Primary School Guides
Choosing, applying, interview and fee guides for Primary.
2026/27 Hong Kong Admission Key Dates: Kindergarten, Primary One, Secondary One
Application, results and registration dates for K1, Primary One and Secondary One, with the key 2026 milestones.
Integrated Education or a Special School? Choosing for a Child with SEN
Integrated education vs special school, types of special school, how SEN students are allocated, and a school-choosing checklist.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support in Hong Kong: An Overview
The nine SEN categories, integrated education, the 3-tier model and IEPs, plus the Learning Support Grant and SENCO.
Knocking on Doors for Primary One: Timing, Documents & Strategy
What door-knocking is, when it starts, what to prepare, the all-or-nothing choice, and the reality of success rates.
The P1 Points System, Explained: How Discretionary Places Are Scored
The 'Category A' guaranteed group and 'Category B' points table, the one-item-per-group rule, and how to choose realistically.
The Primary One Interview: Preparing for Discretionary-Place Admissions
Primary One interview formats, common areas assessed, a parent checklist and frequent pitfalls.
Hong Kong School Fees Compared: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary & International
Fee levels across kindergarten, primary and secondary, plus voucher subsidies and the extras.
Government, Aided, DSS, Private & International Schools Compared
Fees, curriculum, admissions and progression pathways compared.
Through-train, Nominated & Feeder Schools: The Three Linkage Types
How the three linkage types differ — and what they mean for secondary allocation.
Primary One Admission, Explained: Discretionary Places, Central Allocation & Points
Discretionary vs central allocation, Part A/B strategy and school-net scoring — all in one place.
School Nets Decoded: How Hong Kong's 36 Nets Work and Why They Matter
How the 18 districts' nets work, which are most contested, and cross-net options — in one place.