Playtimes HK Magazine September 2017 Issue | Page 22

news Applications are open for ESF If you have a child born in 2015 and would like them to attend K1 in an English Schools Foundation (ESF) kindergarten next year, applications are open until 30th September 2017 through the online admissions system www.esf.edu.hk/application-form. Applications are also open from 4th September for years 1 and 7 via a ‘one form’ application system for ESF primary and secondary schools, including Discovery College and Renaissance College. Parents can submit one online application per child with their selected preference of schools (selection should be made according to residential zoning). The annual tuition fees for ESF schools for 2017-18 are HK$106,500 for Years 1 to 2, HK$89,200 for Years 3 to 6, HK$122,900 for Years 7 to 11 and HK$129,100 for Years 12 and 13. www.esf.edu.hk Education Matters Hong Kong International Schools Festival 16 th September tt Hotel for the answers to all your Head to the International Schools Festival at the JW Marrio Speakers include representatives of Kong. questions about International school options in Hong School, German Swiss International tional ESF schools, French International School, Harrow Interna International Preschool. Tickets Mills and e School, Hong Kong International School, Malvern Colleg m ival.co cost $40 per person. www.internationalschoolsfest Stamford American School OPENING The Stamford American School, Hong Kong opens its doors to its first students this month at its Ho Man Tin campus. The schools will offer a rigorous standards-based education for children aged five to 18 years old. If you’re interested to find out more about the school, sign up for one of the information sessions held at the admissions office at Two Exchange Square, Central 13th September 12pm-2pm 14th September 12pm – 2pm 14th September 6pm – 8pm www.sais.edu.hk 20 www.playtimes.com.hk Communication skills development for late talkers Bebegarten recently launched a Late Talkers Class that’s ideal for children age two to three years with developing language. Working with their UK trained Speech and Language Therapist, children, parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to develop crucial language and social skills. The children may not be talking yet, or may be just beginning to say some words. Games and activities in an authentic play setting will be designed to increase the number of words the child understands and uses. It is a fun and active accompanied class which includes adult directed aspects as well as child led activities. Email [email protected].