Thank you for considering Glenealy Junior School.
Description
Welcome to Glenealy School. Glenealy School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), Hong Kong's largest provider of English-medium international education. ESF's integrated network of 22 schools and comprehensive programme of after-school activities help to bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. Glenealy is a community-based school and we pride ourselves on the positive relationships that we build with students, their families and the wider community. Being a 2-form entry primary school of 360 students, we are able to offer a personal and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our learners. We have been described as a ‘small school with a big heart'. We are committed to providing a vibrant and enriching educational environment for students to flourish. Our school creates safe, challenging and exciting learning within modern flexible spaces and also maximizes a range of opportunities outside of the classroom. Our highly skilled teachers ensure an education that is transformational, developing caring and curious global citizens who make a positive difference to the world. We help our students become confident, independent and resilient learners who are empowered to achieve their best in all aspects of life. We strongly believe that all children can be successful. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we offer a significant, engaging and high quality international education for our students. Using the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) as a framework, students learn through an inquiry approach where they are encouraged to explore concepts and ideas that are meaningful and relevant to their lives. We embrace the diversity of cultures within our internationally minded community, and our students aim to make a positive difference. When you join Glenealy, you don't just join a school, you join a community of like-minded people who all want to ensure that every child can be the best that they can be. We look forward to supporting your child to flourish and providing them with an exceptional learning experience. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Chris Briggs Principal
- Day school tuition No Information
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Grades for day school
Kindergarten/Year 1 -
5th Grade/Year 6 - Scholarships Available Yes
- Number of Students 360
- Year founded 1958
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula IB Primary Years
- Type Co-ed
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
• Your child's Hong Kong identity card, passport or birth certificate numbers and date of birth details. • If your child has siblings, their Hong Kong identity card number, passport number and date of birth details • Details of child's previous school history, school name, grades attended etc. • A digital photo of the student saved on your computer. • Your credit card details for online payment of application fee. You will be requested to enter the 3 or 4 digit code found on the back of your credit card. If you decide to use a VISA card issued by a bank which has launched the Verified by VISA or MasterCard Secure Code, you will be required by the bank to provide details for verification. Allow yourself 40-60 minutes to complete. • Suggested maximum time for online form is 90 minutes. • Supporting documents (listed on the application checklist).
Entry Requirements
• Application form
- First application deadline 1 September
- Students can join after the academic year begins No
- Waiting List Yes
- Application fee (domestic) $258 USD
- Application fee (international) $258 USD
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- ELL support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught Mandarin
- Number of teaching staff 42
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Pastoral Care No
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School provides lunch Yes
- Uniform required Yes