Canadian International School

IB Programme
  - Primary Years Programme
  - Middle Years Programme
  - Diploma Programme

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

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.

Interview and Assessment

The screening takes place in two stages. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the first stage will not undergo the second stage of the process. 
Stage 1 
The following criteria are considered, the weighting of which varies, depending on the applicant’s age/entering grade: 
1. Admissions assessment/interview results 
2. Previous and current school results 
3. Student Reference Form 
Applicants will then be ranked as follows: 
1. Excellent: exceeds the school’s expectations for the grade level to which the application is made 
2. Good: meets expectations 
3. Marginal: approaching expectations; only admitted in extenuating circumstances 
4. Not suitable: does not meet school expectations for the grade level to which the application is made 

Stage 2
Applicants ranked under Categories 1 (Excellent) and 2 (Good) will proceed to Stage 2 of the screening process. Priorities are weighted according to the following the second stage of the admissions process. Applications are weighted according to the following criteria: 
1. Debenture Holder/Potential Debenture Holder 
2. Sibling(s) attends CDNIS 
3. Applicant holds Canadian citizenship/Canadian Passport 

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

Renowned for academic innovation and fostering a supportive community, Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) prioritizes the holistic development of students through a balanced approach of academics, athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities.

As one of Hong Kong's premier international schools, CDNIS is a not-for-profit institution that caters to nearly 1,900 students from over 40 nationalities. Since its establishment in 1991, CDNIS has leveraged its Canadian and Chinese foundations to create a distinctive learning environment, accommodating students from Early Years 1 (pre-kindergarten) to Grade 12, all on a single campus.

An IB World School, CDNIS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Middle Years Programme, and Primary Years Programme, alongside the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). CDNIS is the only school outside of Canada where students can graduate with both the IBDP and OSSD. This dual-diploma approach equips CDNIS students with a well-rounded education, opening doors to prestigious universities worldwide.

Exciting plans are underway as CDNIS expands its footprint from Nam Long Shan Road to THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang, augmenting its offerings with the highly sought-after half-day Early Years Programme. Starting from the academic year 2024/2025, CDNIS will provide half-day Early Years 1 classes for 3-year-olds, along with a new bilingual Nursery Programme for 2-year-olds at this second campus location.

CDNIS is proud to be accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), validating our commitment to maintaining high educational standards.