a holistic American education taught by exceptional North American teachers who inspire, motivate and challenge students to achieve their full potential.

With all new state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods and technology, ASHK’s challenging academic program will incorporate a strong STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) focus. Enriching extra-curricular programs will include sports, music, culture, performance and visual arts, experiential education and social responsibility.

ASHK is operated by Esol Education, a leading international education organization currently educating 10,500 students in nine schools across three continents, with graduates attending leading universities worldwide, including Stanford University, MIT, Columbia University, London School of Economics.

Transport

Bus transport mandatory

Fees

Curriculum US/IB

HK$ 125,000 -150,000 (KG-Grade 4) HK$ 165,000 (Grade 5 – 6)

Facilities

Technology enabled classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, athletic facilities, music rooms, art rooms

Tel: (852) 3974 8554 Email: admissions@ashk.hk

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Canadian International School of Hong Kong 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen

School Profile Since 1991, Canadian International School of Hong Kong has educated students as they worked towards building a better, more globally focused and peaceful world. Students representing more than 40 nationalities are part of the 1,840 student body from Pre Reception (3-years old) through to Grade 12.

In additional to being an IBO school, CDNIS also grants credits for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, allowing students to graduate with both the OSSD and IB diploma. Members of the Class of 2015 achieved an average score of 36.3 (out of 45), three students scored a perfect 45 score, while 94% of the students achieved an IB Diploma exam score above the world average.

Our Chinese Studies programme includes courses from beginner to native levels in both oral and written Mandarin. Our newly finished Chinese Cultural Centre also helps our students develop an appreciation of Chinese culture, along with an abundance of cultural exchange opportunities. All students study French in Grades 7 and 8 and have the option to continue to Grade 12.

All teachers and students from Grades 4 to 12 have a MacBook as an essential teaching and learning tool. Students from Pre Reception to Grade 3 have use of a personal iPad and MacBook in their classroom. An extra-curricular programme includes more than 70 activities.

Annual Fees

$94,120 - $170,000 Tel: (852) 2525 7088 Email: admissions@cdnis.edu.hk

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Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School 2 Fu Ning Street, Kowloon City, Hong Kong Lai Yiu Estate, Wah Yiu Road, Lai King, Hong Kong

School Profile Our doors opened to forty students in 1992. We now serve 960 students from over thirty nations. Families have been drawn to CAIS over the past two decades by the difference our mission makes in young people’s lives. We are here “to cultivate learners with knowledge, skills, integrity and discernment, growing in love for God and service to humanity.”

The expansion of our learning community has been far more than numerical. We gained accreditation to provide the diploma of Alberta Education, Canada in 2006, offer Advanced Placement courses and are now members of the Association of Christian Schools International. Lions Athletics teams have become top contenders in the International School Sports Federation of Hong Kong.

CAIS graduates advance to universities in North America, the United Kingdom and around the world. Here in Hong Kong, we are constructing an innovative new campus on two hectares in Butterfly Valley, Lai Chi Kok so that more students can benefit from the unique education we offer. Inspiring new chapters are yet to be written in the CAIS story. Join us as the adventure unfolds.

Curriculum

North American Advanced Placement (AP)

School Hours

Preparatory-Grade 3: 7:55 am-2:55 pm Grades 4-6: 8:00 am-3:15 pm Grades 7-12: 8:00 am-3:35 pm

Extracurricular Activities

Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Social Justice Club, Student Ministries, Yearbook, Band, Choir and more.

Accreditation and Memberships

Alberta Education, Canada Association of Christian Schools International

Tel: (852) 2713 3733 Fax: (852) 2760 4324 Email: admissions@cais.edu.hk

www.cais.edu.hk

Concordia International School 68 Begonia Road, Yau Yat Chuen, Kowloon, Hong Kong

School Profile

Curriculum

Concordia International School is an established small international school managed by the Lutheran Church. The school is non-profit making, co-educational and has direct linkage with the Concordia University System in the United States. All of its students are trained and prepared to write the ETS's TOEFL and the College Board's PSAT, SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests and the AP Courses. Successful students at Concordia are assured of having their work recognized by universities and colleges around the world, including top-class universities in Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and the United States. Concordia's doors are open to students of all races and religions. The school's motto is "transforming lives together", the school prides itself on its small class teaching (up to 15 students per class).

North American Curriculum

Hours 8:15 am to 3:00 pm

Transportation MTR Kowloon Tong Station Festival Walk Exit C or Shek Kip Mei Station Exit B2

Fees Annual tuition fee: HK$96,000 for Grade 7-8 and HK$98,000 for Grade 9-12, by 2 instalments. Associated fees: HK$13,500-19,200, fees for after-school ESL/Remedial classes, study tours and personal laptop for study not yet included. No debenture required.

Facilities Special Rooms include: Art Room, Computer Room, Reading Lounge, Science Laboratory and Multi-purpose Hall. Space for Sports: Training Gymnasium, Basketball and Badminton Courts. Small campus, but spacious for 100 students and good teaching facilities for 6 classes of Grade 7-12.

Tel: (852) 2789 9890 Fax: (852) 2392 8820 Email: office@cihs.edu.hk / office@concordiainte.edu.hk Admission: Miss Natalie Mitchell Principal: Dr. Darnay S.K.Chan

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Candidate for Accreditation, Approved by ACS, WASC

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English Schools Foundation ESF Centre: 25/F, 1063 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Kindergartens

School Profile The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong.

We have five secondary schools, nine primary schools and a school for students with special educational needs across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Two “all through” Private Independent Schools and four kindergartens are operated by ESF’s affiliated company, ESF Educational Services Limited (ESL), which also offers English language classes and sports activities. The fifth kindergarten is due to open in August 2016.

Vision and Mission

Our vision is for every student to be the best that they can be.

Our mission is to inspire creativity and nurture the global citizens and leaders of the future.

