Most are native English speakers (from the US, Canada, the UK or Australia). Mandarin teachers are native Chinese speakers.

Yes, we offer English as a second language support through our learning support program.

Students have a choice from Grade 1 and up between Mandarin and French.

It varies from 12 to 22 depending on the grade level or subject, but we always stick to an average 8 to 1 student to teacher ratio.

Our average ratio is 8 students to 1 teacher.

Yes, every class has one.

Students Grade 3 and up all partake in a 1:1 Laptop Program. Younger grades make use of ipads, interactive white boards, or other appropriate technology. We have a darkroom for film photography, a media-technology center for Grades 3-12 and a recording sound booth. Students use technology in most areas of the curriculum both for instruction and production.

No

N/A

Students complete MAP assessments twice a year and ISA annually.

Compared to other English-speaking international schools worldwide, the mean is above average in math, reading and writing.

Yes

1/2 hour per day, assigned and due weekly.

We've had two graduating classes so far of 14 students total with all 14 of them attending a higher educational institution after graduating.

Yes, we have a learning enhancement team that provides learning support and learning extension for gifted children.

Differentiation within the classroom, pull-out or push-in for individualized programs and IEP, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, individual or small-group extra instruction.

About 20% of our students are exceptionally gifted (two years or more ahead of their age in one or more subject). We have a learning extension program and customized programming, in addition to differentiation within the classroom. Students who qualify may choose to work with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) for math.

Yes, but comprehensive psychoeducational assessments have an additional cost.

No we don't require entry exams. Some students who are identified to require additional support may be invited to attend a trial day with an assessment in math and literacy, to determine the level of support required upon enrollment.

N/A

Yes, in some grade levels.

We accept applications on a rolling basis.

Yes

8:15 am for PreK and K
8:30 am for Grades 1 to 8
9:00 am for Grades 9-12

3:15 pm for Pre-K and K, 12:45 pm on Wednesdays
3:30 pm for Grades 1 to 8, 1:00 pm on Wednesdays
5:00 pm for Grades 9-12, daily

No we do not.

Yes. In the Ap Lei Chau campus there is a mandatory bus or public transportation policy. (Private cars are not allowed.)

We have an outside vendor that families can order from and they get delivered to the school at lunch time.

Children bring their lunch from home or can order through the outside vendor.

Uniforms are required for Pre-K to Grade 6. A dress code applies for Grades 7-12.

We have about 25 activities offered every term, and the exact classes change termly. Favorites tend to include Wrestling, field hockey, Innovation Interns, Poetry Club, Photography or Chess Club.

PE classes are provided as part of the curriculum at all grade levels. Several extra-curricular sports are also offered.

Yes, our team called the Black Dolphins complete in sports such as Soccer, Basketball, Netball, Field Hockey, Wrestling and Cross Country

We use the Community Center for our sports facilities, as well as neighborhood recreational facilities.

Exciting, innovative, challenging, experiential and customized.

Small classes and technology allow us to customize as much as possible for each student's strengths and interests. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, collaboration, presentation, and innovation, with experiential learning when appropriate. For example, we have a classic 50-foot sailboat that is used as an "outdoor classroom" to teach science and social studies.