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Moments from Aberdeen tunnel conveniently accessed from most parts of the island the purpose-built environment is bright, spacious, and a wonderful environment for any young child. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Aberdeen harbor, a large indoor play area, library, and flexible learning spaces the learning environment is ideally suited for young children to explore and develop. Drop off and pick by car or bus is conveniently and safely facilitated as our Aberdeen kindergarten is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. Rollers and Wriggler classes are a great way to learn with your child. These 1 hour accompanied classes for children from 6 months of age focus on, communication, sensory and physical play. With flexible day options to suit your routine, you can do as few as 2 or as many as 5 days. As a 2 hour accompanied class Playgroup children who are 18 to 24 months of age are ready to explore their environment with ever-increasing independence. Taking advantage of a child’s rapid language development at this age we introduce daily Mandarin sessions. Stepping Stones is the first of our unaccompanied classes for children from 24 months of age. Offered as either a 2 or 3-hour program, with the flexibility to choose a daily schedule to suit your family's needs. With a mix of intentional teaching and purposeful play, the children will experience a program built around their physical, language and social-emotional development. Families can choose between a bilingual ( Mandarin and English ) or English, Pre-School experience for their child. Children learn through play, from a mix of intentional teaching and child-initiated activities, in a vibrant language-rich environment. Children can attend a morning or afternoon session with the option to attend both, which is very popular with our older preschool children as they prepare for primary school. The Prep for Primary learning outcomes are mapped to the English National Curriculum Framework, children are regularly assessed against these outcomes. This full-day program builds on the skills developed in Pre-School, exposing the children to ever more complex learning in a supportive and collaborative environment. View full school

Each child is unique, with different potentials. We believe childhood is a crucial stage to discover and develop children’s talents. We are dedicated to providing well-balanced quality educations that build far-reaching foundations for children to further grow, achieve and succeed in this ever-changing society. It has been over 20 years since our first Think International Kindergarten was founded in Laguna City in 1994. I am so pleased to witness our students growing, learning, enjoying, exploring, and achieving at Think. At Think, we have a team, a family of committed educators who strive for learning excellence for children. We are proud that our graduates are well prepared for their primary school, be it a Cantonese-speaking government school, a Putonghua-speaking direct subsidy school, or an International School. Their solid language skills ( two written and three spoken ) gives them a sound foundation to learn in these languages. Our inquiry approach in the classroom and our teaching through interactive whiteboards, open the children’s eyes to how they can learn and prepare them for creativity and critical thinking. We believe a good pre-school education must be able to discover and develop the talents of the individual child. To achieve this goal, we place balanced emphasis on all areas of children's early development including language & cognitive, physical, mathematics, science, arts, social skills, and emotional. We also build children's understanding of responsibility as important members of society. Think International Kindergarten/Nursery was founded on August 1st, 1994 at Laguna City, to provide bilingual pre-school education to children living in the community, and to prepare them for international primary Schools or local primary schools. View full school

Welcome back to SISHK: 2016/17 has been the busiest year with the celebrations for our school’s anniversary. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our parents and community for your enthusiastic participation in all the events and for making the year such a memorable one! Our school year ended with some very good news from our students. In July, five of our Primary Two students won one bronze and four gold medals when they represented Hong Kong in the World Maths Invitational in Vietnam. Over at the secondary school, S4 students are to be commended for their performance in the IGCSE examinations, with two-thirds of the grades achieved being distinctions. Our DP students also performed very well in their Diploma examinations, with an average of 37 points for the IB Diploma and more than 35% achieved 40 points and above. We are very proud of our graduates as they start the next phase of their learning journey in universities all over the world including Oxford (UK), Cambridge (UK), Northeastern (USA), Berklee (USA), and British Columbia (Canada). One-fifth of the cohort will be matriculating to one of the Hong Kong universities. Some students will be returning to Singapore to pursue their degree studies at the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University while others will be starting National Service back in Singapore. The interests of this cohort reflect the diversity of talents among our students, courses they will be studying range from Media Studies, Music, Law, Medicine, Physics, English, Chemical Engineering, Business to Accountancy, and others. As a whole, the academic achievements of our students are laudable. SISHK prides itself on our academic rigor and our student body ranges widely in terms of academic inclination, creative aptitude, language proficiency, physical capability as we are a non-selective school. In addition to academic excellence, we support our students to discover and pursue their passions and talents and equip them with the tools to face future challenges and thrive in an ever-changing world.