Applications Closed for 2020/21

Applications for 2020/21 academic year is now closed. If you are applying for Grades 8 to 12, please contact the admissions office directly at 3920 0001 or email us at admissions@ics.edu.hk. The Admissions Office will be opening applications for 2021/22 in late August 2020, please come back here again during this time.

Admissions Process

There are specific documents you must upload as part of your online application, we recommend that you prepare the requested items prior to starting the online application.

• We are accepting applications year-round
• The Application Fee (which includes assessment) is payable by check if an assessment is offered, on the day of the assessment
• Submission of an application does not guarantee assessment
• Overseas applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible for entrance for the next academic year and will be considered on a case-by-case basis 

Please read the application procedures below before proceeding.

STEP 1: DOCUMENT PREPARATION

Please prepare these supporting documents to be submitted with your online application:

• Digital student photo (to be uploaded and handed in if scheduled for assessment)
• Copy of student birth certificate
• Copy of student HKID (if held)
• Copy of student passport (if held)
• Copy of valid visa (for non-resident)
• Previous school records in English:
• Kindergarten: Report cards from the past year if held
• Elementary: Report cards from the past 2 years
• Secondary: Report cards for the past 3 years and Transcript for Grade 9-12 only
  

STEP 2: ONLINE APPLICATION

Click on the 'apply' button and complete all required fields including uploading supporting documents - completed applications will receive an automated notification by email.

STEP 3: ASSESSMENT

Once we have received your completed online application, our admissions team will review your application. If an admissions assessment is to be offered, you will receive an email notification approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled assessment date. Admissions assessments will be held according to the following dates:

STEP 4: ENROLLMENT

Students who have met our admission assessment requirements will receive notification by email and will have 10 working days to complete our online confirmation of enrollment and make the necessary payments to secure their enrollment. All payments must be made prior to the students first day of school.

**ICS admits any qualified student who is willing to abide by the school's code of conduct, without discrimination on the basis of race, national and ethnic origin, religion, disability, or gender, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, provided that the school has the allocated resources to support any needs that the student may have. ICS reserves the right to administer selective enrollment when necessary, proper and in the best interest of the school. **

AGE RANGE CHART

The grade level and school year in which your child should apply would be based on this chart:

School Fees & Debentures

APPLICATION FEE

An Application Fee is payable for all applications and is valid for one academic year. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid by check on the day of assessment. The application fee, which has been approved by the Education Bureau, covers administrative costs, processing fees as well as assessment staff and materials.

The Application Fee is:

• Kindergarten applicants (Reception 1 and 2) $1000
• Pre-grade 1 through grade 12 applicants $1500

While ICS strives to offer an admission assessment to most applicants, due to limited availability of seats, assessment is not guaranteed. Please note, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure all required information is submitted correctly. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

The application fee is only valid for the academic year originally applied for. If an applicant does not gain admission, and thus reapplies for the next academic year, the application fee must be paid again. 

SCHEDULE OF FEES

KINDERGARTEN

KINDERGARTEN

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY (P1 - G12)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY (P1 - G12)

DEBENTURE PROGRAM

The debenture is a one-time, non-interest–bearing promissory note issued by ICS. It is not secured by a mortgage or charge on any International Christian School property or assets. For details regarding the Debenture Program, please click here.

For new students, debenture payment is due within 10 working days of acceptance or prior to attending classes, whichever is earlier. Parents are required to submit the Debenture Application Form together with a check to the Admissions Office, made payable to "International Christian School".

DEBENTURE APPLICATION

Debenture Application Form

For further details please contact us:

TRANSFERABLE DEBENTURE

Individual Debenture Cost for Families:

• HK$250,000 for the first child
• HK$180,000 for the second child
• HK$140,000 for the third child
• No debenture is required for additional children beyond third child

TRANSFERABLE CORPORATE DEBENTURE

The Transferable Corporate Debenture is available for corporations only.
For more information, please read our brochure here.

Financial Assistance

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid is a tuition subsidy to support families with financial needs. Financial aid must be reapplied annually.

FAMILY DISCOUNT

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 discount 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% increments

DEBENTURE RELIEF

Families with a proven financial need are eligible to apply for a discounted debenture.

Please note:

• Financial Aid and Debenture Relief amounts are based on a pre-determined matrix and are solely need-based. 
• All financial Aid and Debenture Relief applications are handled in strict confidence with each application being independently approved by the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees. 
• All financial assistance application forms with required documents must be submitted to the Finance Office by April 15, 2020.
  

 For financial assistance application forms and more information, please send a request to:

School Uniforms / Transport

SCHOOL UNIFORM

School uniform is compulsory for all elementary and secondary students and optional for kindergarten students. Uniform requirements are provided after enrollment. 

Please note that after New Students Orientation Day / Meet & Greet Day, uniforms may only be purchased at the supplier’s retail shop:

SCHOOL BUS

ICS provides busing from many locations across Hong Kong. Our service is contracted out and routes are reviewed annually, therefore, we are unable to guarantee service to your location.