Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section (KCIS)

KCIS is located in North Point, Hong Kong Island. The Lower School (Kindergarten to Primary 1) is at 30 Ching Wah Street, North Point, and the Upper School (Primary 2 to Year 13) is at 20 Braemar Hill Road, North Point. The two campuses lie within the North Point area of Hong Kong Island.

KCIS operates across two campuses: a Lower School for ages 3 to 6 (Kindergarten, Reception and Primary 1) and an Upper School for ages 6 to 18 (Primary 2–6 and Secondary/IB).

KCIS is a private, co-educational international section of Kiangsu-Chekiang College in Hong Kong.

The Education Bureau lists Special Education Needs (SEN) support for the school, with learning support provided in the Primary years; Secondary SEN availability is not indicated in the listing.

KCIS operates in Hong Kong as the International Section of Kiangsu-Chekiang College; there is no separate country sponsorship. The international section is positioned within Hong Kong's education system.

KCIS has no stated religious affiliation.

School hours vary by year group: Kindergarten 9:00–11:50 a.m. (AM) and 1:30–4:30 p.m. (PM); Primary 1–6 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Years 7–9 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Years 10–11 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Years 12–13 8:25 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. (subject arrangements may affect ending times).

KCIS publishes a Primary School Bus Time Table and provides a school bus service; routes and pick-up times are arranged through the school's bus timetable processes.

KCIS follows a modified English National Curriculum in the Primary School (Primary 1–6), with Maths and Literacy taught as discrete subjects and Science, Geography, History, Design Technology and Art taught cross‑curricularly; Mandarin is taught daily by qualified teachers, and Information Technology is integrated across all areas; Music and Physical Education are taught by specialists; and a programme of field trips and after‑school activities supports learning. In the Early Years Foundation Stage, KCIS covers the seven areas of the EYFS: Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; and Expressive Arts and Design. English is the language of instruction and Mandarin is extensively studied as part of the curriculum. The Secondary Section offers two pathways: GCSE/IGCSE examinations and the IB Diploma Programme. GCSE/IGCSE results for 2024–2025 show high pass rates with a substantial share achieving top grades, while IB Diploma results show strong success with a mean point score around 34; KCIS is described as a non‑selective IB World School.

1. Download and prepare the application. Choose Kindergarten/Reception/Primary or Secondary and download the appropriate Application Form. Prepare two passport photographs, a birth certificate or passport/visa, a copy of Hong Kong ID, and the latest school report (in English). Submit the completed form to the School Offices: Lower School (30 Ching Wah Street, North Point) for Kindergarten/Reception/Primary or Upper School (20 Braemar Hill Road, North Point) for Secondary, with the HK$500 application fee by cheque payable to the appropriate unit. The application fee is non-refundable.

2. Interview and testing. Interviews for Kindergarten and Reception are informal group-play sessions. Primary 1–6 entries require interview and academic testing. Secondary applicants undertake English reading comprehension, mathematics, and Chinese writing tests, plus an English interview, lasting about 1.5 hours. You will be notified of the outcome shortly after the assessments.

3. Notification of outcome. All candidates are notified shortly afterward as to the success of their application. If an offer is made, further instructions will follow to guide next steps.

4. Offer and registration. An offer requires payment of a Registration Deposit equivalent to two months' school fees to secure the place. The deposit is refundable when the child leaves the school, provided that the child has completed at least one full academic year. If you withdraw your child, a full calendar month's written notice is required; the deposit is refunded on receipt of that notice.

5. Fees and deposits. Registration Deposit: two months' school fees. Tuition fees (annual) are: Kindergarten/Reception HK$85,400; Primary 1–6 HK$101,500; Secondary HK$128,000. Deposit by cheque is HK$17,080 for Kindergarten/Reception, HK$20,300 for Primary 1–6, and HK$25,600 for Secondary. These fees are payable in 10 monthly instalments if paying by Autopay. Fees include Books, Snack, and Stationery for Kindergarten/Reception and Primary 1–6; Secondary includes Books, Textbooks (Years 7–9), and Stationery; transport, lunch, and uniforms are not included in all sections.

6. Payment procedures. All parents are asked to pay school fees by Direct Debit (Autopay). Fees are payable monthly in ten payments per year. Secondary accounts are debited on the 3rd of each month and Kindergarten/Reception/Primary accounts on the 10th. Until Autopay takes effect, please pay initial fees by cheque at the beginning of each month.

7. What the fees cover. The Section Fee Includes Books, Snack, and Stationery for Kindergarten/Reception and Primary 1–6. The fee includes Books and Lunch for Primary 1–6; Secondary includes Books, Textbooks (Years 7–9), and Lunch. Transport and Uniform are listed as not included for these sections.

There are no scholarships offered by KCIS as indicated by the Education Bureau listing for Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School and Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Ching Wah Street Campus), which shows no financial assistance or scholarship options.

KCIS does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its published admissions information. There is no publicly available waitlist policy described in the admissions materials.