It is important to spend time with your family to fully understand your needs, concerns, expectations and plans, as well as your child’s learning style and personality. Every child is unique, every family is different and we understand what it takes to find the most suitable school. Our consultants offer a deep insight into different schools’ strengths and attributes, allowing us to find a suitable match for your family and the best environment for your child to thrive.
The importance of finding the right school for your child cannot be overstated. These formative years will set your child on the path to academic, social and personal success. Education is a partnership between children, parents and teachers, as such we look for schools that will encourage parental involvement and provide regular communication as well as strong pastoral care.
We provide families, with a personal and customised school advisory service. Whether you are relocating to Hong Kong, or looking to change schools within the Hong Kong system, Strive’s consultants can help you navigate the vagaries of the Hong Kong educational landscape. Our consultants are all parents themselves and have extensive experience and expertise dealing with both International and private schools’ admissions departments. They understand what it takes to reduce the stress often associated with the school search experience in Hong Kong.
Our FoundersHilary Ng
Hilary was born in Hong Kong and spent her Senior School years and University Education in the UK. After graduating from Kingston University, Hilary worked in London for a few years before returning to Hong Kong. Hilary has over 15 years experience, giving impartial advice and solutions to families, on homefinding and schooling. Hilary has built strong relationships with human resources of Multinational Companies, ensuring the smooth relocation of their overseas employees and families to Hong Kong. Her personal experience and current knowledge of International Schools, allows her to identify suitable options and match them to the family and child. Hilary is familiar with the International Schools admissions process and debenture systems within Hong Kong. Until recently, Hilary worked at a renowned International School, focusing on corporate debenture management, admissions and student recruitment, this has given her in-depth insight into the admissions and selection process. “I believe that one system doesn’t fit all, every child is unique and has their own way and pace of learning!”
Tamlyn Guy
Tamlyn was born in Zimbabwe and travelled the world before settling down in London. Coming from a teaching family, Tamlyn always knew that she wanted to work with children, so she studied and taught in London for five years before moving to Hong Kong with her husband in 2007. As a mother of two boys, she has always strived to find the right education and school environment to fit her children and their family needs. Tamlyn and Simon set up Auntie Tam’s Education Centre in Wong Chuk Hang in April 2016 and continue to help children thrive in their learning. “We believe that all children can become confident, contented learners, if you provide them with a safe and happy space in which they can get their work done.” Tamlyn has over 11 years of teaching experience and a strong track record, successfully helping children get into their chosen schools. All this has given her valuable insight into many of the International Schools in Hong Kong. Tamlyn has the expertise to help families find the right school to fit their child and also to get them ready and prepared for upcoming interviews.
Mandarin ConsultantShuling Chen
Chen Laoshi comes from a family of teachers, so it was natural for her to find passion in teaching! Shuling grew up in Taiwan and studied in China, Scotland and Hong Kong and has obtained a Masters Degree in Teaching Mandarin and her PGDE. Shuling has over 15 years of Mandarin teaching experience where she has taught in International Schools in Europe as well as Hong Kong. She believes in the values of teaching and fun in learning.
Shuling lives with her husband and daughter in Hong Kong and like other parents, it is important for her to find the right balance for her child. “Education is important, but my daughter loves to dance, so was is necessary for us as a family to find the right school for her, so she can balance her learning and hobbies.”
With her extensive experience teaching in Hong Kong and her devotion to children, Shuling is very aware of the requirements of our schools, and as such will be able to prepare your children for interviews and support them through the process, and help you choose the right school for your child.