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Mui Wo OWLS School Features: The institution offers a true preparatory school experience, with students from Year 5 upwards receiving specialist lessons for all subjects. There are annual Visits to Mount Kelly UK for upper prep students. All Hong Kong students will have a guaranteed place at Mount Kelly College in the UK. Seamless education path from Pre-School to Prep then onto College. 1/F, Silver Centre Building, 10 Mui Wo Ferry Pier Road, Lantau Island District: Islands Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.mwos.edu.hk Facilities: All classrooms are equipped with Promethean interactive boards as well as resources that cater to the specific age group of the students. The Pre-School facilities include a climbing wall and STEM wall, as well as three indoor multipurpose areas, with spacious, free-flow play spaces designed to enhance interaction and learning. The Preparatory School and College’s facilities include an art and design room, music and drama room, science laboratories, a library, a STEAM room with facilities for computing and robotics, a multifunction gymnasium. Principal: Mr. Bryan Beaton SEN Support: Parents are advised to consult with the school on application regarding provision for Special Educational Needs. Number of Teachers: 6 teachers, 2 assistants Description: Mui Wo OWLS School is a unique private school for international students, situated close to Mui Wo (South Lantau) ferry pier and bus station. We follow the UK National Curriculum with Mandarin taught daily by a specialist language teacher. There is an emphasis on learning through inquiry and individualised teaching. Class sizes are small, with a maximum 16 students per class. Number of Classrooms: 6 Uniform: Yes Teacher/student ratio: 1:8 School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Fees: Preparatory and College HKD$155,000-HKD$185,000 Pre-School HKD$95,700 Accreditations: ISA (Independent Schools Association), Super Brand Award from the Eugene Group Super Parents Magazine, Baby Kingdom Parents’ Favourite Kindergarten Award. Hours: Kindergarten Half Day 8:20am-11:20am Whole Day 8:20am-2:45pm Primary 8:20am-2:45pm Curriculum: British National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, British Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS). Number of Mandarin Teachers: 2 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 1 hour daily Debenture Info: Limited number of subscriptions available. If parents are interested, please email Mount Kelly Admissions Department at [email protected]. Mount Kelly Hong Kong also offers The Foundation Capital Levy Waiver Scheme. It is designed to give easier access to international school education for Expatriate families who expect their dependent child to continue receiving the same high-quality education as in their home country. Eligible families will be offered a waiver of the Annual Capital Levy throughout their dependent child’s education at Mount Kelly School Hong Kong whilst the eligibility criteria are sustained. Admission: Rolling admissions. Please contact the Admissions Department for more details on availability within a particular year group. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old Mandarin Curriculum: School based Chinese Curriculum. Features: Curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum. Literacy, Mathematics and Global Perspectives is based on the Cambridge Primary Curriculum. Mandarin is taught daily. Comprehensive Sports Programme is available. Weekly music lessons. Daily morning assembly covering Neuroscience, Growth Mindset and Character Strength Development. Facilities: Bright spacious premises with full ocean view featuring ballet room, dance hall, school libraries and large indoor sports hall and activity centre. Transport: Bus service is available. SEN Support: Personalised learning programme for all students. University Information: Top university acceptances (Mount Kelly School, UK): Durham University, Imperial College London and University of Bristol. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: No Scholarships: Yes Fees: (2018/19) Kindergarten Half Day Kindergarten Full Day Primary HKD$46,500 per annum HKD$75,500 per annum HKD$81,500 per annum Accreditations: Fully Registered Kindergarten and Primary School (EDB no: 579009). Admission: Children in Mui Wo OWLS Kindergarten and siblings have priority; a non-refundable application fee must be paid at the time of registration. Admission interviews are conducted regularly and the school accepts enrolments part way through the school academic year. Parents: Mui Wo OWLS School has an open door policy and encourages close communication between the school and parents. The School Book 2019-2020 131