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Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten & International Nursery 32 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay District: Wan Chai Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.cbvictoria.edu.hk City Kids Pre-School & Playgroup 2/F, East Wing, 12 Borrett Road, Mid-Levels District: Central and Western Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.citykidshk.org Principal: Marie Marchand Chief Principal: Dr. Maggie Koong Principal: Ms. Sabrina Lee Description: Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten and International Nursery (CB) has been a leader in early childhood education in Hong Kong since its establishment in 1965. Through its effective one-teacher-one language co-teaching approach, native speaking teachers work as a team to provide a total immersion language environment. It works with Columbia University in implementing the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP). Description: City Kids has two sections: Little Stars (accompanied session for children 10 months to 3 years old) and international Pre-School (unaccompanied for children 2.8 to 5.5 years old). The Pre-School enjoys a high level of parent involvement and has a ratio of 16 children to one teacher and one educational assistant. The curriculum is based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage and covers seven key areas of learning, which are pursued through play and theme related activities. City Kids offers morning and afternoon sessions, which includes mandarin twice a week and an extended day programme in term 3 for children that will enter year 1 that year. Number of Teachers: 50 Number of Classrooms: 3 in Pre-School and 1 in Little Stars Number of Classrooms: 15 Teacher/student ratio: 1:08 Teacher/student ratio: 1:8-11 Hours: Monday-Friday Morning Session Afternoon Session Whole Day Session 8:45-11:45am 1-4pm (PN-K2) 8:45am-4pm (K3) Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme; Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP). Hours: Pre-School Morning 9am-12pm Afternoon 1:15-4:15pm Little Stars Morning 9:30-11:30am Afternoon 2:30-4:30pm Curriculum: UK Early Years Foundation Stage Number of Mandarin Teachers: 15 Number of Mandarin Teachers: 1 Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old Mandarin Curriculum: We are an authorised IB World schools offering the PYP. We are also a project school for TCRWP. We also follow the EDB guidelines with our Chinese Scope and Sequence documents. Features: Trilingual English/Mandarin/Cantonese; Works with Columbia University in implementing the TCRWP, which places a focus on enhancing the skills and outcomes of students in early literacy; Students are given priority in admission to the affiliated Victoria Shanghai Academy. Facilities: 2 Outdoor playgrounds, 1 Multi-function Hal, 1 Library, 1 Music/ Multi-function Room. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 15, 20 or 30 minutes, twice a week Mandarin Curriculum: Mandarin sessions at City Kids are purely for fun, and give children a taste of the language. With no set curriculum, they are able to enjoy learning in a relaxed and fun environment. Features: Located in a heritage building, wide balconies, and high ceilings, surrounded by cooling trees. Uniform: Yes Facilities: Our facilities include four bright and well-equipped classrooms, a spacious balcony and access to a large outdoor playground. We have a dedicated library room filled with over 1000 English children’s books and comfortable places to read. School Lunch Available: Yes SEN Support: No Scholarships: No Uniform: No Accreditations: Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation; Works with Columbia University in implementing the TCRWP. School Lunch Available: No Scholarships: No Fees: (2018-19) HKD$88,902-HKD$96,943 per year Accreditations: N/A Admission: PN/K1 Sep-Nov K2/K3 Anytime Transport: School bus is optional. Parents: The school has an active PTA. They participate in cultural events, exchange and reading programme. Where Students Go To Primary School: CBVK students are given priority in admission to the affiliated Victoria Shanghai Academy. Inspection: N/A Fees: Pre-School Tuition Building levy Little Stars HKD$48,400 per annum (Payable over 10 months) HKD$2,000 per annum HKD$160 per session Debenture Info: N/A The School Book 2019-2020 33