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 |