Cracking the Admissions Code: How Local Families Can Outshine the Foreign Passport Advantage
Apr 28, 2026
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You walk out of an admissions assessment at a top-tier school like Canadian International School (CDNIS) or Hong Kong International School (HKIS), and you’re beaming. Your child was articulate, followed every instruction, and - crucially - didn’t have a meltdown. Meanwhile, another child in the gr
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The April Delusion: When "Exceptionalism" Meets the Hong Kong Waitlist Wall
Apr 17, 2026
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"𝓑𝓾𝓽, 𝔀𝓮'𝓻𝓮 𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵!"
April : Every single year. Every parent sitting on that waitlist believes they are the 'missing piece' the school didn't realize they needed. In the Hong Kong admissions pressure cooker, this belief manifests in three very specific - and slightly delusional - ways:
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Inside the Admissions Office: Expert Tips from HKIS, CIS, and Malvern College HK
Mar 23, 2026
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The journey to finding the perfect international school for your child in Hong Kong can often feel like navigating a maze. Between "R1s," "Prep 1s," and the looming shadow of assessment days, it’s easy for parents to lose their bearings.
The other day, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the he...