| Our team has grown with more teachers joining us from around the world and new heads joining the management team to lead the school forward. In the next few months, we will be upgrading the swimming pool’s water filtration system and constructing a canopy over the basketball courts at the Nam Long Shan campus. Alternative PE lessons are in place during this period and we will have another all-weather outdoor area for the children to enjoy after the works are completed. We will also be further refining our teaching and learning strategies as well as fine-tuning the range of activities and events to further enrich our students’ learning experiences. The team and I are all looking forward to another exciting year ahead, partnering with you to create more learning opportunities and experiences for your children. To provide a conducive environment for a future-oriented, holistic education, anchored in a rigorous bilingual academic program, for children of all nationalities. We nurture students to be independent life-long learners imbued with sound moral values who are respectful and responsible, and who rise to the challenges of life creatively and enthusiastically in an ever-changing world. We respect the dignity and worth of all the students under our care. We believe that all students can be nurtured to achieve their full potential within a school environment that is both caring and challenging. We expect all students to be respectful, responsible, and to rise to the challenges of life. View full school

Welcome to Victoria Kindergarten and Victoria International Nursery. Our (Lower Kornhill) campus is located in the Eastern District of Hong Kong and is highly accessible by public transport. We offer classes from Pre-Nursery to Upper Class. We proudly offer the accredited IB Primary Years Programme and the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Our focus is to deliver a balanced curriculum where we focus and nurture the children as a whole, so we pride ourselves in incorporating the performing arts within our curriculum. The school provides different learning areas to enhance the inquiry process and extend the students' thinking. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Victoria family. Founded in 1965, Victoria Educational Organization is one of the largest providers of early childhood education in Hong Kong, serving families of pre-nursery and kindergarten children at its eight kindergartens and nurseries. We have built a legacy and reputation for our experience in education as we continuously explore and embrace innovations to enhance our children’s learning. We believe deeply that quality education is a necessary precondition for a better world, and pledge to ensure that our schools meet your children’s needs by providing well-equipped, well-resourced, and well-staffed campuses. We take pride in our commitment to offering programs that draw upon leading early childhood research and best practices facilitated by an expert and knowledgeable faculty. Together, we aim to create a relevant, engaging, and challenging educational experience for all children. We stay true to our motto, “Multilingual Students Today, Global Citizens Tomorrow”, and to our objectives – Together we care, learn and inspire – by implementing programs that emphasize exploratory and inquiry-based learning approaches, in environments designed to nurture children’s love of learning, academic, and skills development. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program, renowned for challenging the inquiring mind and engaging children with a broader international perspective, is implemented in all of our campuses, that have been authorized as an IB World schools. Furthermore, a balanced curriculum to enforce literacy standards and enrich inquiry learning is adopted throughout our organization. Our entire staff is committed to establishing a school environment that allows students to enjoy their learning experiences, and to flourish and grow at all levels. The immersion setting we provide demonstrates our emphasis on developing children’s early biliteracy and trilingual skills. We facilitate such language development by implementing the “one teacher-one language” arrangements in classrooms, thus allowing children to learn and interact with native speakers of different languages: English, Cantonese, and Putonghua respectively. View full school

The Woodland Sai Kung Pre-School follows the UK National Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage and has a significant English and Mandarin component. Since 1978, Woodland Pre-Schools have set the standard for quality international Pre-School education in Hong Kong. We offer classes for children aged between six months and six years, and we currently have more than 2,600 children enrolled in our 9 campuses, which are conveniently located on Hong Kong Island and in Sai Kung. A family-owned business, the Woodland Group has operated in Hong Kong since 1978. Over 60,000 children have successfully passed through our Pre-Schools, guided by our highly experienced teachers, and all of our schools are fully accredited in both the Montessori method and the traditional UK Pre-School standard. The benefits of choosing a Woodland Pre-School are manifold. Both parents and children will find that Woodland boasts a wide