CDNIS Early Years Centre is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Founded in 2024. Annual tuition ranges from $18,018 to $33,059 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
CDNIS mentions scholarships within its Admissions section; however, the website does not provide public details about the types of scholarships offered, eligibility criteria, or the application process. No information is available regarding scholarships specific to the Early Years Centre.
Key facts
About
The CDNIS Early Years Centre serves children aged 2–3 in bilingual (English/Chinese) or international (English) tracks within the IB Primary Years Programme framework, located at THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. It offers half-day Nursery and Early Years 1 programmes with dedicated bilingual teachers providing roughly equal exposure to English and Chinese. As part of the broader Canadian International School of Hong Kong, students can progress through a full IB continuum from Early Years to Grade 12, with strong technology integration and a dual IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma qualification at graduation.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) from Early Years through Grade 12; bilingual English/Chinese track with equal language exposure from age 2; dual qualification pathway awarding both the IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); strong technology integration with 1:1 devices and coding/robotics from lower grades; community engagement through Local & Global Engagement initiatives.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 – Grade 5 | HKD 227,000~$ 29,028 |
| Grade 6 – Grade 10 | HKD 238,500~$ 30,499 |
| Grade 11 – Grade 12 | HKD 254,300~$ 32,519 |
| Nursery (Half Day, Bilingual) | HKD 138,600~$ 17,724 |
| Early Years 1 (Half Day, Bilingual) | HKD 156,300~$ 19,987 |
| Early Years 2 (Whole Day, Bilingual) | HKD 203,100~$ 25,972 |
| Preparatory – Grade 2 (Whole Day, Bilingual) | HKD 210,900~$ 26,969 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$138,600 - 254,300. Application fee: $234.
Admissions Process
- 1Application Submission: Families complete the online application form through the CDNIS Admissions Portal and pay the non-refundable application fee, uploading supporting documents such as birth certificates, passport copies, and school reports. 2. Application Review: The Admissions Office reviews the application for entry criteria, age alignment, and prior school records. 3. Assessment and Interview: Younger children may be observed in play-based sessions; older applicants may complete academic assessments. 4. Offer of Admission: Successful families receive an offer letter and must pay the reservation deposit, entry fee, and capital levy to confirm the place. 5. Enrolment and Orientation: Families receive enrolment instructions and are invited to orientation sessions.
Admissions Details
CDNIS operates a waiting pool system. Applicants not immediately offered a place may be placed in the pool, and offers are extended as spaces become available. The school does not publicly provide detailed priority criteria or ranking systems for the pool.
School Day
The EYC operates half-day programmes. Morning sessions typically run from 7:50–10:20 and afternoon sessions from 11:50–14:20. Timings may vary slightly between Nursery and Early Years levels.
Student Life
CDNIS has a house system. New students are assigned to a house, and houses include Bear, Raven, Mountain Lion, and Orca. A house shirt is included as part of the uniform for related activities.
The Early Years Centre uses the CDNIS school uniform supplied by Untold Horizons, available via online store or second-hand supplier. The uniform was updated in August 2023, with the previous uniform permitted until June 2025. Early Years items include standard uniform components and a house shirt for PE.
Cafeterias are available on the CDNIS campus for dining.
Wellbeing & Safety
CDNIS promotes student wellbeing through its SEL framework and community initiatives such as Local & Global Engagement and experiential learning opportunities. The website does not provide details about specialist counselling staff or mental health programmes dedicated to student wellbeing.
CDNIS has a published Child Safeguarding Policy referencing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the International Task Force on Child Protection standards. The school identifies a designated Child Protection Lead and outlines clear responsibilities for safeguarding and reporting. The policy is reviewed annually and applies to all staff and community members.
Student Demographics
School Background
CDNIS is registered as a private international school and as a non-profit organization. It operates with a two-tier governance structure consisting of the Council of Members and the Board of Governors, with the Board providing strategic direction and oversight and the Council comprising founders and past governors.