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Canadian International School (CDNIS)
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
IB (PYP, MYP, DP) & Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Levels:
Nursery - Grade 12
Student Body:
~2,100 students.
Campus
Early Years Centre
Shop Units G21-24, G/F, The Southside,
11 Heung Yip Road,
Wong Chuk Hang,
Hong Kong
Main Campus
36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Founded:
1991
Website:
Academic Profile
IBDP Results (2025):
38
Language & Stream:
English (Instruction) | Mandarin (Mandatory in Lower School); French and Spanish offered in Upper School.
Notable Strengths:
Innovation/EdTech, competitive sports (Timberwolves), and strong North American university placements.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top 10 University Destinations:
Canada: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University
USA:
Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, UPenn, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Southern California
UK:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE, UCL.
Local:
University of Hong Kong, HKUST, CUHK
Reputational Standing:
Leveraging a dual-diploma framework (IB and OSSD) alongside a premier EdTech integration strategy, CDNIS offers a distinct, future-focused academic environment designed for the modern learner. This holistic approach successfully synthesizes rigorous scholarly preparation with comprehensive character development, ensuring graduates are strategically positioned for admission into elite North American and global universities.
Financials (2026/27 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Early Years 1 & 2:
~HK$161,000-209,200 (Half/Full Day)
Preparatory to Grade 2:
~HK$217,200
Grade 3-5:
~HK$200,000
Grade 6-12:
~HK$223,100-261,500
Annual Capital Levy:
HK$43,000 (Payable by all students not holding a Debenture).
Reservation Deposit:
HK$80,000 (One-off)
Entry Fee:
HK$12,500 (One-off, non-refundable).
Capital Certificates / Debentures:
Individual Debenture:
Fixed at HK2,200,000
(currently fully subscribed)
Gold Corporate Debenture:
Fixed at HK10,000,000
Application & Assessment Fee:
HK$2,350 + HK$1,650
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Highly Selective. High emphasis on English proficiency (with Mandarin proficiency in Early Years)
Application Window:
Nursery: November
EY1-Grade 5: Early October
Grade 6-12: End of December
Assessment Format:
Early Years & Preparatory:
Play-based interview, group activities and chance for beginner's English/Mandarin conversation opportunities
Grades 1 -4:
Vocabulary, writing, reading, comprehension in English/Mandarin, mathematics and conversation skills
Grades 5-12
Literacy test to write a short piece about a prescribed topic and/or one-on-one interview with admissions/academic staff
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Students looking for a balanced, innovative environment with a strong path toward North American universities.
For younger students, CDNIS offers an emerging bilingual program which elevates them amongst the top tier bilingual schools in Hong Kong.
The “Insider” Tip:
CDNIS is arguably the most tech-forward school in HK. If your child is into coding or digital design, this is their playground.
