Woodlands Montessori vs IMS (Wanchai)
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littlemisshk
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Deposit/Debenture upon acceptance HK$50,000
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from their information materials.
I just joined the school tour this morning. Many parents (including 6-7 fathers even though it's weekday morning!) were there. Overall I had a good impression, but still debating between IMS and Woodland Montessori...
Deposit/Debenture upon acceptance HK$50,000
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from their information materials.
I just joined the school tour this morning. Many parents (including 6-7 fathers even though it's weekday morning!) were there. Overall I had a good impression, but still debating between IMS and Woodland Montessori...
orangebaby
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hi littlemisshk,
I was there this morning!
My overall impression is good. But the shortcoming is it has no garden, outdoor activities provided for the kids. You know natural environment provides much materials to learn/feel/share.
Maybe its a dream in hong kong. Land is so expensive.
Anyway, I have applied for the toddler programmes since its location is convenient for me and little boy, especially during bad weather.
I will visit woodland next week to compare.
Have u visited woodland ? how the environment ?
I was there this morning!
My overall impression is good. But the shortcoming is it has no garden, outdoor activities provided for the kids. You know natural environment provides much materials to learn/feel/share.
Maybe its a dream in hong kong. Land is so expensive.
Anyway, I have applied for the toddler programmes since its location is convenient for me and little boy, especially during bad weather.
I will visit woodland next week to compare.
Have u visited woodland ? how the environment ?
Hi littlemisshk,
I wanted to join in the parent tour today as well, but cldnt make it. Can u share more with me abt the school tour and how the debenture work? Must the student complete at least 1 academic year in order to get back the debenture, etc?
Many thanks,
I wanted to join in the parent tour today as well, but cldnt make it. Can u share more with me abt the school tour and how the debenture work? Must the student complete at least 1 academic year in order to get back the debenture, etc?
Many thanks,
littlemisshk
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orangebaby,
Did you stay there till the end of the whole tour?
The fact that they have no outdoor playground doesn't bother me much, I guess I take my kid to parks/outdoor myself when not in school...
I am also interested in toddler programme but it (13:45-15:15) falls right on my kid's precious beauty nap time. Knowing how grumpy my kid gets when sleepy, I hesitate with fear. So I probably go for Woodland Montessori playgroup. I find these two schools very similar (of course because they're both Montessori). Just different size of classroom space, uniform/non-uniform, etc. Oh, and debenture!
You say you applied, how long will you have to wait? Did they tell you?
chubbysan,
I think there is another school tour later this month so you should join and see yourself. It's basically just they show us around the school facilities (while kids in class) and the school manager explained Montessori method, how they started IMS, etcetcetc plus Q&As for almost two hours.
I'm interested in their toddler programme (18-30 months) and I was told debenture won't be applied for toddler programme. So I didn't ask further. Better ask the school. I'm sorry I didn't have an answer for you.
Did you stay there till the end of the whole tour?
The fact that they have no outdoor playground doesn't bother me much, I guess I take my kid to parks/outdoor myself when not in school...
I am also interested in toddler programme but it (13:45-15:15) falls right on my kid's precious beauty nap time. Knowing how grumpy my kid gets when sleepy, I hesitate with fear. So I probably go for Woodland Montessori playgroup. I find these two schools very similar (of course because they're both Montessori). Just different size of classroom space, uniform/non-uniform, etc. Oh, and debenture!
You say you applied, how long will you have to wait? Did they tell you?
chubbysan,
I think there is another school tour later this month so you should join and see yourself. It's basically just they show us around the school facilities (while kids in class) and the school manager explained Montessori method, how they started IMS, etcetcetc plus Q&As for almost two hours.
I'm interested in their toddler programme (18-30 months) and I was told debenture won't be applied for toddler programme. So I didn't ask further. Better ask the school. I'm sorry I didn't have an answer for you.
orangebaby
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Hi littlemisshk,
YAH, I stayed to the end, I worn a pink top and blue jeans.
I also think that i can bring him myself to outdoor playground but some kids are inpolite and rude in somewhere.
woodland is too far for me, so for toddlers prog, i will choose ims
since my boy is only 15 mths, not a time to join. They didn't say when could my boy joins , i can only wait.
I think only when my boy meets 1.5 yr and at the time they have place, they will let him join, or following the waiting list to join.
If they have no place, I may consider best concept in kowloon tong.
Now he will join Tutor time.
chubbysan,
i think the debenture will be released when your chid leaves the school!
but u better ask the school.
YAH, I stayed to the end, I worn a pink top and blue jeans.
I also think that i can bring him myself to outdoor playground but some kids are inpolite and rude in somewhere.
woodland is too far for me, so for toddlers prog, i will choose ims
since my boy is only 15 mths, not a time to join. They didn't say when could my boy joins , i can only wait.
I think only when my boy meets 1.5 yr and at the time they have place, they will let him join, or following the waiting list to join.
If they have no place, I may consider best concept in kowloon tong.
Now he will join Tutor time.
chubbysan,
i think the debenture will be released when your chid leaves the school!
but u better ask the school.
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littlemisshk
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orangebaby,
In fact, I remember you...you mentioned you're a full-time mom, right? I was in jeans too, with a sort-of pink top
I remember the school manager said the toddler program is currently full and they're considering another class, but it won't happen at least until later this year. Hope your son can get in without waiting for too long. If they start a morning session, I might try. Maybe.
In fact, I remember you...you mentioned you're a full-time mom, right? I was in jeans too, with a sort-of pink top
I remember the school manager said the toddler program is currently full and they're considering another class, but it won't happen at least until later this year. Hope your son can get in without waiting for too long. If they start a morning session, I might try. Maybe.
orangebaby
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Hi,
I am quite happy with IMS and have applied for playgroup and 3-6 yr class. Now I am thinking of any difficulty to get in. I may have to apply also for Woodland Montessori/other schools for backup? (but got to think carefully since applications for those int'l schools need quite high application fee)
Will IMS only accept students whose parents are native English speaker ? (I am a Cantonese and speak to my boy with English)
Any parents have experience in the interview of IMS?
Please share and much thanks!
I am quite happy with IMS and have applied for playgroup and 3-6 yr class. Now I am thinking of any difficulty to get in. I may have to apply also for Woodland Montessori/other schools for backup? (but got to think carefully since applications for those int'l schools need quite high application fee)
Will IMS only accept students whose parents are native English speaker ? (I am a Cantonese and speak to my boy with English)
Any parents have experience in the interview of IMS?
Please share and much thanks!
orangebaby
Registered User
by the way, I will let my boy join Montessori playgroup from 1.5yrs old.
hi orangebaby,
Have IMS called you up for the interview already? I am wondering how long did they take to call you up for the interview after you submit the application.
tks
Have IMS called you up for the interview already? I am wondering how long did they take to call you up for the interview after you submit the application.
tks