Tuition and Fees
Canadian International School of Hong Kong is a not-for-profit school and its operating costs are met from school fees. Please read this section carefully as it details the fees charged in applying for a place at Canadian International School of Hong Kong and the CDNIS Early Years Centre and subsequent entry to the appropriate grade level including the following: application and assessment fees, school fees and debentures (as applicable). Fees are reviewed annually and set by the school's Board of Governors in late spring for the following year.
NURSERY
School Fees (Nursery)
All amounts in HK$
Annual Tuition Fees
| Grade | Tuition Fee (2025/2026)* |
|---|---|
| Nursery (Half Day) (Bilingual) | $138,600 (in 11 installments) |
*pending EDB approval.
The tuition fee for Nursery is paid in 11 installments. School places will only be reserved after the school receives the first month tuition installment of $12,000 and the application fee of $1,800 on or before the payment deadline.
Please email our Finance Department if you have any questions.
Other Costs
Other education related costs on top of tuition may include but are not limited to: compulsory school uniforms, certain student activites for non-curricular programmes (optional), and some educational resources and materials (optional).
Note
- All fees and costs (including application fee, tuition fee, and other costs) are non-refundable, non-deferrable and non-transferable.
- The Nursery seat will only be secured by settling the first month tuition installment, and the applicaiton fee on or before the payment deadline. The child will not be allowed to attend classes if all relevant fees and costs are not settled.
- Parents are fully responsible for the payment of all fees and costs, regardless of whether they are paid by their employers or other third parties.
Application Fee
PAYMENT DEADLINES
First Month Tuition Installment And The Application Fee
The payment deadline for settling the first month tuition installment, and the application fee is stated in the “Enrollment Process for CDNIS Bilingual Nursery Programme” email.
Tuition Fee From Second Month Onwards
Starting from the second enrollment month, the tuition fee must be paid by auto direct debit on the second day of each month. It will be processed on the next business day if it falls on a weekend or public holiday.
DEBENTURES
Payment Methods
Fees/costs must be settled in Hong Kong Dollars. The school does not accept cash, PayMe, cheque or cash cheque payments.
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First month Tuition Installment, Application Fee, Other Costs |
Payments are to be made by bank transfer (see details below). |
| Tuition Fee from 2nd Month Onwards |
Starting from the second enrollment month, the tuition fee must be paid by auto direct debit on the 2nd day of each month. It will be processed on the next business day if it falls on a weekend or public holiday. |
For Bank Transfer:
| Beneficiary Bank | The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Account Name | Canadian International School of Hong Kong Limited |
| Bank Code | 004 |
| Account Number | 499-106128-838 |
| SWIFT Code | HSBCHKHHHKH |
| Bank Address | HSBC Main Building, No.1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong |
| Message to Beneficiary | Person ID |
Refunds
EARLY YEARS 1 - GRADE 12
- SCHOOL FEES (EY1 - GR 12)
- Application & Assessment Fees
- Payment Deadlines
- Debentures
- Payment Methods
- Refunds
SCHOOL FEES (EY1 - GR 12)
All amounts in HK$
Annual Tuition Fees
| Grade | Tuition Fee (2025/2026)* |
|---|---|
|
Early Years 1 (Half Day) (Bilingual) |
$156,300 |
| Early Years 2 (Whole Day) (Bilingual) | $203,100 |
| Preparatory to Grade 2 (Bilingual) | $210,900 |
| Grade 3 | $191,800 |
| Grade 4 to Grade 5 | $193,600 |
| Grade 6 | $212,800 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 8 | $216,600 |
| Grade 9 to Grade 10 | $237,700 |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12^^ | $254,300 |
*pending EDB approval.
^^Students enrolled in the school on or before January 31, 2011 will be given a $7,000 annual credit to pay against Upper School tuition fees. This credit will be applied each year during the duration of the enrollment of the student in the Upper School, provided the student has continuously attended the school since January 31, 2011.
The tuition fee for Grade 4 and above includes the technology fee ($1,500), the IBDP examination fee ($6,000), and IBDP text book fee in Grades 11-12 ($2,000). Annual tuition fees are invoiced in two installments. Full amounts of the annual capital levy (if applicable) and the entry fee (for new students) amounting to $12,500 are invoiced together with the first term tuition fee.
