Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 112

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen District: Southern Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.cdnis.edu.hk Uniform: Yes Principal: Jane Camblin Fees: Pre Reception and Reception (half day) Prep to Grade 3 Grade 4 to Grade 6 Grade 7 to Grade 8 Grade 9 to Grade 10 Grade 11 to Grade 12 School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Description: An IB World School, CDNIS is authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP and DP programmes. CDNIS is the only school in the world outside of Ontario, Canada where students graduate with both the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). These two diplomas provide students with tremendous opportunities to secure university places with no additional academic burden. CDNIS places a high degree of importance on the development of the whole child. Students are encouraged to maintain a balance between academics and extra-curricular opportunities, which allows them to thrive at the top post-secondary institutions they are admitted to. HKD$111,800 HKD$152,000 HKD$153,500 HKD$172,100 HKD$188,900 HKD$198,800 Annual Capital Levy (payable by all non-debenture holders)–HKD$35,000 Accreditations: CIS, IBO and WASC. Inspection: Evaluation carried out by external education officers annually. Number of Teachers: 220 teachers and teaching assistants Debenture Info: Please contact the school to find out more. Number of Classrooms: 108 Admission: Please visit school website for details. Teacher/student ratio: 1:9 Hours: Pre Reception / Reception Morning Pre Reception / Reception Afternoon Prep to Grade 6 Grade 7 to Grade 10 Grade 11 to Grade 12 7:50-10:20am 11:50am-2:20pm 7:50am-2:20pm 7:45am-2:25pm 7:45am-2:45pm Curriculum: IB programme (IB DP, IB MYP and IB PYP). The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is also awarded to Grade 12 graduates. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 24 Teachers, 7 Assistants Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: - Pre Rec to Rec One full day of Mandarin immersion per week - Prep to Grade 4 40 minutes, 7 times per week - Grades 5 to 6 40 minutes, 6 times per week - Grades 7 to 8 80 minutes every second day - Grades 9 to 10 80 minutes every second day (either Mandarin or French) - Grades 11 to 12 85 minutes every second day (either Mandarin, French, or Spanish) Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old. Mandarin Curriculum: Our Chinese Studies Department stands as one of the finest among the English language schools in Hong Kong. The programme aims to provide an education in both oral and written Mandarin and is promoted as an additional language for all students. We are able to cater to learners of all levels. Other Languages Available: French is offered from Grade 7 to Grade 12, and is compulsory from Grade 7-8. Additionally, Spanish is offered from Grade 11-12. Features: CDNIS students achieve some of the highest IB results in the world, with 13 members of the Class of 2018 achieving a score of 43 or more. We are a tight-knit school community, with 50% of the Class of 2019 joining CDNIS in Grade 1 or before. Facilities: The over 42,000 square metre CDNIS campus occupies 14 levels and is equipped with excellent state-of-the-art facilities including a design studio, science and innovation labs, 604-seat theatre, swimming pool and two indoor gymnasiums. Younger students will benefit from a new Early Years Environment, opening in August 2019. SEN Support: No 110 www.playtimes.com.hk Transport: Bus services are offered by an external service provider and fees vary depending on the distance travelled from home to school. The school is located near Wong Chuk Hang MTR station on the South Island Line. Parents: The parents association is called CISPA. University Information: Graduates from CDNIS pursue their academic interests at prestigious universities all around the world.