Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 78

Discovery Montessori Academy Block 1, Discovery Bay North, Discovery Bay District: Islands Tel: +852 2812 9668 Email: [email protected] www.dms.edu.hk Mandarin Curriculum: The Near Native Chinese Stream follows the Primary School Chinese Language Curriculum (native-Chinese) as outlined by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong. The Non-native Chinese Stream follows the Primary School Chinese Language Curriculum (non-native Chinese) as outlined by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong. Principal: Ms. Tammy Chan Features: Bilingual Environment Description: Discovery Montessori Academy (DMA) is an expansion of Discovery Montessori Schools for Primary Sections. DMA is the first IB PYP Montessori Primary School in Hong Kong. We offer a bi-lingual (English and Putonghua) curriculum for children aged 3 to 12 years. Our goal is to provide your child with a strong foundation in all areas for future study. Our International Curriculum creates and sustains a multi-cultural, inquiry-based, child-centred education which follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and the International Montessori Elementary Educational experience as outlined by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). At DMA we take great pride in establishing an innovative learning environment with fully supported technology as well as a research and development team. Facilities: A special designed Library, Art Room, Music room, an unique roof-top play area, Basketball Court, Outdoor playground with rock climbing facilities, an outdoor area for biking, an outdoor Garden for planting, Large and bright Montessori classrooms with extra-large floor to ceiling windows. Number of Teachers: 20 Teachers Number of Classrooms: 10 SEN Support: Yes Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Accreditations: Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP. Inspection: Evaluation carried out by IBO external education officers annually. Teacher/student ratio: 2:25 Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Curriculum: Combination of the Montessori Elementary Method as outlined by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP. Fees: Pre-Primary Half Day (3-6 years) HKD$8,180/month Pre-Primary Full Day (3-6 years) HKD$11,800/month Lower Primary Full Day (6-9 years) HKD$12,200/month Upper Primary Full Day (6-9 years) HKD$13,580/month Admission: School visit and Assessment session. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 5 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: All classes are bilingual with added intense sessions. 3-6 years 30 mins intense session per day 6-12 years 45 mins intense session per day Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2.8 years old 76 www.playtimes.com.hk Transport: School Bus services: Mid-levels, Central, Pokfulam, Kowloon West, Tsing Yi, Tung Chung. Parents: The school has an active PTA.