Please email our Finance Department if you have any questions.
Entry Fee
The entry fee of $12,500 is a ‘one time only’ fee for new students in EY1 and above, is non-refundable and non-prorated. For students who leave the school and return within a two-year period, the entry fee will be waived.
Annual Capital Levy
Students admitted to CDNIS in EY1 and above must either pay an annual capital levy or be covered by a debenture. Nursery students will not need to pay the capital levy or be a holder of a debenture. The annual capital levy is a non-refundable fee of $38,000. The capital levy is used to meet the capital needs of the school such as the costs for the maintenance and development of the campus facilities, infrastructure and major equipment. Please note that the annual capital levy may be reviewed and adjusted from time to time.
Reservation Deposit
A reservation deposit of $80,000 is required for students in EY1 and above enrolling in the school for the academic year 2024/2025. In order to secure a place, registration will only be completed after the school has received the reservation deposit and all outstanding tuition fees and other fees are settled.
Other Costs
Other education related costs on top of tuition may include but are not limited to:
Compulsory and available through vendors:
- School Uniforms
- 1-to-1 iPad purchase (Grade 1-3)
- Laptop purchase (Grade 4-12)
Optional but strongly encouraged as an integral part of the programme:
- Field Trips
- Milestone Celebrations (Grade 8, Grade 12, etc)
- Experience Week Programmes (Grade 3-12) with costs ranging from $1,500 to $30,000.
Optional but strongly encouraged for logistical, safety and environmental sustainability purposes:
- School Bus
Optional and available through catering services at school cafeteria:
- School Lunch
Note
- All fees are non-transferable.
- The school will not reserve a seat for a student in EY1 and above if all the relevant fees have not been paid in full before the payment deadline. Students will not be allowed to attend classes if annual tuition fee, annual capital levy and entry fee are not paid.
- The school will no reserve a seat for a student in Nursery unless the first month tuition installment, and the application fee are settled before the payment deadline. The students will not be allowed to attend classes if all relevant fees and costs are not settled.
- Parents are fully responsible for the payment of all fees, regardless of whether the fees are paid by their employers or other third parties.
- The school reserves the right to revise the above fees and policies at any time at its sole discretion.
- There is no direct promotion from Nursery to Early Years 1 (EY1). All Nursery students are required to undergo an internal assessment to be promoted to EY1. A related internal assessment fee will be collected in due course.
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When a student joins the school in EY1 and above at a time other than the beginning of a school term, the annual capital levy (if applicable) and entry fee will be payable in full, and tuition fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis (based on a 10-month school year) according to the following arrangement:
- Student joining between 1st and 15th day of a month: full month’s tuition fee will be charged
- Student joining between 16th and last day of a month: half a month’s tuition fee will be charged -
When a student joins the school in Nursery at a time other than the beginning of a school term, the tuition fee of the first month will be charged on a pro-rata basis (based on an 11-month school year) according to the following arrangement:
- Student joining between 1st and 15th day of a month: full month’s tuition fee will be charged
- Student joining between 16th and last day of a month: half a month’s tuition fee will be charged
Application & Assessment Fees
| Application Fee for EY1 and above (For online application processing, review and screening of application information and documents for students) | $2,350 |
| Assessment Fee (In-house assessment/interview materials based on the entry level. One-on-one or group admissions assessment and/or online interview) | $1,650 |
NOTE: All the above fees are in Hong Kong Dollars (HK$), they are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable.
Payment for application and assessment fees should be made by credit card via the online application system.
Payment Deadlines
Applicants/Incoming students (EY1 and above)
| Payment deadline | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | Upon the online submission |
| Assessment Fee | As indicated in notice |
| Reservation Deposit | Per acceptance letter |
| Tuition Fee*, Annual Capital Levy and Entry Fee | As stated in the invoice |
*When a student joins the school at a time other than the beginning of a school term, the annual capital levy (if applicable) and entry fee will be payable in full, and tuition fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis (based on a 10-month school year) according to the following arrangement:
- Student joining between 1st and 15th day of a month: Full month’s tuition fee will be charged
- Student joining between 16th and last day of a month: Half a month’s tuition fee will be charged
Current Students (EY1 and above)
Debentures
Students admitted to CDNIS in EY1 and above must either pay an annual capital levy or be covered by a debenture.
