Canadian International School of Hong Kong Ltd is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Founded in 1991. It serves 1,835 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $20,319 to $33,059 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
CDNIS has a scholarship programme intended to recognise student achievement and potential. Detailed eligibility criteria and award amounts are not published publicly; families are directed to the Scholarships section of the Admissions pages for current opportunities.
Key facts
About
Canadian International School of Hong Kong Ltd is a private, coeducational day school in Hong Kong. Authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2007, the school offers the full IB continuum including Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) serving a large international student body in Hong Kong with English-language instruction from early childhood through to pre-university level.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | HKD 191,800~$ 24,527 |
| Grade 6 | HKD 212,800~$ 27,212 |
| Grades 4–5 | HKD 193,600~$ 24,757 |
| Grades 7–8 | HKD 216,600~$ 27,698 |
| Grades 9–10 | HKD 237,700~$ 30,396 |
| Grades 11–12 | HKD 254,300~$ 32,519 |
| EY1 (Half-day, bilingual) | HKD 156,300~$ 19,987 |
| EY2 (Full-day, bilingual) | HKD 203,100~$ 25,972 |
| Nursery (Half-day, bilingual) | HKD 138,600~$ 17,724 |
| Preparatory – Grade 2 (Bilingual) | HKD 210,900~$ 26,969 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$156,300 - 254,300. Application fee: $306.
Admissions Process
- 1Families complete an online application form via the CDNIS Admissions Portal, submitting passport or Hong Kong ID, recent school reports, a current photo, and paying the application fee. 2. Depending on grade level, a Student Reference Form completed by a current teacher may be required. 3. Shortlisted applicants are invited for an assessment or interview — play-based for Early Years, literacy/numeracy/group activities for older students, and personal interviews for Upper School applicants. 4. Applications are reviewed holistically using assessment results, references, and past reports; students are ranked as Excellent, Good, Marginal, or Not Suitable. 5. Successful candidates receive a conditional offer confirmed by paying the reservation deposit and completing enrollment forms; students without an available place are placed into the waitpool.
Admissions Details
CDNIS operates a waiting pool system when grades are full. Students deemed admissible but for whom no seat is available are placed in the waitpool. Waitpool status does not roll over to the following academic year; families must reapply if they wish to be considered again.
Student Life
The school operates a house system with four houses: Bear, Raven, Mountain Lion, and Orca. Students wear house PE shirts, and house assignments are part of the onboarding process.
The school uses a uniform supplied by Untold Horizons; a new uniform was introduced in August 2023 and the previous version may be worn until June 2025. The uniform list varies by year group. House PE shirts correspond to the four houses: Bear, Raven, Mountain Lion, and Orca, and are assigned during onboarding. Sports uniforms are provided for Timberwolves teams with an activity fee of HKD 500 per sport. Uniforms can be purchased from the online store or second-hand via Retykle.
Catering is provided by Maxim's Group for on-site meals.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CDNIS provides guidance counselling programmes at both Lower and Upper School levels, described as proactive, preventive, and responsive. Counsellors support academic progress, social development, and transitional needs. Transition counselling is available in the Upper School to help students adjust to new year levels and academic expectations.
CDNIS publishes a Child Safeguarding Policy stating a zero-tolerance approach to mistreatment or abuse. Recruitment practices and school operations are aligned with international child protection guidance, and all staff are expected to follow safeguarding protocols.
Student Demographics
School Background
private