ESF introduce new non-refundable levy
ESF is 47 years old and maintains a portfolio of 15 schools. The buildings range from the oldest, King George V School built in 1938, to...
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TopSchoolsHK
- Jun 4, 2014
- 2 min
Key dates for 2015/16 applications
Kindergartens/Preschools Victoria Playroup – apply online from 9:00 a.m. 25 June 2014 >Details KCS N1 Enrolment For children born 1...
TopSchoolsHK
- May 28, 2014
- 3 min
ESF or International School?
Parents often ask about the difference between an ESF school and an international school for primary. What is the difference in the...
TopSchoolsHK
- May 28, 2014
- 2 min
ESF: What’s next?
ESF schools are NOT international schools While ESF schools do offer an international curriculum, which is not that stipulated by our...
TopSchoolsHK
- May 28, 2014
- 1 min
Documents needed for school applications
To avoid any delays in processing, it’s important to submit complete applications to schools. Each school has slightly different...
TopSchoolsHK
- May 2, 2014
- 1 min
Admission Arrangements for K1 Places in Kindergartens for 2015/16
On 30 April, the Education Bureau announced significant changes to kindergarten applicants for entry in 2015/16. Who does this apply to?...
TopSchoolsHK
- Mar 24, 2014
- 2 min
Apply from birth: Just because you can doesn't mean you should
Some schools in Hong Kong accept applications from birth...which might appear to be ridiculous and we would not disagree! Rumours abound...
TopSchoolsHK
- Dec 5, 2013
- 4 min
local or non-local? types of schools explained
It’s not easy to define the types of schools in Hong Kong. The Education Bureau (EDB) of the HKSAR Government defines schools for its own...
TopSchoolsHK
- Dec 5, 2013
- 3 min
All about debentures
Hong Kong Schools not only charge tuition fees, many also charge large lump sums known as debentures.
TopSchoolsHK
- Dec 5, 2013
- 2 min
Is my child a Permanent Resident?
Schools will usually ask whether your child is a Permanent Resident of Hong Kong or not. Not sure? It can be confusing. So, to help,...
TopSchoolsHK
- Dec 5, 2013
- 2 min
Preschools 101
In Hong Kong, children must start school at 6. However, it’s very normal for children to start at 2 or 3. Broadly speaking a school for...
TopSchoolsHK
- Dec 4, 2013
- 3 min
Local Schools for Non-Chinese-speaking children : Do EMI schools really exist?
All schools use Cantonese as their basic language. Schools are designated as CMI or EMI but fraught with problems.
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