DSC International School

Application

Following a private school tour or virtual consultation, each family can submit an application form along with the required supporting documents. Once an application is submitted, our dedicated Admission team will review each file independently and will contact the family within one week. The application process at DSC International School is a three-step process followed by a student orientation process. We will contact you directly in order to arrange the admissions assessment and interview.

Admissions Criteria

• Parents/ guardians and students align with our educational philosophy where everyone agrees to be a part of the DSC learning community,
• Parents/ guardians agree to support their child's learning and development while adhering to DSC’s policies, procedures and regulations.

DSC International School has developed a non-discrimination strategy for applicants applying to our School. The School admits students of any national or ethnic origin and does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, race, colour, and/or national or ethnic origin in regards to admission to the School, access to programming, extra-curricular activities, and/or services available at the School. DSC also supports students with varying degrees of English proficiency.

Priorities

DSC International School offers priority to siblings while also offering a first come, first serve basis. Each applicant must submit a complete application form along with the required supporting documentation. You can download our application form here or complete the application process through our online application form.

Application Documents

• One (1) complete application form
• One (1) copy of each report card or official transcript of the last two (2) grades completed {Applicants seeking a placement in Secondary (Grade 9 to 12) must submit a grading scale along with an official transcript}
• A copy of the Applicant’s Permanent HKID card or HK birth certificate with “Established” status. A copy of the Applicant's Dependent Visa/Student Visa or Diplomatic Visa with authorized residency status indicated.
• A copy of both the Parent's and/or Guardian’s Permanent HKID card or valid passport with a valid immigration visa issued from the Hong Kong Government.
• One passport size photograph
• English translation for all documents is required
• Payment of $1,000 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable by Paypal, or cheque (not post-dated) payable to DSC International School
• Completed confidential Student Reference Form (email directly to admissions@dsc.edu.hk)

Other important information

Applications may be submitted to the Head Office in person, by post, by fax, online, or by email.

In the case of an applicant who requires a Student Visa/Dependent Visa, the admissions process cannot be finalized until the proper documentation has been submitted. Conditional enrollment may be granted pending visa approval. In accordance with regulations of the Hong Kong Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Immigration Department, all applicants must present a valid Hong Kong ID card and/or valid visa in order to attend classes at DSC International School.

Students entering our Secondary Section after having completed the equivalent of Grade 9, 10 and/or 11 at another school will be assigned a homeroom. The student’s past educational history is assessed to establish:

• The number of equivalent credits to be granted (to a maximum of 23)
• The number of credits to be taken at DSC (30 are required in total)
• The number of community service hours required (40 in total)
• If the student is required to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or if it has already been successfully completed