In order to meet the long-term financial commitments of the school, a debenture programme was introduced in 1993. The supplemental capital has been fully used to complete the campus and fund various long-term projects.
Highlights of the CDNIS Debenture Programme
- Applicants who hold a CDNIS debenture or who have applied for a debenture will be given priority upon meeting the admission assessment requirements.
- The debenture holder will be exempted from paying the annual capital levy, which is payable by non-debenture holders.
- A debenture or application for a debenture does not guarantee the placement of an applicant. All candidates must be assessed and must meet the school's entry criteria.
- Terms and conditions of our Gold Corporate Debenture, Canadian Consulate Debenture and Capital Debenture.
Please note that at this time there are no new debentures issued by CDNIS. Debentures are available for transfer on the second-hand market.
Indicative transfer prices on the second-hand market are (as of April 2025):
| Capital Debenture Transfer | HK$2,000,000 |
| Gold Corporate Debenture | HK$10,000,000 |
For more information about debentures, please contact the Debenture Programme Manager by email debenture(at)cdnis.edu.hk.
Payment Methods
Applicants/Incoming Students (EY1 and above)
Fees/capital levy must be settled in Hong Kong Dollars. The school does not accept cash, PayMe, cheque or cash cheque payments.
| Application Fee & Assessment Fee | Payments must be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) through our online application process. |
| Reservation Deposit, Entry Fee & Other Fees | Payments are to be made by bank transfer (see details below). You must email an image of the transfer slip to Admissions Payment Proof. Please quote your child’s full name as payment reference in the email. |
For Bank Transfer
| Beneficiary Bank | The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Account Name | Canadian International School of Hong Kong Limited |
| Bank Code | 004 |
| Account Number | 499-106128-001 |
| SWIFT Code | HSBCHKHHHKH |
| Bank Address | HSBC Main Building, No.1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong |
Current Students (EY1 and above)
Fees/capital levy must be settled in Hong Kong Dollars. The school does not accept cash, PayMe, cheque or cash cheque payments.
Please ensure your child’s 6-digit student ID number (as shown on your child’s report card and previous account statements sent via email) is referenced on your remittance so that our Finance Department can credit your child’s account accordingly. Payments can be made via the following channels:
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Credit Card and E-Banking Bill Payment |
Credit card payments are accepted via your Hong Kong personal online banking platform (see details below). |
| PPS | PPS payments can be made via phone or online (CDNIS Merchant No. is 9471). When using PPS, please select 01 as bill type and use your child’s 6-digit student ID number as bill payee account number for payments. |
| Direct Debit | For those students with direct debit already set up, the school will arrange auto-debit payments around 1 week before the payment deadline and will inform the parents in advance. Please ensure the direct debit limit can cover the payment amount and there are sufficient funds in your bank account. |
| Overseas Bank Transfer |
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For E-banking Bill Payment:
| Select "Bill Payment" | |
| Category | Primary or Secondary Education |
| Merchant | Canadian International School of Hong Kong |
| Bill Type | 01 |
| Bill Payee Account No. | 6-digit student ID number |
Select payment using your Visa or Mastercard credit card account or saving accounts.
For Overseas Bank Transfer:
| Beneficiary Bank | The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Account Name | Canadian International School of Hong Kong Limited |
| Bank Code | 004 |
| Account Number | 499-106128-001 |
| SWIFT Code | HSBCHKHHHKH |
| Bank Address | HSBC Main Building, No.1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong |
Refunds
- The reservation deposit for new students in EY1 and above is non-refundable.
- The reservation deposit for returning students is refundable in full only if written notice is received on or before a date to be announced in February/March preceding a school year.
- The tuition fee for students in EY1 and above is refundable on a pro-rata basis (based on a 10-month school year) only if the school receives three full months’ written notice of withdrawal. In the event that formal notice is not received in the manner prescribed, three months' tuition fee is payable in lieu of notice.
- All other fees are non-refundable for the EY1 and above programme.