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Christian Alliance International School
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Alberta (Canada) curriculum with Advanced Placement in High School. Authorised IB World School with parallel IB Diploma pathway in Grades 11 to 12.
Levels:
Preparatory (age 5) through Grade 12.
Student Body:
Approx. 1,700 students from 33+ nationalities.
Campus
33 King Lam Street, Lai Chi Kok, single integrated K, 12 campus.
Founded:
1992.
Website:
Academic Profile
Language of Instruction:
English. Mandarin Chinese taught from Preparatory.
Additional Languages:
Mandarin Chinese is mandatory across all year groups.
Academic Rigour:
Dual senior pathways (Alberta + AP, or IB Diploma) let families choose between North American and IB routes.
Notable Strengths:
Rare AP + IB choice under one roof, Christian community ethos, accessible tuition, broad arts and athletics.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
Graduates progress to top universities globally. USA: NYU, Boston University, UC system. UK: UCL, King’s, Edinburgh. Canada / Asia: UBC, Toronto, HKU, HKUST.
IB Diploma (recent)
Average score around 33 / 45 with strong matriculation results.
AP Programme
Over 15 AP subjects offered alongside the Alberta Diploma.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Prep, G5:
HK$ 141,500 to 177,700
G6, G10:
HK$ 190,000 to 224,600
G11, G12 (IBDP):
HK$ 237,000
Annual Capital Levy
HK$ 30,000 per year (in lieu of an Individual Capital Note or Corporate Capital Note).
Capital Notes:
Individual Capital Note
HK$ 560,000 first child (transferable).
Corporate Capital Note
Available, contact admissions for current rate.
Application Fee
HK$ 1,500 (Preparatory, Grade 3) / HK$ 1,800 (Grade 4, Grade 12), non-refundable.
Admissions & Application Windows
Application Deadline:
Mid-December; October 31
Assessment:
January to May; November to December
Assessment Format:
1. Applicant’s English language proficiency will be screened by the information provided on the application form. 2. 3 hours English Reading Comprehension, Essay and English Math 3. Parent Interview
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families wanting a bilingual, values-driven Christian education without HKIS or CIS-tier fees, in a diverse community of around 1,700 pupils. CAIS runs an unusual dual structure, the Alberta (Canada) curriculum plus Advanced Placement alongside the IB Diploma, with Traditional-character Chinese woven through. Not for families wanting a secular environment or a pure PYP and MYP IB continuum.
The “Insider” Tip:
The priority ladder genuinely rewards Christian-affiliated families: corporate-note nominees first, then non-local passport holders, faculty children, pastoral and missionary families, siblings and alumni, and parents are interviewed. The catch is capital: entry needs either a HK$560,000 Individual Capital Note or roughly HK$28,000 a year in capital levy, and applying before the autumn priority-testing deadlines materially affects your testing slot.