We do this by creating joyful learning environments, led by a community of exceptional teachers who bring out the best in every child through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

Curriculum

Preschool (K1 & K2) & Primary (Years 1 to 6) Secondary (Years 7 to 11)

Secondary (Years 12 to 13)

IB Primary Years Programme Secondary Schools: A broad range of GCSE* and International GCSE courses Private Independent Schools: IB Middle Years Programme IB Diploma Programme

*The full name of GCSE is the General Certificate of Secondary Education

Admissions

For parents wishing their children to enter Year 1 and Year 7, central application is open from 1 to 30 September of the year before they want their children to enter the school.

For parents wishing their children to enter K1, application is open from 1 to 31 October.

Application to enter all year groups can be made at any time during the year. Applicants will be added to the waiting lists.

Individual and Corporate Nomination Rights provide a fast-track route for children into ESF schools, providing they meet the entry requirements.

www.esfkindergartens.org.hk ESF Abacus International Kindergarten ESF International Kindergarten, Hillside ESF International Kindergarten, Tsing Yi ESF International Kindergarten, Tung Chung (opening in August 2016) ESF International Kindergarten, Wu Kai Sha

Primary Schools Beacon Hill School www.beaconhill.edu.hk Bradbury School www.bradbury.edu.hk Clearwater Bay School www.cwbs.edu.hk Glenealy School www.glenealy.edu.hk Kennedy School www.kennedy.edu.hk Kowloon Junior School www.kjs.edu.hk Peak School www.ps.edu.hk Quarry Bay School www.qbs.edu.hk Sha Tin Junior School www.sjs.edu.hk

Secondary Schools Island School www.island.edu.hk King George V School www.kgv.edu.hk Sha Tin College www.shatincollege.edu.hk South Island School www.sis.edu.hk West Island School www.wis.edu.hk

Private Independent Schools (All-through Schools) Discovery College www.discovery.edu.hk Renaissance College www.rchk.edu.hk

Special School Jockey Club Sarah Roe School www.jcsrs.edu.hk

ESF After School Programmes ESF Sports ESF Language & Learning ESF Early Learners www.esf.org.hk

Tel: (852) 2574 2351 Fax: (852) 2818 5690 Email: info@esfcentre.edu.hk

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EtonHouse International Pre-School 102, 1F Red Hill Plaza, 3 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong LG/F Kindergarten, Mayfair By The Sea I, 23 Fo Chun Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong

School Profile EtonHouse offers an international research based bilingual playgroup, nursery and kindergarten programme inspired by the renowned Reggio Emilia approach. The inquiry-based curriculum invites children to explore, discover, hypothesise, predict, problem solve, construct and document their deepening understanding of the world in which they live. Learning is made visible through documentation panels, newsletters, portfolios, learning stories, parent teacher conferences, workshops and curriculum sessions.

With highly qualified international teachers, a beautifully designed learning environment and an integrated inquiry based programme, EtonHouse supports children to develop into creative, curious, knowledgeable, responsible, multi-lingual and competent global learners. EtonHouse has a presence in 12 countries with over 100 schools.

Transport

We provide a bus service for students

Hours

8 to 3 After school programmes from 3-4 PM

Tel: (852) 2353 5223 Fax: (852) 2353 5122 Email: enquiry@etonhouse.com.hk

www.etonhouse.com.hk

Generations Christian Education 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

School Profile We are Generations Christian Education and we provide international Christian education across four campuses located throughout Hong Kong. Our schools are Small World Christian Kindergarten & Island Christian Academy on Hong Kong Island and Norwegian International School Kindergarten and Primary in Tai Po, New Territories. We are committed to seeing that our children benefit from a whole-child instructional approach, focusing on their education and nurture in heart, mind, body and soul. We are using the International Primary Curriculum alongside the UK National Literacy Framework, Australian National Mathematics program and Primary Mandarin Curriculum.

We aim to offer and ensure quality education through values based teaching encompassing the intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social facets of each student.

Island Christian Academy 70 Bridges Street Sheung Wan HONG KONG Tel: (852) 2537 2552 Email: office@islandca.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2858 7271 Webiste: www.islandca.edu.hk

Norwegian International School Primary School Campus 170 Kam Shan Road Kam Shan Village Tai Po NT Tel: (852) 2658 0341 Email: office@nis.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2651 0050 Webiste: www.nis.edu.hk

Small World Christian Kindergarten 10 Borrett Road Mid Levels HONG KONG Tel: (852) 2525 0922 Email: office@smallworld.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2530 5448 Webiste: www.smallworld.edu.hk

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Kindergarten Campus 175 Kwong Fuk Road Tai Po NT Tel: (852) 2638 0269 Email: kinder@nis.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2651 0050 Webiste: www.nis.edu.hk

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Harrow International School Hong Kong 38 Tsing Ying Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong

Harrow International School Hong Kong is the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It opened in September 2012 and now has a combined roll of over 1100 students from Early Years to Y13 in its Lower School and Upper School.

Located in a magnificent crescent-shaped building with custom-built facilities near the Gold Coast, Tuen Mun, the School integrates elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in England into the diverse international community of Hong Kong to provide a highly distinctive education.

Academic standards are high throughout the School, which has already achieved excellent examination results at IGCSE and A-level. The School offers the option of boarding from Y6 when students enter the Upper School. Most of the boarders are weekly, but full boarding is also available. All students in the Upper School, whether day or boarders, are members of a House and have a House Master or House Mistress who takes over responsibility for their pastoral care from the Class Teacher in the Lower School. Its boarding ethos ensures there is a strong emphasis on the quality of relationships throughout the School community and on the personal formation of character in its students. The School also offers an extensive, high quality

extra-curricular programme and, distinctively, integrates a significant part of it into the Harrow Hong Kong day for all students from Y1 to Y13.

