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edUcatIon oPtIonS For
chIldren WIth SPecIal needS
as a parent of a child with special needs, you know what
is important to investigate when finding a new school. not all
schools provide special needs services and some schools do
not have trained special education teachers on staff who can
provide in specialised instruction. moving your child from
one school to another can be an arduous and stressful task.
you have to be honest about your child’s needs and realistic
about the expectations you have for them and a school.
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that each individual school provides. Furthermore, several
organisations have been set up by expats in hong Kong for
children with varied special needs.
The Watchdog early Learning Centre
Watchdog was founded in 1983. It is an early education
centre providing intensive and well-rounded early
and that the move from preschool to primary to secondary
school goes as smoothly as possible. If you consider the
local system for your child, the education Bureau of hong
intervention and therapy programmes for children with
Special educational needs from newborn to age six, and for
both cantonese and non-cantonese speaking children.
Kong provides school-based and centre-based assessment
services for children suspected of having physical and
sensory disabilities, speech and language impairments,
‘We support children who have a wide spectrum of
challenges including speech delay, autistic Spectrum
disorder, cerebral Palsy, downs Syndrome, attention deficit
learning or behavioural problems.
the Bureau runs two Special education Services
centres in Kowloon tong, (Kowloon) and Kwai chung, (new
hyperactivity disorder as well as a variety of other physical
and mental needs,’ says Stella Wong, executive director of
Watchdog.
territories). assessment services that include psychological,
social and educational assessment for children with
‘We currently operate at maximum capacity of more
than 70 children in our regular programme and another 60
children in our Saturday programme.”We opened our new
children suspected of having hearing problems.
other schools and early education institutions also
If your child has a learning disability, their special educational
needs can be met either in a mainstream school with extra
support or in a special-needs school
learning needs. Students who have special educational
needs are admitted when their individual needs can be
met through the amount and particular type of support
choosing a school is one of the most important events
in every child’s education. as parents, you want to do your
very best to ensure your child goes to the school you prefer
learning and behavioural problems, speech and language
assessment for children suspected of having speech and
language impairments, and audiological assessments for
spEcIAl
EDUcATIoNAl
NEEDs
many international schools have selective admission
policies for children with special needs and some schools
provide supplemental services for students with mild special
place great importance on identifying learning problems
so they can help a child as early as possible. however,
some international and local schools do not have adequate
resources for students with learning difficulties and many
have selective admission policies.
eSf (english Schools foundation)
eSF is the primary provider of primary and secondary
academic support for a wide range of Special education
needs (Sen). there are three secondary- age learning
support classes open at West Island School in Pokfulam and
there are also Sen classes at quarry Bay Primary School,
the Peak and clearwater Bay Primary School. Bradbury
Primary School caters for moderate to severe learning
difficulties while providing specialist teacher support and
integration in mainstream classes. the eSF is determined
to push Sen classes in all of its schools and are truly
committed to increasing these classes. the well-established
Jockey club Sarah roe School in Kowloon offers 60 places
for children aged 5-19 with severe learning difficulties.
school in 2009 in Kowloon which caters for 55 children from
birth to six years,” explains Wong. ‘We decided to expand
because of the lack of Sen services for english-speaking
children in hong Kong and before we opened there was no
service in Kowloon.’ emphasising the importance of special
needs education, Wong stresses, ‘It is extremely important
that children with Sen receive critical early intervention
at the “earliest” age possible so as to maximise their full
potential.’
Watchdog employs highly qualified early interventionists
who are professionally trained in fields associated with
special education, early education and psychology. the staff
members include an educational psychologist, special needs
teachers, speech, occupational, physio and music therapists,
special care child workers and a social worker, all of whom
provide special needs children with the most advanced
programmes and assessment techniques available. In fact,
as Wong notes, ‘We run six hours of classroom instruction
a week, weekly therapy sessions including speech,
occupational physiotherapy and music therapy, one-onone instruction with a Special needs teacher and also a
Saturday programme for children.’
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interfere with their studies.
Parents should not be surprised if their child shows quick
adjustment to their move outside of their new home, but are
showing problems adjusting when they are with their family.
• Keep in close contact with your child’s new school so
you can talk to the school if necessary about your child’s
adjustment to their move.
• Be patient: some children thrive in new environments
and quickly make new friends, becoming involved with
school activities without missing a beat; others may need
more time to get used to changes.
Providing your child with new experiences in new places will
help them in the future when they need to make decisions
about where to live and adapt to new environments.
nUrtUre nannIeS
By Second nUrtUre nannIeS
choosing the right childcare option is a huge decision for any
family, and Second nurture nannies is here to help make
that decision easier! as two nannies working in hong Kong,
lara Stace and narelle tunks recognised the on-going high
demand for Western nannies in asia. during their working day
they would be continually asked by parents if they knew any
reliable and educated nannies, while additionally being asked
by nannies if they were aware of any good agencies that could
help them with their job search. From all of this it was clear
that parents and nannies alike needed additional help, and
Second nurture nannies was established as a result. Since
then it has rapidly grown, developing both a large clientele and
nanny base throughout asia and beyond.
lara has over 10 years nanny experience with all ages and
has a background in human resources, and is continuing to
work as a nanny in hong Kong while helping to run Second
nurture nannies. narelle is a qualified Paediatric nurse,
previously working at melbourne’s royal children’s hospital.
She has worked as a nanny both in the UK and hong Kong for
the past three years. With this extensive previous and current
nanny experience, Second nurture nannies aims to provide
a service that both parents and nannies alike want personable, thorough, proactive and highly efficient. they are
passionate and enthusiastic about finding the right people for
the right jobs and building long and lasting relationships.
nannies prides themselves on providing world-class
international native english-speaking nannies and
maternity nurses to families within hong Kong and
South east asia. all child carers and families are
interviewed personally by one of our consultants. this
ensures that your exact needs are identified, as are
those of the child carers, ensuring a match that is right
for you.
our services include:
• Full-time nannies
• Temporary nannies
• Nanny share
• Maternity nurses
• Babysitters
all of the child carers have a minimum of two years
relevant work experience, checkable references, current first
aid training and CrB/police checks.
as nannies themselves, lara and narelle know the
support that is needed when employing a nanny and aim to
make the process as easy and smooth as possible. they
provide you with interview guides and questions, contracts,
continued support once a child carer is employed and are
available to answer any questions that you may have along
the way. as well as this, they introduce your nanny to a
network of other child carers, give advice where possible and
mediate between the family and nanny if needed. all of this
gives you a solid base to build a long and happy relationship
with your child carer.