variety of advantages, ensuring a wonderful, convenient and comprehensive pre-school experience for every family. Woodland Pre-Schools reflect the international flavor of the city of Hong Kong. Both students and teachers come from all corners of the world. At Woodland, we take advantage of this by offering a multicultural approach to our curriculum. Many holidays and cultural traditions are celebrated in fun and educational ways. Woodland Pre-Schools offer an open-door policy to parents. This means that we welcome parents to visit classes and participate, especially for special festivals and events such as birthdays. Eight of our pre-schools follow a traditional learning approach to early childhood education, while the remaining campuses adhere to the Montessori philosophy. Woodland Pre-Schools are equipped with facilities of the highest quality. If you would like to take a tour, please contact any of our schools who will be happy to arrange a visit. We guarantee a low student-teacher ratio in our pre-schools, making sure your child will receive all the support and attention that he or she deserves. View full school

Yew Chung International School (YCIS Hong Kong) provides international education to expatriate and local children aged 6 months - 18. Recognized as one of the top international schools in Hong Kong, YCIS Hong Kong’s international curriculum with kindergarten, primary and secondary schools (IGCSE & IB) prepares students to become bilingually competent in English and Chinese and internationally minded for a competitive future. The first Yew Chung class was formed in 1932 in Hong Kong for kindergarten-aged children. Even at the commencement of Yew Chung its founder, Madame Tsang Chor-hang held a profoundly advanced vision, which became the root of Yew Chung’s philosophy today. Over the subsequent decades, the breadth of the education grew to provide further for students at infant age to Secondary graduation. This development embraced and expanded to bring international education to students whilst being a pioneer for leading teaching methods. As the world evolved and witnessed global changes Yew Chung International Schools (YCIS) became greatly sought after. Today, each YCIS School has become very well established in each city of location. The Schools are internationally accredited and authorized by international examination boards. At YCIS we recognize we have an important role to play, within the immediate and wider global society, with a strong sense of social responsibility. We uphold the significance of values, whether in terms of moral values between people or the living environment around us. Guided by our Life Education and Character Education programs, we bring relevant issues to our students to allow them to see the effects that we can bring, as of today’s people on our planet. We give our students hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference and for them to also experience helping others internationally via our World Classroom program. From early childhood to senior students, all students can gain a sense of helping others towards a better world. We embed this objective within our school philosophy and ensure every prospect of achieving this is captured. Our experienced highly qualified teachers and educators dedicate their expertise towards in-depth curriculum research, by every subject and age group. The result is a unique international program drawing the best from around the world, and not restricted to one national curriculum. We value every step of a child’s learning journey and ensure our learning program adheres to the philosophy of our school. The attainment of a strong skill-set is very much needed in the workplace today, gaining even more important for the next generation. Our researchers ensure our education brings opportunities to the students, expanding skills such as research ability, critical thinking, analysis, creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative working. We pledge to provide a well-rounded, holistic learning approach for every YCIS student with the ultimate objective for our graduates to gain the ability to succeed in an ever-changing globalized world throughout their adulthood. View full school

The YMCA of Hong Kong Christian International Kindergarten was established in 1992 to provide quality education in an English setting to an international body of students. The Kindergarten was awarded the valued UNICEF ‘Child-Friendly School’ award in December 2009 and recognized as the top school in Kowloon by a leading HK Community website. The students are encouraged to serve rather than take, show respect for all living things. and develop social responsibility. Proud of our cultural diversity we offer a progressive curriculum that allows us to create a stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to solve problems, make choices and be active learners all the time upholding spiritual and moral values. They are motivated to show curiosity, ask questions, develop independence, work alongside others, and enjoy their learning. As an inclusive school, we aim to integrate children with any developmental delays or needs into school life. We believe that every child is unique and special. Our teaching approach is based on our belief that "play" has a vital role in children's learning experience. Our "learn through play" program is designed with the following objectives: To enhance communication and verbal skills. To encourage creativity. To develop habits of observation, questioning, and listening. To offer opportunities to socialize. To develop motor skills. To increase eye-hand coordination. To teach problem-solving techniques. The school provides K1, K2, and K3 classes for children aged 3 years to 6+ years, and hosts Pre-Kindergarten classes for the Pre-School Education Section of the YMCA of Hong Kong. Christian ethics and moral teaching is the thread throughout the school. All students are made aware of the plight of children throughout the world through the involvement with UNICEF and other children’s charities. Each Christmas the students perform a Nativity Play for parents and a musical play is performed at the end of the school year. Students moving up to Primary school have their own special evening in June. View full school

