Clarence International School

Admission Criteria

At the minimum, CIS expects that applicants fulfil the CIS Admission Criteria in order to be considered for admission. The Admission Criteria will be periodically updated on the CIS website.

Applicants applying for admission to CIS are placed on a waiting list. Waiting lists are available separately for overseas and Japanese nationality children. Priority for admission will be based on the following:

• Date of application
• Siblings of applicant(s) already attending the school
• Child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate spoken English

Before considering applying to CIS, parents should ensure they have a clear understanding of the CIS philosophy and approach to early childhood education. Full details about our arts-rich curriculum and our educational system are shared during school tours, information is also available in our Handbook for Parents and school website.

Admissions Proces

The most up-to-date CIS Admission Process can be found on the CIS website.

Admissions timeline

The CIS school year starts at the end of August of each year. Children can however join CIS at any time during the year if space is available. Offers for 1st Term admission are issued from March onwards. Applications to join the waiting list can be made at any time of the year after that, as soon as the Application Fee has been paid and necessary documentation submitted

Before accepting a place at CIS parents must acknowledge they have seen and agreed to all CIS policies, including the Finance and Fee Policy

Renewal

Once payment is received for the 1st term of the pupil’s enrolment, the pupil’s place will be reserved for the following term automatically for the same programme on the same days.

Renewal process is as follows.

• Parents will receive renewal documents before the new term / academic year. At the same time, parents will be asked to submit a Renewal Form by the deadline.
• School Administration Team will send Tuition Fee invoice.
• In order to secure the pupil’s place, the termly or annual Tuition and other fees must be paid in full before the deadline.
• Please note parents might be required to submit necessary documents for the upcoming term or academic year such as an up-to-date medical record or vaccination record before or on the first day of the new term.