Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 126

International Christian School Features: HKIS provides educational excellence with a difference, emphasising compassion and community service across all grades. We offer courses that challenge and inspire students to be lifelong learners and global citizens. Facilities: Our world-class facilities include a new robotics facility, classrooms fully equipped with modern digital learning technology, science labs, purpose-built music and art studios, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a track and sports field. Shek Mun Campus (Elementary and Secondary School) 1 On Muk Lane, Sha Tin, N.T. District: Sha Tin Ma On Shan Campus (Kindergarten) G/F, Kam Ho House (Block H), Kam Fung Court, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T. District: Sha Tin Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.ics.edu.hk Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Fees: Reception-Grade 5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-11 Grade 12 HKD$196,200 HKD$201,900 HKD$225,000 HKD$225,950 Accreditations: HKIS is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Inspection: WASC Debenture Info: Parents and Sponsors may purchase a non-interest bearing debenture of HKD$2,000,000. Debentures are not mandatory. All students participate in the school’s capital funding by paying an annual capital levy of HK$20,000 which is payable in two installments. Admission: HKIS accepts applications year-round and operates a wait pool rather than a wait list. When a space becomes available, we select the applicant who will best fit into our school community, rather than considering how long he or she has been waiting for admission. As space availability varies from grade to grade, we encourage families to contact our office at soon as possible to begin the application process. Head of Schools: Dr. Jerry W. Buckner Kindergarten Principal: Karen Whenuaroa Elementary Principal: Keith Welch Middle School Principal: Stephen Taylor High School Principal: Emerson Keung Description: Established in 1992, our mission at International Christian School is to prepare students for university, and to equip them with knowledge, skills, and Christian character to serve and transform their community. We offer a fully immersive English learning environment and an American-based liberal arts curriculum. Advanced Placement programmes are offered at the high school level. We are an academically rigorous school, and are recognised as a leader in community service as well as fine and performing arts. Number of Teachers: 112 Teacher/student ratio: 1:11 Hours: Elementary and Secondary Kindergarten Morning Kindergarten Afternoon 7:50am-3:15pm 8:20-11:20am 12:20-3:20pm Curriculum: Multi-disciplinary with a North American focus. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 13 Transport: HKIS operates mandatory busing for Lower and Upper Primary students. Bus services are also available for Middle and High School Students. Parents: Parents play an integral role in the day-to-day life of the school and within our wider community. We actively encourage parents to join our Parent Advisory Groups that foster collaboration between parents, administration and faculty to improve the running of the school. University Information: Nearly 100% of our graduates pursue tertiary study at top institutions around the world, with over 80% of them in colleges and university in the US. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 45 minutes daily. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old Other Languages Available: Spanish Facilities: 2 libraries, 7 music practice rooms, 5 science labs, 3 art studios, 2 gymnasiums, production and sound studio, fitness room, covered playground, ceramic room, theatre, chapel, and an indoor heated pool. SEN Support: The Bridges Programme provides a quality Christian education to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, adaptive behavioral development, and achievement delays (conditions such as Global Developmental Delay, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, etc.) which adversely affect their learning and educational performance to such a degree that they cannot receive a standard course of study. Uniform: Yes Scholarships: Financial aid available. Fees: (Pending EDB Approval) Kindergarten HKD$71,400 Elementary HKD$125,100 Middle School HKD$165,700 High School HKD$169,900 Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI). 124 www.playtimes.com.hk