AmCham biz.hk Nov 2016 Supplement - Guide to International Education

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION American International School 125 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon

School Profile

Facilities

Founded in 1986, AIS is a private and independent school serving both local and international families in Hong Kong. AIS nurtures confident, caring and well-rounded students from early childhood through to high school. Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the academic program is college preparatory in design and fully aligned with recognized US educational standards. Each year, majority of Grade 11 and 12 students receive AP Scholars recognition from the US College Board. AIS graduates earn admission to the most prestigious universities and colleges in the United States and worldwide.

The “Expected Schoolwide Learning Results” form the holistic educational program at AIS, guiding every student towards becoming well-rounded individuals, empowered thinkers, effective communicators and global citizens.

Global learning and vegetable gardens, indoor and outdoor sportsgrounds and basketball courts, library, performing arts hall and swimming pool are built on campus. Teaching and learning programs utilise individualised technology and cyber learning community with interactive whiteboards installed in all classrooms.

School Hours

Early Childhood 1 8:00am – 11:00am & 12:00pm – 3:00pm Early Childhood 2 to Grade 12 8:00am – 3:00pm

Curriculum

US Standards-based curriculum including Advanced Placement courses in high school Tel: (852) 2336 3812 Email: admissions@ais.edu.hk

www.ais.edu.hk

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Delia School of Canada 5-7 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong

School Profile Delia School of Canada has over 1,400 students enrolled from more than 48 different countries. Our mission is to offer students an education that prepares them to become global leaders. Therefore we focus on developing communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills while also fostering creativity. The School offers classes in Pre-Grade 1 to Grade 12 in our Ontario Program and classes in Grade 1 to Grade 7 in our Alberta Program. Entrance into the Alberta Program is subject to successful completion of an entrance exam. The School offers extracurricular activities and afterschool programs. High School graduates attend universities around the globe.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSC_EDU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSCTKS - Ontario Program and https://www.facebook.com/DSCKowloon - Alberta Program

Tel: (852) 3658 0400 Fax: (852) 2884 0481 Email: admissions@delia.edu.hk

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

School Profile American School Hong Kong (ASHK) is a KG to Grade 12 non-profit, college preparatory school opened in August 2016 in Tai Po. ASHK provides a challenging American and International education program that empowers students to become independent critical thinkers and responsible global citizens who excel in their studies and future careers.

ASHK is operated by Esol Education, the world’s largest operator of international American schools, with 40 years of experience in establishing and operating high standard international schools worldwide. Currently, more than 10,000 students attend Esol’s nine schools across three continents. Graduates from the Esol Education are now attending leading universities, including Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia and the London School of Economics.

Curriculum Features

• US Common Core with IB Diploma Program • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Focus • Holistic education taught by qualified North American teachers • Daily Chinese Program with Traditional/ Simplified Chinese Writing

Facilities

ASHK offers modern classrooms with the latest teaching technology, laboratories, athletic facilities, gymnasium, media center, music room, art studios, children playground and cafeteria.

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All classrooms are fitted out to a high standard with the latest interactive and digital facilities served by high speed broadband and a robust wireless network.

Accreditations

Esol Education International schools and the Esol Educationsponsored American School Hong Kong benefit from accreditation and affiliations with: • The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) • East Asia Regional Conference of Schools (EARCOS) • Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)

Admissions

Currently a rolling admissions policy has been adopted. All children are welcome to apply.

After School Activities

• Learn to Play programs are available for the younger children. ASHK will enter competitive teams in the ISSFHK in a variety of sports for 10-year old students and upward • Student Leadership, Clubs, Community Service programs are available • Stanford Academic Summer Program • Global program partnering with ASHK’s sister schools in Esol Education

Tel: (852) 3919 4111 Email: admissions@ashk.edu.hk

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Discovery Montessori Schools Group School Profile Discovery Montessori Schools (DMS) Group holds 3 beautiful European designed Montessori International schools in Hong Kong.

