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Hong Kong Adventist Academy Hong Kong International School 1111 Clearwater Bay Road, Sai Kung, New Territories District: Sai Kung Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.hkaa.edu.hk Lower Primary 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay District: Southern Principal: Geoff Heney Principal: Mr. Tom Decker Description: Hong Kong Adventist Academy is a Christian school that seeks to emphasise a healthy, balanced education. While great care and diligence is taken in the area of our academic curriculum, we also seek to develop a character of compassion and integrity in the student. We believe that success in all these areas is found in a healthy growing relationship with God. Our aim is to provide Christian education in a fully immersed English learning environment to nurture students to grow and develop into their full potential. Number of Teachers: 35 teachers, 6 assistants Upper Primary 6 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay District: Southern Principal: Jennifer DeLashmutt Middle School 700 Tai Tam Reservoir Road, Tai Tam District: Southern Principal: Brad Latzke High School 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam District: Southern Principal: David Lovelin Number of Classrooms: 37 Teacher/student ratio: 1:13 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.hkis.edu.hk Hours: 8:30am-3:40pm; 8:30am-4:30pm Head of School: Ron Roukema Curriculum: Local Curriculum with American enrichments (Elementary School and Middle School); American Curriculum (High School). Mandarin Curriculum: Local Curriculum (Local Chinese Class and International Chinese Class). Description: Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is a leading private co-educational college preparatory school for students from Reception One (pre-kindergarten) to Grade 12. Since 1966, HKIS has provided an American-style education grounded in the Christian faith. We encourage student achievement in an inspiring environment, and our programmes reflect the rich multi-cultural and international character of our student body. HKIS offers a warm and inclusive learning environment for over 2700 students of 40 nationalities and diverse religious backgrounds. Our teachers are exceptional, and we continually evolve our programmes and facilities to enhance our student experience. Other Languages Available: N/A Number of Teachers: 261 Features: English based Christian learning environment, International Primary Curriculum (IPC) teaching method from Grade 1 to Grade 5, US common core from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Teacher/student ratio: 1:9 Number of Mandarin Teachers: 5 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 4 hours per week Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 6 years old Facilities: Playground, laboratories, library, volleyball court, basketball court, fitness centre, grass football pitch, dormitory, church, gymnasium, cafeteria. Hours: Lower Primary Upper Primary Middle School High School 7:55am-2:30pm 7:55am-2:50pm 7:45am-3:05pm 7:50am-3:10pm SEN Support: No Uniform: Yes Curriculum: American, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in High School. School Lunch Available: Yes Number of Mandarin Teachers: 27 Scholarships: No Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Reception 75 min Grades 1-2 125 min Grades 3-5 165 min Grade 6 210 min Grades 7-8 158 min Grades 9-12 200 min Fees: Grades 1-6 Grades 7-12 HKD$10,140/month (subject to approval) HKD$12,050/month (subject to approval) Accreditations: Southern Association of School and Colleges, USA; The Accrediting Association of Seven-day Adventist Schools, College, and University (AAA). Debenture Info: N/A Admission: Open Application for 2019-2020; 2020-2021. Admission Interview will be arranged 2-3 weeks after the application submission. Transport: Public Transportation: Bus 91, Minibus 16, 103, 103M. School Bus Service is also available. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 4 years old Mandarin Curriculum: Mandarin as a Second Language: HKIS Chinese Studies Standards and Benchmarks based on American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Standards. Mandarin for Near-Native Speakers: HKIS Chinese Studies Standards and Benchmarks modified from the Common Core Literacy Standards and (ACTFL) Proficiency Standards. Parents: The school has an active PTA. The School Book 2019-2020 123