My oldest is 5 and currently at ESF (born in 2004). Year 1 and Year 2 spots are hard to get by but most likely openings will occur over the summer holiday, and since you're basically looking at August, you have no option to wait (but keep yourself in the loop I would say). I assume your child speak English, because that is a requirement for ESF. Also Woodlands Preschools in Aberdeen offers a Year 1 and Year 2 Primary program so you may want to look into that too. If you can get a spot there you can transfer right into another Year 1 or 2 class once available. HKIS is US curriculum and quite difficult to get into without debentures and sibling priority. My friends, all American, didn't even get a spot while my other friend (all non-American) got a spot with debenture. Even though my kids are American, I can't really find myself in the religious background of the school, nor am I willing to pay $160k a year for a full day program. I just don't believe you get 3 times "more" or "better" than what you get in ESF, simply put. HK Academy is another option but also wait lists, class sizes are small and most people very happy. Do you already know where you are going to live because that would be important for ESF. Canadian also not easy to get into, but I only know people in reception. Debentures can make a major difference, but we had none. We were able to apply through regular Central Year 1 applications for ESF.
Bradbury (ESF) or international school?
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