We believe we provide a valuable service to our clients
and a sound working relationship of support and advice for
nannies and maternity nurses.
If you have any questions or would simply like to talk to lara
or narelle personally, please do not hesitate to contact us!
address: P.o. Box 7392, General Post office, hong Kong.
email: [email protected]
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Lara Stace, director
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Tel: +852 97593703
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WHEN FAMILIES MOVE:
helPInG chIldren adJUSt
chooSInG the rIGht helPer
In honG KonG By
hIre-a-helPer aSIa
Finding a suitable domestic helper can either be a breeze,
a daunting task or an absolute nightmare. Below are two
tips which might help but, needless to say, an employer/
helper relationship is just like any other relationship - ‘It
takes two to tango; two hands to clap.’ of course things do
vary according to an employer’s household requirements
and priorities.
household. Based on experience (both as an employer
and with interviews with employers), if there are small
children (two years old and younger), the priority is
on the care and welfare of the children especially if
both parents are working. household chores and
everything else take second place. For families with
older children (primary age), the focus is still on the
children but some emphasis on food and nourishment
is vital as well. actual care- giving starts here, together
with cooking skills, which are a must, and performing the
• Character and compatibility is my number one thing to
look for as I firmly believe skills can be taught and
learned. character, however, comes from within and
is very difficult to change. When interviewing a candidate,
profiling is very important. at the end of an interview,
an employer should know more or less if the helper and
members of the household are able to get along
with each other, if the applicant is hard working (and
consistent), honest (works even when the employer is not
around and can do so without being supervised), and has a
pleasing personality. She doesn’t have to be beautiful, but
you do want a helper who is neat, tidy, not a gossipy type,
and is unlikely to show grumpiness and a stressed out
face especially first thing in the morning.
• Skills – cooking, cleaning, caring of children, etc.
Skill requirements vary depending on the employer’s
baron Junior music academy
offering music programmes for children who enjoy learning through drama games,
playing musical instruments, dance and storytelling.
address: room 1101, hong Kong arts centre, 2 harbour road, Wanchai
Tel: 2877 1660
email: [email protected]
Children’s Technology Workshop
offering lego classes to younger kids and robotics, animation, game design and
architecture.
address: Unit B, 1/F, 151-153 Wong Nai Chung road, Happy Valley (opposite
craigengower cricket club)
www.ctworkshop.com.hk
Ease y our workload at home.
Let us help y ou find a suit able helper.
For enquiry , please call Luz or Est ella at 3188 9399
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CAKES FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES
arabella’s Party
Tel: 2638 3174
www.arabellasparty.com
baby Cakes
address: 11/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St, Ap Lei Chau
Tel: 3175 8716
www.babycakesasia.com
FAMIly
faust International youth Theatre
runs after-school and holiday drama workshops in venues around hong Kong.
address: 13thFloor, Fu Fai commercial centre, 27 hillier Street, Sheung Wan
email: [email protected]
Tel: 2547 9114
www.faustworld.com
gymboree
offering many art, movement, music or sports classes for infants through to 5 year
olds.
address: 3104-05 Universal trade ctr, 3 arbuthnot road, central
email: [email protected]
Tel: 2899 2210
www.gymboree.com.hk
informed every step of the way as it’s about working together
to create better results for your child.
Email: [email protected]
brain releases endorphins while in this relaxed altered state
of mind. Who doesn’t like daydreaming? It makes us feel
good. hypnosis is positive productive daydreaming with guided
imagery and visualisation thrown in to achieve the goals
we desire.
a wonderful book recommended for parents by deborah
dewey, a qualified hypnotherapist in hong Kong who trained
at with the london college of clinical hypnosis, is ‘harry the
hypno-potamus; metaphorical tales for the treatment of
children’ by linda thomson, Phd, mSn, cPnP, available on
amazon.com.
If you are ready to use clinical hypnotherapy for your child,
it is advised for the parent only to attend the first session in
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USeFUl reSoUrceS
dIrectory
The Kitchen
cooking courses for little ones who love food. lots of fun making pizza, dim sum,
muffins and much more. a great place for children’s birthday parties.
address: Unit F, 1st Floor, Sum Way mansion, 1 Belcher’s Street, Western
email: [email protected]
Tel: 9522 3003
anastassia’s art House
russian art academy offering art education for children and adults in a gallery
environment. they offer many classes and workshops at locations in central, Sai
Kung and repulse Bay.
Tel: 2526 0882
www.arthouse-hk.com
artland
For all things arts and crafts related, artland offers just about everything under
the sun you could possibly imagine. It’s the preferred choice of art materials for
schools.
address: 3/F Lockhart Centre, 301-307 Lockhart road, Wanchai
Tel: 2511 4845
email: [email protected]
http://www.artland.com.hk
baby Signs
the Baby Signs program helps children develop both language and cognitive skills.
there are a number of Baby Signs classes around the city - and private workshops
can be arranged.
email: [email protected]
Tel: 5174 0112
www.parentsclub.hk
Cake-a-Licious
address: LG/F, 11 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tel: 2815 2218
www.cakealicious.com.hk
Complete deelite
address: 2/F On La Centre,
11-15 on lan Street, central
Tel: 3167 7022
www.completedeelite.com
MATTERs
Heng yue yen Long Kwon
hong Kong’s best known Kung Fu centre.
address: 10 Floor morrison Plaza, 9 morrison hill road
Tel: 2511 8787
www.hyylkmartialarts.com
order to decide on the right method and strategy for the child.
a child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian under
the age of 16. Parents are present in each session and always
practice accessible to a wide range of people in different settings.
currently I’m teaching weekly classes in Sheung Wan, and
am involved in taking Five rhythms™ out into the community.
