INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Application window

Application for 2027-28 is now open!The application site for the upcoming academic year typically opens in August. Each application is only valid for the one academic year.

Application fee

HK$1,500

Registration fee

HK$20,740

Annual tuition

HK$207,400

Payment schedule

Tuition is charged by 10 installments and cannot be prorated.

Debenture / nomination right

ICS is currently consulting on a transition from a debenture to a capital model to fund capital expenditure. Subject to EDB approval, such a capital charge model is planned to include a capital enrolment fee for students.

Other fees

Application Fees: Pre-Grade 1 – Grade 12: HK$1,500. Registration Fee / Reservation Deposit: Middle School $20,740, High School $21,250. The Registration Fee / Reservation Deposit confirms the enrollment of a new student. The amount will be credited against the student's first tuition installment. Regardless of the date of offer, if the student accepts the offer but subsequently does not attend ICS: The Registration Fee / Reservation Deposit will be forfeited. For Elementary & Secondary School, two full calendar months’ written notice of withdrawal will be required or two calendar months’ tuition will be charged if the notice is less than this. The Reservation Deposit will be applied towards the payment in lieu of notice. The school summer holiday does not count towards the notice period and tuition will not be prorated. Other fees include but are not limited to items such as graduation fee. Fees for optional items include extracurricular activities, band instrumental rental, uniforms, school bus, and meals. Family discount is a tuition discount offered to families with more than two children enrolled at International Christian School. This discount is applied first to the eldest child and then in descending order. Family discounts must be reapplied annually. 1st & 2nd child – No discount; 3rd child – 10% discount on tuition fee; 4th child – 15% discount on tuition fee; Additional children – increases in 5% increment.

Age eligibility

Following international standards, grade level placements are determined by age as of August 31.

How to apply

Online

Results announced

Admissions decisions are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and communicated within 30 days of the interview.

Acceptance deadline

Families offered admission must complete registration and submit the reservation deposit within the timeframe in the offer letter (usually 10 business days) to secure their child’s spot.

Priority categories

Qualified applicants are prioritized in the order below, which also applies to wait pool candidates. Founding Mission Families: Southern Baptist, Conservative Baptist, Eastern Mennonite, Free Methodist, Overseas Missionary Society, Send International. Children of Faculty and Staff Members. Corporate Debenture Holders. Gospel Workers: Includes missionaries and pastors. Siblings of Current ICS Students. Children of Alumni.

Interview

Parent + child · 1 round(s) · Grades 3 - 10: Oct 2026 to May 2027 · EnglishEligible candidates will be invited to academic assessments, but spots are limited. Assessments, tailored to grade levels, typically occur on school mornings. Grades 1-10 Students will be tested on their proficiency in English reading, writing, and mathematics to evaluate their academic and language abilities. Candidates who meet the academic criteria will be invited for in-person interviews with their parents. International applicants may be invited to complete assessments and interviews online.

If there are no immediate openings, students who have passed the admissions assessment/ interview are placed in a Wait Pool, which is valid for one academic year. If no vacancy arises, families will need to reapply for the next year. ICS holds its annual re-enrollment process from January to February, allowing current students and families (except Reception 2 and Grade 12) to confirm their return for the next academic year. This process helps determine spot availability for new applicants. Re-enrolled students are given top priority for admission.