canadian international school

rabbypiggy

we are on the waitlist...anyone got idea on the chance of kids on waitlisted getting in? Please share. thanks!

sky_chan88

原帖由 seeker.email 於 14-02-10 發表
Canadian citizens have higher priority to be selected for interview. The debenture is transferable w ...

I called the school. They said passport holders will surely get interview.

jolalee

回覆 victoryu19 的帖子

He currently goes to a Montessori school in Discovery Bay. DMS. Great little school.
Feel really sad to have to leave the school. They also have a branch at Sheung wan, i believe.

victoryu19

jolalee 發表於 14-3-20 11:30
We have finally decided on Canadian International. Any parents with kids going into reception this y ...

Great for you.
Which school does your son attend currently by the way?

lui

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-20 發表
We have finally decided on Canadian International. Any parents with kids going into reception this y ...

Congratulations!

jolalee

We have finally decided on Canadian International. Any parents with kids going into reception this year please PM me. I'd love to set up a What's app group. I know another kid in my son's class already, and hope to grow the network so fellow parents can support one another. All the best to those still waiting for a reply. i know how difficult this is. All the best!!

lui

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-17 發表
Smart move! Pre-reception has only 40 space whereas reception has 80 additional ones, so the chance  ...

Yup I knew it so i delay the application and the school accepted such delay. Hope you have good news soon.

jolalee

lui 發表於 14-3-17 17:10
We are not Canadian citizen. I applied pre reception before but then I changed to reception. It shou ...

Smart move! Pre-reception has only 40 space whereas reception has 80 additional ones, so the chance is much higher. I know a mom with TWO kids in CDNIS primary already and her third child still couldn't get into the pre-reception class... but then, if you really want to get into CDNIS and doesn't mind the application fees (and if they give your child an interview, which unfortunately the chance is getting slimmer by the year), then two chances (pre-reception + reception) is still more probable then one chance.

We're Canadian citizen and we applied for pre-reception last year, and my son was sick on the day of the interview (he threw up right before going in, so he was smelly and not in the mood to respond to the teacher, although usually he was sunny & chatty). He failed big time. This year we applied for reception and we are more ready this time around. My boy seemed to be his old self going in and coming out, so at least we have a good fighting chance. Just experience from existing applicant :)

lui

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-17 發表
本帖最後由 jolalee 於 14-3-17 17:08 編輯

We are not Canadian citizen. I applied pre reception before but then I changed to reception. It should be for 2016/2017. I don't put hope in it, on the other hand, I try to put my elder girl to ESF or RC or Kellett so the younger one can enjoy the siblings priority.

jolalee

lui 發表於 14-3-17 16:43
I applied in 2011 for my girl and was updated lately the admission criteria will be applied to us ev ...

How old is your girl? Is she applying for Reception this year? (or next year?)
Is she a Cdn citizen? Did she get an interview? (i hope she does!)

It is possible that it mainly applies to the kindergarten applicants, as they probably have to deal with a legion of applications at that level. It is also possible that for next year their priority will be stricter than this year, as the number of applications increases every year...


p.s. According to SCMP, there are estimated to be as many as 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong. Imagine just 1% of them applies to CDNIS, that would be 3000 applicants... Although CDNIS is one of the largest IS in HK, they do have only 1845 students at the moment (we're counting from pre-reception to grade 12).

lui

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-03-17 發表
Hi Pianokc, are you referring to interview that just happened this year? (Feb 2014)
Did they apply a ...

I applied in 2011 for my girl and was updated lately the admission criteria will be applied to us even we had applied earlier.

jolalee

Pianokc 發表於 14-3-16 00:26
I disagree. I know many friends who didn't have CDN passport, had interviews....

Hi Pianokc, are you referring to interview that just happened this year? (Feb 2014)
Did they apply a year ahead? Because this policy just started this year so they do give leeway for non-Canadian applicants who applied prior to this policy. At the young age of 2 or 3 (for pre-reception/reception applicants), i don't think academic performance would rank that high, so unless they have priority such as staff, siblings, debenture, citizenship, returnees or relocation.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT
Due to an overwhelming number of applications received, priority for an admissions assessment will be based on academic/school performance* and the following criteria. Those who fulfill one or more of the following will receive an assessment interview as long as all available documentation is submitted on or before the application deadline:

• Children of staff
• Siblings of students enrolled at CDNIS
• Applicants who are nominees under the Capital Debenture programme
• Applicants who passed the admissions assessment and were placed on the waiting list of the preceding school year
• Applicants who hold Canadian citizenship/Canadian passport (please provide a copy of citizenship certificate or passport with application)
• Children of alumni
• Former CDNIS students who left the school and are returning to Hong Kong
• Applicants whose families are relocating to Hong Kong who have not yet secured a school place
  
  
  I know a few UK friends who had interviews this year too, since they applied a year ago. I just want to put down what i saw so parents without some sort of priority may consider carefully before dishing out $2000 for the application next year.
  
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  I agree with the impossibility regarding debenture. I wish i get to know some parents with kids graduating from CDNIS this year, LOL. Yup, the candidate's performance comes in first, but even with an 'Excellent' interview it is not a guarantee into the school.
  
  

sharons

原帖由 happyhealthymin 於 14-03-17 發表
could you share the details with us? many thnks.

Manulife Scholarship -

http://www.cdnis.edu.hk/facts/scholarships/manulife-scholarship.html

happyhealthymin

原帖由 sharons 於 14-03-17 發表
Yes...  I knew it and checked the details already. Anyway many thx

could you share the details with us? many thnks.

sharons

Yes...  I knew it and checked the details already. Anyway many thx

Ruby1219

any kind I think.  customers who had bought their insurance/MPF/investment products? but as said,  my son applied for it in 2008, I am not sure if there is any changes now. you can call their corporate communication department to ask. I remember the application timeline was April

lui

原帖由 victoryu19 於 14-03-17 發表
what kind of customer?

You only need to purchase any products to be their customer.

lui

原帖由 sharons 於 14-03-16 發表
Very good information....many thanks

This is only applicable to year 1 up. Not for pre-reception or reception entry.

victoryu19

Ruby1219 發表於 14-3-16 08:33
if you are a Manulife employee or customer,  you can look at their scholarship program for CDNIS. 6  ...

what kind of customer?