Canadian International School

IB Programme
  - Primary Years Programme (Prep - Grade 5)
  - Middle Years Programme (Grade 6 - 10)
  - Diploma Programme (Grade 11 - 12)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 9 - 12)

The CDNIS Scholarship is by invitation and is awarded annually to deserving new Upper School students who have shown a consistent track record of high performance and achievement in their previous school(s).

Overseas families who are relocating to Hong Kong are one of our priority categories for admission. Therefore their children will definitely receive the offer of an assessment. The school also tries to be flexible on admission deadlines.

Assessment / Interview

The screening takes place in two stages. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the Stage 1 will not undergo the Stage 2 process.

Stage 1 

The following criteria are considered, the weighting of which varies, depending on the applicant’s age / entering grade:

• Admissions assessment / interview results 
• Previous and current school results 
• Student Reference Form 

Applicants will then be ranked as follows: 

• Excellent: exceeds the school’s expectations for the grade level to which the application is made 
• Good: meets expectations 
• Marginal: approaching expectations; only admitted in extenuating circumstances 
• Not suitable: does not meet school expectations for the grade level to which the application is made 

Stage 2

Applicants ranked under Excellent and Good will proceed to Stage 2 of the screening process.  Applications and priorities are weighted according to the following criteria:

• Debenture holder / potential debenture holder 
• Sibling(s) attends CDNIS 
• Applicant holds Canadian citizenship / Canadian Passport

The Director of Admissions and respective Principals of each of the Lower and Upper Schools make admissions decisions for their respective schools. 

Renowned for its academic innovation and supportive community, Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) prioritizes holistic student development through a well-rounded approach that includes academics, athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities.

As one of Hong Kong's leading international schools, CDNIS is a not-for-profit institution serving over 2,100 students from more than 40 nationalities, spanning from Nursery to Grade 12. Since its founding in 1991, CDNIS has blended Canadian and Chinese educational principles to create a unique learning environment.

In August 2024, CDNIS proudly opened its Early Years Centre, offering its highly sought-after half-day bilingual Nursery and Early Years 1 programmes. The CDNIS bilingual curriculum dedicates equal time to English and Mandarin from Nursery through Grade 1, and it will expand by one grade level each year in the Lower School until reaching Grade 5 by the 2028/2029 academic year.

As an IB World School, CDNIS provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, in addition to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Remarkably, CDNIS is the only school outside Canada where students can graduate with both the IBDP and OSSD, preparing them for prestigious universities worldwide.

CDNIS is proudly accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), affirming our dedication to maintaining high educational standards. We invite you to explore the nurturing environment we offer for our youngest learners.