Chinese International School

Application Form

Before an applicant can be invited to take part in an assessment, an application form should be returned to the Admissions Office, and the application fee of HK$1,000 cannot be returned. For overseas applicants wishing to pay in currencies other than HK dollars, the fee is US$145. Checks are also good for payment to “Chinese International School”.

The application should include

●Applicants’ academic report from the last school year.

●A recent passport-sized photo (attached to the application form).

●A copy of the applicant’s Hong Kong ID card or a passport showing a valid Hong Kong visa.

●Only for applicants applying under a Corporate Nomination (提名) Right：A company letter confirming the nomination.

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Applicants who would like to re-apply for another academic year are asked to submit a new application and application fee.

Acceptance

Applicants will be informed of their acceptance status in writing by postal mail. Initial (最初的) offers for Reception will be sent out from late March once all assessments have been completed.

Some applicants who have been assessed may be held on a reserve list. Acceptances may also be made on a conditional basis among the applicants on the reserve list.

Applicants who have been assessed but who have not been admitted are welcome to reapply for the next academic year. Please note that such applicants will be asked to submit a new application and application fee.

Confirmation of Acceptance and Enrollment (录取)

Once an applicant has been admitted, the applicant family will be asked to confirm acceptance and hold the student’s place with immediate payment of the required fees for the Nomination Right (HK$ 500), plus the sum of HK$ 7,500 as the first tuition payment.

In addition, enrollment will not be considered complete until the following have been received, normally one month before the start of the new school year

How to make art fun for children

As with art, it all comes down to interpretation. In reality, art galleries, like the great artworks they house, can appeal to all ages. Surely they can be great fun for children if we set out with the intention of making them so. All we need is a fresh approach.

【小题1】

Who said that walking around a gallery had to be slow, stopping to look at every picture? That’s simply not attractive to children. Instead, let them decide on the pace. If they want to head straight for a certain display, let them. If something catches their eyes on the other side of the room, that’s absolutely fine. 【小题2】

Turn art into a game.

The particular work of art is simply not important. What really matters is that children build a connection with art, for whatever reason. 【小题3】 Make simple quizzes for older children such as, “Who can guess the artist?” or,“Who can identify the period it was made?” Just do this with your children and you’ll find it beneficial to improve their interest.

Don’t spend too long in the gallery.

【小题4】 So limiting your visit to 45 minutes in the gallery is perfect for preventing boredom. With this approach, perhaps consider making a trip to an art gallery part of your day’s activities rather than the main activity. You could even visit two galleries in one day, each for 30 minutes. A gallery trip, you could say!

Engage your kids in conversation about art.

Talk to children in the language of emotions as this will stimulate their interest. Ask questions such as, “What exhibit did you find most exciting or boring?” or, “【小题5】” and discuss your different impressions of the same works. By taking this approach, art is no longer dull but something alive and relevant to young people, making it a pursuit that will last a lifetime.

Are you discouraged when it comes to reorganizing the space and don’t know from where to start? While hiring a good interior designer can accomplish the job, but knowing the aesthetics(美学) and design will give you a head start on how to do task fully well. 【小题1】

Less is more

As cities have become crowded and space have become a prized possession, less is more is the mantra to decorate the home. The space should be used optimally(最佳) utilized and not merely for functional purpose — ideal positioning of furniture is of importance.【小题2】

Add sunshine to your home

The simplest way to change the decor of the home is to fully use the natural light with the help of ventilation(通风). 【小题3】It will lower down your energy bills substantially.

Bring colors and shade to the home

Colors give false illusion of space and warmth. 【小题4】On the contrary, if there is no sunshine, dark pastel(淡的) shades gives sense of warmth. Create a peaceful feeling, by opting for pastel shades as they are easy to go well with the different design settings.

Make your home future ready

【小题5】A smart home is necessary to make you look smarter. Technology has reached new advancement levels to our homes. A smart home involves use of appliances and machines, music lights and television, curtains, etc. This has become popular and fashionable in 2022 and the world is moving towards artificial intelligence.