KCIS or IMS
- 11-04-2008, 11:50 PM #1Registered User
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KCIS or IMS
I'm starting to consider where to send my son for kindy and after having read some previous posts here, I am even more confused. My 21-mth son is currently in a montessori program which he absolutely loves. My consideration of moving him in a year's time is only because I want to increase his Mandarin exposure; hence considering KCS and IMS. His mother tongue is english. I would much appreciate comments from moms with kids attending these schools :-
- KCS (local) - I have no doubt my son will be immersed in mandarin as it is their main teaching language. My concern is will it be difficult for a non-mandarin speaking 3-yr old to cope at the beginning? What languages do the kids speak amongst themselves? Will he be missing out on "social" aspects in a new language environment?
More importantly, is KCS' teaching style "local" as it may be confusing for my son coming from a montessori school?
- IMS - how much of their teaching is done in mandarin? how is it actually "taught" or is it just the case that there are 2 teachers, 1 eng speaking and the other one mandarin speaking within the classroom?
Really appreciate your time & comments and pls do PM if necessary. Thank you! :)
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