It is a privilege to be the Principal of West Island School. Our learners both inspire and motivate us with their diversity, their hard work, their ambition, and their success. In the care of expert teachers, learners achieve excellent academic results, well above world averages, and secure futures in a wide range of prestigious universities on all continents. A culture of excellence and a rich curriculum means that many of our young people will also become leaders in the world of arts and sports alongside their traditional academic studies. Our focus on knowing learners as individuals and nurturing their unique talents and interests builds a secure foundation for experiencing success from a young age. We know that the future world of work demands a set of skills not tested by formal examination systems. Our central mission is to go one step further and prepare young people for the world of work through a shared language of ‘learning approaches’. In an age where content can be searched and retrieved, the true skill of our graduates is knowing the value and application of their knowledge how to construct meaning and work within teams, and to communicate effectively with others. Throughout their time at West Island School, our learners become responsible global citizens. With strong links to both the local and international community, student-led projects engage learners in global action to aid others. Our students leave us with a clear sense of their place in the world and how they can influence it. Teaching through the English medium, our school has been established in the best traditions of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) which has served the Hong Kong community for 50 years. Located in an exciting and innovative building from where we can see the University, Hong Kong’s biggest teaching hospital, Cyber Port, and busy shipping lanes that demonstrate the key position of Hong Kong on the Pacific Rim. We welcome students of all nationalities to join us on what we believe is a learning superhighway connected to the world. Our journey starts in the strong partnership between students, parents, teachers, and support staff who have the shared view that our cultural diversity enriches and strengthens the life of the school. View full school

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College ("YHKCC") was established in September 2003. It is the first secondary school sponsored by the YMCA of Hong Kong. Our school, which is operated under the Direct Subsidy Scheme of the Education Bureau, uses English as the medium of instruction and we are the only English-medium school in the islands district in Hong Kong. YHKCC now has over 70% international students from over 40 countries, offering a dynamic international environment for students. All of our teachers are university graduates 38% of our teachers possess master's qualifications and 1% have doctorates. Over 42% of our teachers are from overseas including UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Spain, Japan, and India, etc. They bring with them their own country's history and culture. Our student's education is enriched by this cultural diversity which gives a great preparation for life in today's globalized world. We aim to enable our students to become confident and happy 'global citizens, with equal respect for and values of one other's cultures. The school is a learning community where quality education, based on Christian beliefs and values, is offered in a joyful and stimulating setting. We believe that the foundation of this learning community is the partnership among teachers, parents, and students. Students come from over 40 different countries to study at YHKCC, most of them can manage 3 different languages. At the school you will find a lot of smiling faces learning inside and outside classrooms confidently, playing sports and music with pride. YHKCC is currently operating 38 classes in 6-year groups, the average class size is around 25. We offer both Hong Kong (HKDSE) and International curricula (i.e. IGCSE/ GCE A-levels) to our students and you will see, at the school, a well-developed pastoral system (SGDS), different students support services, various extra-curricular activities, lots of English language support, good facilities and dedicated, hardworking teachers. View full school

