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TopSchoolsHK
May 12, 20172 min read
Malaysia: What is a 'Tier 1' School?
We often get asked questions like, 'What are the top tier international schools in Kuala Lumpur?' or hear statements like 'We really...
TopSchoolsHK
May 11, 20173 min read
The Rise and Rise of School Fees
If you want to raise the ire of Hong Kong parents, increase their children’s school fees. Here’s a sample of the latest outrage on the...
TopSchoolsHK
Mar 27, 20171 min read
Download your free supplement: UK Curriculum Schools (March 2017)
To complement the event we held on 26 March with the Education Post, we produced a supplement on UK Curriculum Schools in Hong Kong....
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 9, 20162 min read
When is an international school not an international school?
So often, so many parents are confused. But, hey, schools are confused too! When is a school international, or private or independent?...
TopSchoolsHK
Jun 5, 20162 min read
How to choose an Independent Education Consultant
These days, many more parents appreciate the benefits of working with an education consultant to aid in their child’s preschool, primary...
TopSchoolsHK
Jun 3, 20163 min read
How ‘international’ are Hong Kong’s international schools?
Hong Kong’s more than 50 international schools are proving increasingly popular with local and PRC families who recognise the advantages...
TopSchoolsHK
Mar 19, 20166 min read
Hong Kong Moms: School Guru Offers Insights
Hong Kong Moms are quick to opine on everything from school bus drivers to too much homework. But when it comes to getting into school...
TopSchoolsHK
Mar 9, 20165 min read
Local School Admissions 101
All children legally residing in Hong Kong are entitled to a place in a local school. By ‘local school’, we mean a school primarily...
TopSchoolsHK
Dec 10, 20153 min read
Understanding ‘School Speak’: Part 1
When dealing with schools, you’ll learn a whole lexicon. Waitlists, debentures, redshirting to name a few. Here, we look at three...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 25, 20152 min read
Beware application + assessment fees of up to HK$8,000
Some time ago, the SCMP reported that GSIS was illegally charging high application fees for its kindergarten (Schools breaking the rules...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 21, 20152 min read
Why every school needs Parent Ambassadors
Do you have a parent ambassador program at your school? It’s commonplace in the US and getting more popular here in Hong Kong amongst...
TopSchoolsHK
Nov 13, 20154 min read
Switching from local to international school
One of the most common quandaries parents find themselves in is choosing between a local school and an international one. We often advise...
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