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TopSchoolsHK
- Aug 8, 2020
- 5 min
Back to School: Will Hong Kong’s Primary Students Be Playing Catch-Up?
Back at the end of 2019, if you’d told school principals that within a few weeks their students would be learning remotely, only interacting
TopSchoolsHK
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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
- Nov 22, 2019
- 3 min
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
- Nov 12, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 6 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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
- Oct 16, 2019
- 6 min
All Aboard! The Benefits of Boarding Close to Home
Sponsored Content: For many parents in Hong Kong, the idea of sending their child to boarding school is a contentious one. Even if they...
TopSchoolsHK
- Aug 29, 2019
- 3 min
How to Carefully Consider New Schools
The past few years have seen around 30 new preschools and primary/secondary schools establishing in various locations across Hong Kong.
TopSchoolsHK
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
Getting To and Through College
The focus of schools in Hong Kong has traditionally been about preparing students for college academically. However, research has shown that
TopSchoolsHK
- Nov 27, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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
- Sep 28, 2018
- 5 min
Eight reasons why it’s an A* for Harrow Hong Kong’s Sixth Form
Sponsored Post: Year 13 pupil, Morgan Jack, explains why the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) at Harrow Hong Kong provides the perfect...
TopSchoolsHK
- Oct 17, 2017
- 4 min
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Sponsored Post: “It did not take us long to realise that Harrow Hong Kong is more than just a school, but a way of life, a culture, a...
TopSchoolsHK
- Nov 9, 2016
- 2 min
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
- Nov 13, 2015
- 4 min
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...
TopSchoolsHK
- Aug 11, 2015
- 1 min
International Baccalaureate ® (IB) Diploma Results 2016
Twenty nine secondary schools offer the Diploma Program in Hong Kong. Three of them are authorised but do not yet have graduates. They...