Kingston is comprised of Playgroup, Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary students who are guided by a diverse and uniquely qualified staff united in our belief in bilingualism and a small-school approach to learning. After graduating from Kingston Primary, our students have the through-train option of continuing the small-school approach in secondary school at International College Hong Kong. Since 1994, Kingston has dedicated itself to the worthy pursuit of equipping students to be proficient in two of the most significant languages of the twenty-first century: English and Chinese (Putonghua). For over 20 years, Kingston has successfully provided a challenging and stimulating environment that nurtures the balanced development of students who, in their own unique way, grow into active and responsible world citizens. We are proud to have been the first school in Hong Kong to be authorized to provide the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The IBPYP provides a unique framework for approaches to learning. The flexibility of the IBO framework has ensured that Kingston has been able to maintain its dedication to bilingualism while ensuring international standards of English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Science, Arts, and Physical Education and providing an excellent environment for Chinese language development. Members of the community who take the opportunity to walk the halls and visit the classrooms of Kingston often comment on the fluidity with which our students switch between Putonghua and English. This is a point of particular pride for us. While many schools view languages as subjects, we take particular pride in having two living languages at Kingston. Kingston teachers come from all over the globe and they bring with them a wide variety of experiences. Varied experiences and points of view are valued within the IB approaches to learning, as is lifelong learning. Our dedication to teacher professional development is unsurpassed and makes Kingston an attractive option for teachers who want to work at a school where training and experience result in a mature program with a deep understanding of the IBPYP framework and the most innovative, successful, child-centered educational program ever developed. To provide a challenging and stimulating environment that nurtures the balanced development of students who, in their own unique way grow into active and responsible world citizens. To provide a learning environment where English and Putonghua are the languages of instruction. To provide a quality education based on the principles of Internationalism. To provide our students with essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge along with the opportunities to apply them. To provide a safe and supportive learning environment where students can develop their own inquiries. To implement a program of inquiry that encourages students to take action. To provide opportunities for students to work independently and collaboratively while solving problems and meeting challenges. To promote respect for the beliefs and perspectives of others. To foster a sense of community among students, parents, teachers through open communication and cooperation. We are at an exciting time in the development of the school for several reasons. The current Y7-9 students are following the Middle School Curriculum (MSC). Students are enjoying the opportunities this brings including improving links across subject areas, skills being taught explicitly in the classroom, and an alive, online reporting system that is custom made for our needs. In August 2017, we will be introducing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Year 7 which will roll out over three years. This framework will further develop the student learning experience. In many ways, this will build on the work we are currently doing with the MSC. All ESF schools will be on the same journey so we are working together with MYP schools to share best practices. Performance Coaching at KGV continues to develop and is changing the way we have conversations across the school and the way we can support students through tutoring. We are in a fortunate position in that we are situated in a community where the student population is not transient so we have time to build relationships and we are proud to be part of the KGV community. If you ever ask a teacher why they love working at KGV they will undoubtedly mention the students and the way they engage positively in everything they do. We create a ‘school for one. A place where each person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead. Our students are empowered to be their own remarkable by: Challenging themselves and others to achieve at high levels and be the best learners they can be Embracing and enacting our school values of honesty, courage, and resilience Dreaming big and setting ambitious goals and targets Being excited, innovative, and grasping opportunities Understanding their wellbeing and enacting behaviors to stay healthy Connecting positively with others and embracing diversity in our global context Our staff is empowered to be their own remarkable by: Placing our students first in all that they do Collaborating with others to promote their learning and our collective capabilities Embracing, enacting, and explicitly modeling our values of honesty, courage, and resilience Communicating a sense of optimism, positivity and displaying a ‘growth mindset’ Demonstrating a mindset of high expectations and continuously evaluating the impact their teaching is having on student learning Promoting and enacting wellbeing as a foundation of our learning community Our school is remarkable by: Creating a ‘school for one’ that personalizes the learning experience for all and enables every person to be a remarkable learner Being a hub for community learning where our parents, alumni, and community connect in authentic, sustainable, and evolving ways Honoring our rich history and traditions whilst embracing innovation Prioritizing the connection between wellbeing and learning through our values and actions Being an agile school and empowering collaboration at all levels to build our ‘engine rooms’ for professional learning, teacher evaluation of their impact on student learning, and driving school improvement within our ESF family Truly believing, that every person can be their own remarkable. 