I teach the elderly, and a group of Special needs children. So
my youngest student is aged three, and the eldest 93!
I worked in human resources at marks & Spencer for 19
years – the last 3 were in hong Kong. When the time came
to return to london, I stayed here and worked as a Personal
Fitness trainer both at the american club and as a freelancer
for several years. Poor health required me to change jobs and
my outlook on life, and Five rhythms™ found me.
certification to teach the rhythms required me to
study for approximately 1,000 hours with accredited teachers,
• Focusing on shape and definition helps us move in a clear
and expressive way without being rigid or tense; it’s about
taking action.
• How do we move with unpredictability? Do we attempt to
control it or surrender to it? in this rhythm we learn to let
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college of clinical hypnosis stated, ‘hypnotherapy works
with the natural way a child thinks. In the USa, over 50%
of doctors registered with the american association of
Paediatricians endorse techniques commonly associated with
clinical hypnosis, such as suggestion, metaphor, storytelling
and relaxation.’ In the past, hypnosis has been widely
misunderstood because of myths associated with it. It is not
‘mind control.’ the opposite is true as it is about getting the
mind to ‘work for you.’ even today it remains something of a
mystery, even though it is only an altered state of awareness
very similar to a ‘productive daydream.’ at the same time the
Sheryl feniger - background
• By moving continuously we practice on-going change,
neither resisting it or forcing it, finding ways to move
smoothly and flexibly around obstacles in our path.
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solution-focused approach to clearing a child’s obstacles and
helps create new cognitive and perceptual skills.
Sheila menon, the director and Principal of the london
It does appeal to people who like to move, dance and have
fun. It’s a simple practice, and yet as the experience deepens,
there are more and more discoveries to be made.
What can the rhythms teach us?
Kinder u
Kinder U offers fun-filled activities promoting early brain and physical development.
address: room 601-602 6/F, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay
Tel: 2970 2382
www.kinderu.org
edible arrangements
address: G05 nathan Square, 348 nathan rd (novotel hotel), Jordan, Kowloon
Tel: 2385 0158
email: [email protected]
useful Websites
LittleSteps offers free email newsletters and a website devoted to delivering the inside
scoop on what to do, buy and discover in Hong Kong and beyond for families.
www.littlestepsasia.com
a useful website for expats living in hong Kong.
http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com
Geoexpat includes classifieds, forums, jobs listings, property ads and a resource
directory for expats in hong Kong.
www.geoexpat.com
Hong Kong offers significant benefits to families:
good schools, excellent education, fun activities and
best of all, a unique culture
you’ll find all you need to know for raising babies and preschoolers in hong Kong.
www.hongkongbabies.com
Kindermusik by Catherine
offering music playgroups for infants up to 7 year olds.
address: 9/F, Universal Trade Centre, 3-5 Arbuthnot road, Central
email: [email protected]
Tel: 2518 4840
www.kateskids.com.hk
Little Picasso
Founder and artist Lindy Moran Viola offers a range of inspiring art classes for Hong
Kong’s young artists.
address: Studio 10, 21st Floor, oceanic Industrial centre, 2 lee lok Street, ap lei
chau
email: [email protected]
Tel: 9523 2878
www.littlepicasso.hk
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Panda Junction
offers active learning programmes for infants, toddlers and young children. their
activity room consists of wooden and soft form-foam equipment.
address: Wyndham Place, 20th Floor, 44 Wyndham Street, central
Tel: 2855 0906
www.pandajunction.com
PeKiP
PeKiP is a child development programme that facilitates the development of babies
in their first year through play and movement.
Tel: 2573 6623
http://www.pekip.com.hk
Play Sport Coaching
offering many sports camps and courses including Soccertots, rugbytots, tennis,
as well as private lessons.
www.playsport.com.hk
SuperCamp from P.a.L. (Pro-active Learning)
offering educational summer camps.
Tel: 2736 9898
www.proactive-learning.com
Treasure Island & global adventures
Surf & Sea camps open to children from ages 5 – 13 at Pui o Beach, lantau.
Tel: 2984 8711
www.treasureislandhk.com
moving to a new community can be an exciting but
sometimes difficult event for a child and a family, depending
on the circumstances of the move. For example, different
issues are raised if the move is due to a parent’s promotion
rather than divorce, death, or a change to a family’s
income. the logistics of a move can also influence a child’s
adjustment; moving across town is far less complicated
than a move across the country. For many children, moving
is a positive experience as it brings the opportunity to
develop new friendships, pursue new interests, increase
social confidence and learn important lessons about
adapting to change. For others, it can be quite stressful.
What follows is a guide for managing the different
issues facing parents and children when they move.
age matters
a child’s age and general personality affect how a child
deals with moving. Some children adapt easily to new
situations while others may need more time to adjust to
their new situation.
• Toddlers and preschoolers are often unable to
comprehend the meaning of a move or complex
explanations relating to it. as young children usually do
best when things are predictable, keeping to a routine with
familiar things and people can ease transitions for them.
• Children in kindergarten or first grade may find a move
stressful because they have just started the process of
separating from their parents and adjusting to teachers
and social relationships. they may temporarily regress to
behaviours more typical of younger children and become
more dependent on their parents.
• School-age children are likely to be concerned about
fitting in with new friends and dealing with different
academic demands. their general personalities and
social styles may influence their ease in adjusting to
a move.
• Teens will usually be able to understand the reasons
for a decision to move, but they may not be happy about
it. at a time when they are establishing important
relationships outside of their family, they may feel the
move threatens their evolving identities. the move can
be disruptive to their social stability if they have wellestablished friendship groups or an interest they
are pursuing.
The moving Process
the three phases of a move – before, during and after
go of old patterns, creating more space and freedom in
It’s my intention to bring Five rhythms™ into the hurly-burly
of our modern urban life in a practical and relevant way. my
presentation style tends to be humorous and to make the
our movement.
– and its three
environments – educational, social and
• Once we have created space, it’s possible to move more
lightly
a creative,
playful energy.
family – should
allwithbe
carefully
considered.
