The lowdown on Hong Kong’s International Schools versus the ESF

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****just an article found while I was digging around***

In Hong Kong we have a variety of international schools offering a variety of curricula. Working out which school is the best for your children can take a lot of research. Alongside international schools, many people also consider the English Schools Foundation (ESF) schools as an option. Here Gill Keefe discusses the main differences between these systems.
According to the government there are approximately 48 international schools in Hong Kong. These follow a non-Hong Kong curriculum, for example UK, US, Canadian, French, German, International Baccalaureate, or a combination of these. Some give a priority to a particular nationality or to a child coming from a similar system. Some of these international schools are academically selective whilst others may specifically look for ethnic diversity. Whatever their entrance conditions, all schools want to fill their places with appropriate students that fit their criteria.
Most of these schools require a prospective student to pass an entrance assessment. This often takes the form of an English and Maths paper, and possibly an interview for the older students while for the younger ones it may be more practical or play-based, with teachers observing a child’s interaction with their peers, as well as some one-on-one contact with the teacher. Parents of younger children often become stressed, worrying about what the school is looking for. Even the most academic of the international schools are not necessarily looking for “little Einsteins”, but more for bright, communicative children who liaise well with their peers, share toys, and relate to the teacher comfortably.
Other things that some schools may be looking for in a student include:
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