The two DMS Preschools in Central and Discovery Bay offer an International Montessori Education to children aged 1-6yrs. The DMA Primary School in Discovery Bay offers an International Curriculum that combines the IB PYP Program and the Montessori Elementary Program following AMI guidelines, for children aged 6-12yrs. DMS schools are reputable International Bilingual (English and Mandarin) Montessori Schools that provide and authentic Montessori learning environment for children aged from one to twelve years old. DMS strives to help children reach their highest potential, inspire and nurture the individuality of children, encourage children to explore and learn independently in a creative and enriched prepared environment The schools foster a strong academic foundation for a lifetime of learning in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics & Geometry, Biology, Geography, Science and History.

DMS schools hold 600 International students from over 30 nations, with a low teacher-to-child ratio.

Faculty of Staffs

Qualified AMI/AMS/MCI Montessori Teachers with > 10 years teaching experience on average, from over 12 countries. Predominantly trained in the USA, Britain, Canada and Australia.

Accreditation

DMS schools are members of the Montessori Schools Association In the UK, and an IB PYP Candidate School.

Tel: (852) 2850 8006 Email: enquiry@dms.edu.hk

Curriculum

Montessori Early Childhood (1-6Y) and Elementary (6-12Y) Education, International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP (3-12Y)

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French International School 165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

School Profile Established in 1963/ 64, the French International School (FIS) was one of Hong Kong’s first international schools and is now one of its largest with over 2,700 students from Reception / MS to Year 13/ Terminale. The French stream follows the French National Education Curriculum, leading to the Brevet and French Baccalaureate, while the International stream follows the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma.

Tel: (852) 2577 6217 Fax: (852) 2577 9658 Email: admissions@lfis.edu.hk

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

School Profile 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 1180 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.

In delivery its vision statement Leadership for a better world, the School places emphasis on high expectation of academic excellence, breadth and quality of extra-curricular achievement, positive contributions to the School community, and the development of leadership skills.

Boarding begins from Y6 in the Upper School where all students, whether boarding or day, are members of boarding Houses, which provide rich opportunities for interacting with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

School Structure and Curricula

• Lower School The Early Years (K1 and K2) follows the English based ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ Curriculum.

• The Pre-Prep School (Y1 to Y5) follows the English based ‘National Curriculum of England (2014)’.

• The Prep School (Y6 to Y8) offers a skills-based curriculum based on the National Curriculum designed to manage the transition from the homeroom environment in the Pre-Prep School to the more subject-specific environment in the Senior School.

• The Senior School (Y9 to Y11) curriculum is based on IGCSE courses studied over three years.

• The Sixth Form (Y12 to Y13) curriculum is based on A-level courses studied over two years, together with the Extended Project Qualification and the School’s own Harrow International Perspectives course.

Leadership in Action

A varied extra-curricular programme is an essential part of a Harrow education and, distinctively in Hong Kong a significant part of it is integrated into the School day for all students from Y1 to Y13. Activity option choices and a number of core activities take place within the timetable, as well as in enrichment time after 5.15pm for boarders.

These programmes, together with the School’s bespoke pastoral education programme, aim to encourage students to attain excellence in those activities in which they show talent while engaging over time in a broad range of activities that enable them to develop the skills associated with six key themes: service, charity, teamwork, creative expression, leadership and challenge.

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

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Hong Kong International School (HKIS) 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong

School Profile Hong Kong International School is a leading private co-educational college preparatory school for students from Reception One (pre-kindergarten) to Grade 12.

Since 1966, HKIS has provided an American-style education grounded in the Christian faith. We encourage student achievement in an inspiring environment, and our programs reflect the rich multi-cultural and international character of our student body. We are committed to delivering exceptional teaching, and continually evolve our programs and facilities to enhance our student experience. HKIS offers a warm and inclusive learning environment for over 2,600 students of 40 nationalities and diverse religious backgrounds.