• We then discover how we move just being who we are and
where we are at.
before the move
If these descriptions sound like an analogy for our lives,
that’s exactly what they are. In essence, Five rhythms™ is a
moving mediation.
and this spring I completed the year long teachertraining programme.
Tel: +852 9150 7496
• Timing a move is important. Parents should carefully
email: [email protected]
http://www.gabrielleroth.com/
consider their options when faced with the decision to
move. certain moves may be inevitable such as helPInG
when a StUdentS to StUdy:
doeS hyPnoSIS WorK?
By Deborah
Dewey, Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH)
parent has to transfer jobs, but when circumstances
allow
How does hypnosis work with children?
for flexibility, it is often better to postpone or avoid
a move
children
are surprisingly easy to hypnotise because they
have active imaginations that are able to conjure up worlds
at certain transitional times, such as for example,
whenprincesses and fantasy animals in an instance.
of dinosaurs,
these make-believe worlds of fantasy and pretend play are the
a teen is is preparing for externally-marked exams.
Some
key-hole through which it is possible to create change in their
‘realchildren
worlds.’ as children are naturally responsive to positive
families have found that moving mid-year enables
suggestions of change, hypnotherapeutic techniques are a
fun way
create new habits for success, and to let go of old
to use the second part of the school year to adjust
to totheir
unwanted habits that hold children back from reaching their
new environment, while others find that starting full
fresh
inBoth adults and children are able to benefit from
potential.
hypnosis because it creates new neuropathic ways to develop
the autumn at the beginning of the new school year
is easier.
new habits and behaviour. about 75% of adults are capable of
being hypnotised, and for children, the rate is higher as they
• Talk about the decision and explain the reason for
the
are considerably more in touch with their imaginations. Sheila
move. If the move is for the better, explain how itmenon,
willthe director and Principal of the london college of
clinical hypnosis stated, ‘clinical hypnosis teaches children
affect the children for the better. If the move involves
how to use their imagination constructively. the natural day
dreaming ability that your child has can become a rehearsal
difficult changes, parents should be honest about
how future life events.’ Instead of it being ‘just
for important
another treatment’, hypnosis has special advantages of being
things are going to be different. For older children,
include
able to create changes at the subconscious level. metaphorical
them, if possible, in any decision-making. If it’s possible,
children should
visitI Issue
their
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3 2011new home and school before
the move actually takes place. encourage older children
to use the Internet to research their new school and find
out about clubs and activities which interest them.
Can hypnosis help with learning and passing exams?
yes, if your child is motivated. childhood problems related to
studying, concentration and reading difficulties can readily be
addressed. When physical, mental or environmental conditions
interfere with a child, they often hinders their academic
ability. While children have fewer coping strategies, their
subconscious mind is highly responsive to change. children
naturally vie towards happiness and success, even when
things don’t go right for them. hypnotherapeutic techniques
are used to create better behaviour and to sharpen study skills
in children. as children naturally want to learn, explore and be
creative, hypnosis is able to cultivate a child’s imagination and
adapt it to their real world of learning. the first step a clinical
hypnotherapist does is to re-focus the child into positive study
habits and mentally rehearse a better study routine for them
during hypnosis, the mind is in a deep, relaxed state which
helps the wave activity in the brain, which ultimately helps
control stress and anxiety. through a child’s unconscious
mind, the building of better positive mental images through
suggestion, stories and metaphorical methods is able to create
the changes needed for the child to reach their full potential.
It is an enjoyable experience and results happen surprisingly
quickly. to determine whether a child would benefit from
hypnosis, the following are typical questions a parent should
ask themselves: does my child have test and exam nerves?
does my child have poor concentration skills when studying?
Would my child benefit from new motivational strategies? If
you think your child doesn’t have the ability to change, think
again! your child’s subconscious is the powerhouse (or inner
guide) that drives them to new positive ways.
Is clinical hypnosis safe for children?
yes, hypnosis is a safe and non-evasive tool that enhances
a child’s potential for self-improvement or for healing
purposes. traditional medical treatments using drugs produce
drowsiness, nausea or other unpleasant side effects. hypnosis,
on the other hand works by empowering a child’s mind in a
safe, gentle and effective way. When a clinical hypnotherapist
creates a treatment plan, they act as a coach or guide to a
child’s imagination as children see hypnosis as the same
as pretending, imagining or daydreaming. hypnosis is a
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• For young children and toddlers, put their furniture in
the moving van last so that it is first to unload. this will
help orientate them quickly to the new surroundings.
• Have children of all ages pack a bag of essential,
favourite, ‘can’t live without’ things to keep with them
while their other belongings are being transported.
after the move
hoNg koNg
schools
DIREcToRy
Scheduling some outings that involve ‘coming home’ to a new
home can help enhance the sense of a familiar place that is
needed after a move. other things to consider include:
• Encourage children to become involved in a school sports
team. teams provide a ready-made group of peers to
make friends with and this can help a child feel less of a
stranger at breaks and lunchtime in school.
• Clubs or groups outside of school are also useful for
children to join. these offer the opportunity to meet and
make friends with peers with similar interests outside
of school, and this can help with integration into a
new community.
• Older children and teens can benefit from taking part in
volunteer work or taking on a part-time job that does not
FamIly matterS tIPS
moving with children: tips to make your move
less stressful.
Helping Children move It’s important to involve
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them in the decision-making process so they
understand why they’re moving and know what
to expect.
eSF SchoolS
英基學校
beacon Hill School
Website: www.beaconhill.edu.hk
address: 23 ede road, Kowloon tong
Tel: 2336 5221
email: [email protected]
Principal: John Brewster
admissions officer: Barbara Woo
admissions email: [email protected]
admissions Tel: 2336 5221
Curriculum: IB PyP
Language(s) of Instruction: english
Learning Support: Withdrawal literacy and/or numeracy groups, perceptual motor
programme, fine motor programmes
Term dates: August - December / January - March / April - June
grades: year 1 - 6
enrolment Period: September (year 1) ; all year-round (years 2 - 6)
annual Tuition fees: hK$63,000
Services: Bus, summer programmes
The school has approximately 540 pupils and is located in Kowloon. It has 18 classes for
children aged 5 -11. Beacon Hill School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary
Years Programme. The curriculum at Beacon Hill School is well balanced, meeting the
academic, social, personal, emotional, physical and cultural needs of each child. The
children are empowered and encouraged to become confident citizens of the future.
