Five years ago, our family relocated to Hong Kong from the US.
My husband and I, and our 7-year old son Nick, made an advance trip to HK to visit schools and view accommodations. We were captivated by this fast-paced city, its natural surroundings, cultural offerings and it was easy to imagine us living here for a while. The most daunting part was finding the right school for Nick as Hong Kong offers a large variety of International Schools and the selection progress can be overwhelming.
We decided to keep Nick in an American style program and learned Stamford American International School was opening a new campus in Hong Kong. We were impressed by the reputation of Stamford’s Singapore school and after attending an informative presentation about how Stamford’s mission to create Students of the Future, we came to the conclusion that Nick would be a good fit. The application process was efficient, Nick was accepted in a timely manner and we couldn’t wait for the school to open and begin his new adventure.
Inaugurating a new school is exciting. Five years later, we feel part of the Stamford family with our son growing up alongside his school. Both matured together, with the school continuously enhancing its campus, opening a state-of-the-art library, chemistry lab, outdoor roof top arena and expanded classrooms.
What makes Stamford special is the care, knowledge and professionalism of the staff and faculty. Nick has been thriving academically, transitioning from Elementary to Secondary with the help and guidance of his teachers and counsellors. When asked about his favourite subject, Nick said that he likes them all. During the pandemic, the school pivoted to an excellent online learning program. Communication and support from the school to parents remains consistently strong.
Stamford’s STEMinn and Arts program are key strengths of the school. This year’s Mission Inspire Project gave Nick the opportunity to collaborate and innovate with fellow students to create and code a space attack video game. Coding is a new skill Nick is now passionate about. Frequent group projects have taught Nick to work well with others. Learning Mandarin five days a week is a plus.
For the past 4 years, Nick has been on student council, representing his class, implementing suggestions and hosting activities throughout the school year. Being part of the school community is encouraged by the school, for students and parents alike. Smaller class sizes help teachers to build close connections with students.
A wide variety of after school offerings introduced Nick to fencing and drama. He gained self-confidence after participating in two musical performances. Fencing has become his athletic focus. It is great to watch him grow and challenge himself physically.
Stamford American International School is a well-rounded school establishing itself amongst the top International Schools of Hong Kong, providing a safe and personable environment for our son to excel. We are excited to be part of Stamford’s journey and can’t wait to see what’s in store next.
