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Chinese International School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$216,100 - 342,800
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1983
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 9
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Chinese International School (CIS) is a bilingual Reception–Year 13 school on Braemar Hill, Hong Kong. Primary students learn in English and Chinese (Mandarin) with equal time in both languages, while Secondary instruction is primarily in English with Mandarin required at differentiated levels. The curriculum progresses from IB MYP in Years 7–9, to a school-developed programme in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. A distinctive feature is CIS Hangzhou, a required year-long residential programme for Year 10 that deepens language, cultural understanding, and service through experiential learning. The school enrols 1,500+ students and offers extensive co-curricular activities across Arts, Sports, and Service, including a weekly Service Programme led by Year 12 students. CIS operates a “Busing for All” policy for Years 3–11 to reduce congestion and emissions.

www.cis.edu.hk

1 Hau Yuen Path, Hong Kong.

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The Essentials

Chinese International School has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Chinese International School (CIS) is located on Braemar Hill, Hong Kong Island. The area is residential and home to several other schools, offering a quieter setting compared with busier districts. The campus is about 10 minutes by bus or taxi to Causeway Bay MTR and around 20 minutes to Central.

Stages
The school accepts students from Reception (age 4) through Year 13 (age 18). The structure includes Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–13). Year 10 students spend a mandatory year at CIS Hangzhou, a residential campus in mainland China.

Type
CIS is a co-educational day school. Boarding is not offered in Hong Kong, but Year 10 students take part in a one-year residential programme at CIS Hangzhou.

Additional learning support
Support includes Learning Enhancement Teachers, an English Language Support Teacher, and School Counsellors in Primary. In Secondary, Social-Emotional Counsellors and Learning Enhancement staff work with students, families, and teachers.

Country affiliation
The school is international and does not have an affiliation with any specific country.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school does not publish daily start and end times on its website.

Bus service
CIS operates a “Busing for All” programme. Students in Years 3–11 are required to use the bus service, while Reception–Year 2 and Years 12–13 may opt in. This arrangement is designed to reduce congestion in the Braemar Hill area.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Chinese International School ranges from HKD 216,100 to HKD 342,800 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,000 is required for all new students. In addition, an assessment fee of HKD 2,500 (Primary) or HKD 2,000 (Secondary) is charged. Upon acceptance, families must pay a reservation deposit of HKD 150,000, which includes the first year’s Annual Capital Levy. The deposit is non-refundable.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Reception: HKD 216,100
Years 1 – 6: HKD 286,600
Years 7 – 11: HKD 338,300
Years 12 – 13: HKD 342,800

Annual Capital Levy
Students who joined CIS between 2018–19 and 2024–25 pay HKD 28,000 per year.
Students joining from 2025–26 pay HKD 30,200 per year.

Annual Fees (Resources, Activities, Materials)
Reception – Year 2: HKD 12,230 – 12,790
Years 3 – 6: HKD 14,490 – 18,150
Years 7 – 9: HKD 25,050 – 27,940 + HKD 23,700 China Experience Programme
Year 10 (Hangzhou): HKD 30,400 + HKD 198,800 Boarding Fee
Year 11: HKD 10,110 (excludes Project Week, billed separately)
Year 12: HKD 10,410 (excludes Project Week; includes Y12 Induction)
Year 13: HKD 13,030 (includes Graduation Fee)

Billing Schedule
Families may choose from:
Monthly Autopay: 10 instalments (Sept–Jun), due on the 5th of each month.
Termly Payment: Three instalments (Sept–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun).
Lump Sum: Full-year payment due in August.

Boarding Fees
Boarding is required in Year 10 at CIS Hangzhou. The Boarding Fee is HKD 198,800 in addition to tuition and annual fees.

Additional Costs
Uniforms, meals, and Year 11–12 Project Week expenses are billed separately.

Refund Policy
Application, assessment, and reservation fees are non-refundable. Tuition and levies are not refundable once billed.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer or autopay through the school’s Business Office.
Academics

Chinese International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Chinese International School offers a bilingual curriculum from Reception to Year 6, with equal instruction in English and Chinese (Mandarin). In Years 7–9, students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), which emphasizes inquiry-based learning across subject areas. Years 10–11 complete a CIS-developed curriculum, which bridges the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme and includes the residential Year 10 experience in Hangzhou. In Years 12–13, students pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), preparing them for university admission worldwide. Chinese (Mandarin) remains a required subject throughout Secondary, taught at multiple proficiency levels to suit different student backgrounds. The curriculum is supported by co-curricular activities in the arts, sports, and service learning.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Determine eligibility and year level: Reception applicants must be 4 years old by 31 August of the entry year. The Reception programme is half-day, and there are 96 places available. Year placement is based on the applicant’s age and prior schooling. Families should review bilingual expectations, particularly in the Primary years.

2. Submit an online application: Parents complete the online application form and pay a non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,000. Additional documents, such as academic reports and recommendations, may be requested, especially for Secondary applicants.

3. Attend assessments or observations: Reception applicants take part in observation sessions, while Primary and Secondary applicants complete entrance assessments. An additional non-refundable assessment fee applies: HKD 2,500 for Primary and HKD 2,000 for Secondary. Secondary applicants may also be invited for interviews.

4. Notification of results: Offers for Reception are usually sent by mid-March. Secondary applicants are notified several weeks after assessments. Some applicants may be placed on a reserve list, depending on the availability of places.

5. Acceptance and enrolment: To confirm a place, families must pay a HKD 150,000 reservation deposit, which includes the Annual Capital Levy for the first year. The remaining balance is offset against tuition and annual fees. Some offers may be conditional, for example, requiring confirmation of a Hong Kong visa or right of abode.

Scholarships
CIS offers financial aid beginning from Year 8 onwards. This aid is available to new students who demonstrate financial need and meet eligibility requirements. The aid applies to tuition fees, and families must apply directly through the school’s admissions office for consideration. The school does not publish details of merit-based scholarships or awards beyond this financial aid provision.

Waitlist
CIS maintains a reserve list for each year group, which functions as a pool system. The reserve list is not ranked. When a place becomes available, the school reviews candidates in the pool and selects the student who best complements the available space in that year group.
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