AGE GUIDELINES
Please refer to the age guidelines for the appropriate year of entry.
ENTRY IN AUGUST 2026
Entry is open for all year groups. Please note deadlines for applications.
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE FOR AUGUST 2026 ENTRY:
| Year Group | Application Deadline | Assessment Dates (Tentative - may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (3+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn and Spring Term |
| Reception (4+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn and Spring Term |
| Year 1 (5+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Year 2 (6+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Year 3 (7+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Spring Term |
| Year 4 (8+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Spring Term |
| Year 5 (9+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Year 6 (10+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Year 7 (11+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Spring Term |
| Year 8 (12+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Spring Term |
| Year 9 (13+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Year 10 (14+ years) | 15 October 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Sixth Form (16+ years) | 15 October 2025 (Ongoing applications will be considered for exceptional pupils) | Autumn, Spring and Summer Term |
Applications after the published deadlines will be considered subject to places being available, if applicants are from overseas and do not have a place in a school in Hong Kong.
There are a number of important guiding principles that influence the admissions procedures:
– The Education Bureau stipulates 30% of places can be given to local pupils with Hong Kong passports.
– Applications from pupils from Mainland China, Macau and Taiwan are considered if their parents have Hong Kong residency and the necessary supporting documentation (such pupils are then deemed to be local Hong Kong pupils) or if the pupil holds an additional overseas passport eligible for entry to Hong Kong.
– English proficiency is necessary in order to access the full range of the curriculum, and to be able to contribute positively to the School community.
– The School requires a balance between boarders and day pupils, as well as boys and girls in each year group.
– Apart from in exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of the Head, the School does not normally accept pupils into Years 11 and 13.