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TopSchoolsHK
Jun 24, 20203 min read
Debentures/capital levies charged by private schools - they are NOT approved!
EDB have been turning a blind eye to the way that private schools have routinely been charging multiple, "other" fees for decades.
TopSchoolsHK
Jun 4, 20204 min read
Debentures/capital levies charged by private schools - are they approved?
We delve deeper into those school fees that ARE approved and those that appear not to be approved.
TopSchoolsHK
May 17, 20207 min read
Malaysia: Covid-19 School Closures: Should parents get fee discounts?
Extended school closures & the issue of school fee discounts is an extremely hot topic at the moment, with online discussions, surveys,...
TopSchoolsHK
Feb 28, 20204 min read
Smooth Sailing Through Online Learning
It has been a challenging school year for both families and schools alike, as the second school closure of the year is now stretching into m
TopSchoolsHK
Dec 13, 20194 min read
Your Guide to Early Years and Primary Admissions in Hong Kong
If there’s one thing that’s sure to instil fear in the heart of a Hong Kong parent, it’s the prospect of school admissions interviews.
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 12, 20194 min read
Best of British?
British education, particularly in China, is big business. But what is it about a British Education that is driving its popularity and rapid
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 7, 20196 min read
Malaysia: What to Ask on a School Visit (and Some Answers you should Get)
So, you've shortlisted some international schools and booked your school visits in. Congratulations! But what should you ask when you're...
TopSchoolsHK
Oct 30, 20192 min read
KL International Schools - Grouped by Curriculum Type
We often get asked which international schools in KL offer which curriculum. It certainly can be confusing! Many international schools...
TopSchoolsHK
Jul 10, 20193 min read
Beginning with the end in mind
Kindergarten is the first stop on your child’s educational journey. Once you know where you want them to end up, then you can start planning
TopSchoolsHK
May 20, 20192 min read
Sharing, Caring & Collaborating
Over recent years, there have been numerous studies on the importance of a more holistic approach to education.
TopSchoolsHK
Mar 6, 20193 min read
How does music and musicality impact upon the development of young children
Sponsored Post: Children of all ages express themselves through music. You often hear pre-schoolers making up songs, clapping hands, or...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 27, 20184 min read
Beyond the glossy brochures
The 4th International Schools Festival was held on 15 September 2018, with over 50 schools and over 1,500 parents attending. This event...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Nurturing individuality – Sending your children to different schools has its advantages
Parents choose different schools for their children for many reasons. They often don’t do so deliberately yet, when faced with this as a...
TopSchoolsHK
Apr 25, 20183 min read
How to Go Round and Round the Garden Without Getting Dizzy: Making a plan for early childhood educat
Raising youngsters is largely about nurturing personal growth – kindergarten is a German word meaning ‘garden of children’ – but not all...
TopSchoolsHK
Apr 22, 20184 min read
The power of play: can kids really LEARN through having fun?
In today’s world, most educators would argue that we should be encouraging children to play at every opportunity. Yet many Hong Kong...
TopSchoolsHK
Feb 12, 20182 min read
Is your child receiving enough exposure in English?
Are you hoping to raise a native English speaking child in a home where English is a minority language?
TopSchoolsHK
Feb 2, 20182 min read
Play now and thrive later – Yew Chung International School’s early learning philosophy
“So often we hear about the importance of allowing children to play freely, but often this is misinterpreted as structured or supervised...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 6, 20151 min read
EDB Kindergarten Profiles: How to interpret key information
All registered kindergartens are listed on the Education Bureau’s website at http://www.chsc.hk/kindergarten/en/ A) Eligibility for the...
TopSchoolsHK
May 16, 20155 min read
Pre-schooling in Hong Kong: figuring out the options
From Montessori and Waldorf to Reggio Emilia and the International Baccalaureate, Hong Kong boasts a wide choice of pre-schooling...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 25, 201412 min read
What’s in a Good School?
The Harbour School since 2010. My background is in both regular and special education, but rather than my university and graduate degrees...
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