A general condition for enrolment is the ability to follow classes in either German or English. The following cut-off date applies:

If places are available in the German Stream Kindergarten children aged 2 years 8 months can be enrolled. Children have to be toilet-trained.

Provided that places are available in the English Stream and following a successful entrance assessment, the school’s current admissions policy for either the German or the English Stream gives priority to applicants as follows:

1. German, Swiss or Austrian nationals
2. Siblings currently attending GSIS
3. Parent is a teacher at GSIS
4. Former GSIS Student
5. Existing, vacant debenture-holders
6. The date of receipt of a complete application

The school, however, reserves the right to decide whether or not a child is mature enough to join the school. Please note that in the English Stream, the priority system may also be applied when inviting applicants for an entrance assessment.

English Stream: Kindergarten and Year One Primary School

English Stream Kindergarten and Y01 applicants will be assessed individually, but within a group of up to eight children. The assessment schedule begins in January for entry in August of the same year.

English Stream: Primary

English Primary Y02 to Y06 applicants will be invited to attend a test between February to May. The interview for candidates for Y02 onwards will consist of a written test for English and Mathematics and verbal English.

English Stream: Secondary

English Secondary applicants (Y07-Y12) will be invited to attend assessments in January and February for entry in August of the same year.

Notes

• Please note that all assessed papers are kept confidential. They remain the property of GSIS and will not be released to any party. No examples of the test papers are available prior to the examination.
• When a vacancy arises during the year, the next applicant in line will be contacted to determine if continued interest in a place still exists. If so, a new entrance test and/or interview may be arranged before the place is confirmed.

• Once a place has been offered in either, the German and English Stream, the allocation or purchase of a debenture must be finalized within the deadline specified in the offer letter.
• The Principal of GSIS has the final approval of any admission.
• Provided certain criteria is met, changing streams is possible at GSIS. Please contact the relevant Head of Department for further information.
• In accordance with regulations of the Education Department and Immigration Department all students joining GSIS must be in possession of a valid Hong Kong ID card allowing unconditional stay or must have a valid passport with authorized residency status to be eligible for a place at GSIS. A visitor visa does not entitle the holder to attend any school in Hong Kong.
• Please note that it is mandatory for all students at the Pok Fu Lam Campus to use the school bus.