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Less ‘tiger’ and more ‘tea’ : Choosing a British tutor over there, rather than a tutor here

TopSchoolsHK

Aug 1, 20232 min read

Less ‘tiger’ and more ‘tea’ : Choosing a British tutor over there, rather than a tutor here

Finding the right fit tutor is as important as finding the right fit school and the private tutoring sector in Hong Kong is big business.

Advanced School Research for Smart Parents

TopSchoolsHK

Sep 5, 20213 min read

Advanced School Research for Smart Parents

CSI :Are the schools you're considering robust and not about to go bust? Tips on conducting advanced research - Canny School Investigations!

Insider Insights - ISKL Students and Parents Share Their Experiences

TopSchoolsHK

Aug 6, 20215 min read

Insider Insights - ISKL Students and Parents Share Their Experiences

Listening to the views of students and parents is a great way of taking the pulse of a school and gives prospective families an idea of...

Destination Services for Relocating Families

TopSchoolsHK

Oct 17, 20202 min read

Destination Services for Relocating Families

Full service relocation firms resort to the quickest and easiest placement, rather than the best.

Malaysia: Covid-19 School Closures: Should parents get fee discounts?

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,...

Malaysia: What to Ask on a School Visit (and Some Answers you should Get)

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...

KL International Schools - Grouped by Curriculum Type

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...

KL International Schools: A Level Results 2019

TopSchoolsHK

Sep 12, 20192 min read

KL International Schools: A Level Results 2019

Hello everyone! We recently put together a post on the 2019 IB results from international schools in Malaysia, and promised we would...

TopSchoolsHK

Sep 12, 20192 min read

KL International Schools: A Level Results 2019 & 2020

To complement our post on the 2019 IB results in Malaysia, here's a follow up on A Levels. Three caveats: We are not fans of league...

TopSchoolsHK

Aug 18, 20194 min read

Malaysia: The Value of Value-Added Data

With CIE results released last week, and Edexcel soon to release theirs, schools are busily analysing their IGCSE and A Level results and...

3 Things Expats Should Know Before Moving to Malaysia with Kids

TopSchoolsHK

Jul 7, 20193 min read

3 Things Expats Should Know Before Moving to Malaysia with Kids

The Visa Situation There are four ways your child can legally live & study here in beautiful Malaysia: Apply for the MM2H visa. Once...

Malaysia: The Top 5 Myths about International Schools

TopSchoolsHK

Jun 6, 20195 min read

Malaysia: The Top 5 Myths about International Schools

We help families make fully informed schooling decisions. We've encountered a few popular 'myths', or misconceptions...

Malaysia: International Schools Offering Great Deals & Discounts

TopSchoolsHK

May 16, 20192 min read

Malaysia: International Schools Offering Great Deals & Discounts

We all love to save a bit of money, right? Right. And international school fees are expensive. Thankfully, a number of international...

TopSchoolsHK

May 6, 20193 min read

Malaysia: IGCSEs: Stop The Panic!

So, this cobbled-together graphic (not from gov.uk might we may add) was making the rounds on social media over the weekend. Its...

TopSchoolsHK

Apr 4, 20194 min read

4 Warning Signs to Watch Out For

We've seen a huge range of international schools here in Malaysia - 34 and counting! Amongst them, there is a huge amount of variation in...

TopSchoolsHK

Mar 21, 20194 min read

IB Schools in Malaysia

IB Schools in Malaysia If you’re a prospective parent searching for “IB Schools in Malaysia” on Google, you’re might end up with some...

What's the Deal with International Schools' Entrance Testing?

TopSchoolsHK

Mar 15, 20196 min read

What's the Deal with International Schools' Entrance Testing?

Entrance Tests in International Schools: A source of stress for many prospective parents! What do the entrance tests involve? How long...

TopSchoolsHK

Mar 2, 20191 min read

KL International School Map: Updated!

Following the interest in our recent post about the 6 price tiers of international schools here in Kuala Lumpur, we thought it would be...

TopSchoolsHK

Feb 14, 20193 min read

New Schools You Should Know About

It may feel like new international schools in Kuala Lumpur are popping up every month (how many names do you recognise from this list?)...

The 6 Price Tiers of International Schools in Kuala Lumpur (UPDATED)

TopSchoolsHK

Jan 25, 20192 min read

The 6 Price Tiers of International Schools in Kuala Lumpur (UPDATED)

You may have heard of the terms 'top tier' (or 'Tier 1'), 'mid tier' (or 'Tier 2') and 'bottom tier' (or 'Tier 3') when referring to...