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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

加拿大國際學校

PrimaryHK Island · SouthernEDB school code: 216011

At a Glance

District
Southern
School category
International
Religion
Not applicable

Admissions & Fees

How to get in · Direct application

International

This school admits students directly, outside the government's POA/SSPA allocation. Apply to the school itself — watch its website for open days, application windows and interview details.

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Primary 1 (P1)

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Application window
Closes 2 Oct 2026Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted or considered.
Application fee
HK$2,350
Registration fee
HK$12,500
Annual tuition
HK$217,200
Payment schedule
Annual tuition fees are invoiced in two installments.
Capital levy
HK$43,000
Debenture / nomination right
No. A debenture is not compulsory. However, debenture holders receive priority upon meeting the admissions assessment requirements. Students admitted to CDNIS must either pay an Annual Capital Levy or be covered by a Debenture.
Other fees
Assessment fee of HK$1,650 (should your child be selected for an assessment) are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. Both fees are required to be submitted through our online Admissions Portal. The reservation deposit will then be credited towards the first term's tuition fee and capital levy.
Age eligibility
Grade 1 (PYP, Bilingual): September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
How to apply
Online
Results announced
Once a student has been accepted, pending available seats, they will be offered placement through written notification to their parents or legal guardian. If the applied-for grade level is full, the accepted student will be placed in the waitpool.
Acceptance deadline
Upon receipt of the letter of acceptance, your child's placement will be confirmed upon payment of the reservation deposit and completion of the online enrollment process.
Priority categories
Debenture holder/potential debenture holder; Sibling(s) attends CDNIS; Applicant holds Canadian citizenship/Canadian Passport
Interview
Group · 1 round(s) · Assessments for Early Years through Grade 2 typically occur in November and December · MixedInterview designed for the grade level with individual and group work activities. An in-house designed work paper, which includes vocabulary, writing, reading, comprehension in English/Mandarin, mathematics and conversation skills. Review of school reports and school reference (Student Reference Form). On-site at the CDNIS Nam Long Shan campus (residing in Hong Kong) or via video assessment/online interview (overseas candidates).

Required documents

  • Scanned copy of birth certificate
  • Scanned copy of passport
  • Scanned copy of a valid Hong Kong visa (if applicable)
  • Scanned copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if applicable)
  • One passport size photograph (2 x 3 inches or 150 pixels X 225 pixels in JPG format)
  • Scanned copy of school report(s) for the previous and current school years.
  • Credit Card information for application fee payment
  • Student Reference Form

Selection criteria

  1. Admissions assessment/interview results
  2. Previous and current school results
  3. Student Reference Form (not applicable to Nursery admissions)

Selection weightings

The weighting of which varies, depending on the applicant’s age/entering grade

Open days

  • school tour, which take place each Tuesday when school is in session · We welcome prospective families who are interested in joining CDNIS to register for a campus tour to learn more about our school.

Applications and waitpool status do not carry over to subsequent school years. Waitlisted applicants must apply again if they wish to enroll in future years.

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Teaching Staff

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Campuses

  • CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLMain campus

    36 NAM LONG SHAN ROAD, (AND CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PHASE II) ABERDEEN, HONG KONG