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HKCA Po Leung Kuk School Island Christian Academy 62 Tin Hau Temple Road, Wan Chai District: Wan Chai Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] http://plkis.edu.hk 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan District: Central and Western Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.islandca.edu.hk Principal: David Priest Principal: Mr. Jon Keelty Description: Building on its 70 years of experience in providing quality education services, Po Leung Kuk is establishing its first “international” school running not just a non-local curriculum but offering a genuine cross- cultural experience. Our students will reach out to and interact with the local community, experiencing society through participation in a wide range of social service projects at the Kuk’s many service units. Po Leung Kuk will operate the school in a not-for-profit manner, ensuring that all revenue generated is used for the benefit of the students. Our students will become creative, critical thinkers who are internationally minded lifelong learners. Description: Island Christian Academy seeks to educate the whole child in a nurturing, vibrant and international community, to cultivate individuals of character, compassion, courage and competence, and to inspire the next generations to be a global people of Christian faith, a people serving others. IslandCA is proud to be the first IPC accredited school in Hong Kong. Number of Teachers: 17 teachers, 9 assistants Teacher/student ratio: 1:13 Number of Classrooms: 20 Hours: 8am-2.30pm Teacher/student ratio: 1:10 Hours: 8:15am-3:20pm Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Australian Mathematics curriculum, UK National Literacy Framework, Journey 2:52 Christian Studies curriculum. Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme Number of Mandarin Teachers: 2 teachers, 2 assistants Number of Mandarin Teachers: 3 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Daily Mandarin lessons Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: One 40-minute class daily Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years 8 months Mandarin Curriculum: Our Chinese Studies programme has been developed in line with best international practices and is streamed into multiple pathways based on proficiency. Mandarin Curriculum: Mandarin is taught using traditional characters in an environment that is rich in integrated and meaningful language learning experiences. We provide age-appropriate engagements in listening, speaking, reading and writing, nurturing an appreciation of the richness of Chinese language and culture. Number of Teachers: 31 Teachers and 17 Educational Assistants. Number of Classrooms: 20 classrooms, 6 specialty rooms. Features: Close, supportive school community; walking distance from many popular residential areas in Mid-Levels. Opportunities for a diverse range of community service and extra-curricular activities. SEN Support: No — we have an inclusion policy. Facilities: Classrooms equipped with audio/visual equipment; outdoor and indoor PE facilities including climbing wall, rubber multi-sports surface, rooftop activity space, as well as regular access to nearby playing fields and indoor pool; science room; music, art, ICT, Chinese studies and learning support rooms, school hall and chapel. Uniform: Yes Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes — lunchbox delivery. School Lunch Available: No Scholarships: Yes — fee remission up to 50%. Accreditations: International Primary Curriculum accredited school, Council of International Schools Member. Other Languages Available: French and Spanish are offered as an ASA. Facilities: Library, music room, art room, hall, terrace, playground. Accreditations: N/A Inspection: EDB and Po Leung Kuk Fees: HKD$102,000, paid in 10 monthly instalments of HKD$10,200 (subject to EDB approval). Fees: Year 1-6 Year 7+ HKD$116,500 per year HKD$128,300 per year Debenture Info: No debenture, no annual levy and no hidden costs. Admission: Application forms and details of procedure available on school website. Island Christian Academy practices a rolling admissions process throughout the year based on age, availability of spaces, and interview assessment. Transport: Optional school bus service, walking distance to Tin Hau MTR. Transport: School bus service is available. Where Students go to Secondary School : Since we currently only have students up to Grade 4, we have not have any graduates yet. However, we are starting to make connections with international secondary schools in Hong Kong to facilitate our students transition. Parents: The school has an active and involved Parent Teacher Association. Where Students go to Secondary School : After Middle Years, IslandCA alumni have successfully transitioned to many leading international schools, including Hong Kong International School, Kellett School, ESF Schools, Canadian International School, Harrow International School Hong Kong, and others. The School Book 2019-2020 85