Choosing Kindergarten in Hk

Dear Apple,

The kindergartens in Hong Kong are mainly divided into two different types, which are the local and international kindergartens. According to the EDB, the major difference between international and local kindergartens is the medium of instruction. International schools teach in English and local schools teach in Cantonese. Refer to South China Morning Post, there are some famous kindergartens in Hong Kong. However, states that although the famous kindergartens have good reputations, some of them failed to provide children with quality kindergarten education. As a result, on top of the medium of instruction and comparing the two types of kindergartens, you should consider the schools' mission, their provided curriculum, learning environment and facilities as well as the teachers' qualifications instead.

On the other hand, you should keep an eye on what your daughter is interested in and what are her strengths. It is very important to select the most suitable teaching approach for your child. Refer to the Education Bureau, teaching approaches adopted by Hong Kong kindergartens includes project approach, whole language approach, Montessori, Reggio Emilia Approach, etc.

(Text B). Different teaching approaches will have various degrees of benefits for children in different personalities. South China Morning Post suggests that children who play learning games are essentially happier and more successful in developing the skills they need. It may be a good start for you to observe and figure out which kind of teaching approach is suitable for your daughter. Nevertheless, due to the reason that the school charges and costs of international kindergartens are relatively higher than the locals’ kindergartens, another factor you may have to consider about is your financial status. Every school has different charges for sure; therefore, you must gain more information about the kindergartens you are interested in. For instance, to know more about the number of students in one class, the facilities provided by the school, the quality of the teachers and the variety of the curriculum activities…etc. I will suggest you to pay a visit to the schools and attend the school talks in order to gain a better understanding with the schools.

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