Application Process
It is recommended that prospective applicants read all the general information on this page, as well as the year-specific page.
All notifications will be made by email.
Reception applicants should be aware that the application process for Reception involves two stages.
Inquiries
admissions (+ @cis.edu.hk)
Reception & Primary Applications
Tel: (852) 2512-5988
Secondary Applications
Tel: (852) 2512-5915
Admissions Office
Chinese International School
1 Hau Yuen Path
Braemar Hill
Hong Kong SAR, China
Key Steps
Please read the relevant year-specific page as procedures vary considerably for different year-levels.
1. Information Session
Attendance at an information session is mandatory for application to Reception, Year 7 and Year 8. For other years, it is strongly recommended.
2. Online Application
All applicants must complete the online application form, which includes uploading of supplementary materials.
3. In-Person Assessment
The student assessment for Reception applicants proceeding to Stage 2 takes the form of an observation session, while the assessment for all other years involves written tests.
4. Parent Meeting
Individual parent meetings are required for Reception applicants who have proceeded to Stage 2. For other year levels, parents and/or applicants may also be invited to attend such a meeting.
When to Apply
FOR RECEPTION
Applications will be accepted up to two years before the desired date of entry, but not earlier. The application period begins from September 1, beginning two academic years prior to entry and closing on October 15 of the academic year prior to entry.
FOR OTHER PRIMARY YEARS (YEARS 1-6)
Applications will be accepted up to one year before the desired date of entry, but not earlier. The application period is from September 1 to February 28, beginning one academic year prior to entry. Please note that the number of places available for these years is extremely limited.
FOR SECONDARY (YEARS 7-13)
Applications will be accepted up to one year before the desired date of entry, but not earlier. The application period is from September 1, beginning one academic year prior to entry, and continues on a rolling basis; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please also note that that the greatest number of places available is for Year 7, when then are over 50 new places due to the fact that CIS Secondary is larger than CIS Primary.