Within its vision statement, Leadership for a better world, the School identifies six leadership attributes and focuses on making them habits for life: contributing positively to the community; applying knowledge with compassion; solving problems collaboratively; solving problems creatively; making fair and just choices; and facing challenges with determination.

These attributes are embedded in all aspects of life throughout the School: the learning experiences in the classroom; the extra-curricular programme; and in the leadership opportunities that are available throughout the School.

Teaching Media English is the inclusive language of the classroom, playground and boarding Houses for all students irrespective of their mother languages. In addition to English, all students have the option of studying other languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French and Spanish.

Tel: (852) 2824 9099 Fax: (852) 2824 9928 Email: info@harrowschool.hk

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Hong Kong Academy 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong

School Profile Hong Kong Academy (HKA) is an independent, nonprofit, co-educational day school for students ages 3-18. The school is committed to a child-centred educational programme that stresses collaborative learning and encourages students to ask their own questions and to invest in the questions of others.

HKA values parents as partners and as a part of the school’s dynamic community of learners.

Founded in 2000, the school’s student body of approximately 600 and faculty of more than 100 represent more than 40 countries and cultures. The campus, located in the beautiful seaside village of Sai Kung, opened in 2013 and has earned a provisional BEAM Platinum rating.

Intentional Diversity HKA’s community is comprised of individuals from all over the world who possess an array of different talents in all areas: intellectual, physical, social, and emotional. HKA offers a rigorous and inclusive international education with approximately 15% of the student body receiving some form of learner support.

HKA's campus incorporates the latest thinking in educational building design. The facility is purpose-built to support the unique teaching culture of HKA and to meet the requirements of the 1B programme from Pre-School through Grade 12.

The enviromentally-friendly building, opened in 2013, has earned a provisional BEAM Platinium rating.

Curriculum

IB World School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (IB DP)

Hours

Transportation

Private buses; school is also accessible by minibus

7:50am - 3:00pm

Tel: (852) 2655 1111 Fax: (852) 2655 1222 Email: admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk

www.hkacademy.edu.hk

The International Montessori School of Hong Kong Phase III Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, Hong Kong

School Profile The International Montessori School is a non-profit, duallanguage (English and Putonghua Chinese) school.

IMS is the only accredited Montessori primary school in Greater China, serving children aged 2-12 years from over 40 countries across 4 campuses. The school pioneered an individually tailored Chinese curriculum based on Montessori's multi-sensory and interactive approach, and is considered one of the world's leading Montessori dual-language programs.

Each IMS classroom is led by a team of two, an English speaking, Montessori trained- and a native Putonghua-speaking teacher. The IMS student will leave the school with a sense of self competence and responsibility that will allow him to stream into top secondary schools.

Transportation Bussing

School Fees

HK$8500 - HK$14300

Hours

Depending on the Programmes 8:00am – 2:30pm

Curriculum

Montessori Dual Lingual Curriculum

Facilities

Library, Outdoor Playground Area, Garden, Basketball Court, etc

Tel: (852) 2772 2468 Fax: (852) 3006 2950 Email: info@ims.edu.hk Contact Name: Maly Pena

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Hong Kong International School School Profile For almost 50 years, Hong Kong International School has provided an American-style education grounded in the Christian faith to students aged 4-18. Its vision is to be a leading place of learning that inspires a socially engaged community of collaborative, creative and resilient learners dedicated to realizing their full potential. HKIS offers a warm and inclusive learning environment for over 2600 students of 40 nationalities and diverse religious backgrounds. Nearly 60% of its students are US citizens. HKIS accepts applications year-round.

Curriculum & Faculty

HKIS offers an American curriculum, including Advanced Placement courses in the High School. A focus on personal spirituality and community service is prevalent across all grades.

Mandarin Chinese is a required course from Pre-K to Grade 5, and one of three languages students can pursue from Grades 6-12. Over 70% of HKIS’s 250 teachers hold advanced degrees.

The average class size is 22 students.

Facilities

HKIS is divided into four divisions: Lower Primary (Pre-K to Grade 2); Upper Primary (Grades 3-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); and High School (Grades 9-12). Its world-class facilities include two campuses on the south of Hong Kong Island, a sports field, state-of-the-art science and robotics labs, and purpose-built music and art studios. HKIS is in the midst of a multi-year redevelopment plan that will see a new Lower Primary building complete in 2017, and upgrades across all divisions.

Tel: (852) 3149 7001 Email: admissions@hkis.edu.hk

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Nord Anglia International School 11 On Tin Street, Lam Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

School Profile

Curriculum

Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong (NAIS) is a member of Nord Anglia Education’s global family of 41 premium schools in Mainland China, South East Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. In total, we look after more than 32,000 students globally. NAIS opened in September 2014 for Primary and Secondary with Year 9 to be offered in 2016. The school has modern purpose built facilities that are generously staffed and resourced.

NAIS follows the English National Curriculum adapted to the needs of our international community. Maximum class size throughout the school is 22 children per class. NAIS is committed to educational excellence and students produce final year results well above the world average with over 90% going on to their university of choice. Mandarin is taught throughout.

Fees

Primary: HK$138,390 per year Secondary: HK$154,350 per year

Principal

Brian Cooklin

Tel: (852) 3958 1488 Fax: (852) 3958 1499 Email: admissions@nais.hk

www.nais.hk

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English national curriculum

Facilities

Transportation

Bus service available

A wide range of learning spaces including a 3-storey multi-purpose hall, a 25-m swimming pool, library, learning centre, drama studio, cafeteria, music rooms, an art room, kitchen (for cooking classes) and an activity area for each year group.

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SCAD Hong Kong 292 Tai Po Road, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

School Profile SCAD – the university for creative careers The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) provides specialized art and design education and professional career preparation through US- and locally-accredited bachelor's and master's degree programmes.

