Which kindergarten to have better chance to get into Chinese international school?

In my opinion, CIS is stronger than SIS but only if you choose the right path/classes. My understanding is that quite a number of the classes are optional at CIS. Lets face it, Chinese is hard and given the choice what student wouldn't pick the easy route?

Apart from the fees (common to most international schools) have no complaints.

As for track record, everyone has to start somewhere. I think they had their teething problems a few years ago but its a good solid school with happy student body. The fact that it has hugely risen in popularity in recent years is showing that other parents also agree with this.
 
Thank you!!!

So hard to get in (like all intl schools) and the debenture is fast approaching usd1mm by the time its our turn to apply ...
 
ISF does not require a debenture and my understanding is that possession does not necessarily give priority.
We do not have a debenture.
 
hi howard

can u also share the homework load for very young students in ISF? I have heard that it's CRAZY (much worse than SIS) which is already notorious for the homework load. thanks in advance
 
I have no information about the younger years homework as I sent my kids to KCS when they were younger. I still have 1 kid at KCS. KCS has one of the heaviest load of all with kids getting 2-4h of homework regularly.

One must remember : A big part of Chinese learning is repetition to learn the characters, you cannot get away from that no matter what school you choose. It would not surprise me if ISF had more homework in early years when compared to SIS as ISF does a lot more Chinese in early years when compared to SIS.
 
Hi Howardcoombs,

You have told me that you have a kid in KCIS (P4 or P5?). I also have a kid in KCIS. Will you apply CIS for your kid later in his/her school life? I put my kid in KCIS as it saves me a lot of financial resources while it offers good Mandarin program. What's your thoughts?

Thanks

Littleho
 
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