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Chinese International School
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Main Campus
1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill
Area(s)
Eastern
Type
International
District(s)
Hong Kong Island
Levels
Primary, Secondary
Year Founded
1983
About
Chinese International School was founded in 1983 was the first school in Hong Kong to teach an international curriculum in English and Putonghua. With 1,500 students in total, the primary school adopts a dual language approach and its own curriculum. The secondary school, follows the IBMYP and IBDP where Putonghua is mainly taught as one among the subject areas, while also being foregrounded through the dual-language History programme (Years 7-9), the two-week China Experience Programme (Years 7-9) and the year-long Hangzhou CIS programme (Year 10). Beginners level Putonghua is also available in Year 7.
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Contact Details
25107288
Application Details
Application Period
By 1 October for Reception, By 28 February for Years 1-6, by mid September for Y7 (Top Schools' recommended deadline).
Cut off Date
31
of
Aug
When to Apply
Two years before intended entry
From Y7: One year before intended entry
N/A
Starting Age
4 years
Entry Level
Reception
Feeder Kindergarten
No details available
Tours / Visits
Attendance at an information session is mandatory for application to Reception, Year 7 and Year 8.
For other years, it is strongly recommended.
Additional Details
Mandatory Bus
No
Simplified Chinese Characters
No
Traditional Chinese Characters
Yes
Religious Affliation
None
Key Details
Curriculum
IBMYP, IBDP, Own
NA
Maximum Annual Tuition Fee (HK$)
266100
Language(s) of Instruction
English, Mandarin
Class Details
Grades Available
Reception-Y13
Classes per grade
Total Number of Students
0
Max Class Size
0
School Hours
N/A
Whole/Extended Day Option
NA
Fee Details
Annual Tuition Fee 2020/21 (HK$)
Reception (half day): HK$ 167,700
Y1-Y6: HK$ 222,300
Y7-Y11: HK$ 262,500
Y12-Y13: HK$ 266,100
Application Fee (HK$)
2000
2000
Assessment Fee (HK$)
Other Fees (HK$)
Reservation fee: $7,500
HANGZHOU boarding fees for Y10
Upon acceptance payment of Personal Nomination Right or Annual Capital Levy plus the sum of $52,500 which will be credited to the first term tuition payment.
Debenture
Yes
Mandatory PNR: ($75,000 phased out from 2018)
Optional: CNR: $1M
Annual Capital Levy
Yes
28000
Financial Support
Yes
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