Enrolling more than 12,000 students from no less than 100 countries at campuses in Savannah (USA); Atlanta (USA); Lacoste (France) and Hong Kong, SCAD offers as many as 100 art and design programs, with a handful of them winning the highest regard in their respective fields: • #1 interior design program by Design Intelligence • #5 global and #1 US graduate fashion program by Business of Fashion • Named as one of the top design schools of 2015 by Graphic Design USA magazine Students can transition seamlessly among the university’s global locations, gaining truly unique global exposure and international learning experience.

In Hong Kong, young talents are prepared for their dream careers within the revitalized surrounds of a UNESCO heritage site. Small class sizes allow students to receive individual attention from highly qualified professionals.

Beyond the classroom, students will gain valuable experience with top brands, innovative entrepreneurs and high-profile artists through SCAD’s collaboration learning projects and extensive network of industry partners.

Email: admission_hk@scad.edu

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Tutor Time International Nursery and Kindergarten School Profile Tutor Time® is the first award winning school from the USA to successfully implement a full immersion bilingual (English and Mandarin) program for children aged 6 months to 6 years old. Since our opening in 2001, we have consistently attained the “Centers of Excellence” award after annual evaluations from Tutor Time® USA. We have received the “Readers' Choice Award” twice, voted on by the readers of “The List" magazine in Hong Kong. Our students consistently graduate to top international and local primary schools every year.

Tutor Time® was established in 1988 in Florida, USA. Currently, Tutor Time® is one of the largest providers of preschool and educational services in the United States.

Our curriculum

Since its establishment in Hong Kong in 2001, Tutor Time® has offered full immersion bilingual (English and Mandarin) programs for children 6 months to 6 years old and is the choice of many local as well as expatriate families.

An unparalleled standard of care, tuition by native speakers, the innovative US StartSmart and LifeSmart curriculums and superb, spacious facilities combine to provide a whole child educational experience, focusing on the four main areas of development: language, cognitive, social/ emotional and physical. Emphasis is placed on math and literacy skills as well as encouraging critical thinking and character development. Special interview practice sessions are arranged for children in our Kindergarten classes as well.

Our parent-teacher partnership

Our uniquely designed interactive message board is a parent’s way to communicate easily with teachers, learn about school events, and receive important notices. Each family may directly email their child’s teachers. Teachers post weekly reports and monthly newsletters describing what activities were enjoyed in class and regularly leave personalized comments or stories about your child.

When a child participates in one of our special events, photos are posted to your My Tutor Time® account for quick downloading.

Parents can also login to the kideowatch® classroom camera to observe their child in class.

Our locations

Hong Kong Island: Tutor Time Braemar Hill Tutor Time Mid-Levels Tutor Time WOW Central Tutor Time Tai Tam Kowloon: Tutor Time Dorset Crescent Tutor Time WOW Suffolk Road

Tel: (852) 2529 1833 Tel: (852) 2529 2288 Tel: (852) 2812 6889 Tel: (852) 2813 2688 Tel: (852) 2573 9188 Tel: (852) 2529 1188

Our campuses

There are now two schools flourishing in Kowloon Tong and four on Hong Kong Island, the most recently opened being the addition to the Tutor Time Braemar Hill campus, now encompassing 2 floors and 21,000 sq. ft. Campus sizes range from 8,000 to 21,000 sq. ft. and feature beautiful classrooms with well-equipped learning centers, spacious indoor and/or outdoor playgrounds with specially designed, age appropriate equipment. Our campuses also offer gyms and soft playrooms, digital interactive walls, digital sound systems, quaint Tutor Time® Villages, and an atelier classroom designed for lessons that are too grand for the normal classroom.

Our teachers

All Tutor Time® schools have qualified native English, Mandarin and Early Childhood Education teachers. There are CPR/First Aid certified staff members on each campus.

Fax: (852) 2507 5445 Email: info@tutortime.com.hk

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Victoria Educational Organisation School Profile Victoria Educational Organisation (VEO) has been providing high quality early childhood education in Hong Kong since 1965. With the motto “Bilingual Learners Today, World Citizens Tomorrow – Love to Read, Eager to Inspire, Learn to Care”, VEO strives to strengthen children’s bi-literacy and tri-lingual abilities, by implementing a bilingual co-class teaching approach and through a total immersion programme with trilingual learning environment and activities. Coupled with its inquiry-based learning curriculum and pedagogy, VEO’s students are able to develop into caring lifetime learners with a global vision. VEO now comprises nine nurseries and kindergartens in Hong Kong, and will continue to grow and expand in the near future.

Vision

To develop innovative learning and teaching environments that foster teachers’ professionalism and help children reach their full potential.

Age of students Playgroup Pre-Nursery Class Nursery Class Lower Class Upper Class

8 months - 3 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years 5 - 6 years

Streams

Trilingual: English / Putonghua / Cantonese Bilingual: English / Putonghua

Email: enquiry@victoria.edu.hk

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Victoria Shanghai Academy 19 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

IB World School VSA, a private independent school, was the first through train IB world school in Hong Kong to offer International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP programme. VSA’s bilingual educational model is underpinned by the IB continuum of programmes ensuring that VSA graduates not only have a strong sense of their Chinese heritage but that they are equipped to meet future challenges with 21st century learning skills and international perspectives. The primary section offers a bilingual education (English and Putonghua); the secondary curriculum is delivered in English and supplemented by a strong Chinese programme.

Accreditations

IB/ CIS/ NEASC/ACAMIS

IB Continuum Curriculum

IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for Years 1 to 5; IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for Years 6 to 10; IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Years 11 to 12.

IBDP Results

VSA has achieved excellent in its recent IB examinations, having achieved 100% pass rates in the last four years. In 2014/15, VSA has an IB scholar with perfect scores. Overall, the cohort achieved an impressive average score of 35.2, which is above the world’s average.