HKIS is an East Asia Regional Council of Schools member and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Over 25 Advanced Placement subjects are available to High School students.

HKIS provides educational excellence with a difference, emphasizing compassion and community service across all grades. HKIS courses challenge and inspire students to be lifelong learners and global citizens. Our graduates attend the top universities around the world, with close to 85% attending American institutions. HKIS seeks students who will not only benefit from the educational experiences we provide but will also actively contribute to our school community.

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

www.hkis.edu.hk

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Island Children’s Montessori

International Nursery & Kindergarten Tin Hau

Lei King Wan

North Point*

School Profile

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“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment” - Dr. Maria Montessori

The Montessori method is a proven and well-established educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that is fundamentally different from traditional teaching methods.

It uses a child-centered approach to help children develop their full potential by providing them with an environment prepared for self-directed learning coupled with personal guidance from specially-trained teachers.

With mixed-age classes and emphasis on children’s own interests, pace, and natural tendency for exploration, the Montessori classroom provides a multi-sensorial and dynamic learning environment in which students are the driving force behind their own learning. Montessori-trained, Native English and Putonghua teachers guide them as they navigate the classroom, and each student’s individuality and growing independence is encouraged and nourished.

School bus service is available for Kindergarten students (Hong Kong Island only)

Teacher/Student Ratio 1:6 Pre-Nursery 1:8 Kindergarten

Hours

Pre-Nursery: 2-hour sessions Morning (8:30am – 10:30am) (10:45am – 12:45pm) Afternoon (2:00pm – 4:00pm)

Kindergarten: 3-hour sessions AM (8:30am – 11:30am) PM (1:00pm – 4:00pm) Full Day (8:30am – 4:00pm)

Age of Students Playgroup Pre-Nursery Kindergarten

16 months – 36 months 2 – 3 years 3 – 6 years (mixed age classroom)

Admissions

Rolling admissions – we interview and enrol suitable candidates throughout the school year.

Fees

Pre-Nursery: $66,000 per annum for the 2016-17 school year Kindergarten: $78,100 per annum for the 2016-17 school year

Curriculum

Montessori education helps the child develop a love of order, a love of work, spontaneous concentration, independence, initiative, self-discipline and sympathy for others that lasts a lifetime.

Our students are immersed in a bilingual (English and Putonghua) learning environment rich in activities which appeal to their innate curiosity. The Montessori Casa (Kindergarten) curriculum encompasses Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Geography, Botany, Zoology, Art and Music.

Our Playgroup and Pre-Casa (Pre-Nursery) programs help prepare students to attend school independently, as they engage with the learning environment and develop their language and literacy, cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills. *Opening in 2017, subject to final EDB approval.

Tel: (852) 3427 9100 Email: admissions@icms.edu.hk

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Nord Anglia International School Campuses located on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

School Profile

Curriculum

Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong (NAIS) is a member of Nord Anglia Education’s global family of 43 premium schools in Mainland China, South East Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. In total, we look after more than 35,000 students globally. NAIS opened in September 2014 for Primary and Secondary. In August 2017, we will open a second campus in Tin Wan, Aberdeen, dedicated to Early Years education (subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals). The new school will offer Nursery, Reception and Years 1, 2 and 3. The second campus means NAIS can offer an all through education to its students.

Students at NAIS follow the English National Curriculum, EYFS framework, IGCSEs and IB Diploma. Maximum class size throughout the school is 24 children per class. Through our Global Campus programme, students also gain access to unique opportunities and develop an international perspective. United by a common philosophy – we are ambitious for our students, believing there is no limit to what our students can achieve and helping them go beyond what they thought possible.

Our Vision • Create intellectually confident learners by having very high standards and expectations achieved through our personalised approach to learning • Develop socially confident global citizens who are creative, inquiring and collaborative • Treat each child as an individual, drawing on their own strengths and personality

English National Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage framework IGCSEs IB Diploma

Exclusive Collaborations The Juilliard School Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Transportation Bus service available

Facilities A wide range of learning spaces and facilities are available at both campuses. These include (depending on which site) 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.

