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SDM—Chatsworth International Kindergarten SKIP (Sai Kung Pre-School Group Limited) G/F, 31 Cambridge Road, Kowloon Tong District: Kwun Tong Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.sdm-chatsworth.hk 159 Che Keng Tuk Road, Sai Kung District: Sai Kung Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Principal: Mr. Tyler Sherwood Principal: Louise Smelt Description: SDM-Chatsworth International Kindergarten (SDMC) is an affiliated school of The Chatsworth Group of Schools. The Chatsworth Group of Schools is a top-ranked international school in Singapore since 1995. We adopt a Singapore-based multi-lingual curriculum and provide international exchange experiences for children. We help children to prepare for local and international primary schools and lay a strong foundation for development of their potential. Description: A small community school located in Sai Kung, SKIP provides a friendly and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 5 years. Classes are divided into playgroups and kindergartens and follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage using a learning through play and thematic teaching approach. English is the medium of instruction. Number of Classrooms: 3 Number of Classrooms: 1 Teacher/student ratio: 1:8 Teacher/student ratio: 1:20 Hours: Morning 9am-12pm, Afternoon 1-4pm Hours: K1 Monday, Wednesday, Friday K2 Monday to Friday Curriculum: Our school will adopt a modified Singapore Nurture Early Learners’ curriculum preparing children to their next level of education for local or international curriculum. Drawing from the experiences of Chatsworth Preschool (Singapore), our curriculum incorporates several distinctive learning pathways. Mandarin Curriculum: The curriculum will be delivered in both English and Mandarin with the children being immersed in a language-rich learning environment. Number of Teachers: 2 1-4pm 9am-12pm Curriculum: UK Early Years Foundation Stage Number of Mandarin Teachers: 1 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Once a week for 2 hours. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 4 years old (K2 class only) Other Languages Available: Cantonese Facilities: Outdoor activities playground. Mandarin Curriculum: There is no set curriculum; Mandarin lessons are more of an introduction to the language through games, songs and arts and crafts. Uniform: Yes Other Languages Available: None Fees: HKD$5,800 Facilities: An extensive outdoor learning area (which includes playground, arts and crafts and messy play areas, large sandpit, mud kitchen and garden) and a spacious, well equipped classroom. Transport: School bus is optional. SEN Support: None Uniform: No School Lunch Available: No Scholarships: No Inspection: EDB registered Fees: (Payable over 10 months) K1 HKD$38,500 K2 HKD$53,000 Debenture Info: A deposit equivalent to one month tuition fees, refundable at the end of K2. Admission: Rolling admissions. The application form and admissions procedure is available on our website. Transport: School bus for the morning K2 class. Parents: There is active parent involvement in all aspects of the school, from assisting in the classroom, running social and fundraising events and sitting on the school board. Where Students Go To Primary School: A range of international primary schools in the Sai Kung/Clearwater Bay area. The School Book 2019-2020 57