All applications go through the ‘one form’ application system for ESF primary schools, secondary schools and all-through schools – Discovery College (DC) and Renaissance College (RCHK). Parents may only submit one online application per child with their selected preference of schools.
Parents may choose up to four selected schools: the ESF primary or secondary school, DC and/or RCHK.
There are no school zones for ESF school admissions.
It is important you read the following pages before you start:
Click here for applications for Learning Support and Jockey Club Sarah Roe School.
Click here to see a list of frequently asked questions.
Note: The Online Admissions System is scheduled to perform regular system maintenance every Sunday from 3am to 3:30am (Hong Kong time). During this time, the online application forms will not be available.
Central Application -- Applying for Year 1 and Year 7 for August 2024 admission
Application period: Year 1 and Year 7: 1-30 September 2023
Online Applications open on 1 September 2023 and not earlier. Applications received after 30 September are considered late and placed on the waiting list according to the first preference of school, priority and date received.
Click here for Year 1 Central Online Application Form (children born in 2019). See key dates.
Click here for Year 7 Central Online Application Form (children born in 2013). See key dates.
General Application -- Applying for Years 1 to 12 throughout the year
ESF K2 students transferring to primary school for August 2024
ESF Year 6 students transferring to secondary school for August 2024
Nomination Rights: to gain interview priority
You can gain interview priority with the Nomination Rights scheme. Please refer to this link for details.
Application Fee - Online Payment
The application fee is HK$2,000* for ESF primary schools, secondary schools, Discovery College and Renaissance College.
Click here to view instructions on online payment.
*Effective 1 September 2023, the application fee will be increased to $2,800 (subject to Education Bureau’s approval).
Enquiries
Contact us at:
- Admissions hotline: +852 3762 2411
- Email: primary.admissions@esfcentre.edu.hk OR secondary.admissions@esfcentre.edu.hk
Updated on: 27 July 2023