Assessments

Assessments take place at the School. Applicants should bring their passports and Hong Kong ID card (if applicable) with them. The dress code is their school uniform or smart-casual.

Overseas applicants sit a computerised test or in some cases written papers, in English and Mathematics at their current school, or at an authorised Examination Centre. Applicants who demonstrate the required academic ability will subsequently be offered a Skype interview.

The assessment system evaluates the current level of proficiency in English of the applicants in an age-appropriate way in different age groups, in addition to their academic performance, extra-curricular interests, and their potential to thrive in and contribute to the School’s diverse international community. 

Year Group

Format of Assessments

Duration

K1 & K2

Play-based interview designed to mirror activities undertaken in a kindergarten setting with opportunities for conversation

Review of the latest school report, if applicable

45 minutes

Years 1 – 2

Drawing, early writing and numeracy

Phonics

Engage in conversation about themselves

Review of the latest school report

45-60 minutes

Years 3 – 5

Interview with the pupil during which his/her strengths, interests and aspirations are discussed

Externally moderated online computer tests which assess Mathematics, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Independent writing task to test the level of written English

Review of the latest school report

2 hours

Years 6 – 10

Interview with the pupil during which his/her strengths, interests and aspirations are discussed

Externally-moderated online computer tests which assess Mathematics, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with internal subject written tests where necessary

Independent writing to test the level of written English

Review of the latest school report

3 hours

Year 12

Interview with the pupil during which his/her strengths, interests and aspirations are discussed

30-minute written papers in a pupil’s chosen and/or possible AS-Level subjects

Externally-moderated online computer tests which assess Mathematics, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Review of the latest school report

3 hours