Scholarships

The Mission of Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is to promote academic excellence, international mindedness and all-round personal development. To enable more academically capable, active and talented students to receive a good education at VSA, scholarships will be awarded to students with special aptitudes and talents on a selective and competitive basis. Students who excel academically and are talented in Sports and/or Arts and who wish to study at VSA can apply for the Scholarships.

Creativity, Action & Service

All students participate in the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) programme. Students design and lead a wide range of creative pursuits, physical activities and community service projects in local, national and international contexts. Through the CAS programme, students develop qualities and skills such as greater self-awareness, collaboration and perseverance.

Facilities

VSA has a state-of-the-art campus, with facilities including spacious multi–purpose school hall, outdoor amphitheatre, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, auditorium, art, dance and drama studios. The secondary and primary libraries are situated in an independent block on the campus and provide an ideal learning environment, with excellent resources.

Tel: (852) 3402 1000 Fax: (852) 3402 1099 Email: enquiries@vsa.edu.hk

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The Woodland Group of Pre-Schools Head Office – Suite 2405 Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, China.

School Profile For over 37 years Woodland has set the standard in Hong Kong for quality pre-school education. With 11 schools, Woodland offers classes for children aged from 6 months to 6 years. 8 of our schools use ‘Traditional’ teaching methods in line with the UK Curriculum’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). These schools are fully accredited by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, London. 3 of our schools offer ‘Montessori’ teaching methods that are fully approved and accredited by the Montessori Centre International (London).

Established 1978

Office opening hours

9:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Extra curricular clubs

Woodland offers a wide range of after school clubs - English, French, Mandarin, Maths, Art, Science, Literacy, Computer, Cooking, Music, Drama, Gymnastic, Soccer, Mandarin for Grown Ups, etc.

List of Woodland Schools

Montessori Academy (Caine Road) Tai Tam Montessori Repulse Bay Montessori Woodland Beachside (Repulse Bay) Woodland Kennedy Town Peak Pre-School Happy Valley Pre-School Pokfulam Pre-School Waterfall (Pokfulam) Harbourside (Aberdeen) Sai Kung Pre-School

Tel: 2549 1211 Tel: 2525 1655 Tel: 2803 1885 Tel: 2812 0274 Tel: 2817 2011 Tel: 2849 6192 Tel: 2575 0042 Tel: 2551 7177 Tel: 2872 6138 Tel: 2559 1377 Tel: 2813 0290

School bus

Available to most areas Tel: (852) 2559 4855 Fax: (852) 2559 7162 Email: enquiry@woodlandschools.com General Manager: Abi Tyrrell

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Yew Chung International School 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

School Profile Founded in 1932, Yew Chung has been providing quality bilingual education to the learners of Hong Kong for over 80 years. Originally specialising in Early Childhood Education, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) now provides education from early childhood through primary and secondary culminating in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

Today YCIS has expanded beyond Hong Kong, and is now established in Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao in China and Silicon Valley in the United States, with a total student enrolment of exceeding 6,000.

Global Education in YCIS

YCIS offers the unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equip children to be bilingual, global-minded, competitive, appreciative and caring global citizens. Students are nurtured in a multicultural environment with a fully rounded and balanced education which transforms them into global thinking individuals.

Integrating East and West

YCIS combines the best of Eastern and Western cultures by promoting fluency in two major world languages, creating a truly bilingual learning environment, providing courses of study in Eastern and Western philosophy.

Co-Principals and Co-Teaching Models

The integration of Eastern and Western cultures is also achieved through the Co-Principals and Co-Teaching models. Two Co-Principals, one Western and one Chinese, serve as partners in the operations and administration of the school. In addition, two fully-qualified teachers, one Western and one Chinese, together plan lessons and conduct classes in the Early Childhood Education and Primary School, and providing excellent role models who respect and value one another’s culture.

YCIS Education Programme

YCIS’s international curriculum is based on the framework and schemes of work from The National Curriculum for England (NCE). It is a research based curriculum that allows high standards and ease of transition for international students who move from one country to another.

Age of Students

Early Childhood Education Primary School (Year 1 – 6) Secondary School (Year 7 – 9) IGCSE (Year 10 – 11) IB Diploma (Year 12 – 13)

6 months – 5 years 5 – 11 years 11 – 14 years 14 – 16 years 16 – 19 years

International Recognition

YCIS - Secondary is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB World School and authorised as an accredited Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Centre.

YCIS has received accreditation from Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Highlight of YCIS Global Education

Tel: (852) 2338 7106 Fax: (852) 2304 6713 Email: admissions@ycef.com

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• Bilingual programme and multicultural environment will give your child the global mindset and intercultural competence they need for the 21st Century.

• Unique Co-Teaching and Co-Principals models help students to learn two cultures and give equal emphasis to both English and Chinese. This leads to fluency in two major world languages and readiness to interact with people from all over the world.

• YCIS integrates Character Formation programmes into our curriculum, focusing on developing positive qualities and good moral character.

• Strong music programme enhances children’s reasoning skills, develops patience, concentration, coordination and self-discipline.

• YCIS maintains 100% university placement with students admitted to top universities in Hong Kong and overseas.

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Bluejay Residences Special Features / Amenities Bluejay Residences is a place of comfort and quality, which provides you a modern home feeling. Welcome short-term and long-term leasing, you may choose furnished or unfurnished flats to fit your ideal living experience. Bluejay Residences is located within the Kowloon Tong area, and apartment types range from 1-bedroom to 5-Bedroom units with sizes from 101 to 1,173 sq. ft. Also, there is a rooftop garden, which provides area for your family & friends to have barbeque. Fully equipped serviced units guarantee the comfort of home, with Wi Fi Internet access and premium housekeeping service.

Size Bedrooms

Parking Monthly Rental Contact/Whatsapp Email Website

141 - 1,466 sq. ft.

