• Admissions

  • The ISF Pre-School welcomes all nationalities and backgrounds. We seek a talented and diverse student body to promote the robust exchange of ideas and experiences and enhance learning opportunities.

    Applications for Next Academic Year: 2023-24 Regular Applications Period

    2023-24 applications are all closed.

    The table below serves as a guide to our admissions process and The ISF Pre-School reserves the right to modify these dates and periods if necessary.

    Age Requirements

    Students should be the correct age for their grade as shown below:

    Grade Level Minimum Age* (by August 31 of year of entry) For 2023-24 admissions (Applicants are born between dates shown below)
    Year One 2 years 8 months September 1, 2019 & December 31, 2020
    Year Two 3 years 8 months September 1, 2018 & December 31, 2019

     

  • Admissions Assessment Dates

    • Grade Level
      Year One
    • *Stage One Assessment Dates
      November 5 and 12, 2022
    • Stage Two Assessment Dates
      December 2022 to January 2023
    • Notification
      Mid-January 2023

    *Applicants will be invited to attend the admissions assessment on ONE of the above dates.

    • Grade Level
      Year Two
    • Stage One Assessment Dates
      January 7, 2023
    • Stage Two Assessment Dates
      February 2023
    • Notification
      End of February 2023

    Please click here to download the eProspectus 2023-24 or click on the eProspectus icon for viewing online.

    Please read the Prospectus before submitting an application. Prospective parents may contact us at psadmissions@isf.edu.hk for any inquiries. 

     

  • Fees & Tuition

  • Application Fee

    Non-refundable application fee of HK$1,000.

    The application fee includes the admissions assessment and the administrative fee for processing the application. The application fees are non-refundable and subject to change for each new academic year.


    Acceptance Deposit

    An Acceptance Deposit must be paid to secure a child’s placement. The deposit is paid to “The Independent Schools Foundation Pre-School Limited” and will be credited towards the total tuition. The Acceptance Deposit is not refundable if the student decides at a later date not to attend the school.

    Capital Contribution Scheme

    Each new student is required to join the Scheme and pay a capital contribution to “The Independent Schools Foundation Limited” in the form of an Annual Capital Levy or a Capital Note.

    Financial Aid Program

    The ISF Pre-School funds a small number of students who need financial assistance. Interested families may contact the School Office for more information.

     

  • Annual Tuition Fees

    For the 2022-23 academic year, the Annual Tuition, payable in eleven equal installments via bank autopay, is as shown below:

    Half-Day Program

    HK$134,530*

    Extended Program

    HK$269,060*

    The first installment for new students is made one month before the start of the school year. Subsequent installments, for those paying by bank autopay, will be paid on the first bank working day of each month from September to June of the following year.

    *Tuition Fees are non-refundable and subject to change for each new academic year.

    Additional Costs

    Co-Curricular Activities Course Fees for selected courses. Enrollments in these courses are optional.

  • To register for an Admissions Event or to apply online, visit Friends of ISF.