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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.
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!
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...
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.
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?)...
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...
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