FAQs
Applications
What can I do if errors were found in my child’s application form?
Please contact the Admissions Office at 23379031.
I cannot successfully upload my child's documents/photos. What should I do?
Please contact the Admissions Office at 23379031.
Will I receive a confirmation email after I have completed the application process?
Yes. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your Junk / Spam folder.
My child does not have a Hong Kong Birth Certificate. However, they have a Hong Kong Identity card or other valid identity documents. Can I apply to your school ?
In order to study at Kingston your child must be a Permanent Hong Kong Resident or a Dependent Visa Holder or a Student Visa Holder. Under EDB regulations, Kingston is not permitted to enroll a student without one of the above documents.
School Fees
I have more than one child studying at Kingston. Is there any fee discount?
Families with three or more children studying at Kingston will receive a fee discount. Please contact the Admissions Office on 23379031 for further information.
How are the school fees paid?
School fees are paid monthly through auto-pay.
Interview Procedure
Playgroup
- Parents will be emailed information on booking an individual Play Session for their child.
- On the booking form you will be able to select the date and time of your child's Play Session. If none of the times available are suitable, you can indicate this on the form and the Admissions Office will get in contact to provide alternative dates / times.
- During the Play Session, your child will get to explore our Playgroup classroom and our Head Teachers will provide you with detailed information about our Playgroup programme and philosophy.
- The result of the Play Session will be sent to parents within two weeks.
- Registration must then be completed by the date stated in the Offer Letter.
*Play Sessions for the current school year will be arranged shortly after the application is received if places are available.*
*Play Sessions for the coming school year will be arranged from January.*
Pre-nursery
- Parents will contacted by the Admissions Office to arrange an interview.
- During the interview, your child will get to explore our one of our classrooms and our Head Teachers will provide you with detailed information about our Pre-nursery programme and philosophy.
- The result of the interview will be sent to parents within two weeks.
- Registration must then be completed by the date stated in the Offer Letter.
*Interviews for the current school year will be arranged shortly after the application is received if places are available.*
*Interviews for the coming school year will be arranged from November.*
Kindergarten
- Parents will contacted by the Admissions Office to arrange an interview shortly after the application is received.
- During the interview, your child will engage in play-based with our Head Teachers and you will also be provided with detailed information about our IB PYP Kindergarten programme and philosophy.
- The result of the interview will be sent to parents within two weeks.
- Registration must then be completed by the date stated in the Offer Letter.
*Interviews for the current school year will be arranged if places are available.*
Primary School
Application for admission must be made online via our online application system.Click here to apply online
Once the online application has been received our admissions team will review the application. You will be contacted regarding any additional information we may need. When a space in the grade level applied for opens your child will be invited for an interview. The interview consists of English, Math and Putonghua assessments. The assessment includes an oral assessment of both languages.
Year 1 assessments take place in November and December of the year prior to entry and if need be again in May. We suggest that parents complete their applications as early in the school year as possible in order to gain an early interview. Year 1 interviews are conducted in English and Putonghua with a focus on oral skills, social skills and fine motor skills.
As soon as possible after the interview you will be notified, in writing, of the application status: accepted, wait-listed or not accepted.
If you have any questions about our admissions process or your application, please contact our admissions team at 2337 9031 or by email at enquiry@kingston.edu.hk.
Other
Do you have a secondary school?
Yes. ICHK Secondary is our through train secondary school. In Year 6 our students are given an automatic offer of a place at ICHK Secondary.
Where can I buy the school uniform?
The Children Centre and Kindergarten uniform is available to purchase from the Kindergarten Office. The Primary School uniform is available to purchase from the Lower Primary Campus Office.
Does the school provide bus services?
We do not have our own school bus provider. However, contact details of school bus services can be found here:
Are there Open Days or school tours that I can join to learn more about Kingston?
We have an annual Open Day in November that is open for prospective families to join. Please check the school website, Facebook and Instagram for details closer to the time. School tours are available at all campuses. Please click the button below to book a tour.
If you have any further questions, please call the relevant school office.