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A psycho-educational assessment is a form of assessment undertaken by educational psychologists to determine whether a child has developmental learning needs, social-emotional concerns, strengths and areas of growth. It is by no means a diagnosis that my child has Special Educational Needs (SEN) i.e. autism, ADHD or similar, but rather a way to identify if there are learning challenges, developmental […]

Increasingly, international schools in Hong Kong require students to have Chinese (Putonghua). Some schools choose to do that in an immersion like setting. Schools such as Chinese International School (CIS), Dalton School, Han Academy, International Montessori School (IMS), Independent Schools Foundation (ISF) Academy, Invictus School Hong Kong, Singapore International School, Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA), Yew

It is reaching the time of year where parents ask the question what’s more beneficial for my child? Studying at an international school in Hong Kong or sending my children to study abroad.  In both cases, children will be exposed to an English language speaking environment with substantially less homework and less exam pressure than that

The new academic year 2025-26 sees some international schools allocated sites specifically:  Harrow International School is opening Harrow Little Lions Early Year Centre in Kai Tak in August 2025, which is a purpose-built early years campus for 3-5 year old.  Chinese International School will expand to include the former site of the Hong Kong Japanese

New Zealand are simplifying the investment visa. The new changes come in on the 1st April 2025. There are two categories – “Growth” and “Balanced”.  Growth requires investment of NZD $5 million approx. HKD $22 million  Balanced requirements investment of NZD $10 million approx. HKD $44 million The “Growth” category requires people to invest in Managed Funds and Direct Investment. The “Balanced” category requires people to invest in bonds,

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