school tour are supported with any additional needs being highlighted from an early stage . In most cases these are identified during the entrance test .
As part of their admission procedure , Invictus School uses the GL Assessment CAT 4 test , which provides a report to both parents and the school detailing a student ’ s strengths and weaknesses . This aids the school in providing a support structure for students who may have additional educational needs or require additional English language support .
Using the GL Assessment CAT 4 test also means that children coming from different curriculum backgrounds within Hong Kong ( such as PYP , IB , or American to name a few ) can have their learning tailored based on their individual needs . As Principal Harvey likes to say , the curriculum is like a “ pizza base , just add different toppings ”.
Invictus ’ Vision statement : ‘ To be a leading educational institution where each and every learner is developed holistically and given opportunities to flourish successfully ’, is realised in the support programmes being developed on the campus and through the extensive iGCSE and A-Level options being offered . Support programmes include ‘ Additional Educational Needs ’ and ‘ English as an Additional Language ’.
Additional Educational Needs is a programme for any student requiring extra support ( filtered through the CAT 4 entrance test ). There is a three-tier system put in place which encompasses 1 ) In classroom support , 2 ) Additional classroom support with a dedicated teaching assistant , and 3 ) An individual plan ( IP ) fully in place , with outside agencies if necessary .
The school is accessible and affordable , however that does not mean that the level of education offered is compromised in any way . The teaching is of high quality , and costs are minimised by using local facilities . “ There are no hidden costs at Invictus ,” Lee tells me , “ for example , textbooks are used to support and are optional buy-ins for parents ”.
With the environment in Hong Kong somewhat turbulent these days , I am meeting Principal Harvey via Zoom , which prompts me to ask how the school has coped with moving to a virtual classroom . Online lessons have simply been adjusted to the school ’ s normal timetable , keeping things as ‘ normal ’ as possible during very uncertain times . Teachers have done live demonstrations for the school ’ s Additional Curriculum Time ( ACT ) for activities such as baking , singing and programming .
With student choice as one of it ’ s key elements Invictus prides itself on offering “ a safe , caring and secure school where every person matters .”
Open Day
Date : April 24 Time : 9 AM-1 PM Venue : Invictus School ( Chai Wan ) Level 4 , 5 , & 6 , 188 Tai Tam Road
The program will include : Principal ' s talk , mini classes for visiting students offered by the teachers featuring Cambridge International Curriculum ( English , Math , Geography , Science , French , Drama , Music ).
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