Chinese International School

Criteria & Assessment 收生標準

Admission decisions are based on a careful assessment of each student's ability to achieve success in an environment of high expectations requiring self-discipline and responsibility to the school community. In making this assessment, CIS will evaluate each applicant's language proficiency, demonstrated academic achievement (particularly for older students), and record of conduct.

Applicants must have undergone an assessment before they can be admitted. It is generally preferred that applicants participate in an assessment conducted in-person by CIS teachers on-campus, particularly for students applying to the younger year levels. Special arrangements for overseas applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis, and overseas applicants are advised to consult the Admissions Office.

The admissions calendar and process of assessment are different at different year levels. Prospective applicant families are encouraged to read the relevant sections below and to consult the Admissions Office should they wish more information about a particular year-level.

Admissions Process for Reception

Admissions Process for Years 1-6

Admissions Process For Years 7-13

AGE AND YEAR-LEVEL EQUIVALENTS

Age by Aug. 31 of Entry Year	CIS Primary	HK System	US-Based System	UK-Based System
4 years old (see note below)	Reception	Kindergarten 2	Pre-K	Reception
5 years old	Year 1	Kindergarten 3	Kindergarten	Year 1
6 years old	Year 2	Primary 1	1st Grade	Year 2
7 years old	Year 3	Primary 2	2nd Grade	Year 3
8 years old	Year 4	Primary 3	3rd Grade	Year 4
9 years old	Year 5	Primary 4	4th Grade	Year 5
10 years old	Year 6	Primary 5	5th Grade	Year 6

Program	CIS Secondary	HK System	US-based system	UK- based system
IB Middle Years	Year 7	Primary 6	6th Grade	Year 7
" "	Year 8	Form 1	7th Grade	Year 8
" "	Year 9	Form 2	8th Grade	Year 9
" "	Year 10	Form 3/Form 4	9th Grade	Year 10
" "	Year 11	Form 4/Form 5	10th Grade	Year 11
IB Diploma	Year 12	Form 6	11th Grade	Year 12 (Lower VI)
" "	Year 13	Form 7	12th Grade	Year 13 (Upper VI)

Applicants from Southern Hemisphere systems are advised to consult the Admissions Office regarding relevant age- or year-level cut-off dates.