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Rank 26 · Asia-Pacific

Chinese International School, Hong Kong

漢基國際學校

Hong Kong, China

75.27

Standardised Score

58.83

Composite Score

Top 50

Tier

The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.

Score Breakdown

Applications54%

Relative cohort size

Offer / Application39%

Share of applicants who received an offer

Enrolment / Application70%

Share of applicants who matriculated

Composite Score59%

Volume and conversion combined

Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.

School Profile

Chinese International School Chinese International School (Hong Kong, China) ranks 26th in the AsiaPacific region based on Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers rank in the top 46% of the AsiaPacific region, admission numbers in the top 46%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 36%. The ratio of admissions to applications is 39%, enrollment to applications is 70%, and enrollment to admissions is 72%. The comprehensive score is 58.83, with a standardized score of 75.27. Chinese International School is one of Hong Kong's top private international schools, established in 1983, offering 12-year education from kindergarten to high school. Located in Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong, it features a beautiful environment overlooking Victoria Harbour, convenient transportation, residential surroundings, and adjacent natural mountain scenery. The current principal is Sean Lynch, with approximately 1,500 students and a teacher-student ratio of about 1:6.25. The core features of Chinese International School are its Chinese-English bilingual immersion education and cross-cultural practices. The primary school curriculum gives Chinese and English equal emphasis, with bilingual programs stressing cross-cultural understanding. Middle school implements the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for Grades 7-9, followed by a school-based curriculum in Grades 10-11 to prepare for the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 12-13. Students achieve IB scores far higher than the global average. Cultural integration is a major feature. Grade 10 students participate in the year-long Hangzhou CIS program, studying as boarders for an indepth experience of Chinese culture. Students in Grades 7-9 participate in two-week Chinese cultural projects each year, deepening their understanding through bilingual history courses while cultivating cultural identity. The school has comprehensive facilities, including science laboratories, technology workshops, art studios, multimedia centers, 4 gymnasiums, a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, climbing walls, and a professional auditorium. There are diverse extracurricular activities covering more than 150 clubs in academic, sports, arts, and public service areas, including Model United Nations, sports teams, drama society, and environmental groups. Students participate in global issues research through field studies and community service. The school emphasizes technology and innovation, providing multimedia production studios and encouraging projects like programming and robotics. The Hangzhou campus experience is a highlight of the school. Grade 10 students spend a year boarding at the Hangzhou branch, enhancing language skills through immersive learning in an all- Chinese environment. The school provides personalized college counseling with professional oneon-one support covering the entire application process from school selection to interviews. Technology innovation is also core, with on-campus multimedia studios and labs where students participate in technological activities and explore cutting-edge knowledge fields.

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