- 02-26-2004, 06:28 PM #1
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International Montessori School in Hong Kong
Hello there !
I would be very grateful for any moms who knows what the International Montessori School in Hong Kong (near 3 Pacific Place) is like. They have asked for a huge sum now to secure my little girl's place for September this year to start as a 3 year old. I like the Montessori principles and what I could see of the school, but am frankly shocked by the fees when the school describes itself as a charity ! Even the non-refundable application fee was HK$1000 !
Please can anyone tell me what their views and experience of this school ? Thank you !
Gabby
- 02-26-2004, 10:12 PM #2
Hi Gabby,
Sorry the only thing I've heard about the school is that its fairly new - less than 2 years old. I did have a look at their fees and they are high.
Half-Day Programme (3.5 hours): $6,500 per month
Extended Day (5 hours): $8,700 per month
Are you considering it because its bi-lingual? Also, the registration fees should be anywhere from $200-500
Have you visited the Woodlands Montessori school on Caine Rd?
Apparently they have a Mandarin teacher who teaches an hour a week. I know its not much but I was told that they were willing to increase it if there was sufficient demand.
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- 03-26-2005, 07:30 PM #3
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Hi Gabby,
My daughter is currently in IMS and this is her second year there. I am very happy with my daughter's progress. She absolutely loves her teachers and friends. She has become a lot more independent and self-motivated.
The fees are high but they have excellent teachers who really inspire the children. The application fee is high but some international schools also charge $1,000. The turnover is almost zero unlike some other pre-schools. You get both English and Mandarin everyday. The school is in its third year.
Let me know if you need more info.
V
- 01-03-2006, 10:58 PM #4
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Hi Vchua,
What is the school hours ? Do they have extended day program for 3 year old class ?
Originally Posted by vchua
- 01-12-2006, 04:26 PM #5
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There is an excellent Montessouri Pre-school run by a wonderful teacher who was with the Woodlands group for over 9 years.
They are now called "Busy Bees" and run out of the HK Football Club and Cricket Club.
I do not have a number for them - but the teacher is Ms. Erin. Fees are reasonable and only about 8 - 10 children per teacher and there is a teacher assistant as well - they have full use of Club facilities so all that GRASS! and you do not have to be a member.......might be an option
- 01-14-2006, 12:41 AM #6
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I would like to know more about "Busy Bees". Does anyone have number or information ? Thanks.
Originally Posted by Altans
- 08-31-2006, 08:33 AM #7
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Hi vchua,
Just sent you a PM. Please check.
- 08-31-2006, 09:24 AM #8
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I am also interested in more contact info on Busy Bee.
Also, do you have to be a memeber of Football Club/Cricket Club to join?
Thanks.
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