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CDNIS Early Years Centre

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$138,600 - 254,300
Ages 2 - 3 years
Pupil numbers 2100
Type Co-educational
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Canadian International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 10
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years
Introduction

The CDNIS Early Years Centre (EYC) serves children aged 2–3 in bilingual (English/Chinese) or international (English) tracks within the IB Primary Years Programme framework. Located at THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang, the centre runs half-day Nursery (age 2) and EY1 (age 3) programmes. The bilingual model provides roughly equal exposure to English and Chinese, with dedicated teachers and a bilingual educational assistant in each class. Families will find clear operational details, including no bussing for EYC (bussing applies to the main campus only). Schoolwide, CDNIS offers a through-train IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), with over 2,100 students. Distinctive programmes include strong technology integration (1:1 devices and coding/robotics beginning in lower grades) and community engagement through Local & Global Engagement initiatives. Fees for Nursery and EY1 are published annually; in 2025/26 Nursery Half-Day (Bilingual) is HK$138,600 and EY1 Half-Day (Bilingual) is HK$156,300.

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

Shop Units G21-24, G/F, THE SOUTHSIDE, 11 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong.

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The Essentials

CDNIS Early Years Centre has 2,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The CDNIS Early Years Centre (EYC) is situated on Hong Kong Island’s south side. It is a short walk from Wong Chuk Hang MTR station, providing convenient access for families across the city. The main CDNIS campus is also nearby in Aberdeen.

Stages
The EYC serves Nursery (age 2) and Early Years 1 (age 3). Across the full institution, CDNIS offers continuous education from Early Years through Grade 12, covering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
CDNIS is a co-educational, independent, non-profit day school. It does not provide boarding facilities; all students commute daily. The EYC runs half-day programmes.

Additional learning support
The school publishes information about its Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework, but does not disclose EYC-specific provisions for Special Educational Needs (SEN) on its website.

Country affiliation
CDNIS holds a Canadian affiliation. In addition to the IB Diploma, Upper School students also graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The EYC operates half-day programmes. Morning sessions typically run from 7:50–10:20 and afternoon sessions from 11:50–14:20. Timings may vary slightly between Nursery and Early Years levels.

Bus service
CDNIS offers a bus service for its main Aberdeen campus through a contracted provider (KCM). However, the school clearly states that no bus service is available for students enrolled in the Early Years Centre.
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Fees

Annual tuition at CDNIS Early Years Centre ranges from HKD 138,600 to HKD 254,300 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
Nursery applications require a non-refundable application fee of HKD 1,800. For EY1 to Grade 12, the non-refundable application fee is HKD 2,500. An Entry Fee of HKD 12,500 is charged once upon acceptance from EY1 onwards. A Reservation Deposit of HKD 80,000 is required for EY1 and above; this is non-refundable and deducted from the first tuition invoice.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Nursery (Half Day, Bilingual): HKD 138,600
Early Years 1 (Half Day, Bilingual): HKD 156,300
Early Years 2 (Whole Day, Bilingual): HKD 203,100
Preparatory – Grade 2 (Whole Day, Bilingual): HKD 210,900
Grade 3 – Grade 5: HKD 227,000
Grade 6 – Grade 10: HKD 238,500
Grade 11 – Grade 12: HKD 254,300

Nursery fees are billed in 11 monthly instalments, with the first instalment due upon acceptance. EY1 and above are billed in two instalments, payable before the start of each term.

Additional Fees
A Capital Levy of HKD 38,000 per year applies from EY1 onwards unless covered by a debenture. Uniforms, extracurricular activities, optional materials, and non-curricular trips are charged separately.

Refund Policy
For Nursery, tuition and fees are non-refundable. For EY1 and above, tuition is refundable on a pro-rata 10-month basis with three months’ written notice. Entry fees, capital levy, reservation deposits, and other charges are non-refundable.

Payment Options
Application fees are payable by credit card via the online portal. Nursery tuition is paid via direct debit. EY1 and above accept bank transfer, PPS (Merchant No. 9471), credit card bill payment, or overseas transfer to the school’s designated HSBC account.
Academics

CDNIS Early Years Centre teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 3.

Curriculum
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Early Years 1 to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 and 12. In addition, students in the Upper School graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a qualification from the Canadian province of Ontario. In the Early Years, families choose between a Bilingual Track (English/Chinese) or an International Track (English), with Chinese taught at multiple proficiency levels. French and Spanish are also introduced as language options in later grades. This dual qualification pathway ensures that students leave with both the IB Diploma and the OSSD at graduation.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Submission
Families begin by completing the online application form through the CDNIS Admissions Portal. At this stage, the non-refundable application fee is paid. Supporting documents, such as birth certificates, passport copies, and school reports (where relevant), must also be uploaded.

2. Application Review
Once submitted, the Admissions Office reviews the application to ensure it meets entry criteria. This includes verifying the child’s age alignment with grade placement and reviewing previous school records (for older applicants). Incomplete applications are not processed until all documentation is received.

3. Assessment and Interview
For some year groups, students may be invited to take part in assessments or interviews to evaluate readiness for the programme. Younger children (Nursery and EY1) may be observed in play-based sessions, while older applicants might complete academic assessments. Specific details vary depending on the entry point.

4. Offer of Admission
If successful, families receive an official offer letter with instructions for acceptance. At this stage, applicable fees must be paid, including the reservation deposit, entry fee, and capital levy (from EY1 onwards). Nursery families pay the first instalment of tuition to confirm the place.

5. Enrolment and Orientation
After acceptance, families receive enrolment instructions covering uniforms, transportation (if applicable), and school communications. Students and parents are invited to orientation sessions to help them transition smoothly into the CDNIS community.

Scholarships
CDNIS mentions scholarships within its Admissions section; however, the website does not provide public details about the types of scholarships offered, eligibility, or the application process. No information is available regarding scholarships for the Early Years Centre.

Waitlist
CDNIS operates a waiting pool system. Applicants not immediately offered a place may be placed in this pool, and offers are extended as spaces become available. The school does not publicly provide detailed priority criteria or ranking systems for the pool.
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