Daily Schedule: Local School vs Homeschooling in Hong Kong

My daughter Paris transitioned from homeschooling to university at just 15 years old. 

Naturally, people are curious. They often ask, “How did she do it?” 

Was she buried in textbooks all day, grinding through endless lessons like a studying machine?

But the truth? 

She sleeps well. She plays freely. She socializes. She reads for joy. She watches her favorite videos. 

Her life is full—not just of learning, but of living.

So how does she do it? 

How can a child thrive academically while still having time to be a child? 

How can she learn more in less time?

The answer lies in personalized teaching—a learning approach tailored to Paris’s unique needs, strengths, and rhythms. Instead of forcing her into a rigid schedule, I adapt to her best learning moments of the day. 

When Paris’s most alert, most curious, most ready to absorb knowledge—that’s when I teach.

And we don’t need 8 hours a day. 

Why? 

Because one-on-one teaching is exponentially more efficient than group instruction. 

In a classroom, a teacher divides attention among 30 students. Paris gets 100 percent of mine. 

No waiting. No distractions. No gaps left unaddressed. 

Every minute counts—and every concept is mastered before we move on.

Her study time? Just 3 hours a day. 

But those 3 hours are focused, intentional, and deeply effective.

How the Human Brain Works in Two Learning Models

Local School Students

1.      The brain is often forced to learn during fixed hours, regardless of alertness or energy.

2.      Sleep deprivation (often sleeping at 11 PM, 12 AM, or even 1 AM) impairs memory consolidation and focus.

3.      Repetitive homework and long hours lead to cognitive fatigue, reducing retention and engagement.

4.      Students work like robots—completing high quantities of homework, but not necessarily high quality learning.

Paris’s Homeschooling Model

1.      Her brain learns when it’s most ready—during peak focus windows unique to her.

2.      Adequate sleep supports emotional regulation, memory formation, and creativity.

3.      Short, personalized sessions reduce cognitive overload and maximize retention.

4.      Learning is joyful, not forced—activating curiosity and intrinsic motivation.

Want to see the difference for yourself? 

Take a look at the daily learning schedule comparison poster between Paris and a local school student in Hong Kong. 

It speaks volumes.