The ISF Academy is an internationally accredited non-profit private independent IB World School, founded our core values of the Eight Virtues + One, offering a unique immersive Chinese and English education with a global perspective in a well-appointed, purpose-built campus in the verdant environment of the Southern District. Our learners are independent thinkers and global stewards inspired by a vision and pursuit of all-round excellence and contribution to a brighter future. Our dedicated faculty and personalized University Guidance and Counseling see our graduates complete their journey with outstanding IBDP results to make further achievements in higher education and lifelong learning.
To be eligible for consideration of enrollment, every applicant must pass the admission assessments, complete the entire admissions process and fulfill all the admissions requirements. There are no language requirements for the Foundation Year, while appropriate grade-level proficiency in both Chinese and English must be met by Grade 1 to 11 prospective students.
Brief description of entry evaluation required
FOUNDATION YEAR
All applicants will be invited to participate in Student Group Activities, conducted in either English, Putonghua, or Cantonese as requested by the applicant (about 45 minutes). Shortlisted applicants will join various bilingual activities led by a teacher speaking English, Putonghua, or Cantonese as requested by the applicant (about 1 hour). Finally, there will be a meeting among the parent, child and a senior member of the school.
GRADE 1
All applicants will be invited to participate in Student Group Activities conducted in both English and Putonghua (about 1 hour). Shortlisted applicants will be led through the various bilingual activities by a teacher speaking English, Putonghua, or Cantonese as requested by the applicant (about 1 hour). Finally, there will be a meeting among the parent, child and a senior member of the school.
GRADE 2 TO GRADE 11
All applicants will be invited to do written papers in Chinese, English, Chinese Mathematics*, and English Mathematics. Shortlisted applicants will have oral interview in Putonghua and English, as well as a Student Group Interview. Finally, there will be a parent meeting with a senior member of the school.
* For Grade 2 to 5 only
For further details, please refer to https://academy.isf.edu.hk/index.php/welcome-from-dean-of-admissions/admissions-policy/admissions-assessment-process/
Deadline for registration (new academic year)
Foundation Year - Monday, September 20, 2021
Grade 1 - Monday, November 29, 2021
Grade 2 to 5 - Thursday, January 6, 2022
Grade 6 to 11 - Thursday, January 6, 2022
ISF adopts a rolling admissions process for grades with vacancies, generally accepting students from August of the current year to February of the same academic year. Parents are requested to contact our Admissions Office to check availability.
