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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Four New Guidepost Montessori Campuses in Hong Kong
Celebrating the Grand Opening of Four New Guidepost Montessori Campuses in Hong Kong
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of four new Guidepost Montessori campuses in Hong Kong. The new campuses are located in Mid-Levels, Repulse Bay, and Sai Kung, bringing the total number of campuses under Cosmic Education Group across Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, and Mainland China to 27, including 13 in Hong Kong. This strategic expansion strengthens CEG's position as a premier provider of Montessori education in the Asia-Pacific region.
The four new Guidepost Montessori campuses in Hong Kong feature beautiful and purposeful Montessori learning environments and enriching indoor and outdoor gross motor playground spaces. Scientifically structured to support the developmental needs of all children, the authentic Montessori programs at Guidepost are uniquely customized to each individual child's needs and interests. In addition, Guidepost's approach to dual-language learning ensures that the entire curriculum is available in both English and Mandarin, with every classroom staffed by a full-time English teacher and a full-time Mandarin teacher.
Guidepost Montessori Mid-Levels is conveniently located on Caine Road and offers three floors of spacious learning environments and beautiful shared play spaces for children. It also sits directly across the street from Guidepost Family Club Mid-Levels.
Guidepost Family Club Mid-Levels, CEG's second family club in Hong Kong, is also located on Caine Road, across from the Guidepost Montessori Mid-Levels campus. Guidepost Family Club hosts a range of engaging programs for parents, infants, and toddlers, and has a massive outdoor play area with more than 5,000 square feet of space and a neighborhood cafe with exclusive benefits for Guidepost families including private events and special offers on food & drinks.
Guidepost Montessori Repulse Bay, boasting stunning ocean views, is situated across the street from Repulse Bay Beach and The Pulse shopping center. This campus serves children from 6 months to 6 years old with a range of accompanied and unaccompanied programs and features both private indoor and outdoor play areas. The Repulse Bay campus also has private parking offered free to Guidepost families across the network, just steps away from the beach.
Guidepost Montessori Sai Kung, conveniently located in the Marina Cove development, serves families from across Sai Kung and the surrounding areas. In addition to spacious classrooms filled with natural light, this campus offers private indoor and outdoor play spaces for children.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of these four new Guidepost Montessori campuses in Hong Kong, providing more families with access to exceptional Montessori education," said Steve Xu, CEO and founder of Cosmic Education Group. "This strategic expansion further extends our reach in the region and our commitment to fostering supportive communities and empowering children to reach their full potential."
The grand opening of these amazing new Guidepost Montessori campuses in Hong Kong is a significant milestone for CEG on its path towards its aim of transforming education for families in Hong Kong and beyond.
Expanding to Southeast Asia with the Opening of the World's First Destination School
Expanding to Southeast Asia with the Opening of the World's First Destination School
We announced the opening of its first destination school, Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali. This strategic move marks Cosmic Education Group's expansion into the Southeast Asian market as part of its mission to provide a high-quality Montessori education experience to families around the region.
Nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of the 5-star AYANA Estate in Bali, Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali combines the renowned Montessori philosophy with the natural beauty and cultural richness of the island. Inspired by a traditional Balinese family compound, learning spaces in the campus are housed in individual structures within a perimeter wall. The traditional Balinese family compound is carefully oriented between the sacred mountains of Bali and the beautiful ocean that surrounds the island, resulting in a harmonious integration with the cosmic order. The distinct structures are arranged around a central courtyard to foster a sense of community and connection to the natural environment. By drawing on this rich cultural heritage, Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali creates an immersive, holistic learning experience that is grounded in the local context.
At the heart of the Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali experience is the long-term academic program for children aged 3 to 6 years. Called Children’s House, this carefully prepared, child-sized classroom allows children to direct their own learning, building confidence and social skills while maximizing their capability to learn and love learning. Children's House includes five different classroom areas, each with enticing and sequenced materials that children are introduced to over a three-year period, tailored to their individual developmental timelines. Key program highlights include:
• Building independence through practical life activities
• Developing the scientific mind through sensorial materials
• Individualized guidance with writing and reading
• Concrete materials for lifelong retention of math concepts
• Understanding the world through exposure and experimentation
This comprehensive curriculum covers language, mathematics, practical life, sensorial development, and work habits & interpersonal skills, providing a well-rounded educational experience for young learners. Guidepost’s approach to dual-language learning means that children can always access the whole curriculum in both English and Mandarin, and every classroom has a full-time English teacher and full-time Mandarin teacher.
The essence of a destination school is its integration with its surroundings, creating a unique experience for children connected to its locale. In the Guidepost program in Bali, children are immersed in the natural beauty and cultural richness of their surroundings. At AYANA Bali, the Guidepost Montessori experience offers a lifestyle-integrated approach to early childhood education, seamlessly blending academics with the wonders of this luxury destination.