The students come from over 30 countries which adds an excellent international mix to
the atmosphere and the richness of the school experience.
畢架山小學
網址：www.beaconhill.edu.hk
地址：九龍塘義德道23號
電話：2336 5221
電郵：[email protected]
校長：John Brewster
招生主任： Barbara Woo
入學查詢電郵：[email protected]
入學查詢電話：2336 5221
課程：IB小學課程（PYP）
教學語言 ： 英語
學習支援 ： 有專為有讀寫和/或計算困難的學生而設的支授小組、知感肌能訓
練計劃、社交及生活技能課程
上課日期：8 - 12月/ 1 - 3月/ 4 - 6月
班級：1 - 6 年級
報名日期： 9月（1年級） ，全年（2 - 6年級）
每年學費：63,000元
服務：校車，暑期課程
位於九龍區的畢加山小學在1967年創校，約有學生540人，開設十八班供五歲至
十一歲的學童就讀，並提供IB小學課程（PYP）。該課程協調和滿足每一個孩子
在學術、社會、個人、情 、身體和文化上的需求，同時鼓勵並協助孩子成為自
信的新一代。學校亦開設學習支援班。此外，由於學生來自逾三十個國家，國際
化的環境令校園氣氛生氣盎然，豐富校園生活體驗。
bradbury School
Website: www.bradbury.edu.hk
address: 43c Stubbs road, Wan chai
Tel: 2574 8249
email: [email protected]
Principal: Sandra Webster
admissions email: [email protected]
admissions Tel: 2574 8249
Curriculum: IB PyP
Language(s) of Instruction: english
Learning Support: yes
Term dates: August - December / January - April / May - June
grades: 1 - 6
enrolment Period: September (year 1); all year-round (years 2 - 6)
annual Tuition fees: $63,000
Services: Bus, children’s technology Workshop, easter camps
Bradbury School offers a caring, friendly environment which provides children with an
all-round education of the very highest quality and where joyful learning is important.
Children are encouraged to become independent thinkers who are curious about the
world around them, and who develop the skills to become learners and leaders in a
21st century global environment.
白普理英文小學
網址：www.bradbury.edu.hk
地址：香 灣仔司徒拔道43號C
encourage your child to join a sports team or
extra-curricular activity at their new school.
Keep a regular routine. children are most
comfortable when they participate in things that
are predictable.
4.
chance. hypnosis utilises this imaginative sphere of the mind
(the right side of the brain) by aiding and creating healthy and
happy change from within.
during the moving Process
1.
2.
3.
stories, tales, fantasy and fairy tales act in an indirect way to
guide and create change. most children love to pretend and
imagine things and can do so all day long if they have the
monitor progress. monitor the progress of
your child at his/her new school; become
involved with your child’s new school community by
volunteering at school events.
電話：2574 8249
電郵：[email protected]
校長：Sandra Webster
招生主任：Cyme Leung
入學查詢電郵：[email protected]
入學查詢電話：2574 8249
課程：IB小學課程（PYP）
教學語言：英語
學習支援：有
上課日期：8 - 12月/ 1 - 4月/ 5 - 6月
班級：1 - 6
報名日期： 9月（1年級） ，全年（2 - 6年級）
每年學費：63,000元
服務：校車，兒童科技工作坊，復活節
白普理小學關懷學生，重視快樂學習，讓他們在備受愛護的環境下接受最優質的
全面教育。學校鼓勵學生獨立思考，培養他們對周圍世界事物的好奇心，發展學
習技能，在二十一世紀全球化環境下成為領袖人物。
Clearwater bay School
Website: www.cwbs.edu.hk
address: lot 235, dd229, clearwater Bay road, Kowloon
Tel: 2358 3221
email: [email protected]
Principal: david Fitzgerald
admissions officer: ron arnold
admissions email: [email protected]
admissions Tel: 2358 3221
Curriculum: IB PyP
Language(s) of Instruction: english
Learning Support: Provides for mainstream and special learning needs students
in line with the eSF Sen policy.
Term dates: Mid-August - December / January - March / April - June
grades: 1 - 6
enrolment Period: September (year 1); all year-round (years 2-6)
annual Tuition fees: $63,000
Services: Private company buses serving Sai Kung and clearwater Bay.
The school accomodates communities in Clearwater Bay, Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung
Peninsula. Clearwater Bay School is a vibrant, welcoming and secure environment
where each child is encouraged to explore his/her individual capabilities and interests.
The curriculum stimulates creativity and curiosity and ensures the building of a sound
foundation in literacy, numeracy and cognitive skills. Further, all subjects are enhanced
by the use of innovative technology.
清水灣小學
網址：www.cwbs.edu.hk
地址：香 九龍清水灣道丈量約份第229號第235地段
電話：2358 3221
電郵：[email protected]
校長：David Fitzgerald
招生主任：Ron Arnold
入學查詢電郵：[email protected]
入學查詢電話：2358 3221
課程：IB小學課程(PYP)
教學語言：英語
學習支援：按照英基學校協會（ESF）特殊教育（SEN）政策為主流及
學習支援班（LSC）有特殊需要的學生提供學習支援
上課日期：8月中 - 12月/ 1 - 3月/ 4 - 6月
班級：1 - 6 年級
報名日期： 9月（1年級） ，全年（2 - 6年級）
每年學費：63,000元
服務：由私 校車公司負責提供來往西貢及清水灣的接載服務
清水灣小學，為清水灣、將軍澳及西貢半島逐漸擴大的社區服務，並為5歲至11
歲的學童提供720個學位。校園環境朝氣蓬勃、氣氛友好、設施妥善。學校鼓勵
所有學生發掘本身的個人才能和興趣，並加以發揮。課程著重啟發學生的創意和
好奇心，確保培育出他們在文學、識數和認知技能方面建立穩固基礎。此外，所
有學科均採用創新科技優化教學。
glenealy School
Website: www.glenealy.edu.hk
address: Glenealy School, 7 hornsey road, mid-levels, hong Kong
Tel: 2522 1919
email: [email protected]
Principal: Brenda cook
admissions officer: Jane Shanahan
admissions email: [email protected]
admissions Tel: 2522 1919
Curriculum: IB PyP
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maKInG the rIGht choIce For
yoUr chIld
the unique combination of east and West that built hong
Kong into a vibrant international city has created a stimulating
environment in which children can gain an inspiring educational
experience during their primary and secondary schooling.
