Finding the American International Schools in Hong Kong
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN HONG KONG
American schools in Hong Kong typically base their teaching on the US-wide Common Core State Standards, and some adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As there is no single US national curriculum, schools have a significant degree of flexibility in deciding the details of their curricula.
Schools offering an American curriculum in Hong Kong include:
- American International School
- American School Hong Kong
- Concordia International School
- Hong Kong Adventist Academy
- Hong Kong International School
- International Christian School
- Stamford American School, Hong Kong
- The Harbour Schoo
While these schools offer a US standards-based curriculum, some also provide more than one pathway for graduating students with a choice, for instance, between Advanced Placements (APS), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) or a High School Diploma. Some schools also aim to foster practical and creative thinking by integrating the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) approach to learning. Stamford American School, for instance, uses an American standards-based curriculum established by the rigorous American Education Reaches Out (AERO) organisation as well as adhering to Common Core Plus standards. They have also set up the STEMinn education program combining science, technology, engineering, and math to teach innovation. Several American schools, such as Hong Kong Adventist Academy, Hong Kong International School and International Christian School, have strong religious affiliations.
CHOOSING AND APPLYING TO AN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN HONG KONG
When considering a school following an American curriculum, look out for key aspects of governance such as accreditation by reputable US organisations and standards-based testing. It's important to review academic achievements: look for SAT and AP scores and which universities graduates attend. If the school is true to the American teaching style, it will also teach students about American values and culture, and celebrate American holidays. The following checklist could be helpful when selecting an American school in Hong Kong:
- Holistic education
- Inclusivity and emphasis on the individual
- Teaching and class sizes
- Years of operation
- Facilities
- AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN HONG KON
- School values
- Extra-curricular activities
- Fees and debenture
Admission to schools following a US curriculum in Hong Kong varies from school to school. For upper primary and secondary grades, it will usually include formal assessment such as a Measures of Academic Progress Screening Test (MAP) and an interview. Alternatively, there may be, for instance, an informal 'trial day' when the student participates in classroom-based activities.
It's extremely important to check requirements and deadlines as soon as you have identified a school as some institutions have fixed entry calendars.
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