Designed to ignite a love for nature and a deep connection to the captivating spirit of Bali, Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali offers Adventure Camps with 2-day and 4-day options year-round, where children aged 3 to 6 embark on a journey of exploration around the sprawling AYANA Estate including visits to the AYANA Farm, Kubu Beach and SAKA Museum. For families visiting Bali in the summer months of July and August, the Bali Adventure camp encourages children to delve into Bali's vibrant ecosystem, from investigating marine life to exploring local agriculture with weekly themes and hands-on creative projects. The program also integrates parents, with a session at the end of each 4-day program for children and their parents to experience together, facilitating connection within and between families. Families staying at AYANA can also take advantage of exclusive accommodation and resort offers to enhance the vacation experience.
"We are excited to welcome families from around the world to our unique destination school in Bali," said Steve Xu, CEO and founder of Cosmic Education Group. "Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali provides an experiential educational journey that empowers children to flourish, while creating lasting memories and meaningful connections with the vibrant culture and stunning natural landscapes of Bali."
Expanding Guidepost Montessori Network in Hong Kong, Offering “You Can Have It All” Educational Experience to More Families
Expanding Guidepost Montessori Network in Hong Kong, Offering “You Can Have It All” Educational Experience to More Families
We are pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Woodland Pre-Schools in Hong Kong. Three Woodland campuses will be transformed and re-open under Cosmic Education Group’s Guidepost Montessori brand in August 2024, offering families an elevated educational experience.
With 27 campuses across Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, and Mainland China, this strategic move further strengthens CEG’s reach in the region by integrating a group of schools with over 40 years of history in Hong Kong. "We are thrilled to welcome Woodland Schools into the Guidepost Montessori family," said Mr. Steve Xu, CEO and Founder, CEG. "This allows us to further solidify our commitment to providing more families with access to high-quality Montessori education and a supportive community."
Guidepost Montessori is dedicated to upholding the child-centered principles that have been at the heart of Woodland's program. “Completing this transition will mean a full, authentic Montessori curriculum designed for today’s students. That’s our pledge to the parents we serve.” said Mr. Steve Xu, CEO and Founder, CEG, and a proud parent of two children in Guidepost schools. The three campuses will feature new learning environments, enriching indoor and outdoor play spaces, and a comprehensive Montessori curriculum tailored to meet the needs of each child.
The expansion and growth reflect CEG’s dedication to providing a holistic education experience that truly allows families to have it all. “Why should parents choose between a happy school and an academically challenging school? We firmly believe that you can have it all, and at Guidepost Montessori, your child’s education can be both joyful and rigorous.” commented Ms. Amanda Guo, Vice President of Schools, CEG, also a Guidepost parent. At Guidepost, the authentic Montessori curriculum is scientifically structured to support the developmental needs of all children, while being uniquely customized to each individual child’s needs and interests. With Guidepost’s approach to dual-language learning, the whole curriculum is available in both English and Mandarin, and every classroom has a full-time English teacher and full-time Mandarin teacher.
One thing that makes Guidepost different is the exceptional experience provided to parents. Even busy parents can be fully engaged in their children’s education easily with real-time insight into their daily activities and progression through the curriculum. Guidepost Montessori makes billing easy too, accepting credit card payments at no extra cost, and charging only tuition fees, rather than additional fees such as capital levies or registration fees.
As Guidepost Montessori expands, it remains committed to building close-knit school environments while offering the advantages of a larger network. “Our goal is to create not just exceptional schools, but thriving communities,” added Mr. Matt Sears, Vice President of Operations, CEG, also a Guidepost parent. “Families can enjoy the sense of familiarity and personal connection within their campus while gaining access to a larger network of resources and benefits like monthly birthday parties, free events for Guidepost families, seasonal camps across Asia, and smooth transfers if a family ever relocates.”
Visitors to a Guidepost campus will have the opportunity to witness the difference firsthand, and experience the way Guidepost Montessori serves families across Asia.
Unveiling our newest initiative for Montessori Together: "Guidepost Get-Together"!
Unveiling our newest initiative for Montessori Together: "Guidepost Get-Together"!
We are delighted to unveil our newest initiative: the "Guidepost Get-Together"! Aimed at fostering a deeper sense of community and broadening our educational landscape, these free additional sessions are now available to all our Montessori Together families every month.
As an addition to our regular schedule, the "Guidepost Get-Together" offers your children more diverse and enriching learning experiences. It also provides you with the opportunity to further engage with more Montessori Together families, and our experienced guides at the campus, reinforcing the bonds that make our community so special.
Session Structure:
- Duration: Each session will last 90 minutes for current Walkers students and 60 minutes for current Crawlers students.
- Location: The sessions will be conducted in the Montessori Together classroom of the campus. We may arrange occasional outings in some months, locations to be confirmed closer to the time.
- Frequency: These special classes will be held once a month on [i.e. Last week of every month]
- Spaces are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
The "Guidepost Get-Together" is a reflection of our commitment to your child's holistic education and the strengthening of our community ties. We're thrilled about this new initiative and are confident it will provide our students and their families with valuable learning experiences.