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| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Chinese (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, UK, USA and Singapore), English, Americans, Canadians, Brazilians and Australians |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese and Returning Chinese from aboard |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
N/A |
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes, Native English and Putonghua speaking teachers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
In class lessons are differentiated in various levels according to students' ability. If additional support are required, teachers will arrange for extra support classes during school hours. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Currently, offering bilingual immersion in English ( British) and Putonghua (Traditional Chinese). |
| Max. number of students per class |
12-15 students |
| Average number of students per class |
12 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, Chinese, English and SEN |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Ipad for each students and laptops are for upper primary. Technology are use in ICT and STEM projects which are infused with all subject classes. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, Zoom and Google Meet are use for online lessons since spring 2019. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, homework are assigned to help students to review learning and to encourage independent learning. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Time might vary from student to student. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, Individual Needs program, supported by the Nurture team to assist SEN and Gifted students to reach their fullest potential. |
| Learning support offered |
SEN-Autistic Spectrum, General Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language Impairment and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Math, English, arts, music and sports enrichment |
| Student access to education psychologist |
If required, referrals will be made to parents. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, literacy (Chinese and English) and math. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English (Reading and Writing), Maths (Grade level applied) and interview with principal. |
| Waiting list |
Currently, rolling admission due to COVID-19 |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admission, applications are welcome through the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, different sport games, dance and movements and rope skipping |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports ground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Chinese Academy is a historical, park-like primary school situated in the heart of Hong Kong. With its holistic child centered approach, students enjoy a bilingual immersion across all subjects. The main focus is how Chinese culture and values education of the five Confucian virtues(五常) is applied everyday in modern society :ren (仁), righteousness or yi (义), propriety or li (理), wisdom or zhi (智) and fidelity or xin (信). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
With SMALL average class size of 12 students. Every students can learn according to their interests and passions. Students lead their own learning with an international and inquiry based child centred approach. |
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