Primary One Places Allocation Scheme

Hi

Please help.

My daughter is now studying in an International Kindergarten. Since she was born in March 2002, she will need to join an International Primary School in September 2007, after she reaches the age of 5. Nonetheless, she is not eligible for the Primary One Places Allocation Scheme in 2007, since she will be smaller than 5 years 8 months by Sept 2007. We have not yet made up our mind whether I would like to let her studying for an International Primary School or local school. To reserve the chance, indeed I would like to try applying for some famous schools when she is eligible to apply.

I note that Children who are studying at a government, aided, DSS or private primary school are not eligible for participating in the Primary One Admission System. Thus I would like to ask:

1/ Will the fact that she has to be promoted to an International Primary School (in 2007) due to her age precludes her from participating in the Allocation Scheme (to join school at September 2008, when she is eligible for joining the Allocation Scheme)

2/ Will there be any difference if she joins Phoenix or other International Primary School instead of ESF's Junior School?

3/ Are ESF's junior school regarded as an aided, DSS or Private Primary School?

4/ Is she eligible for applying places in Direct Subsidy Scheme Primary Schools? to join in 2006 or 2007?

Many thanks.