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In light of recent news about the closure of Guidepost Montessori locations in the United States by Higher Ground Education, Cosmic Education Group wishes to reassure the public that Guidepost Montessori schools in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia are unaffected by these developments.

Guidepost locations in these regions are owned and operated by Cosmic Education Group, a completely separate entity from Higher Ground Education, with independent ownership. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Cosmic Education Group licenses the Guidepost Montessori brand for exclusive use in Asia and is otherwise not affiliated with Higher Ground Education.

Additionally, Cosmic Education Group operates the Nest Preschool network in Singapore and the internationally-accredited The Avenues Institute Montessori teacher education program. Cosmic Education Group remains committed to providing high-quality Montessori education and supporting its families and staff. The group appreciates the continued trust and support from the community.

We proudly hosted our first Winter Bazaar at Guidepost’s primary school, the Academy of Innovation (AIP), celebrating the joy of the winter and New Year season. Welcoming more than 550 families from across Hong Kong, this festive event featured engaging activities for children, captivating performances by Guidepost and AIP students, a vibrant marketplace, and highlights of cultural traditions associated with winter festivities. The Guidepost Montessori Winter Bazaar created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families, marking the kickoff of the Guidepost Montessori 5th Anniversary while generating charitable contributions to support Mother's Choice.

The Guidepost Montessori Winter Bazaar was thoughtfully crafted to foster engagement, highlighting the benefits of being part of the Guidepost and AIP community. Families enjoyed a series of children's activities, including face painting, balloon arts, free painting, spring festival couplets writing, sports activities by Tekkerz, robotics workshop by Campus X, crafts workshops by LUSH and Anewtoys, and family photo service by Venture Studios.

The bustling marketplace featured an array of local businesses that serve families, including Trappist Dairy, Catalo, Maison Kayser, PNKids, The Wee Bean, Heroes Beer Co, Retykle, AquaGreen, Southlane, Cacaolab, Sick Burger, and Hole Foods. Additionally, parents had the opportunity to explore our Montessori primary school classroom showcases at AIP, displaying student work and learning environments.

In partnership with Mother’s Choice, Guidepost Montessori created a team of staff and families across our community to support the Stride for Hope campaign. This inspiring community-driven fitness and charity campaign invites participants to collectively complete an ambitious 9000KM through running, cycling, swimming, or walking over two months, culminating in a gathering on February 15, 2025. By inviting community members to sponsor these efforts, Guidepost Montessori aims to be part of this initiative to support Mother’s Choice Child Care Home. Cosmic Education Group (CEG), parent company of Guidepost Montessori Hong Kong and AIP, will match every donation raised up to HKD 50,000, further amplifying our community’s impact.

"As we embark on our journey toward the 5th anniversary, we reflect on the remarkable growth and milestones achieved over the past five years." Mr. Steve Xu, CEO and founder of CEG, stated, "I am deeply grateful for the incredible impact we’ve made together in the lives of our children, families, and community. I’m excited that this year we’re extending that impact by supporting the wonderful work of Mother’s Choice."

“We are delighted to join Guidepost Montessori in celebrating their five-year anniversary. We are very grateful for your community’s commitment and support in helping us care for babies and young girls in crisis. By joining our Stride for Hope online sports challenge, we are excited for your staff and families to join hands with us in achieving our vision of every child is in a loving family. Thank you for making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve in Hong Kong." Sky Siu, CEO of Mother's Choice expressed.

The Guidepost Montessori Winter Bazaar and the upcoming anniversary happenings do not only celebrate the past but also demonstrate a commitment to the future. This milestone is people-focused, honoring children, parents, employees, and the community. By sharing a vision for Montessori education, community engagement, and care, Guidepost Montessori and AIP aims to lay the groundwork for continued growth and impact in the years to come.

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.

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.

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.