We ideally recommend beginning the admissions process 12–24 months before your intended start date. Early planning provides the greatest flexibility and allows time to build a strong, well-positioned application. However, we also support families working to shorter timelines.

It is rarely too early to seek guidance. While earlier planning offers more options, we regularly support families joining later in the process and help maximise opportunities within the time available.

Admissions to leading Hong Kong international schools are highly competitive, particularly at key entry points. Schools assess not only academic ability, but also communication, reasoning skills, personality, and overall fit with the school community.

Yes. We guide families through the differences between educational systems, including IB, British and other international pathways, helping identify the best fit for your child’s learning style, strengths and long-term goals.

Yes. We support families applying to a wide range of Hong Kong international schools, including ESF, British curriculum schools, IB schools and other leading international schools across Hong Kong.

No. We regularly support international and relocating families moving to Hong Kong, providing remote consultations and strategic guidance throughout the admissions process.

Schools may use a combination of interviews, school reports, academic assessments and cognitive reasoning tests. Common assessments include CAT4, MAP testing, ISEE and school-specific entrance assessments.

CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) is an assessment used by many international schools to evaluate reasoning and thinking skills across verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial areas.

Not always. Our first step is understanding your child’s current profile, strengths and areas for development. Where beneficial, we may recommend targeted preparation or tuition aligned with your child’s chosen schools and admissions timeline.

Interview preparation is tailored to the child’s age and target schools. We help children build confidence, improve communication skills, and become comfortable responding thoughtfully in interview settings through structured preparation and mock interviews.

Our approach combines strategic admissions guidance with access to an in-house tutoring team, allowing us to provide fully integrated support throughout the admissions journey. We focus on identifying the right fit for each child and supporting families through every stage of the process.

We maintain a strong understanding of school expectations and the evolving admissions landscape in Hong Kong. However, we remain fully independent and do not receive commissions from schools. Our advice is always focused on what is best for the child and family.