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Articles to help you navigate Hong Kong's international school landscape.

Admissions basics

Debentures and capital levies, explained

Many Hong Kong international schools ask for a debenture or an annual capital levy on top of tuition. Here's what the difference is, when a debenture might make sense, and what questions to ask before you pay one.

Curriculum

IB Diploma vs. A-Levels: how the two actually differ

Both are widely recognised by universities worldwide, but they suit different kinds of learners. A neutral look at breadth vs. depth, coursework style, and how each is typically assessed.

Exams

Preparing for entrance assessments without over-tutoring

CAT4, MAP, and ISEB pre-tests assess reasoning ability more than curriculum content. What that means for how (and how much) to prepare a young child.

Fees

How to read a school fee schedule

Tuition is rarely the whole cost. A guide to the other line items you'll commonly see — application fees, reservation deposits, capital levies, and what's usually refundable.

Choosing a school

Matching a curriculum to your child, not the other way round

British, American, IB, or something else — a practical framework for weighing curriculum choice against your child's learning style, university plans, and how long you expect to stay in Hong Kong.

School visits

12 questions worth asking on a school tour

Beyond exam results, a list of questions about class size, pastoral care, learning support, and transition points that can tell you a lot about day-to-day life at a school.

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