Studio to 4-bedroom Yes HKD$6,500 – 38,500 (852) 6522 2116 116waterloo@gmail.com www.bluejay-residences.com

The Grand Blossom Special Features / Amenities

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700 - 763 sq. ft.

2-3 Monthly HKD$23,000 - $36,000 (852) 8107 6602 property@hkctl.com www.grandblossom.com.hk

The Grand Blossom provides a cozy abode to explore the city from. With its strategic location at the center of all the excitement in Kowloon, the 33-storey apartment block is just minutes away from the vibrancy of Tsim Sha Tsui. We offer 92 family suites with two and three bedrooms, all superbly furbished to satisfy every home comfort need.

The generously laid-out homes measure from 700 to 763 square feet, all stylishly furbished in a soothing, neutral palette. Selected units are blessed with sweeping views of the famous Victoria Harbour, and private outdoor spaces in the form of a terrace or rooftop. The well-equipped kitchenette with a cozy dining area allows residents to experiment with their own home-cooking.

Housekeeping and laundry services are provided twice a week. We also provide 24 hours round-the-clock professional management and security services on the premise whilst ensuring a safe living environment.

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Burnside Villa 9 South Bay Road

Special Features / Amenities Burnside Villa is a complex cocooned in the peace and serenity of an elite residential area in Repulse Bay. It is comprised of European-style villas and low-rise apartments, which are elegantly nestled in the lush surroundings with breathtaking sea views.

Within a leisure 5-minute stroll to Repulse Bay Beach, it is also in close proximity to International Schools.

Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and children’s play area, a high level of security and a management service of proven reliability.

Rent Range Unit size

Parking Facilities Leasing Contact Tel Email

HK$100,000 inclusive up 3 Bedroom House 2,098 - 2,143 sq. ft. saleable 4 Bedroom House 2,763 - 2,811 sq. ft. saleable Covered parking space Candy Chan (852) 2879 1917 candymschan@hanglung.com

The Summit 41C Stubbs Road, Mid-Levels

Special Features / Amenities The Summit is a complex of glamorous duplex suites located in the fashionable Mid-Levels district commanding sweeping views of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. All the 54 designer duplex suites are furnished to the highest design standards and notable for their 20-foot high ceilings.

A private lift lobby and personalized lift codes ensure unrivaled security, matched by meticulous personalized customer services. Relax in our indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi and enjoy the benefits of working out in our comprehensively equipped gym.

Rent Range Unit size

Leasing Contact Tel Email

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HK$140,000 inclusive up Standard Duplex approx.

3,007 sq. ft. gross / 2,390 sq. ft. saleable Duplex approx.

5,976 sq. ft. gross / 4,771 sq. ft. saleable Candy Chan (852) 2879 1917 candymschan@hanglung.com

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The Camphora 51-52 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Size Range of Units

Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

Studio (1-4, 6-9/F) 491 to 518 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 319 to 337 s.f. (S.F.A.) Balcony (2-4, 6-9/F) 69 to 207 s.f. (S.F.A.) HK$30,800 incl. up Sino Real Estate Agency Ltd Ms. Yan Chan / Ms. Maria Lam (852) 8207 7608 leasingcs@sino.com www.camphora.com.hk

Ideally situated in the historic heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, The Camphora commands a coveted address in one of Hong Kong’s most vibrant retail and commercial precincts.

Special Features / Amenities The Camphora delivers 24 elegantly appointed residential units across 9 floors with some units featuring a balcony. In addition to a roof top garden, the fifth floor houses a clubhouse for residents, where they can enjoy comprehensive facilities including gymnasium, self-service laundry room, business corner, meeting facilities and reading area. All apartments come with a fully-equipped kitchen with oven, refrigerator and freezer, gas cooker and exhaust hood, Meyer kitchenware and Nespresso coffee machine (available in selected units). The comprehensive home entertainment system encompasses an LED iDTV with over 50 now TV and local channels as well as free wifi .

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Gateway Apartments Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Size Range of Units Units in Building Room Type Services

Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Landlord Contact Tel Email Website

712 - 2,931 sq ft 499 fully furnished units Studio, 1-3 bedroom suites and Penthouse Daily housekeeping, multi-lingual concierge, 24/7 security and maintenance services Available at additional fee From HK$50,300 Harbour City Estates Ltd Ms. Doris Tsang (852) 2119 3000 enquiry@gatewayapartments.com.hk www.gatewayapartments.com.hk

Special Features / Amenities Convenience

• Immediate access to MTR station, the Star Ferry pier and Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal and only 5 minutes drive to the Airport Express Kowloon Station • Enjoy the ultimate convenience at Harbour City, the largest shopping complex in Hong Kong providing 600 shops, dining and entertainment choices

• Enjoy breathtaking panoramic harbour views of the famous Victoria Harbour or the lush greenery of Kowloon Park • Extensive recreational facilities at the 140,000 sq ft Pacific Club including gym, Jacuzzi, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, spas, bowling alleys and children's playroom • Fully equipped kitchen and home entertaining system with over 100 TV channels • Free wireless broadband connection • Spacious marble bathrooms with Kohler bathtubs

Online Sign-up and Applications Open Now Local Interviews: October 21-22, 2015 ******************************************************************************************

WHO All U.S. Citizens of all ages

WHAT Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry Program Sign-up and Interview

WHERE The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong 1904 Bank of America Tower, 19th Floor 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong

WHEN October 21-22, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHY To avoid long lines after arriving in the U.S. with expedited, smooth entry; To be eligible for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card

APPLY NOW on or before September 30, 2015 www.globalentry.gov For more information about the Global Entry and APEC Card interviews in Hong Kong, please send your inquiries to the American Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Consulate General at: GlobalEntryHK@state.gov

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HK Gold Coast Residences Sea View Apartments and Marina Villas 1 Castle Peak Road, Castle Peak Bay, New Territories

