Prenursery schools near Causeway Bay

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Arwen

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My 20 months old girl has been rejected by Victoria for their prenursey class so I am now trying to get her to other available bilingual (Putonghua and english) schools in their am sessions.

We are staying in Tai Hang now, very near to Causeway Bay. Anyone is able to give suggestions for nearby schools?

Will be going to Tutor Time in Tai Tam for a school tour but not too wild about it cos of the distance from my place.

Thanks!
 
kcs is really full with applications too. my neighbour is in the same boat, she is on the waitlist for victoria. she rang up kcs last thursday and submitted her application on friday. however they advised her to apply to other schools because the chances are very slim.

what about woodlands? i think they have prenursery too.
 
Went to Tutor time today.. environment is great and the kids there seem so happy.. the only downside... the distance!

The journey to and fro was horrible with lots of twists and turns..Nic was screaming her lungs out .. can't blame her though cos I was feeling sick in the taxi as well. The distance is so far that the taxi cost for both ways is about 200 HKD.

Tried KCS but as pointed out in by Mrs Momo, the place is full. Will try Rosary Hill School.

If you have more ideas and suggestions, please keep it coming. Thanks.
 
Hi Arwen,

Heard from a relatives' friend living in Peak road, she sends her kids to Lingnan Nursery. She said the teachers are so caring....and it is a pleasant environment for her kids. Maybe you like to evaluate it:

http://www.lingnanp.edu.hk/nursery/

It is located at Stubbs road, they have am/pm/whole day session within reasonable costs. I just called them today and they are still accepting applications for 2 yrs old pre-nursery class. You can download the application form, fax it over to them if you have interest. You can also call them at 28932322.

Hope this helps.

I am visiting Victoria Belcher on this Wed. Though they said application is full for their Aug 07 pre-nursery but I am willing to evaluate pm session...so we'll see how it goes....otherwise I may consider Woodlands Montessori/ Lingnan/ Rosaryhill.

Cheers. Geogina
 
You can try Kornhill International Nursery in Kornhill But it just has international class in nursery class (English speaking only)
 
I think the recommendation, such as woodlands, from other mom are good.

I am living in Causeway Bay, and my son went to Tutor Time Tai Tam nursery last yr, and K1 now. At first, I didn't consider it because of the distance as well. It's also time consuming as well because it takes me around 25 mins to go there, which means I spend 2 hrs travelling back and forth everyday. Anyway, after 2 yrs, I get used to it; After driving that 'S' road for 2 yrs, it's not hard for me at all, and it becomes part of my life now.

Anyway, up till this moment, my husband and I are very satisfied with this school. My son is very very happy, learns a lot, and the teachers are nice.

Although my son is going to Canadian International School this Sept, my husband still want him to join the Tutor Time summer school if we stay here for summer. He said as the school is good and my son enjoys the school life, just let him spend more time there before going to Cdnis.

Two yrs ago, my son was accepted to the nursery program from Victoria, which is very close to our home; but we finally pick Tutor Time, and we believe we pick the right choice.

If I have a second child, I am sure we will send him/her to tutor time again.
 
Hi,

I am moving to Hong Kong in June for work and now I am stressed out at the idea that my 16 month will be off most of the highly desired pre-nursery for bilingual education (English and Mandarin).

I hear good things about Tutor Time (long distance)and Victoria (mixed but seems good overall) and it's full now.

Rosary Hill School
Woodland
Lingnan Nursery
Victoria Prenursery
Tutor Time

Are there any that I am missing? Starters?

I assume most of the bilingual English and Mandarin classes are on HK Island?

Thanks. This forum is a godsend for expats relocating to HK.

Den
 
Thanks for opening this thread. I'm also looking for a prenursery school nearby. We're presently staying in Wan Chai. I'll be checking those you schools you've recommended.

Also, I've seen on the directory Alison's Letterland. Any feedback from this school? I read info about them on their website and looks fine. But I would appreciate any comments/feedback before I'll proceed.

Thanks.
 
hi,

could someone comment on whether Rosary Hill and Lingnan are bilingual putonghua and english? I thought they were a mix of cantonese and english (ie not putonghua) but maybe I've got it all wrong!
 
Lingnan and Rosary Hill are both Cantonese/English with Mandarin lessons once or twice a week, depending on the grade.
 
I have just checked. Lingnan only offers Putonghua at K3 level.
The medium of teaching is Cantonese for prenursery.
 
Does anyone know about Hong Lok Yuen international school? My son is accepted for the coming nursery class in Sept, should I send him there?
Aden's mom
 
if you have girls, have you considered St Paul's Convent School on Leighton Road Causeway Bay? They have Primary and Secondary schools as well and I've heard that they now have an international section?
 
They dont give explaination. But generally the desired Putonghua/English am session is usually given to "people with connections or the rich and famous'. Dunno how true it is but I keep hearing this comment from other parents.
 
Victoria is very popular among locals. Rumor has it that Victoria is well connected and kids who go there are more likely to be accepted by renowned primary schools. A lot of parents use Victoria as stepping stone to good primary education therefore they receive A LOT of applications and naturally they also reject a lot.
 
Hi all, for your information, I decided against St Paul as for pre-nursery, not sure if you know but its a full day class from 8.30 - 5.30pm. I have no desire to send a 2 year old for a full day class. At 2-3 years old, our babies need to rest and play and be little children. With Victoria, a good school but terribly "commercial" school that I sometimes thinks values connections more than education (my elder daughter went there). The rest like KCS and Lingnan I hear are quite good. Anyone went to KCS nursery? I hear its all Mandarin and I am thinking of sending my son there but as he is a native english speaker, I am not sure whether he will have a hard time.
 
Zapi,
2 of mine are there. My 2 yo son in the nursery. The classroom mainly consists of kids with no mandarin background. Chinese or non-chinese that do not grant the kids to come from mandarin background. To me, Nursery is just for kids to learn how to socialize ..not anything beyond. Personally, (I think) the medium of teaching is not a big concern to kid at this age yet as the kids play and following instruction by mimicking other.

My daughter is already in K2 and that's where the load of homework begin to pinch in. I do not read nor write chinese, may be that's the tougher part in coaching her with homework. I am getting very mechanical following to the exercise book.
 
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