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

www.nais.hk

Age of Students Lam Tin Campus Tin Wan, Aberdeen Campus*

5 to 18 years old 3 to 7 years old

*subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals

Fees (subject to annual review) Primary: HK$141,150 Secondary: HK$157,450

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Stamford American School – Hong Kong School Profile Stamford American School – Hong Kong is a world-class international school launching September 2017, offering a unique approach to education that helps your child achieve more than they believe they can. We offer a rigorous standardsbased American education for children aged 5 to 18 years old, with a choice to graduate with either the International Baccalaureate Diploma* or American High School Diploma, or both.

We are pleased to establish our Hong Kong campus following our huge success at Stamford American International School in Singapore, which today has over 3,000 students from 70 nationalities. We are proud of having 90% of our graduates accepted to their 1st choice university or college.

Stamford American School – Hong Kong is part of Cognita, a global leader in independent education with over 65 schools worldwide. Stamford American draws upon Cognita’s wide-ranging international breadth and expertise of educators to share best practice and deliver the highest quality education.

Address

School Campus (Opening Sept 2017) 25 Man Fuk Rd, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Admissions Office Two Exchange Square, Level 40, 05-07 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

Curriculum

We establish high standards for academic achievement and performance through our interdisciplinary curriculum following the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) and Common Core Plus frameworks, combined with continual externally moderated assessments through Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) testing in Reading, Math and Science.

We offer specialist programs across all subjects, including daily Chinese or Spanish, a problem-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMinn) Program, a differentiated Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Reading Program, structured Physical Education based on the Society of Health and Physical Educators standards, and a challenging Visual and Performing Arts Program based on the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum. *Stamford American School Hong Kong will apply to the International Baccalaureate for program candidacy in December 2017.

Stamford American School Hong Kong is currently unregistered.

Provisional registration of a school with the Education Department Bureau has been applied for but is currently pending approval. The opening of the school is subject to approval of the provisional school registration by the Education Bureau.

Fax: (852) 2500 8688 Email: admissions@sais.hk

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Victoria Educational Organisation Since 1965

School Profile Founded in 1965, Victoria Educational Organisation (VEO) has been providing high quality early childhood education in Hong Kong with the motto, “Bilingual Learners Today, World Citizens Tomorrow – Love to Read, Eager to Inspire, Learn to Care”. It aims to instil a love of learning, a strong sense of social responsibility, and global vision at an early age. VEO offers a total immersion language environment though its effective one teacher-one language approaches, in its effort to nurture strong bi-literacy and tri-lingual abilities in its young students. VEO is the only Columbia University Teachers College “Read and Write” project (TCRWP) preschool in Hong Kong that is also accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation. 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.

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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

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Email: enquiry@victoria.edu.hk

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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 learning environment in 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.

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

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 of schemes of work from the National Curriculum for England (NCE). The research based curriculum allows high standards and ease of transition for international students.

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

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

Highlight of YCIS Global Education

• A Bilingual focus within a 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.

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

• Strong music programme enhances children’s reasoning skills, develops memory span, concentration and coordination.

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

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

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Hotel and Tourism Management

School Profile The fast-growing hotel and tourism sectors are experiencing a tidal wave of change.

More than ever before industry professionals must lead and manage many circumstances. Of crucial importance are the skills required to identify and capitalise on the opportunities and to respond effectively and efficiently on challenges. At the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), we offer exceptional programmes to all of you who strive to extend the frontiers of your knowledge and fast track your careers.

Postgraduate Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Hotel and Tourism Management Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management (D.HTM) Master of Science (MSc) in Global Hospitality Business MSc in International Hospitality Management MSc in International Tourism and Convention Management MSc in International Wine Management

Online Application

Ph.D. programme: www.polyu.edu.hk/rowas D.HTM & MSc programmes: www.polyu.edu.hk/admission

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