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Hong Kong Toddlers Take Special Classes to Make Sure They Get into the Best Nurseries and Kindergartens
Original article on OddityCentral.com – a blog on oddities and wacky news http://www.odditycentral.com/
Believe it or not, the kindergarten scene in Hong Kong is so fiercely competitive that tiny toddlers are expected to take special classes to get prepped for nursery interviews!
You might wonder what the big deal is about nursery school – kids just play and take naps, right? But parents in Hong Kong actually view it as an important phase that could determine their child’s future. They strongly believe in the cascading effect – admission to the best kindergartens will lead to the best primary schools, best secondary schools, and eventually, the best universities.
“It’s the only topic that comes up when you go out for lunch, which school your kid got into, which school are you applying for and how are you preparing your child for it?” one mother revealed. “My friends have sent me spreadsheets with a detailed timetable of when schools are available for applications and how to apply.”
Source: http://www.odditycentral.com/news/hong-kong-toddlers-take-special-classes-to-make-sure-they-get-into-the-best-nurseries-and-kindergartens.html
