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Most people assume it is expensive to attend international school in Hong Kong. This is not always the case. There are different options to families – affordable schools with no debenture, capital levy, mid-range schools and those that are more high-end.  In previous posts, we have talked about the importance of attending information sections and how to prepare […]

Parents often ask the question what is the difference between sending my child to a boarding school vs homestay?Students in boarding school learn:•⁠ ⁠Independence•⁠ ⁠Build self-confidence•⁠ ⁠Have access to strong pastoral care from teaching staff, personalised attention•⁠ ⁠Extra-curricular activities on site•⁠ ⁠Lifelong learningThere are some disadvantages of boarding school which include:•⁠ ⁠Homesickness•⁠ ⁠Bullying•⁠ ⁠More expensive

When your child is going for assessment, it is equally important to remember parents are also being assessed. Here are a few of SEA’s top tips for parents:  • Be prepared to answer questions in relation to the school’s culture, fill in questionnaires about how you can contribute towards the school etc. • Know your child’s bedtime routines,

Student visa tips:  – Must have Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), offer letters are no longer valid – Overseas student health cover (OSHC) requirements have not changed – If applying for student visas, please apply offshore, i.e. in Hong Kong, not in Australia  – It is no longer possible to apply for an ETA and then apply for a student visa onshore – Australian institutions are

17-12-24 Exciting changes are coming for skilled migrants in New Zealand! Here’s what you need to know: From March 2025: Work Experience Requirement: Reduced to 2 years.Median Wage Requirement: Removed.Visa Update: Longer 3-year visa for skill level 4-5 ANZSCO roles.Interim Work Rights: Extended for those applying from work or study visas under the Accredited Employer

482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa will be renamed to Skill in Demand visa. There will be 3 streams – Specialist Skill stream, Core Skill stream and the Labour Agreement stream. There are more occupations related to cybersecurity, agriculture research scientist, data scientist, trades and technicians. The occupations that remain on the list include those in

People ask the question – is it important to have a passport other than the HKSAR passport to enter international school. Increasingly the answer to this is yes. Most international schools are expected to adhere to the conditions of their land lease. This means that they need to have a certain percentage of international passport

Scholarships are a grant given by a school usually for high achievers or individuals who may be talented in a certain field. i.e. sport, music etc. or for those in need of financial need. Last weekend, Ms. Carol Wong, Director of Admissions & Marketing, American School Hong Kong (ASHK) shared how you can apply for

International schools are looking for students who are developmentally at the same age as their peers. Some common standardised testing systems include CAT4, ISEE, Measurements of Academic progress (MAP). Please note that there is no one system that is better than another. These tests assess children’s English reading, writing, speaking and listening. Some tests also