Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 110

American School Hong Kong 6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po, New Territories District: Tai Po Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.ashk.edu.hk Admission: Currently a rolling admissions policy has been adopted. Online application. School Director: Mr. John Jalsevac Parents: ASHK promotes regular communication between parents and teachers, as well as parent volunteer programs. An active American School Parents Association plays an important role at ASHK and will be the main driver in building a cohesive school community. Description: ASHK is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 non-profit, college preparatory school offering a challenging American and International education programme that empowers students to become independent critical thinkers and responsible global citizens who excel in their studies and future careers. Number of Teachers: 42 Number of Classrooms: 13 Teacher/student ratio: 1:07 Hours: 7:45am-2:35pm Curriculum: US Curriculum and IB Diploma. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 5 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 6 times per week for all grade levels. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Mandarin Curriculum: CAL Chinese Advanced Level (Chinese for proficient/ native communicators), Local materials, Teacher-designed materials , Language standards for CAL are the same as for Hong Kong local schools, CSL Chinese Standard Level (Chinese for capable communicators), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), Follow ACTFL standards (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and CFL Chinese Foundation Level (Chinese for beginning/emergent communicators). Features: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Programme, Columbia University’s Teacher’s College Advanced Literacy Specialist Programme, Chinese Programme with Multiple Streams and Holistic education taught by qualified North American teachers. Facilities: ASHK offers modern classrooms with the latest teaching technology, laboratories, athletic facilities, gymnasium, media centre, music room, art studios, children playground and cafeteria. Uniform: Yes Scholarships: Yes Fees: KG2 HKD$146,000 Grade 1-4 HKD$168,500 Grade 5-6 HKD$179,500 Grade 7-8 HKD$187,500 Grade 9 HKD$198,500 Accreditations: Esol Education International schools and the Esol Education-sponsored American School Hong Kong also benefit from accreditation and affiliations with: The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), East Asia Regional Conference of Schools (EARCOS) and Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). Debenture Info: Students must be covered by a Capital Fee (HKD$39,000), an Individual Debenture (HKD$612,500) or a Corporate Debenture (HKD$3,000,000). 108 www.playtimes.com.hk Transport: School Bus Services are available from all parts of Hong Kong including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. University Information: ASHK College Counselors will support students in all aspects of the university admissions process including researching universities, preparing for standardised testing, assisting with writing the personal statement, applying for financial aid, selecting potential careers, and making final decisions regarding university applications.