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Singapore-based EtonHouse International Education Group opened its second kindergarten campus in Hong Kong today (June 13), as part of its continuous expansion plan to offer dynamic pre-school learning in the city.
The new campus in Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po, measures more than 14,000 square feet and is fitted with new facilities such as sensory corridors, a large indoor garden with a tree house, an outdoor sand pit, an art studio and a planting area. Like the first school in Tai Tam, the new campus aims to offer diverse and dynamic learning opportunities for children from 1 to 6 years of age.
The Founder and Group Managing Director of the EtonHouse International Education Group, Mrs Ng Gim-choo, said, "EtonHouse has successfully established itself in Hong Kong and we received very encouraging responses from the families here."
She added, "We see a strong demand from families in Hong Kong for an international programme that nurtures creativity and innovative thinking alongside academic goals. We bring a programme that is unique in its approach and one that works very well within the Hong Kong context of an international bilingual environment. Hong Kong is an important city for us and we have plans to strengthen and continue to expand our presence here."
The second kindergarten campus is scheduled to officially open in September. The campus will open for tours in June, with open days slated for June 13 and 27.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Mr Jimmy Chiang congratulated the expansion of EtonHouse in Hong Kong, and said, "We're glad to see that EtonHouse settled well in our city. There is a strong demand for high-quality international programmes, as many senior expatriate executives need to find quality education for their children when they come to work or do business here. By providing quality education choices, EtonHouse and other educational groups help strengthen Hong Kong's attraction as an international business centre."
About EtonHouse
Established in 1995, the EtonHouse International Education Group is a Singapore-based educational group that provides educational services through international pre-schools, primary and secondary schools and teacher education courses in 12 countries across Asia and the Middle East. It has more than 100 schools spread across Singapore, Mainland China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Myanmar, the Middle East and Kazakhstan. Currently, over 10,000 children from more than 61 nationalities attend EtonHouse international schools or pre-schools. For more information, please visit www.etonhouse.com.hk.
About Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As of December 2014, InvestHK had completed over 3,440 investment projects creating more than 37,500 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$91 billion of investment. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.
For event photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/sets/72157654365990316.
Ends/Saturday, June 13, 2015
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