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New ESF Renaissance College Kindergarten to Open in 2026
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Application Period: 1-30 September 2024

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Applying for Year 1 or Year 7 for August 2025 admission

Year 1 (born in 2020)
Year 7 (born in 2014)

Applications received after 30 September 2024 are considered late and are placed on the waitlist according to category and date received. 

Admissions: Primary & Secondary

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  • We have 9 ESF primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 3 all-through schools
  • Students start Year 1 in the year they turn 5 years old, and will start Year 7 in the year they turn 11 years old
  • ESF is an all-through system, all primary students are guaranteed a place as they move to secondary

Before you start filling in the application form, please watch this video about how to apply for a place at an ESF school:

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Applying for school can be simple and easy. Our professional admissions team is here to support you through the entire process. We are happy to tailor the experience to what works best for you and your family.

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ADMISSIONS: PRIMARY & SECONDARY​

How can I gain priority for an interview?

Nomination Rights provide a fast track entry route for children into ESF schools, providing they meet the admissions requirements.

Individual Nomination Rights

Individual Nomination Rights are priced at HK$500,000 each for ESF Primary and Secondary Schools, HK$400,000 each for both Discovery College (DC) and Renaissance College (RCHK).

A maximum of 150 Individual Nomination Rights will be issued every year covering all year groups.

For DC and RCHK, a series of 300 applications per College may be made to any year group, with a maximum of 30 and 60 places being reserved respectively for Year 1 Central Applications every year. Amounts collected from INR of DC and RCHK will be used for the improvement of school facilities including capital and long-term school development projects.

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Corporate Nomination Rights

Companies may purchase a Corporate Nomination Right to nominate their senior employees’ children. Nominees gain first priority in an ESF school*, providing they meet the admissions requirements.
If you are interested to obtain further information, please email us at primary.admissions@esfcentre.edu.hk or secondary.admissions@esfcentre.edu.hk .

*The scheme is not applicable for entry to Learning Support Classes and Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (due to a separate application process), Discovery College, Renaissance College and the five ESF International Kindergartens.

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ESF Renaissance College Kindergarten Opens in Sai Sha 2026*
  • The new school is officially named "ESF Renaissance College Kindergarten"
  • It will commence operations in August 2026, located in Sai Sha, New Territories
  • Students will be offered a guaranteed place at Renaissance College
  • The new kindergarten will offer a dual-language program
  • The existing ESF Tung Chung International Kindergarten will relocate to the new ESF Renaissance College Kindergarten in 2026
  • *Subject to successful EDB registration
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