Size Range of Sea View Apartments Price Range of Sea View Apartments Size Range of Marina Villas Price Range of Marina Villas Size Range of Serviced Apartments Price Range of Serviced Apartments Parking Facilities Leasing Agent Contact Tel Fax Email Website

700 to 1,718 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 535 to 1,245 s.f. (S.F.A.) HK$11,800 per month up 1,950 to 3,540 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 1,559 to 2,833 s.f. (S.F.A.) 1,950 s.f., HK$39,800 per month up 3,355 -3,540 s.f., HK$85,000 per month up 700 to 935 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 535 to 710 s.f. (S.F.A.) HK$21,000 per month up Covered car park with visitor parking Sino Real Estate Agency Ltd Mrs. Galy Cowen (852) 8108 0200 (852) 2618 7142 galycowen@sino.com www.goldcoast.com.hk

Special Features / Amenities • Around 500,000 sq ft of green open space makes this one of Hong Kong’s most unique homes, including an extensive Gold Coast Lawn for colorful fun in the sun • Breathtaking panoramic views of the Gold Coast Yacht Club marina and Castle Peak Bay • One of the HK’s largest outdoor free-form pools, landscaped gardens, tennis courts and comprehensive clubhouse facilities • Residents can book a private cruise on our 58 foot luxury yacht • Convenient and frequent Shuttle Buses to Tsuen Wan/Tsuen Wan West MTR Station (25 mins), Olympic MTR Station (25 mins) and the HK International Airport (35 mins) • Just 20 mins to Shenzhen and Kowloon MTR Station

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The Johnston Suites Hong Kong 74-80 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Size Range of Units Room Type Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

566 & 577 s.f. (M.F.A.)/ 354 & 365 s.f. (S.F.A.) 1 Bedroom HK$39,500 incl. up Sino Real Estate Agency Ltd Ms. Cynthia Lo (852) 3966 0000 info@thejohnstonsuites.com www.thejohnstonsuites.com

Located in Johnston Road in Wan Chai, The Johnston Suites is designed with the needs of corporate travellers in mind. This modern serviced apartment tower offers comfort with easy access to everything you need for business and pleasure with Wan Chai Station a stone’s throw away.

Special Features / Amenities Residents can enjoy a complete array of facilities and services all provided on-site. Facilities include a 24-hr gym & rooftop leisure area. Premium services include business center services. There is a separate living and dining areas and a well-equipped kitchen with electric stove, microwave and refrigerator in all apartments. Handy in-room amenities include washing machine cum dryer and ironing equipment.

Comprehensive home entertainment comes with a flat panel TV, a DVD player, plus iPod docking and free wifi.

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Kerry Residence

Aigburth 12 Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedrooms Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

2,600 sq.ft. to 6,250 sq.ft.

1,827 sq.ft. to 4,715 sq.ft.

3-5 Covered parking spaces HK$130,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung / Franco Lau (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 / (852) 2967 2227 residentialleasing@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com

Special Features / Amenities Just minutes from Central in the exclusive environment of Tregunter Path, Aigburth is one of Hong Kong’s finest residential apartment.

With spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and surrounding hills, the 3,000 sq.ft. apartments offer the heights of luxurious urban living.

Lush landscaped gardens and cascading waterfalls provide a retreat from city pressures.

Extensive facilities include an enormous free-form swimming pool and a 35,000 sq.ft. superbly equipped clubhouse. Excellent management. Shuttle bus service to Central.

Tavistock 10 Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedrooms Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

4,860 sq.ft. to 8,255 sq.ft.

3,838 sq.ft. to 5,254 sq.ft.

4-6 Covered parking spaces HK$260,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung / Franco Lau (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 / (852) 2967 2227 residentialleasing@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com

Special Features / Amenities A renovated prestigious development on Tregunter Path. Tavistock features a spacious living and dining area. The practical design of the apartment is also demonstrated by its large kitchen which is connected to a utility area and 2 maid’s rooms. The one of its kind big balcony commands a city view of Central and Victoria Harbour. Individual central air-conditioning system with IQ air purifying system. Shuttle bus service to Central.

A wide range of clubhouse facilities with swimming pool shared with Aigburth.

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Branksome Crest 3A Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedrooms Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

2,355 sq.ft. to 5,115 sq.ft.

1,766 sq.ft. to 3,799 sq.ft.

3-4 Covered parking spaces HK$120,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung / Franco Lau (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 / (852) 2967 2227 residentialleasing@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com

Special Features / Amenities Each of the typical units has 3 bedrooms with spacious Living and Dining Area incorporating a generous size balcony. All apartments are fully equipped with kitchen cabinets and electrical appliances. The clubhouse features a wide range of recreational facilities with swimming pool, all finished to the top standard. Excellent management. Shuttle bus service to Central.

Branksome Grande 3 Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedrooms Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

3,030 sq.ft. to 4,950 sq.ft.

2,357 sq.ft. to 3,775 sq.ft.

3-4 Covered parking spaces HK$120,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung / Franco Lau (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 / (852) 2967 2227 residentialleasing@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com

Special Features / Amenities A newly renovated 24-storey prestigious apartment building with reverse cycle central air-conditioning. Extremely spacious and practical layout, large balcony & 2 maid’s rooms. All apartments are fully equipped with kitchen appliances and fitted with wardrobes. Comprehensive clubhouse facilities shared with Branksome Crest. Shuttle bus service to Central.

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The Lily 129 Repulse Bay Road, Hong Kong

Size Range of Serviced Apartments Layout of Serviced Apartments Monthly Rental of Serviced Apartments Min. Length of Stay Services

Size Range of Unfurnished Apartments Layout of Unfurnished Apartments Monthly Rental of Unfurnished Apartments Email Website

Gross area : 1,816 - 3,924 sq.ft.

