Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Do the buses have safety belts?

It is mandatory for all passengers in Hong Kong vehicles to wear safety belts.

Are there schools available for children with special needs?

Most schools can cater to mild and moderate special needs (i.e. ADHD etc.) in-house.

TherearealimitednumberofschoolsinHongKongthatcancatertochildrenwithseverespecial needs. If your child requires this kind of special needs educational support, it is best to apply as soon as possible to these schools.

Special Needs Schools

The English Schools Foundation

The Children’s Institute of HongKong

www.esf.edu.hk

www.tcihk.org

The Jockey ClubSarah Roe School

Child Development Centre At Matilda Hospital

www.jcsrs.edu.hk

www.cdchk.org

The Springboard Project

Watchdog

www.springboardhk.org/about.php

www.watchdog.org.hk

The Rainbow Project

www.rainbowproject.org

Mychildhasmild/moderatedifficultiesinschool.Isitbestformetodiscussthiswiththe school priortoadmissions? Itis absolutelyessential that yoube completely honest with the schools youhaveapplied to.If the school feels you have kept a significant learning difficulty from them,they could possibly withdrawyourchildfromtheirschool.Mostschoolsoffereducationalsupportandneedtoknow howbesttohelp yourchildwith the information youprovide.

Are there opportunities for me to volunteer in my child’s new school as a parent helper?

Most schools in Hong Kong have PTA’s or Fundraising Committees that would love to have you on their team.Thereareusuallyopportunities tohelpoutin theclassroomaswell.Thisneedstobe discussedwith the schools that you are applying to as each school has different protocols and needs.

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