Hong Kong Orientation Guide

HongKongUniversity of Science and Technology

Hong Kong Baptist University

Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Tel: 3411 7400 www.hkbu.edu.hk

ClearwaterBayRoad,Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 2358 6000 www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm

HongKong Institute of Education

TaiPo,NewTerritories,HongKong Tel: 2948 8888 www.ied.edu.hk

Lingnan University

CastlePeakRoad,TuenMun New Territories Tel: 2616 8888 www.ln.edu.hk

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HungHom,Kowloon,HongKong Tel: 2766 5111 www.polyu.edu.hk

University of Hong Kong

Pokfulam, Hong Kong Tel: 2859 2111 www.hku.hk

Education FAQ’s

Who can attend international schools?

In Hong Kong, any child with a valid visa can attend an international school. Many international schools, including the ESF, do require children to be tested in English before admittance; this is to ensure that language standards are of a sufficient standard to be educated in the English medium. The level of English required varies between schools. A small number of international schools accept pupils who are not native English speakers and provide ESL (English as a Second Language) support. Leading international schools often select students according to their performance in entrance tests. However, the ESF operates a comprehensive system, accepting students of mixed abilities on a first-come- first-served basis.

In China, the Government allows only children holding foreign passports to be admitted into international schools.

How far in advance do I need to register my child for international school?

The policy varies between schools as to how far in advance you may apply. Some schools accept applicationsfromthedateofbirthofyourchild.Someonlyacceptapplicationstwoyearsprior to admissions. The space availability in most Hong Kong international schools remains very low resulting in long wait lists for admissions. Having access to debentures can facilitate entry by

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