Yew Chung International School of Chongqing

1. Inquiry and eligibility check. The admissions team will help you explore placement for Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary programs and confirm whether a place is currently available. Families must submit foreign identification and other documents that meet local government regulations to be eligible to apply. The process starts with a direct inquiry to understand what documents are required and to check current availability at the school.

2. Application materials and background review. Year level and programme placement are determined by multiple factors, including academic performance, English language proficiency, prior years of schooling, social development, date of birth, and learning needs. The school reviews your child's prior school records and related information to gauge fit for the intended program. This step sets the foundation for deciding the appropriate year level and pathway before formal assessment.

3. Admissions assessments. Admissions may include a one-on-one meeting or interview, a written placement test, an external assessment for children with significant learning needs, and/or an online English language evaluation. These assessments inform the final placement decision and help the school assign the most suitable year level and programme.

4. Placement decision and alignment with curriculum. After assessments, the school determines the appropriate year level and programme, aiming to sustain a multicultural environment and a balanced student community. Admission decisions are made based on the child's ability to access the regular curriculum with the available support services.

5. Waitlist/pool if a class is full. When a year level becomes full, a waiting pool of applicants is maintained. Children with enrolled siblings at YCIS receive priority in the admissions process, which can influence waitlist order and timing.

6. Internal transfer within the YCIS network. All YCIS campuses share the same philosophy, pedagogy, and curriculum, and internal transfers are designed to be convenient for relocating families (e.g., within the network to Hong Kong SAR, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, or Silicon Valley) and do not require the normal application process or fee. Internal transfer applicants must still meet the local government eligibility requirements and will be assessed for admission and placement.

7. Acceptance, enrollment, and next steps. A formal admission decision is communicated once the placement assessment and review are complete. Families move forward with enrollment by following the school's guidance, and admissions resources such as the Age Placement Guide and School Brochure are provided to assist with planning.

YCIS Chongqing operates a waitlist/pool system when a grade level becomes full. A waiting pool is maintained for applicants who do not have an immediate place, and priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled YCIS students.

YCIS Chongqing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme offered across Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) campuses. The programme recognises students for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service, and talents, and provides tuition remission in percentage terms. Types commonly offered include: Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (Overall Achievement Award) with 50%–100% tuition waiver and up to 2 years of support; YCYW Subject & Talent Award with 25%–100% waiver for up to 2 years; and YCYW Academic Award with 15%–100% waiver for up to 3 years. Eligibility covers current and prospective students in years 7–13 / grades 6–12, with internal and external applicants eligible; waivers and durations vary by campus. Details are periodically updated to reflect campus-specific circumstances.

Additionally, YCIS Chongqing publicized the 2024–2025 scholarship winners, illustrating that the YCYW scholarship programme is merit-based and can extend to multiple subjects beyond core English/Math/Chinese, including music, art and design, and humanities.