Saleable area : 1,353 - 2,943 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms plus a study room & Penthouse From HK$99,000 (inclusive) 1 month House keeping, Broadband, Cable & Now TV (selected channels), 24 Hours Receptionist, Shuttle bus, Utility charges, Daily newspaper, Car park Gross area : 3,536 - 8,000 sq.ft.

Saleable area : 2,677 - 5,847 sq.ft.

3 - 5 bedrooms, Penthouse duplex From HK$140,000 (exclusive) leasing@thelily.hk www.thelily.com.hk

Description Designed by Norman Foster, The Lily's sweeping curves and spectacular setting have made it an iconic landmark, with world-class facilities and services, comfortable like home, ideal for the modern family.

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Location Life at The Lily is a world away from the frenzy of Central Hong Kong and yet just a 15 minutes drive to the heart of the Central Business District.

Other Facilities

• Fully equipped gymnasium • All seasons indoor swimming pool, children’s pool and whirlpool Jacuzzi • Outdoor and indoor children’s play area • Outdoor barbecue area • Multi-function private room • Internet zone • Covered car parking spaces • Free shuttle bus service to Wanchai • Multilingual concierge team

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The Repulse Bay 109 Repulse Bay Road, Hong Kong

Size Range of Units Bedroom Parking Facilities Landlord Tel Fax Email Website

2,140 sq ft to 5,800 sq ft with simplex and duplex units 3-6 Complimentary covered carpark The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (852) 2292 2878 / (852) 2292 2877 (852) 2812 2176 marketingtrb@peninsula.com www.therepulsebay.com

Special Features / Amenities Built on the site of the famous Repulse Bay Hotel and just 15 minutes from the city, this magnificent environment is surrounded by greenery and is just meters from the sands and serenity of the sweeping bay.

The Repulse Bay offers luxurious seaview apartments, fully serviced or unfurnished, for lease.

The facility, owned by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, and operated by The Peninsula Properties, is renowned for quality service and professional management. The Repulse Bay offers every facility for a complete lifestyle including supermarket, medical, dental and health centers, day spa, banking, lifestyle shops, superb restaurants and banqueting.

Complimentary covered carpark, regular shuttle service and a private club with outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, squash, gymnasium, aerobics and extensive classes.

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The Ventris 20 Ventris Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Special Features / Amenities

Size Range of Units

Room Type Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website

1,625 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 1,255 s.f. (S.F.A.) (duplex apartment) 812 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 567 s.f. (S.F.A.) (luxury apartment) 1 - 2 bedrooms and duplex HK$42,800 incl. up Sino Real Estate Agency Ltd. Ms. Yan Chan / Ms. Maria Lam (852) 8207 7608 leasingcs@sino.com www.the-ventris.com.hk

• The Ventris is a mere three minutes to tram station, providing convenient transportation across HK Island.

• Within minutes to centrally-located shopping mecca, close to Causeway Bay, and Central.

• Near the Happy Valley Race Course, a hub of social activities and sports events.

• Features one apartment per floor, with 24-hour security service and door phone for direct communication with visitors and lobby security, which allows residents a total feeling of privacy and exclusivity.

• Each unit is furnished with high quality, branded furniture and equipment that comes with many features and services not found in other serviced apartments.

• Fully-equipped kitchen featuring De Dietrich ovens, refrigerator and Meyer kitchenware.

• Home entertainment comprises a 40” Samsung LED iDTV connected to over 50 NOW TV channels with complimentary broadband and wifi access.

• Everyday needs are well catered for with in-door laundry facilities.

V Hotels and Serviced Apartments 9 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay/ 25 Tung Lo Wan Road, Causeway Bay / 68 Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley / 535 Canton Road, West Kowloon

Special Features / Amenities

Size Range of Units Domestic Service

Leasing Agent Monthly Rental Contact Tel Fax Email Website

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250 to 1,800 sq ft Fully fitted kitchen, Housekeeping Service, Laundry facilities, Free wifi, Free local call, gym access VCC Land Limited HK$18,000 - HK$70,000 Ms. Teresa Hong (852) 3602 2388 (852) 2891 1418 reservations@thev.hk www.thev.hk

• Urban balcony apartments with semi-outdoor spaces • Roof gardens with private barbeque and chilled-out facilities • Grand suite with private patio terrace and uber-luxe open air soak tubs for two • Penthouse units offering Bang & Olufsen surround sound system • 5 minutes walk to Causeway Bay MTR, Sogo Department Store, Hysan Place, Times Square, casual and fine dining restaurants for V Causeway Bay and V Causeway Bay2 • 5 minutes walk to Jordan MTR and 7 minutes walk to ICC, Elements and Airport Express Line Kowloon Station for The Lodge, managed by V in West Kowloon • 5 minutes walk to racecourse, boutique shops and eateries for V Happy Valley BOOK DIRECT through V website to redeem a V travel kit!

Step 1 go to www.theV.hk Step 2 press BOOK NOW button Step 3 choose your serviced apartment Step 4 choose your check-in and check-out date Step 5 select no. of guest(s) Step 6 enter “awards” in corporate/promotion code box Step 7 check availability

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EDUCATION American Academic Advisors American School Hong Kong Canadian International School of Hong Kong Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School Concordia International School English Schools Foundation EtonHouse International Pre-School Generations Christian Education Harrow International School Hong Kong Hong Kong Academy Hong Kong International School The International Montessori School of Hong Kong Nord Anglia International School SCAD Hong Kong Tutor Time International Nursery and Kindergarten Victoria Educational Organisation Victoria Shanghai Academy The Woodland Group of Pre-Schools Yew Chung International School

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ACCOMMODATION Aigburth Bluejay Residences Branksome Crest Branksome Grande Burnside Villa The Camphora Gateway Apartments The Grand Blossom HK Gold Coast Residences The Johnston Suites Hong Kong The Lily The Repulse Bay The Summit Tavistock The Ventris V Hotels and Serviced Apartments

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