Parent guide

DSS Band1 Rate Top10

Compare independent-application school routes with budget, interview and curriculum realities.

直資、私立和國際學校各有申請節奏。家長要同時看費用、課程、語言、升中路線和孩子狀態。

Quick decision map

1

Map deadlines

Independent schools can open applications earlier than POA decisions.

2

Estimate full cost

Include tuition, levies, transport, lunch, activities, uniforms and application fees.

3

Match culture

Check whether the school expects high parent involvement, bilingual readiness or portfolio evidence.

Practice at home

Common mistake to avoid

Do not assume higher fees automatically mean better fit.

Parent script

「我們希望找一間既能保持孩子好奇心,又能建立穩定學習習慣的學校。」

Sources

Official references we check first