{"id":5844,"date":"2016-11-29T20:31:39","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T20:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=5844"},"modified":"2016-11-29T20:31:39","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T20:31:39","slug":"comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing the Schools and Comments: Working in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Around the world, there are cities that have more than one international school. Many times\u00a0there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum.<\/p>\n

Some cities, though, have MANY international schools! \u00a0When that is the case, how do the comments about each school compare to each other?<\/p>\n

This\u00a0blog series looks at comparing some of these comments, all coming from international schools in the same city.<\/p>\n

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Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently,\u00a0we have 31 schools listed<\/a> in Hong Kong\u00a0<\/b>on International School Community.<\/p>\n

22 schools have had comments submitted on them. Here are a few that have the\u00a0most submitted comments:<\/p>\n

American International School (Hong Kong) <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 24 Comments
\n<\/strong>Canadian International School (Hong Kong) <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 79 Comments
\n<\/strong>Chinese International School <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 9 Comments
\n<\/strong>Creative Secondary School <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 39 Comments<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Discovery College (Hong Kong) <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 17 Comments
\n<\/strong>German Swiss International School <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 13 Comments
\n<\/strong>Hong Kong Academy <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 54 Comments
\n<\/strong>Hong Kong International School <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 110 Comments<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>International Christian School (Hong Kong) <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 19 Comments<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Yew Chung International School (Hong Kong) <\/a>(Hong Kong, China)<\/span> – 18 Comments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allowances<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

“I was a local hire, so I didn’t get anything, but I don’t know if they have added this as a benefit.” –\u00a0American International School (Hong Kong) <\/a><\/p>\n

“You get an annual flight allowance of $1500 (around 11 644 HKD), but it is paid in 12 monthly installments.” –\u00a0Creative Secondary School<\/a><\/p>\n

“There are not many benefits, so it generally takes quite a bit of money initially to move here – paying apartment deposits, flights, etc. There is a small settling-in allowance, but it does not cover your expenses. The school offers a high salary, but not much in the way of benefits.” –\u00a0Canadian International School (Hong Kong)<\/a>
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Teacher Expectations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“It depends on who you ask at our school. There is a lot of work that you need to do. You are required to stay until 16h every day.” –\u00a0Hong Kong International School<\/a><\/p>\n

“Teachers normally teach 5 out of 8 blocks, plus an advisory lesson each week (and a 10 minute Homebase each morning).
\nThere are a few after school\/evening events during the year (back to school night, Graduation, PTCs etc), but nothing onerous.
\nASAs are run by outside agencies, or usually receive some sort of stipend…. and are purely voluntary anyway.” –\u00a0Hong Kong Academy <\/a><\/p>\n

“They are reasonable. Teachers are expected to sponsor one club, but you can make up virtually anything. I had a “Culture Club” one year and took students on a monthly trip to explore one culture through theatre, arts, and cuisine.” –\u00a0American International School (Hong Kong)<\/a><\/p>\n

“The world is rather easy. You can show at 8 and complete at 3:30.” –\u00a0Creative Secondary School<\/a><\/p>\n

Pension Information<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Hong Kong has Mandatory Provident Fund. Teacher pays $1500\/month direct deposit into account, directs where money goes (type of investment), and receives accrued money when leaving Hong Kong.” –\u00a0Canadian International School (Hong Kong)<\/a><\/p>\n

“Pension plan is a matching 3% on your salary.” –\u00a0Hong Kong Academy<\/a><\/p>\n

“You have to put money into a Provident fund, either 6% or 12% of your salary and the school matches the 6% or 12%. If you leave you have to take it out.” –\u00a0Hong Kong International School<\/a><\/p>\n

“There is a national plan…” –\u00a0American International School (Hong Kong)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Demeanor<\/b>\u00a0of Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The students are from middle-class families which do not like local schools, but too poor to send their children to international schools.” –\u00a0Creative Secondary School<\/a><\/p>\n

“The majority of students are polite, well-behaved, and serious about their studies. Teachers are sometimes concerned that students are too serious about grades, at the expense of creativity and balanced life outside academics.” –\u00a0Canadian International School (Hong Kong)<\/a><\/p>\n

“The students are pleasant enough, and as an inclusive school with a wide international catchment area are certainly a varied bunch which keeps things interesting. Serious behaviour issues are rare.” –\u00a0Hong Kong Academy<\/a><\/p>\n

“The kids I have taught are very motivated and engaged in my lessons.” –\u00a0Hong Kong International School<\/a><\/p>\n

(These are just 4 of the 65 different comments topics that on each school profile page on our website.)<\/p>\n

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If you work at an international school in Hong Kong, share what you know.\u00a0Consider becoming a Mayor<\/a> for unlimited premium membership!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Around the world, there are cities that have more than one international school. Many times\u00a0there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum. Some cities, though, have MANY international schools! \u00a0When that is the case, how do the comments about each school compare to each other? 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