Parents in Hong Kong may apply for future years’ admissions at any time and will receive early application priority over later applicants interested in our private and international school curriculum. Applications will be kept on file and families will be contacted for the next steps.

Whether you are relocating or switching international, traditional or private schools within Hong Kong, we will do our best to help your family in the admission processes and make a smooth transition into our community.

International School – Online Application Process

1. Fill in the online application form.
2. Upload all the supporting documents
3. Ensure you tick the box for ‘Parent Statement’ and click ‘Submit Form’.

If a place is not available at the time you wish to join, your child’s name will be placed in the wait pool and you will be notified as soon as a vacancy is anticipated. Please notify the Admissions Office of any changes in contact details.

Stamford gives admissions priority in the following circumstances:

Debenture for International School in Hong Kong

1. Child nominated by Platinum Corporate Debenture
2. Child nominated by Standard Plus Corporate Debenture
3. Child nominated by Standard Corporate Debenture
4. Child nominated by Individual Debenture

Others

1. Siblings of existing students attending Stamford
2. U.S. citizens
3. Students with an enrollment record in other Cognita international schools
4. All others

As a private IBO World School in Hong Kong, Stamford delivers an inclusive admissions process that considers each child’s unique talents and abilities. Our curriculum is personalized to support a range of skills, and children are nurtured by our expert faculty, including a wide range of specialists who include English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Student Support. We look forward to getting to know your family and child better during the application process to discover how we can help your child achieve their highest potential and access a world of possibilities through our three graduating pathways, including the IBDP.

Student Support

The ability to support the needs of international school students will be assessed on an individual basis, and parents should discuss their situation with the Admissions Office prior to making an application for enrollment.

Please read our Personal Information Collection Statement relating to the collection, use, disclosure, and security of the personal data you provide on this application form.

We would like to keep you up to date with direct, digital marketing such as upcoming school events, availability of school places, and other relevant school updated news from Stamford American School and its affiliates such as Camp Asia. Such communications will be in accordance with our School’s General Privacy Policy.

Once a student is confirmed and admitted to Stamford American School Hong Kong for an academic year, deferrals to a subsequent semester or academic year are not permitted; families wishing to defer must reapply and receive a new offer for the following academic year, and all previously paid fees will be forfeited, except for debenture holders, who will be treated as withdrawals and receive refunds in accordance with their signed agreements.