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Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section (KCIS)

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$85,400 - 128,000
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 26
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Kiangsu & Chekiang College International Section (KCIS) is the international arm of Kiangsu & Chekiang College in Hong Kong. The school operates on two campuses in North Point on Hong Kong Island: Lower School at 30 Ching Wah Street (Kindergarten to Primary 1) and Upper School at 20 Braemar Hill Road (Primary 2 to Year 13). KCIS opened its International Section in September 1993, adding English as the medium of instruction with Mandarin integrated into the curriculum. The school follows a British-based framework, with English-medium instruction in subjects; Mandarin is taught as a core language. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. KCIS is co-educational and day-only, with a bus service available. Extracurricular activities include after-school clubs such as martial arts, tennis, soccer and chess. The school emphasizes language development and international-mindedness, preparing students for local and higher education.

20 Braemar Hill Rd, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section (KCIS) has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English.

Location
KCIS is located in North Point, Hong Kong Island. The Lower School (Kindergarten to Primary 1) is at 30 Ching Wah Street, North Point, and the Upper School (Primary 2 to Year 13) is at 20 Braemar Hill Road, North Point. The two campuses lie within the North Point area of Hong Kong Island.

Stages
KCIS operates across two campuses: a Lower School for ages 3 to 6 (Kindergarten, Reception and Primary 1) and an Upper School for ages 6 to 18 (Primary 2–6 and Secondary/IB).

Type
KCIS is a private, co-educational international section of Kiangsu-Chekiang College in Hong Kong.

Additional learning support
The Education Bureau lists Special Education Needs (SEN) support for the school, with learning support provided in the Primary years; Secondary SEN availability is not indicated in the listing.

Country affiliation
KCIS operates in Hong Kong as the International Section of Kiangsu-Chekiang College; there is no separate country sponsorship. The international section is positioned within Hong Kong's education system.

Religious affiliation
KCIS has no stated religious affiliation.

School day structure
School hours vary by year group: Kindergarten 9:00–11:50 a.m. (AM) and 1:30–4:30 p.m. (PM); Primary 1–6 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Years 7–9 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Years 10–11 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Years 12–13 8:25 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. (subject arrangements may affect ending times).

Bus service
KCIS publishes a Primary School Bus Time Table and provides a school bus service; routes and pick-up times are arranged through the school's bus timetable processes.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section (KCIS) ranges from HKD 85,400 to HKD 128,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of HK$ 500 is payable with each application.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly amounts; payable in 10 instalments)

- Kindergarten (AM/PM): Annual HK$ 85,400; Monthly instalment HK$ 8,540; two-month deposit shown as HK$ 17,080.
- Reception (AM/PM): Annual HK$ 85,400; Monthly instalment HK$ 8,540; two-month deposit shown as HK$ 17,080.
- Primary 1–6: Annual HK$ 101,500; Monthly instalment HK$ 10,150; two-month deposit shown as HK$ 20,300.
- Secondary (Years 7–13): Annual HK$ 128,000; Monthly instalment HK$ 12,800; two-month deposit shown as HK$ 25,600.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as ten monthly instalments (paid by Autopay Direct Debit). Accounts are spread over ten payments per year.
- Debit dates: Secondary accounts are debited on the 3rd of each month; Kindergarten, Reception and Primary accounts are debited on the 10th of each month.
- Until Direct Debit (Autopay) is activated (which may take more than a month), initial payments should be made by cheque at the beginning of the month. Cheques must show the child's name and class.

Registration deposit and withdrawal notice

- A Registration Deposit equivalent to two months' school fees must be paid to secure an offered place. The deposit amounts are shown above alongside the annual/monthly fees.
- The Registration Deposit is refundable when the child leaves the school provided the child has completed at least one full academic year (10 school months). A full calendar month's written notice is required on withdrawal in order for the deposit to be refunded.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. No boarding or boarding-fee schedule is listed for the International Section; the school operates as a day school.

What the tuition fee includes and excludes / other costs

- Items included (varies by section):
- Kindergarten / Reception: books, snacks and stationery are included in the section fee.
- Primary 1–6: books, snacks and stationery are included in the section fee.
- Secondary: books, textbooks (Years 7–9) and stationery are included; textbooks for Years 10–13 and some other items are not included.
- Items not included and charged separately: transport, uniform, lunch, and textbooks for Years 10–13 (as applicable). Uniforms are available from school suppliers and order forms are obtained through the school offices or suppliers.
- Other potential costs (examples that are not folded into the section fee): extracurricular activities, exam fees, special trips, and specific subject resources may be charged separately (these are not listed as included in the section fee).

