Canadian International School of Hong Kong

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is situated on the south side of Hong Kong Island, in the Aberdeen area. The campus is within walking distance of Wong Chuk Hang MTR station and is also served by local bus routes. It sits in a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood close to Aberdeen Harbour.

CDNIS educates children from age 2 through Grade 12. The school is divided into the Lower School (Early Years and Grades 1–5) and the Upper School (Grades 6–12, split into Transition Years, Grades 9–10, and Grades 11–12).

The school is private and co-educational. It operates as a day school only, and students must live with a parent or legal guardian in Hong Kong. Boarding is not offered.

CDNIS provides guidance counselling services in both the Lower and Upper Schools, supporting students academically and socially. However, the school website does not publish detailed information about specialised SEN facilities or provisions.

The school integrates elements of the Ontario (Canada) curriculum and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP).

The school is not affiliated with any religion.

The school website does not publish its standard daily start and end times or detailed schedules.

CDNIS provides a school bus service operated by Kwoon Chung Motors (KCM). All full-day students are required to use the bus service, with routes across Hong Kong. The school allows options for one-way ridership and installment payments for bus fees.

Application Fees
An application fee of HKD 2,350 is required for EY1–Grade 11 applicants, with an assessment fee of HKD 1,650 if shortlisted. Nursery applications carry a combined application and assessment fee of HKD 1,800. These fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Entry & Reservation Fees
A one-time Entry Fee of HKD 12,500 is charged to all new students. In addition, an HKD 80,000 Reservation Deposit is required to secure enrollment. This is credited toward the first term’s tuition and levy but is non-refundable for new students.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Nursery (Half-day, bilingual): HKD 138,600 (paid in 11 instalments)
EY1 (Half-day, bilingual): HKD 156,300
EY2 (Full-day, bilingual): HKD 203,100
Preparatory – Grade 2 (Bilingual): HKD 210,900
Grade 3: HKD 191,800
Grades 4–5: HKD 193,600
Grade 6: HKD 212,800
Grades 7–8: HKD 216,600
Grades 9–10: HKD 237,700
Grades 11–12: HKD 254,300

Fees for EY1–Grade 12 are billed in two instalments per year. Nursery tuition is billed in 11 instalments.

Additional Fees

Annual Capital Levy: HKD 38,000 per student (unless covered by a debenture)
Uniforms, extracurricular activities, and some resources are billed separately.
Grades 4 and above include a technology fee, and Grades 11–12 include IB Diploma exam and textbook fees in tuition.

Debenture Scheme
Debentures are not compulsory, but holders receive admissions priority if other requirements are met. Debentures can be transferred on the second-hand market.

Transportation Fees
The school bus service is operated by Kwoon Chung Motors (KCM). Fees vary by route and are billed directly by the provider. Options for one-way ridership and installment payments are available.

Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Refund Policy
Tuition (EY1–G12) may be refunded on a pro-rata 10-month basis if three months’ written notice is provided. Reservation deposits for new students are non-refundable. Most other fees are non-refundable.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer, PPS, e-banking bill payment, or direct debit. Cash and cheque are not accepted.