Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 46

Island Children’s Montessori International Nursery & Kindergarten Facilities: Visual and Audio Learning Room, Indoor Playground, Reading Corner, Role-Playing Area and Science Exploration Area Tin Hau Campus Units B & C, LG/F & UG/F, 16 Tin Hau Temple Road, Tin Hau District: Wan Chai Uniform: Yes Scholarships: No Tin Hau Toddler Campus Unit 1803 Park Commercial Centre, 180 Tung Lo Wan Road Causeway Bay District: Wan Chai Accreditations: Member of the International Alliance for Invitational Education; Inviting School Award; Inviting School Fidelity Award; Outstanding Social Caring Organisation Award Lei King Wan Campus Shop GC 19-21 Site C, 35 Tai Hong Street, Lei King Wan District: Eastern Fees: North Point Campus Pre-Nursery Half Day Whole Day HKD$49,680/year HKD$73,800/year Kindergarten Half Day Whole Day North Point Campus Commercial Unit, G/F, Bedford Gardens, 151-173 Tin Hau Temple Road, North Point District: Eastern Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] https://icms.edu.hk HKD$46,560/year HKD$73,800/year School Lunch Available: Yes Western District Campus Pre-Nursery Half Day HKD$59,940/year Whole Day HKD$84,900/year Kindergarten Morning HKD$62,256/year| Afternoon HKD$60,648/year Whole Day HKD$87,240/year Admission: Admission for next School Year usually begins around mid-September. Transport: School Bus service will be provided according to the needs of the parents. Parents: PTA was established in 2001 and has consistently held different kinds of parent-child activities since then. Where Students Go To Primary School: Private Schools include; Kau Yan School, Rosaryhill School, St. Stephen’s College, ESF and Korean International School. Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools include; HKUGA Primary School, Hon Wah College, St Paul’s College and HKCCCU Logos Academy. Government Primary Schools include; St. Joseph’s Primary School, Canossa School, Chinese Methodist School (North Point), North Point Government Primary School, Shanghai Alumni Primary School, Marymount Primary School, St. Paul’s Primary Catholic School, King’s College Old Boys’ Association Primary School and St. Stephen’s Girls’ Primary School. 44 www.playtimes.com.hk Description: We believe that each child has diverse needs, interests and abilities that should be nurtured in an environment where his/her cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs are met; and unique potentialities maximised. According to Montessori philosophy, the optimum time for developing and honing core life skills is birth to six. The knowledge and skills learned in the Montessori environment will help your child become a critical thinker, problem solver, and lifelong learner. Hours: Pre-Nursery Kindergarten 8:30-10:30am, 10:45am-12:45pm, 2-4pm 8:30-11:30am, 1-4pm Curriculum: The Montessori Method is a proven and well-established educational approach that is fundamentally different from traditional teaching methods. It uses a child-centred approach to help children develop to their full potential, by providing them with an environment prepared for self-directed learning coupled with personal guidance from specially trained teachers. Fees: (2017-18) Pre-Nursery Kindergarten HKD$69,600 per annum (to be paid in 12 installments) HKD$85,800 per annum (to be paid in 11 installments) Admission: You may apply for the current school year via our online application form. We will email you within 10 days regarding the date and time of your child’s interview. Transport: School bus service is available to kindergarten students. Where Students Go To Primary School: Diocesan Girls’ School, Marymount Primary School, Sacred Heart Canossian Primary School, Creative Primary School, Canadian International School, Chinese International School, French International School and International Christian Academy.