2026/27 Hong Kong Admission Key Dates: Kindergarten, Primary One, Secondary One
From kindergarten K1 and Primary One (POA) to Secondary One (SSPA), every stage of Hong Kong schooling has its own application, results and registration dates. Here are the key 2026 timing points, gathered in one place.
Last updated: 17 June 2026
Hong Kong's school stages each run on their own calendar — kindergarten, Primary One and Secondary One all have different application, results and registration dates. This guide gathers the key 2026 milestones by stage so you can plan ahead.
All dates below follow the EDB's annual announcements and can shift between years — always confirm against official and school notices.
Kindergarten K1 (Kindergarten Education Scheme)
Kindergartens in the Kindergarten Education Scheme (the "voucher" scheme) mostly open K1 applications in the autumn of the preceding year (from around September), with interviews concentrated in October-November. Schools usually notify results by mid-December; the EDB announces a central registration date each year (8–10 January 2026 for 2026/27), and parents use the Registration Certificate (RC) to register within that window, holding a place at one kindergarten only. See The Kindergarten Registration Certificate (RC), explained.
2025/26 unit-subsidy amounts (per student, per year), for reference:
| Class type | Annual subsidy |
|---|---|
| Half-day (basic) | HK$38,780 (tuition largely covered) |
| Whole-day | HK$50,410 |
| Long whole-day | HK$62,050 |
Primary One (POA — Primary One Admission System)
Taking September 2026 entry as the example:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Discretionary Places results | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Discretionary Places registration | 26-27 Nov 2025 |
| Central Allocation application by | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Choice of Schools (ePOA) | 19-25 Jan 2026 |
| Central Allocation results | 3-4 Jun 2026 |
| Registration at allocated school | 9-10 Jun 2026 |
On results day, ePOA users bound to "iAM Smart+" can check online from 10am. For the allocation mechanism and form-filling strategy, see The Primary One Admission guide.
Secondary One (SSPA — Secondary School Places Allocation)
Taking September 2026 entry as the example:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Discretionary Places notification (successful lists) | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Discretionary + Central Allocation results | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Registration at allocated school | 9-10 Jul 2026 |
Discretionary Places and Central Allocation results are released on the same day (7 July); parents registered on eSSPA with "iAM Smart" can view results from 10am. For registration and "knocking on doors" afterwards, see The Secondary One allocation guide.
Good to know
- The dates above follow the EDB's annual announcements and may change between years.
- "Knocking on doors" (applying directly for leftover places) usually follows results day within a few days — prepare a portfolio and documents in advance.
- Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau (EDB).
Frequently asked questions
When are the Primary One Central Allocation results in 2026?
When are the 2026 Secondary One allocation results?
When is the kindergarten central registration date?
This guide is for reference only. Policies, points and dates can change each year — always confirm against the latest EDB and individual school announcements.