choosing a school is an important decision, and making
the right choice for you and your child will involve research
and planning. When faced with such a large number of
schools and curriculums to choose from, many parents opt
for the perceived ‘best school’ in hong Kong. this is not the
best way to go about things as it doesn’t take into account
important factors which can directly affect a child. each
child’s learning situation is unique, so deciding what your
child’s needs are, along with what matters most to you as a
parent, are key steps in choosing a school which is the best
match for your child. a school that may be best for your child
may not be the best school for another child. It is therefore
vital to choose a school which suits your child’s character
and learning style.
Parents who have an intuitive feel for their child’s
character and learning style will find it easier to make an
informed choice based on their child’s needs. Knowing what
makes your child unique and how you can make the most
of who they are is a good start in identifying a happy and
rewarding education system for them.
In terms of academic success, parents need to consider
EDUcATIoNAl
MATTERs
The educational systems of Hong Kong and
Singapore offer a wide variety of choices to students
8 I ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011
well as an appreciation of and respect for different religions
and beliefs.
Students in some international schools also participate in
community and regional events which can help them develop
leadership skills through an awareness of and engagement
in current issues.
Preparing Students for the future
International schools in hong Kong prepare students
for further education not only in hong Kong, but also
overseas. Indeed each year, an increasing number of
students from hong Kong continue their education at
universities overseas.
But education is not just about academics, it is also
about knowledge, talents, skills and opportunities. the
school you choose for your child should be a school
where not only does he/she thrive and develop a passion
for learning, but that also equips him/her with the
necessary skills to rise to the challenges of whatever
life brings.
the honG KonG local
edUcatIon SyStem
the hong Kong local education system is overseen by
the hong Kong education Bureau and is divided into three
types of schools: Government Schools, Government-aided
Schools and direct Subsidy Schools (dSS). there are more
than 1,100 schools in hong Kong, with the starting age
for compulsory schooling being six years old. compulsory
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schooling includes primary and secondary education
for hong Kong residents, with kindergarten not
being compulsory.
government Schools and government-aided Schools
Government Schools are fully funded by the hong Kong
Government and no school fees are paid by parents. the
medium of instruction can be chinese or english – though
it is up to each school to determine how much of each
language is used. examples of Government Schools in hong
Kong include Kowloon tong Government Primary School
and Sha tin Government Secondary School.
Government-aided Schools are mostly funded by the
hong Kong Government and other private organisations such
as churches or community groups, and these schools may also
charge school fees to cover some of their on-going costs. Some of
hong Kong’s most famous Government-aided Schools include la
Salle college and St Paul’s Secondary School.
Both Government and Government-aided Schools have
to admit students according to the Government’s two-stage
admissions scheme: the discretionary Places (dP) stage
and the central allocation (ca) stage.
admission Policies
Primary one admissions to Government and Governmentaided Schools is carried out in two stages. the first stage is in
the autumn of the year before the student is to be admitted.
Parents can apply for discretionary Place admission to a
school of their choice, and their chosen school does not need
schools are the same and most importantly, no two students
are either.
The american Curriculum
In the United States, individual states are responsible for their
own curriculum and educational processes. this means that
the curriculums offered can vary from one american school
to the next. american curriculums are continually evolving
as they are based on learning standards and benchmarks.
International american-curriculum schools generally have
higher standards than the public system schools within the
US, and they have to be accredited by one of four national
non-governmental agencies. to gain accreditation, a school’s
curriculum must be in line with the standards determined by
an accrediting body, for example the Western association of
Schools and colleges (WaSc).
In hong Kong, schools following an american
curriculum usually offer schooling from the age of four
(reception). Schooling at this age is less academicallybased and is more intended to introduce children to a
school’s social environment, although schools do offer
alphabetic and numeric teaching. elementary, middle
school and high school education covers children from
the ages of 6-18 years old. at high school, students are
required to take examinations in core subject areas to
enable them to graduate with an american high School
diploma. Students might also take external exams such
how their child learns and which curriculum best supports
as advanced Placements (aPs), which can strengthen
that type of learning. By having prior knowledge of your
their university applications. depending upon the specific
child’s learning style, you can make an informed choice when
admission requirements of a college or university, the
visiting prospective schools by asking relevant questions
majority of overseas students looking to be offered a place
about their teaching styles, the school’s teaching philosophy,
at a US college or university must also complete the Sats
and how these are articulated within their classrooms.
(Scholastic aptitude tests) or other college-entrance
this is particularly valuable when looking at an unfamiliar
examinations such as toeFl (test of english as a Foreign
curriculum and weighing up the advantages it could bring to
language) or IeltS (International english language
your child’s education.
testing System).
once you feel you have a good understanding of your
the curriculums and teaching approaches at american
child’s strengths, interests and abilities, identifying the best
International School, the International christian School
curriculum to foster these is made easier.
and hong Kong International School are similar to those
In hong Kong, parents are presented with a choice of
in the US, with instruction in english, and French, Spanish
curriculums, for example:
or chinese being taught as foreign languages. all of these
• The American curriculum
schools are fully accredited by WaSc, which requires schools
• The British National Curriculum
to complete a thorough process of self-evaluation and
• The International Baccalaureate curriculum
external
to ensureethical
their programmes
meet
with
With review
its unique
behaviour and
intercultural
• Other national curriculum, for example, Australian, French,
best-practice
standards for
an english-language school
location and
understanding.
world
class
“We offer a broad range of subjects
German, Japanese, canadian and Singaporean curriculums
using
an american-based
curriculum.
curriculum offerings the australian
that suit the needs and interests
each curriculum has its advantages and disadvantages,
International School Hong Kong
of a variety of students. With over
and each school has its strengths and weaknesses. no two
(aISHK) is based in Kowloon Tong.
