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Australian International School Hong Kong 3A Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong District: Kwun Tong Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.aishk.edu.hk Head of School: Mark Hemphill Description: Our school prides itself on embracing Australian values whilst incorporating the rich culture of our international setting in Hong Kong. We believe in developing globally-minded citizens who are culturally sensitive, respectful of others, kind and empathetic, humble and committed to serving and making a difference. Students leave our school as independent, mature and responsible leaders who are very well prepared for their lives ahead. Their experience of living in Hong Kong and attending AISHK with all of its wonderful opportunities is pivotal in setting them up for future success. Debenture Info: The payment of the Capital Levy is mandatory if a debenture is not held for the student. The levy amount is reviewed each year and in 2019 will be HKD$21,000 per student per annum. The capital levy is payable annually. Admission: Applying to enter Australian International School Hong Kong is quick and easy. If you wish to enrol your child in our school, you can download and complete the Application Form. The completed Form should be returned to the Admissions Office together with the requested documents listed on the front page. Transport: School bus service available. Parents: The school has a parental involvement policy which recognises that parents are partners in the education process of their child. Parents are actively encouraged to participate in school activities. Number of Teachers: 94 Number of Classrooms: 60 Teacher/student ratio: 1:20-25 Hours: Morning Reception 8:15-11:15am Afternoon Reception 11:45am-2:45pm Primary 8:15am-2:50pm Secondary 8:15am-3:30pm (Monday finish at 2:35pm) Curriculum: The two streams of study offered in the Senior years lead students to achieving one of two accredited qualifications, the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Both qualifications provide a pathway to higher level tertiary education at respected universities in Australia and around the world. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 1 lesson daily from Primary. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old Mandarin Curriculum: The study of Chinese is mandatory from Reception to Year 6. The official policy in Australia is that Mandarin is the Chinese language (all other forms are dialects) and that it is taught using simplified characters. The programme will enable AISHK students to sit for an Australian Higher School Certificate or IB Diploma examination in Year 12 and qualify for further studies at university. The Chinese programme emphasises communication through talking and listening, reading, responding and writing. A learner- centred approach is used which actively involves the students in a wide variety of activities. Chinese classes are streamed according to ability and background from Year 2 onwards. SEN Support: No, AISHK is a parent funded not for profit school. We do not have the resources to provide IEPs or other required special needs programmes. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: No Fees: (per annum) Reception HKD$102,600 Prep-Year 6 HKD$147,500 Years 7-10 HKD$170,200 Years 11-12 (HSC) HKD$178,700 Years 11-12 (IB) HKD$214,500 Accreditations: New South Wales Board of Studies and International Baccalaureate Organisation. The School Book 2019-2020 109