EDUCATION
The school’s modern approach to education includes access to a unique curriculum as part of the JuilliardNord Anglia Performing Arts Program. 11 On Tin Street, Lam Tin, 3958 1488, admissions@nais.hk, www.nordangliaeducation.com.
TUTORING AND LANGUAGES TOP PICKS Kumon Hong Kong, Discovery Bay & Tung Chung The Kumon Method originated in Japan over 50 years ago. Kumon Hong Kong was established in 1988 and now offers several programmes, aiming to develop students’ calculation and reading abilities. Teachers work together with parents to encourage kids to reach their full potential. Kumon offers support in mathematics, English, and traditional and simplified Chinese. Shop 104A, 1/F, DB North Plaza, DB, 2459 8808. Shop 12, Podium 1/F, Caribbean Bazaar, Caribbean Coast, 1 Kin Tung Road, Tung Chung, 2880 5988, www.kumon.com.cn.
The Story Studio, Discovery Bay, Tung Chung & Mui Wo The Story Studio runs workshops for kids who love writing stories, and mums and dads who’d like their kids to practice and improve their writing, while exploring their own, unique creativity. Each weekly, 90-minute workshop looks at both the creative and technical side of writing, using a wide range of genres and forms. Students range from seven to 12 years old and have English as their first or joint-first language. 6341 3989, thestorystudiohk@yahoo.com, www. thestorystudiohk.com, Facebook: TheStoryStudioHK.
FEATURED Eye Level, Discovery Bay Eye Level makes learning mathematics fun for children who bore easily in a traditional rote learning environment. Eye Level also offers English lessons designed to enhance students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Unit 1, G/F, Office Block 2, DB North Plaza, DB, 9366 0000, hcchu2006@gmail.com, www.myeyelevel.com.
Lao Shī Lantau (Mandarin Lessons), Mui Wo Lao Shī Lantau provides one-on-one and group lessons for English speakers who want to learn Mandarin and study Chinese culture. 5197 4647, kairan.devine@gmail.com, Facebook: Lao Shi Lantau – Mandarin Teacher.
Mandarin for Munchkins, Discovery Bay Kate Zhou offers Mandarin lessons to children aged 12 months and up and adults, using an interactive teaching approach. 2480 3909, admin@yifan-mandarin.com.hk, www.mandarinformunchkins.com.
Patricia Hamlin, Tung Chung Patricia Hamlin is a specialist teacher who helps children with difficulties in any one or a combination of these areas: dyslexia, dyscalculia, spelling, reading, writing, comprehension, phonics and maths. 6775 9735, patriciahamlin8@gmail.com.
Sakura Kids, Tung Chung Boasting native Japanese teachers, Sakura Kids offers Japanese language and culture lessons for children aged one-and-a-half to six years. Educational tools include flash cards, games, arts and crafts, storytelling, songs and dance. sakura.kids.hk@gmail.com.
Sound Waves, Tung Chung Sound Waves is a synthetic phonics programme that helps children improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. Classes are available from K1 to P6. Shop 10, Coastal Skyline, 12 Waterfront Road, Tung Chung, 9045 2914, soundwavestungchung@gmail.com, www.soundwaves.com.hk.
Wiseowl Homework Club, Discovery Bay
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Wiseowl Homework Club provides a supervised space in which children can study outside school. Wiseowl helps parents find the perfect tutor for their children’s needs. info@wiseowl.com.hk, www.wiseowl.com.hk. The Best of Lantau 95