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1. Online Application Submission
Families begin by completing the online admissions form available on the JIS website. A non-refundable application fee is required at this stage, payable via bank transfer. Applicants must also upload proof of payment and relevant documents such as birth certificates, passports, and school reports, where applicable.
2. Application Review
Once the application and payment are received, the admissions office reviews the submission. Parents are contacted if additional information or clarification is required. If space is available in the requested year group, the child is invited for an interview or assessment.
3. Interview or Assessment
All applicants attend an interview at the school. For Reception and Primary 1, this may take the form of a group interview, while older students may meet individually with teaching staff. The purpose is to assess school readiness, communication, and social interaction.
4. Parent Meeting
Following the student’s interview, parents are invited to meet with the Principal to discuss the school’s approach and expectations. This meeting helps ensure mutual understanding between the school and family before enrolment.
5. Offer of Placement
Successful applicants receive a formal offer of admission by email. The offer must be accepted within the specified timeframe, and supporting enrolment documents are then completed.
6. Enrolment Confirmation
Once all forms are submitted and fees are settled, the student’s place is confirmed. The school provides a welcome pack with uniform details, transport information, and orientation guidance before the first day of class.
The Japanese International School (English Section) does not publicly indicate the use of a formal waitlist or pool system.
Japanese International School (English Section) serves children from Reception to Primary 6 on a green, spacious campus in Tai Po Kau, North East New Territories. The school is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2007. English is the language of instruction, and students also study Mandarin or Japanese as a second language. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a large gymnasium, an all-weather astro-turf field with running track, libraries, and specialist rooms for languages, science, art, music, drama, and computing. Distinctive programmes include Outdoor Learning with regular field trips and annual camps, and a strong Technology strand supported by Tech Club activities such as LEGO robotics and coding. The school links directly to International College Hong Kong (ICHK) to offer a through-train pathway up to age 18. The community also operates a House System, featuring events such as Sports Days and a Swimming Gala.