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We are at an exciting time in the development of the school for several reasons. The current Y7-9 students are following the Middle School Curriculum (MSC). Students are enjoying the opportunities this brings including improving links across subject areas, skills being taught explicitly in the classroom, and an alive, online reporting system that is custom made for our needs. In August 2017, we will be introducing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Year 7 which will roll out over three years. This framework will further develop the student learning experience. In many ways, this will build on the work we are currently doing with the MSC. All ESF schools will be on the same journey so we are working together with MYP schools to share best practices. Performance Coaching at KGV continues to develop and is changing the way we have conversations across the school and the way we can support students through tutoring. We are in a fortunate position in that we are situated in a community where the student population is not transient so we have time to build relationships and we are proud to be part of the KGV community. If you ever ask a teacher why they love working at KGV they will undoubtedly mention the students and the way they engage positively in everything they do. We create a ‘school for one. A place where each person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead. Our students are empowered to be their own remarkable by: Challenging themselves and others to achieve at high levels and be the best learners they can be Embracing and enacting our school values of honesty, courage, and resilience Dreaming big and setting ambitious goals and targets Being excited, innovative, and grasping opportunities Understanding their wellbeing and enacting behaviors to stay healthy Connecting positively with others and embracing diversity in our global context Our staff is empowered to be their own remarkable by: Placing our students first in all that they do Collaborating with others to promote their learning and our collective capabilities Embracing, enacting, and explicitly modeling our values of honesty, courage, and resilience Communicating a sense of optimism, positivity and displaying a ‘growth mindset’ Demonstrating a mindset of high expectations and continuously evaluating the impact their teaching is having on student learning Promoting and enacting wellbeing as a foundation of our learning community Our school is remarkable by: Creating a ‘school for one’ that personalizes the learning experience for all and enables every person to be a remarkable learner Being a hub for community learning where our parents, alumni, and community connect in authentic, sustainable, and evolving ways Honoring our rich history and traditions whilst embracing innovation Prioritizing the connection between wellbeing and learning through our values and actions Being an agile school and empowering collaboration at all levels to build our ‘engine rooms’ for professional learning, teacher evaluation of their impact on student learning, and driving school improvement within our ESF family Truly believing, that every person can be their own remarkable. View full school

Safari Kid Hong Kong is now Kïdo! Kïdo international nursery in Repulse Bay is the only dedicated international unaccompanied daycare center in Hong Kong for children between 10 months to 3 years of age (besides our child care center in Happy Valley)! In addition, we offer playgroups from 6 to 24 months. The kindergarten is conveniently located at the iconic The Repulse Bay Arcade in Repulse Bay, a charming colonial building constructed on the site of the former The Repulse Bay Hotel on the south side of Hong Kong. The mall offers an appealing range of shops, restaurants, and professional service providers. The four associated residential towers are one of the most recognized apartment buildings in the world, courtesy of a much-photographed “feng shui” hole. The striking architecture at Repulse Bay certainly makes an impression – there aren’t many things more breathtaking than a Feng Shui hole. That’s why we knew it would be an excellent location for one of our schools. The surrounding scenery is ideal for inspiring children to take their first steps into the world of learning. Our stunning nursery can be found at the iconic Repulse Bay Arcade and is built into a charming colonial building on the site of the old Repulse Bay Hotel. The area itself is a peaceful residential zone, which features a selection of shops and restaurants, and is Kïdo Repulse Bay just a five-minute walk from the Repulse Bay beach. At our school, young children take their first steps into independence as they learn how to explore and socialize. We utilize smaller classroom sizes combined with high teacher-to-student ratios. This means we can give more attention to individual students, and craft lessons based on their interests. Our fun games and activities will spark a love of learning in your child from an early age. We often incorporate Mandarin into many of our morning or afternoon activities to help children gain an understanding of the language. Besides the practical benefits of knowing a second language later in life, there are several advantages to receiving a multilingual education at an early age. Research shows that learning a second language boosts problem-solving, critical thinking, and listening skills. In addition to this, bilingual children often have improved reading, writing, and math skills, and generally score higher on standardized tests. Contrary to popular belief, young children are not confused by the introduction of multiple languages. Acquiring a second language early in life primes the brain to learn multiple other tongues, opening a world of opportunities for later on. View full school