ADMISSION
for K1-K3 Program
Admission for K1-K3 Program
Application Policies
**Those students who are 2 years and 8 months when they enter K1 on 1st September are eligible for admission to K2 in August in the following school year, i.e. they will be 3 years and 8 months by the following August.
**Places in K2 and K3 classes are limited, but may become available during the academic year.
If no place is immediately available your child's application will be added to our waiting list.
If the School is oversubscribed, the following considerations will be taken into account:
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Siblings of students already attending GIS.
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Children of past students who have attended GIS, for a minimum of three years.
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Children who are past GIS students returning from a period overseas.
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Children currently attending GIS Playgroup, Afternoon Extension Program or other Programs
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Date of receipt of a complete application
There may be instances when a child may have fallen behind in his/her education due to illness etc. If this is the case, the School may offer a place in a year lower than the child’s age would normally imply. There will be Consultations from parents or guardians before such an offer is made, but the decision as to the appropriate year for the child, taking into account all the relevant circumstances, is a matter for the Principal, whose decision is final.
In accordance with regulations as stipulated by the Education Bureau and Immigration Department, all pupils joining GIS must possess 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 GIS. A visitor visa does not entitle the holder to attend any school in Hong Kong.
Admission Procedures
To apply for a place in Kindergarten for the academic year 2020-2021, complete and return the online central application form to the school Admissions office.
The following items will be collected after the application, please bring them along during the interview:
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Non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of HK$40.
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Checks should be made payable to 'GIS (Ho Man Tin)'
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Photocopy of the child's birth certificate
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Photocopy of Immunization Record
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School reports of the previous year (if applicable)
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Medical/Special needs reports (if applicable)
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One photograph - to be used for the student card
For students applying to K2 and K3 a meeting is required with the Principal and you will be notified of the date and time of the meeting.
You will be asked to attend an Interview for parents and children before your child secures a place. We will also arrange a chance for your child to visit the school and meet the teachers.
Address: Admissions Office, Galilee International Kindergarten & Nursery, 1/F Peace Garden, 2 Peace Avenue, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Student and Family Interview
The GIS staff team will review the application when all required documents and application fees are received. We will host interviews with prospective students and families. The Interview period will start in October each year. During the interview, at least one parent must accompany the prospective student for assessment and interview appointment. Being an international kindergarten, families are very important to us. We encourage parents to be involved with our school and collaborate to help their children achieve educational goals.
GIS fosters rich and diverse learning experiences, in a well-resourced and vibrant environment for our students. We support their learning journey at GIS. Please feel free to contact us at 2390 3000 or gis@gis.edu.hk We will respond to parents as soon as we have the Interview results during school office hours. School office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. We invite you to come and discover what makes GIS unique by contacting us or scheduling a visit. Welcome to Galilee International School!
First Installment of the Tuition Fees
GIS gives priority to existing students to re-register for the next term, once re-registration is done and no payment is received after the due date for paying the first intallment of the tuition fees, the place will be allocated to other applicants without further notification.
Class Schedules
Daily: Monday to Friday
Please indicate on the application form your preference for morning session or afternoon session. If your preferred class is not available you may be offered an alternative time.