Is ESF an international school?
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is an organisation that runs 22 international schools in Hong Kong. It is Hong Kong’s largest English-medium organisation of international schools.
Are all ESF schools IB?
At secondary level, the two ESF all-through schools, Renaissance College and Discovery College offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) from Years 7 to 11. For the other five ESF secondary schools, the curriculum are aligned to the MYP framework from Years 7 to 9.
Are ESF schools private?
ESF currently operates five secondary schools, nine primary schools and a school for students with special educational needs. ESF’s affiliated company, ESF Educational Services Limited, operates two Private Independent Schools – Discovery College & Renaissance College.
How many ESF schools are there in Hong Kong?
22 schools
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) manages 22 schools in Hong Kong: five secondary schools, nine primary schools, two “all through” schools, five kindergartens and one school for children with special needs.
Is ESF debenture refundable?
4. Is the Class A Debenture refundable or transferrable? The Class A Debenture is non-redeemable once the acceptance of a Year 1 place at an ESF primary school or college is confirmed by the parent. The Class A Debenture is non-transferrable.
Is ESF a good school?
ESF is the highest-ranked school among all colleges and universities in New York state and the only New York state school in the top 10. The best bachelor’s degree program in forestry is at ESF, according to study.com, which ranked the program No. 1.
Is it hard to get into ESF?
ESF schools are not selective: admission is through interview/assessment and depends above all on the student’s ability to benefit from an ESF education. Moreover, school places are offered according to zone (geographic location of the students’ address) for ESF primary and secondary schools.
Who is the founder of ESF?
Then it changed its name to The Kowloon British School and then again to The Central British School. The first ‘proper’ school was opened in 1902. A rich Hong Kong businessman, called Sir Robert Hotung, paid for the building.
Are debentures refundable?
Some schools will refund the full amount, without interest and less any penalties, to the parents once the child leaves the school. In some schools, the debentures depreciate over a certain number of years; sometimes to zero. This is different from a debenture in that it is paid yearly and is not refundable.
What is debenture membership?
In financial terms, a debenture is defined as a long term financial commitment that is often employed by big companies as well as governments as a means to raise funds. A more recent example would be the huge venue that is the new Wembley Stadium that was not built without the help of debentures being sold.
How much is tuition at ESF?
Local tuition 9 130 USD, Domestic tuition 19 040 USD (2019 – 20)
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How much does it cost to apply for ESF in HK?
The application fee is HK$2,000 per applicant for ESF and ‘all through’ schools. This is a non-refundable, non-transferable fee which covers the cost of admissions administration.
What is the refundable capital levy for ESF schools?
Refundable capital levy (RCL) The RCL is HK$25,000 per student and the levy for the third and any subsequent child in a family attending ESF schools is reduced to HK$10,000 provided that the first two children are currently attending ESF schools and each of them has paid the HK$25,000 RCL respectively.
When do I have to pay ESF school fees?
Tuition fees are due on the first day of each month. Please note that parents are held responsible for payment of school fees regardless the fees actually paid by their employers or by any other third parties. Effective August 2011, direct debit is mandatory in paying school fees for all students attending ESF schools.
What does the ESF financial assistance scheme do?
The ESF Financial Assistance Scheme has been set up to provide financial support to families who have encountered “sudden and unexpected” change of circumstances. Read more below.