Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 116

Delia School of Canada Discovery Bay International School Ontario Programme Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing District: Eastern Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Discovery Bay, Lantau Island District: Islands Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.dbis.edu.hk Alberta Programme 19 Yuet Wah Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon District: Kwun Tong Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.delia.edu.hk Head of School: Paul Tough Principal: Patrick Lee Description: Delia School of Canada is dedicated to the pursuit of educational excellence in guiding students as they prepare to become citizens in a global community. To continue our learning success, the entire school staff demonstrates an active commitment to the family and school partnership philosophy. It is our aim to equip our learners with the tools needed to succeed in a very complex and competitive world and, ultimately, to become the leaders of tomorrow. Delia School of Canada is grateful for the trust that the DSC community has placed on us. We are honoured to have such a dedicated team of educators who would always put our students first. Description: Centred in the wonderful community of Discovery Bay on the beautiful island of Lantau, the school derives much strength from its tranquil location and its surrounding active community. Establishing and maintaining strong, caring, respectful, and supportive personal relationships is key to the DBIS ethos. Our approach allows DBIS teachers to work in tandem with supportive and aspirational parents in focusing upon the individual. It also allows students to concentrate on the challenging task of learning, growing, and developing as individuals. Number of Teachers: 69 Teacher/student ratio: 1:25 Hours: Kindergarten 9am-2:40pm Primary 8:25am-3:05pm Secondary 8am-3:15pm Number of Teachers: 140 Curriculum: English National Curriculum. Number of Classrooms: 86 Teacher/student ratio: 1:20 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Kindergarten 30 minutes per week, Primary 45 minutes, 3-4 times per week, Years 7-9 60 minutes, 2 times per week, Years 10-11 60 minutes, 3 times per week Hours: 8:15am-3pm Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old Curriculum: Ontario, Canada (Pre-Grade 1- Grade 12); Alberta, Canada (Grades 1-8). Other Languages Available: French and Spanish. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 7 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Grades 1-8 40 mins, 4 times per week Grades 9-12 82 mins, 5 times per week Facilities: All three campuses are extremely well equipped. The key facilities available for our students include: extensive outdoor space for play and sport, well equipped classrooms, a performing arts centre and black box theatre, gymnasium, swimming pool, library, resource centre, computer suites, music suites and instrumental practise rooms. SEN Support: Yes Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 6 years old Uniform: Yes Facilities: Science labs, music rooms, auditorium, indoor gymnasiums, libraries, large outdoor recreational area, multi-media studio, health rooms, guidance offices, PG1 play area. Uniform: Yes Scholarships: No Fees: (Pending EDB approval) Pre-Grade 1 HKD$117,150 Grades 1-8 HKD$122,248 Grade 9-10 HKD$127,800 Grades 11-12 HKD$133,130 School Lunch Available: Yes Fees: (2018-19) Nursery- Reception Years 1-6 Years 7-11 Years 12-13 HKD$10,680 per mont HKD$11,580 per month HKD$15,380 per month HKD$17,500 per month Accreditations: The school is an active member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). Inspection: Evaluation carried out by external education officers periodically. Accreditations: Registered in Ontario, Canada as a School Board and Private School. Registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. Transport: School bus service is available. Debenture Info: Capital Enhancement Funding (non-refundable and non- transferable). Premium (fast track and one-off) HKD$450,000 per student First and Second child HKD$50,000 per student Third child and onwards HKD$40,000 per student Parents: The School Council, The School Advisory Committee, Class Parents, Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA). 114 www.playtimes.com.hk