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Canadian International School of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$156,300 - 254,300
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Canadian International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) serves students from age 2 to Grade 12 on Hong Kong Island’s south side, a short walk from Wong Chuk Hang MTR. The school offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and an Ontario pathway, with graduates earning the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Early Years families may select an English-Chinese bilingual track, and Chinese (Mandarin) is taught across the school. Facilities and programmes support active student life, including more than 70 Upper School activities, the Timberwolves athletics programme, and an annual Upper School musical. CDNIS’s Local & Global Engagement framework connects service, sustainability and experiential learning. Transportation is provided through a required bussing programme for full-day students. Enrollment is over 2,100 students.

www.cdnis.edu.hk
This campus is part of Canadian International School

36 Nam Long Shan Rd, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

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The Essentials

Canadian International School of Hong Kong has 2,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is situated on the south side of Hong Kong Island, in the Aberdeen area. The campus is within walking distance of Wong Chuk Hang MTR station and is also served by local bus routes. It sits in a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood close to Aberdeen Harbour.

Stages
CDNIS educates children from age 2 through Grade 12. The school is divided into the Lower School (Early Years and Grades 1–5) and the Upper School (Grades 6–12, split into Transition Years, Grades 9–10, and Grades 11–12).

Type
The school is private and co-educational. It operates as a day school only, and students must live with a parent or legal guardian in Hong Kong. Boarding is not offered.

Additional learning support
CDNIS provides guidance counselling services in both the Lower and Upper Schools, supporting students academically and socially. However, the school website does not publish detailed information about specialised SEN facilities or provisions.

Country affiliation
The school integrates elements of the Ontario (Canada) curriculum and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP).

Religious affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any religion.

School day structure
The school website does not publish its standard daily start and end times or detailed schedules.

Bus service
CDNIS provides a school bus service operated by Kwoon Chung Motors (KCM). All full-day students are required to use the bus service, with routes across Hong Kong. The school allows options for one-way ridership and installment payments for bus fees.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Canadian International School of Hong Kong ranges from HKD 156,300 to HKD 254,300 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
An application fee of HKD 2,350 is required for EY1–Grade 11 applicants, with an assessment fee of HKD 1,650 if shortlisted. Nursery applications carry a combined application and assessment fee of HKD 1,800. These fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Entry & Reservation Fees
A one-time Entry Fee of HKD 12,500 is charged to all new students. In addition, an HKD 80,000 Reservation Deposit is required to secure enrollment. This is credited toward the first term’s tuition and levy but is non-refundable for new students.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Nursery (Half-day, bilingual): HKD 138,600 (paid in 11 instalments)
EY1 (Half-day, bilingual): HKD 156,300
EY2 (Full-day, bilingual): HKD 203,100
Preparatory – Grade 2 (Bilingual): HKD 210,900
Grade 3: HKD 191,800
Grades 4–5: HKD 193,600
Grade 6: HKD 212,800
Grades 7–8: HKD 216,600
Grades 9–10: HKD 237,700
Grades 11–12: HKD 254,300

Fees for EY1–Grade 12 are billed in two instalments per year. Nursery tuition is billed in 11 instalments.

Additional Fees

Annual Capital Levy: HKD 38,000 per student (unless covered by a debenture)
Uniforms, extracurricular activities, and some resources are billed separately.
Grades 4 and above include a technology fee, and Grades 11–12 include IB Diploma exam and textbook fees in tuition.

Debenture Scheme
Debentures are not compulsory, but holders receive admissions priority if other requirements are met. Debentures can be transferred on the second-hand market.

Transportation Fees
The school bus service is operated by Kwoon Chung Motors (KCM). Fees vary by route and are billed directly by the provider. Options for one-way ridership and installment payments are available.

Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Refund Policy
Tuition (EY1–G12) may be refunded on a pro-rata 10-month basis if three months’ written notice is provided. Reservation deposits for new students are non-refundable. Most other fees are non-refundable.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer, PPS, e-banking bill payment, or direct debit. Cash and cheque are not accepted.
Academics

Canadian International School of Hong Kong teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
CDNIS delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, beginning with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Lower School from Early Years through Grade 5. Students in Grades 6–10 follow the Middle Years Programme (MYP), which provides a broad foundation across subject areas. In Grades 11–12, students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with courses designed to prepare them for university study worldwide. Alongside the IB, CDNIS integrates the Ontario curriculum, and graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in addition to the IB Diploma. The school also offers a bilingual English–Chinese track in the Early Years, with Mandarin taught as a subject throughout the school.

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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application submission
Families begin by completing an online application form via the CDNIS Admissions Portal. Required documents typically include a copy of the child’s passport or Hong Kong ID, recent school reports, and a current photo. An application fee (and, where relevant, an assessment fee) must be paid at this stage.

2. Supporting documents and references
Depending on grade level, families may need to submit a Student Reference Form completed by a current teacher. These references are used to better understand the applicant’s academic and social readiness for CDNIS.

3. Assessment and interview
Applicants who progress are invited for an assessment or interview. Early Years students participate in play-based assessments, while older students complete literacy, numeracy, or group activities. Upper School applicants may also attend a personal interview. The school explains that the assessment format differs by grade.

4. Selection and review
Applications are reviewed holistically, combining assessment results, references, and past reports. Students are then ranked as Excellent, Good, Marginal, or Not Suitable. Offers depend on meeting academic expectations and the availability of places.

5. Offer and enrolment
Successful candidates receive a conditional offer, which must be confirmed by paying the reservation deposit and completing enrollment forms. If no space is available in the grade, eligible students are placed into the waitpool until a place opens.

Scholarships
CDNIS has a scholarship programme listed under its Admissions section. Scholarships are intended to recognise student achievement and potential, but the school does not publish detailed information about specific eligibility criteria or award amounts on its main website. Families interested in scholarships are directed to the Scholarships section of the Admissions pages for current opportunities.

Waitlist
CDNIS operates a waiting pool system when grades are full. Placement into the waitpool occurs after a student is deemed admissible, but no seat is available. Importantly, a student’s status in the pool does not roll over to the following academic year; families must reapply if they wish to be considered again.
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