27 nationalities represented in our
The only institution in Hong Kong to
1,100 students it is important that
offer an australian based curriculum,
we celebrate the diversity of our
aISHK is rapidly emerging as one
community and embrace the rich
ITS UHKSG I Issue 3 2011 I 9
of Hong Kong’s finest schools
cultural opportunities of our home in
recognised both locally and globally
hong Kong,” added mrs. drew.
for its outstanding academic results.
one of the greatest benefits of
“We are very unique in hong Kong
studying the australian curriculum is
as the only school that runs along
the continuity that exists from Primary
a Southern hemisphere calendar.
through to Secondary. the Primary
this provides a rather seamless
curriculum provides great breadth
transition to and from australia for
and is a solid foundation for all future
many students. due to the solid global
learning. When children are of primary
reputation of australian education, our
age it is still very difficult to tell what
to be in their school catchment area. Since 2008,
the number
place.
Beyond thisthe
level,
nowill
recurrent
subsidies
are and
curriculum
is verySchool
suitable
for those
child
become
in adult life
families who are posted
to different
particularself-funded
talents, skills
of discretionary places hs risen from 20% to 30%.
available.
thus nowadays,what
dSStheir
are generally
countries every few
years,”school
said mrs.
andreceive
abilities
will be.subsidies
So the breadth
through
fees as they
minimal
from
leonie drew, Principal Primary and
of an australian curriculum provides
at the discretionary Place admission stage, Government
the Government - often these are only between 5-10%. In
co-head of School.
a child with necessary and essential
Schools usually fill half of their places. however, many
to cater
students
from less
families,
dSS
the australianorder
curriculum
isfor
based
exposure
to affluent
a wide range
of activities
discretionary places are in fact reserved for siblings
of a number are
requiredareas,
to set aside and
at least
10% of
their income
for fee
around
of teaching
learning
experiences,
providing
can each bescholarship
adapted to schemes.
national
many opportunities that will entice and
children already in the school and for teachers’which
children.
global
which
stimulateSchools
the developing
child.
the remaining places – which can’t be less thanand
20%
of a perspectives,
Similar
to Private Independent
(PIS), dSS
enjoy
makes it very relevant for expatriate
In the senior secondary division,
school’s total number of places – are allocated according to a
greater freedom in management and in their choice of
children. It emphasises personal and
aIShK offers the choice of either
point system which gives advantage to the following:
curriculum.
however, they
are
subject
toWales
regular
inspections
social competence,
creative thinking,
the
new
South
higher
School
by the Government in areas such as their medium of
• First-born children (5 points)
instruction or the language abilities of their teachers. most
• Children whose parents belong to the same religion /
dSS are established subject to a guarantee to the edB
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community organisation as the one running the school
(education Bureau) that they will initiate new teaching
(5 points)
methodologies by reforming old cultures and instigating
• Children whose parents are graduates of the school
educational reforms. dSS use their additional financial
(10 points)
resources from school fees to improve their facilities, hire
new teachers and reduce class sizes to around 30 students.
discretionary Places are assigned in november and parents
whose children are offered a place only have a few days to
admission Policies
accept the offer. Unsuccessful students will then join the pool
For student admission policies, parents need to check
of children applying through the central allocation stage.
with individual dSS as different schools may have different
If parents do not have a preferred school in mind, they
procedures and admission deadlines.
should submit an application directly to the education
dSS normally set their admission deadlines for early
Bureau for the central allocation stage.
September for primary schools, but some run a second
the rest of the places in schools are assigned through
round of admissions for a limited number of places. Places
central allocation. Parents can select up to three choices
are offered after interviews are conducted that are based
of schools in January of the year their child is due to start
on factors such as academic achievement in preschool,
Primary one at a designated allocation centre.
language abilities and extra-curricular activities.
In the months following applications having been submitted
Schools are obliged to publish clear guidelines on
through the central allocation stage, school choices are
what they are looking for in their admission interviews. If
processed. only 10% of the remaining places are reserved for
considering dSS, it is essential for parents to retain all of
allocation to applicants outside of each school’s net.
their child’s academic records and certificates; the diocesan
the results of the central allocation stage are usually
Girls’ School for example, requests school reports for three
announced in the first week of June. Parents need to confirm
consecutive years.
their acceptance of a school place for their child by registering
the more popular dSS have limited admission periods
at the allocated school. In the event that parents dislike the
that are normally from november to January, while less
school allocated for their child, they can apply directly to
well-known ones sometimes admit students until shortly
other schools. however, there are normally very few places
before the start of the academic year. children of alumni
left available by this time. Schools also have the option of
or those of the same religious background as a school’s
interviewing or testing children before offering him/her a
sponsoring body may receive priority.
place. as a result, parents are advised to register with their
child’s allocated school first before applying to other schools
dSS Primary one Interview Tips
in case no alternative schools are available.
an important factor to be aware of is that some local
aUStralIan InternatIonal School honG KonG
direct Subsidy Schools (dSS)
dSS receive a full recurrent subsidy until their fee levels
reach two-and-a-third of the average unit cost of an aided-
schools in hong Kong have just one round of interviews
while others have two.
Schools often invite a large group of children to the
school on a Saturday afternoon, and then assign each
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certificate (hSc) or International
Baccalaureate (IB) diploma both
internationally recognised tertiary
entrance qualifications. the IB
curriculum is offered in a growing
number of schools worldwide, while
over 65,000 students both in australia
and internationally annually sit the
hSc examinations. to date, over 98%
of aIShK graduates have gone on to
study at top tertiary institutions around
the world.