Refund information

- The application fee (HK$ 500) is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The Registration Deposit is refundable on leaving the school only if the student has completed at least one full academic year (10 school months) and the required one calendar month's written notice of withdrawal is given. Other refunds for tuition or ancillary charges are not detailed; the deposit and application-fee conditions above are the stated refund provisions.

Fee payment options and payee details

- Mandatory method for ongoing tuition payments: Direct Debit Authorisation (Autopay). Autopay forms are available from the International School Secretary.
- Until Autopay is in place, parents should pay initial fees by cheque at the beginning of the month. The Registration Deposit is paid by cheque when accepting an offered place.
- Cheques should be made payable to:
- "KIANGSU & CHEKIANG PRIMARY SCHOOL" for Kindergarten, Reception and Primary 1–6; and
- "KIANGSU-CHEKIANG COLLEGE" for Secondary. Cheques should have the child's name and class clearly marked on the back.
Academics

Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section (KCIS) teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
KCIS follows a modified English National Curriculum in the Primary School (Primary 1–6), with Maths and Literacy taught as discrete subjects and Science, Geography, History, Design Technology and Art taught cross‑curricularly; Mandarin is taught daily by qualified teachers, and Information Technology is integrated across all areas; Music and Physical Education are taught by specialists; and a programme of field trips and after‑school activities supports learning. In the Early Years Foundation Stage, KCIS covers the seven areas of the EYFS: Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; and Expressive Arts and Design. English is the language of instruction and Mandarin is extensively studied as part of the curriculum. The Secondary Section offers two pathways: GCSE/IGCSE examinations and the IB Diploma Programme. GCSE/IGCSE results for 2024–2025 show high pass rates with a substantial share achieving top grades, while IB Diploma results show strong success with a mean point score around 34; KCIS is described as a non‑selective IB World School.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Download and prepare the application. Choose Kindergarten/Reception/Primary or Secondary and download the appropriate Application Form. Prepare two passport photographs, a birth certificate or passport/visa, a copy of Hong Kong ID, and the latest school report (in English). Submit the completed form to the School Offices: Lower School (30 Ching Wah Street, North Point) for Kindergarten/Reception/Primary or Upper School (20 Braemar Hill Road, North Point) for Secondary, with the HK$500 application fee by cheque payable to the appropriate unit. The application fee is non-refundable.

2. Interview and testing. Interviews for Kindergarten and Reception are informal group-play sessions. Primary 1–6 entries require interview and academic testing. Secondary applicants undertake English reading comprehension, mathematics, and Chinese writing tests, plus an English interview, lasting about 1.5 hours. You will be notified of the outcome shortly after the assessments.

3. Notification of outcome. All candidates are notified shortly afterward as to the success of their application. If an offer is made, further instructions will follow to guide next steps.

4. Offer and registration. An offer requires payment of a Registration Deposit equivalent to two months' school fees to secure the place. The deposit is refundable when the child leaves the school, provided that the child has completed at least one full academic year. If you withdraw your child, a full calendar month's written notice is required; the deposit is refunded on receipt of that notice.

5. Fees and deposits. Registration Deposit: two months' school fees. Tuition fees (annual) are: Kindergarten/Reception HK$85,400; Primary 1–6 HK$101,500; Secondary HK$128,000. Deposit by cheque is HK$17,080 for Kindergarten/Reception, HK$20,300 for Primary 1–6, and HK$25,600 for Secondary. These fees are payable in 10 monthly instalments if paying by Autopay. Fees include Books, Snack, and Stationery for Kindergarten/Reception and Primary 1–6; Secondary includes Books, Textbooks (Years 7–9), and Stationery; transport, lunch, and uniforms are not included in all sections.

6. Payment procedures. All parents are asked to pay school fees by Direct Debit (Autopay). Fees are payable monthly in ten payments per year. Secondary accounts are debited on the 3rd of each month and Kindergarten/Reception/Primary accounts on the 10th. Until Autopay takes effect, please pay initial fees by cheque at the beginning of each month.

7. What the fees cover. The Section Fee Includes Books, Snack, and Stationery for Kindergarten/Reception and Primary 1–6. The fee includes Books and Lunch for Primary 1–6; Secondary includes Books, Textbooks (Years 7–9), and Lunch. Transport and Uniform are listed as not included for these sections.

Scholarships
There are no scholarships offered by KCIS as indicated by the Education Bureau listing for Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School and Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Ching Wah Street Campus), which shows no financial assistance or scholarship options.

Waitlist
KCIS does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its published admissions information. There is no publicly available waitlist policy described in the admissions materials.
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