FAQ

As your child enters Anfield International Kindergarten and Nursery, we know that you probably have a lot of questions. We want to make sure that you and your child feel at home here so we have come up with a list of the most frequently asked questions about this very important first step into school.

How will I find out if my registration has been successful?

On receipt of your application you receive a confirmation email which will be followed up by more details from our Admin team.

When will I find out which teacher my child will have?

Parents of Pre-K and First Steps classes are sent information about the teacher’s name and the name of their child’s class via email over the summer break. There is a Meet the Teacher event held in school in August and a parent social event with families and staff in September. Parents of children enrolling in termly programmes will find out the teacher’s name shortly after registration.

When and where should I drop my child off for Pre-K or First Steps?

We begin morning (8:30am) and afternoon (12:30pm) sessions with an assembly on our playground. The school gate will open 10 minutes earlier in our Kowloon Tong campus and staff will be outside 5 minutes before assembly in our Whampoa campus. Families are very welcome to attend our daily assemblies, especially on a Friday where we share our star of the week certificates. The children line up with their teachers beside their class sign and are then escorted into school by staff.

When and where should I drop my child off for After School Clubs?

Our after school clubs start after our daily school sessions at 11:30am and 3:30pm. If your child is already in class at school, they will be taken to their after school club by a member of staff. If your child is coming from home, please bring them to the school gate at Kowloon Tong or the front door at Whampoa and a member of staff will take them to their club.

When and where should I drop my child off for Holiday Camp?

Our holiday camps start at 9:00am. The school gate will open 10 minutes earlier in our Kowloon Tong campus and staff will be outside 5 minutes before assembly in our Whampoa campus. The staff will welcome the children and take them to their class.

When and where should I drop my child off for Saturday classes?

Our Saturday classes start at 9:00am and 10:00am. The school gate will open 10 minutes earlier in our Kowloon Tong campus and staff will be outside 5 minutes before assembly in our Whampoa campus. The staff will welcome the children and take them to their class.

What are your pick up procedures?

Parents are asked to wait outside the school gate (Kowloon Tong campus) or outside the Admin Office (Whampoa campus) until their child is dismissed at the end of their session. Parents will be invited to go to the classroom to collect their child at this time.

What is the procedure for snack?

The school provides healthy snacks – chopped fruit & vegetables (apples, pears, raisins, melon etc) and carbohydrates (biscuits or crackers) twice daily (AM and PM).

Where can I buy school uniforms?

The school uniform is purchased through our Administration Office, our team will be happy to assist parents with this.

Students who register for Playgroup automatically receive a schoolbag and Anfield polo shirt during their first term of registration.

Does my child need to wear a school uniform for camp?

Children attending camp do not need to wear a school uniform. Also, children attending after school clubs who have not come straight from a class in school, do not need to wear a school uniform to attend.

What happens if my child gets sick or hurt at school?

Several staff members on campus are first aid trained. If we are concerned about any child who may be exhibiting symptoms of sickness or injury, we contact parents immediately. If it is a small injury (scrape, scratch or bruise), we are able to deal with it on campus, but parents are always notified via the Anfield app medical form.

What happens if my child is sick and cannot attend a class?

You should notify the Admin office if your child is unable to attend a session. We do not offer makeup classes under these circumstances.

I would love to help out around school and in my child’s class. How do I go about volunteering?

We love our parent volunteers here at Anfield! All of our classrooms welcome volunteers at different times throughout the year, there are many ways that you can be involved. Please speak with your child’s teacher to find out how you can help in his or her classroom. Parents are also asked to volunteer for our class field trips each term and for many of our special events.

Why is Mandarin taught versus other languages?

Mandarin is a language taught at Anfield from Playgroup through to Year 6 in Primary school. Mandarin provides students exposure to a language that is spoken around the world and for some is already their native language. Playgroup, Pre-K and First Steps have a daily Mandarin lesson.

What is the teacher/student ratio in First Steps and Pre-K?

At Anfield Kindergarten we provide a 1:7 teacher/student ratio for Pre-K and First Steps and class sizes will vary. Our model consists of a Lead Teacher and 1 to 2 Teaching Assistants. We believe in providing focused support for our young learners as they begin their educational journey.

What is the teacher/student ratio in after school clubs and holiday camps?

At Anfield Kindergartens, we provide a 1:7 teacher student ratio for Nursery, Pre-K and First Steps aged children and a 1:10 teacher/student ratio for K1-K3 aged children. Class sizes will vary. Our model consists of a Lead Teacher and 1 or 2 Teaching Assistants accordingly. We believe in providing focused support for our young learners as they begin their learning journey.

Is there a Primary School that students can transition to?

Yes, Anfield School is our through-train option for mainstream Primary. The campus is based at Tai Wai and provides a follow-on U.K. National Curriculum education from Year 1 to Year 6. This complements the EYFS curriculum your child will have started with us in Kindergarten, though the foundational learning of the EYFS will suit transition to any international curriculum.

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