Chinese International School: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		IB Diploma
Language of instruction		English and Chinese
Native English and Chinese teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Chinese)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: HK$234,200 to: HK$355,100

School fees range in HKD valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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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. International School Assessments(ISA)/Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)
Results in these examinations	For the IB Diploma Programme: In 2023, 107 members of the Class of 2023 sat for examinations for the full IB Diploma, and 99% were successful in earning the Diploma. The average total Diploma score was 38.95 points out of a maximum 45 points. 28% of our students received an IB Bilingual Diploma.
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 Secondary: from Sept 1
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.