Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1600+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30+ |
| Most common nationality |
Hong Kong Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% international. |
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
Extra language support in English and Chinese (Putonghua) is available in Primary for non-native speakers. In Secondary, Chinese (Putonghua) ab initio classes are offered. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
In Year 7 and beyond, Spanish and French are elective subjects. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Reception: 16 students per class. Years 1-6: 24 students per class. Years 7-13: 22 students per class. |
| Average number of students per class |
Reception: 16 students per class. Years 1-6: 24 students per class. Years 7-13: differs by year level. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Ipads, ipods and macbook pros are used in the Primary school. The school owns the equipment and students often share devices. Students in Secondary are part of a 1:1 laptop program. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we use Zoom and Google in these circumstances. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
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| Results in these examinations |
For the IB Diploma Programme:
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Differs by year level, but starts in Year 1 with ten minutes of English and Chinese homework followed by reading. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
In last year's cohort, 93% of students attended tertiary institutions immediately after graduation. Some graduates are taking a gap year, serving required military service or applying to schools in the southern hemisphere. Almost all students attend the university within two years of CIS graduation. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The school has counsellors, learning support teachers, technology support teachers, learning enhancement teachers, University counsellors, careers counsellors, etc. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Every student is encouraged to reach their maximum potential. The school is fortunate to have low student:teacher ratios to help students in a personal way. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Our school has counsellors in both the Primary and Secondary school and learning support teachers, who will provide access to appropriate psychologist resources as needed. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students in Primary school may be invited for an age-appropriate play-based assessment. Applicants to Secondary must sit tests in English, Chinese, mathematics and also participate in oral interviews in English and Chinese. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Primary: Reception: Sept 1 to Oct 1/ Y1-Y6: Sept 1 to Feb 28
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
3pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer vegetarian options. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, except for senior students in Years 12-13. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Varied opportunities in sports, music, performing arts, service, debating, technology, etc |
| Sports activities included |
Core sports are Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Netball, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Theatre, Product Design & Science Labs, Music Classrooms, Film Rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court; four gymnasiums, sports field, 25-meter indoor swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a community of learners at the confluence of East and West, each empowered by a bilingual, inter-cultural programme to discover new paths, build bridges, and flourish on a life's journey in pursuit of excellence, commitment to service, and stewardship of our future. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Collaborative, international, Bilingual. |
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