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Education: the confusing school landscape of Hong Kong explained
Thursday, 8 March 2012
This session is for relocating families, or families who are seeking more knowledge about the schooling options available in Hong Kong. You will learn about:
● Strategies for finding a suitable school placement and a checklist for completing school applications
● Understanding the admission policy and waitlists for schools
● The school programs available in Hong Kong for students with a variety of needs.
Justine Campbell, Alex Gibbs and Kathryn Sly will guide you through the educational landscape of Hong Kong, from the admissions process to the schooling options available; from learning support considerations to strategies for coping with the transition – a compact session about schooling options and considerations in Hong Kong.
Speakers:
Justine Campbell, Life Coach and Transitions Expert, (www.etalglobal.com) will provide practical strategies to find the right fit for your child and how to approach the application process. She will also provide practical strategies on managing the range of emotions faced when trying to get your child into a suitable school and what to do thereafter to give your child the best chance of success in their new school.
Alex Gibbs has consulted for and worked at numerous international schools in Hong Kong over the past 12 years and is currently Director of Development and Community Relations at Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK). He will talk from a school’s perspective about the factors that contribute to making a school, and its students, successful. He will share the admissions policies and testing procedures at AISHK and discuss the difficulties schools and parents are now facing with waitlists.
Kathryn Sly is a teacher and counsellor with 20 years experience working within schools teaching children with a variety of educational, social, emotional and physical challenges. She is currently working in her own business (www.easypeasyservices.com) and is an associate at Blurton Family Development Centre (www.blurton-fdc.com), offering counselling for individuals and tutoring for children. Kath will acquaint you with the special education opportunities available in Hong Kong at preschool, primary and high school levels as well as availability of options for more specialized programs.
Date:
Thursday 8 March 2012
Time:
Registration from 12.30pm; Presentation 12.45pm [sharp]
Event ends at approximately 2.00pm
Venue:
CPA Australia, 20/F Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai
Cost:
HK$200 AustCham Members HK$400 Non-members
* 20% OFF DISCOUNT for booking more than THREE sessions at a time