“Studying either of the curriculums
on offer at aIShK not only enhances
our student’s chances of entering
their university course of choice,
but also ensures our students
are better prepared to meet the
challenges of modern day tertiary
study. many aIShK parents also
value the opportunity for their sons or
daughters to undertake a curriculum’
which is criteria based and one which
incorporates both internal assessment
and external examinations. the latter
component in particular offering an
independent international validation of
the school’s academic program,” said
mr. Phil Waugh, Principal Secondary
and co-head of School.
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Bank of China
Bank of East Asia
Barclays Capital
BNP Paribas
Cake-A-Licious
Citibank
Commerzbank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Complete Deelite
Credit Suisse
DBS Bank
Dr. Susan Jamieson and Associates
Elemis Day Spa
Ernst and Young
Faust International
Goldman Sachs
HSBC
ING Asia
IsoFit Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio
Jardine Fleming
JPMorgan Chase
Katterwall
Matilda Child Development Centre
Merrill Lynch
Nomura International
Pathfinders
Pilates for Pregnant Ladies
Play Sport Coaching
Prudential
Pure Yoga
Qualigenics Children Growth Centre
Quality Healthcare
Sense of Touch
Shanghai Commercial Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
The Firm
The Oriental Spa
Toni & Guy
UBS
Westpac Private Bank
SCHOOLS
Baby Buddies
Carmel School
Highgate House School
Cartitas St Francis Kindergarten
HKYWCA Tai Hon Fan Nursery School
Hong Kong True Light Kindergarten
Glenealy School (ESF)
Island School (ESF)
Rhenish Mission School
Sacred Heart Canossian Kindergarten
Sheng Kung Hui Kindergarten
Sunshine House
St Paul’s Church Kindergarten
St Stephen’s Church Primary School
The Harbour School
Women’s Welfare Club
Woodlands Preschool
POKFULAM / CYBERPORT / ISLAND SOUTH
Bumps to Babes
Colour My World
Hong Kong Parkview
Kid’s Gallery
Pacific Gourmet Foods
The Lilly
Woodland Studio
SCHOOLS
Canadian International School
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Caritas Ling Yuet Sin Kindergarten
Caritas Nursery School
Casa dei Bambini
Cherish English School & Kindergarten
Creative Kindergarten
Flex Yoga & Pilates Studio
Kennedy School (ESF)
Montessori for
Children
Singapore International School
SJS Belcher Kindergarten
St Clare’s Primary School
St Peter’s Church Kindergarten
Southside Kindergarten
Sunshine House
Sun Island English Kindergarten
Woodlands Preschool
Modern Montessori International
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ADMIRALTY / WANCHAI / HAPPY VALLEY / JARDINE’S LOOKOUT / ISLAND EAST
Accenture Company
AIG Insurance
Alliance Insurance
American International Assurance
Bodywise Pilates
Chameleon Workshop
Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia
Dah Sing Bank
ESF Centre
JW Marriott
Manulife International
National Australia Bank
Random Art Workshop
Societe Generale HK Branch
Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance
Zurich Insurance
SCHOOLS
Alison’s Letterland
Bradbury Junior School
CCC Wanchai Church Kindergarten
Chinese International School
Hillside Kindergarten
International Montessori School
Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School Play and Learn Education Centre
PLK Vicwood Chong Kee Ting Kindergarten
Precious Blood Kindergarten
Rosaryhill Kindergarten
Starters School
St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Kindergarten
St Paul’s Kindergarten
Superchamp
TWGHs Ng Sheung Lan Memorial Nursery School
Lingnan Primary School & Kindergarten
TSIM SHA TSUI / KOWLOON TONG / HUNG HOM
Alchemy
ArtJamming
Aveda Lifestyle Hair Salon
Chuan Spa (Langham Place Hotel)
Deutsche Bank
I-Spa at the InterContinental
Mothercare
Morgan Stanley Asia
The Peninsula Spa
SCHOOLS
ABC Pathways
Australian International School
Deborah Educational Institute
Kingston International School
Yew Chung International School
YMCA of HK International Kindergarten
DISCOVERY BAY / LANTAU ISLAND
Discovery Bay Management
DMR School of Ballet
Party-Bear
SportsWorld
Treasure Island & Global Adventures
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Discovery Bay International School
Discovery College
Discovery Mind Kindergarten
Discovery Bay Services Management Limited
Sunshine House
YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
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SAI KUNG / NEW TERRITORIES
Anastassia’s Art House
Caritas Elderly Centre
Koru Post Natal Care
Outward Bound
Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre
The Jockey Club Public Golf Course
Victoria Recreation Club
SCHOOLS
Abacus International Kindergarten (ESF)
Clearwater Bay School (ESF)
HKPPA Sai Kung Pre-School Group
Hong Kong Adventist College
Hong Lok Yuen International School
International College Hong Kong
Leapfrog Kindergarten-Playgroup
Li Po Chung United World College
Sai Kung Lok Yuk Kindergarten
Sai Kung Preschool Group
Sha Tin College (ESF)
Sha Tin Junior School (ESF)
Tsing Yi Kindergarten (ESF)
Woodlands Sai Kung
Wu Kai Sha Kindergarten (ESF)
Zebedee International Kindergarten
Norwegian International School
Littleton Discovery Playgroup
Renaissance College (ESF)
Sai Kung International Pre-School
Discovery Bay Residents Club Limited
Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Hong Kong Country Club
Hong Kong Football Club
Kowloon Cricket Club
Ladies Recreation Club
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
The Helena May
The Hong Kong Cricket Club
The Hong Kong Golf Club
United Services Recreation Club
CLUBS IN HONG KONG
Aberdeen Boat Club
Aberdeen Marina Club
Club Siena
Craigengower Cricket Club
Discovery Bay Golf Club
Discovery Bay Marina Club
REAL ESTATE & RELOCATION COMPANIES IN HONG KONG
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Asian Tigers
Crown Worldwide Group
Links Moving
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Relocasia
Santa Fe Relocation
Sirva Relocations
Sterling
The MI Group
BOOKSHOPS IN HONG KONG
Dymocks
Hong Kong Bookstore
Bookazine
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NEW LAUNCH IN SHANGHAI & BEIJING FROM
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Haidian Book City
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American Women’s Club Shanghai
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A.N.Z.A Beijing
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