Admissions Process
Submit an Application
To apply, you can submit an application online by clicking (here) or submit a soft copy, including all requested supporting documents. Please note that an application fee of CNY 2,000 is required.
Supporting Documents Checklist
- Photocopy of applicant’s passport and visa
- Photocopy of applicant’s birth certificate
- Photocopy of parents’ passports / IDs and visas
- Photocopies of previous school reports (last 2 years)
- Formal Evidence of Public Examination Qualifications (only applicable to Y12-13 Applicants)
- Photocopy of Applicant’s vaccination record
- A digital copy of student photo
- Subject options form (only applicable to Y10, Y11 and Y12)
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Student medical record
Assessment & Interview
Once the application form has been received, it will be reviewed and if the Selection Criteria have been met, then the applicant will be invited into the School for assessment and interview. Where applications have to be made from overseas, provision can be made for the assessment and interview online.
The assessment process varies according to the age of the student and the entry point into the School.
Prep School
| Year Group | Year 2 | Years 3-6 |
| Assessment | Play-based activity and observation | NGRT Reading Assessment CAT4 |
| Interview | Interviews with the Head of Prep and Headteacher | Interviews with the Head of Prep and Headteacher |
Secondary School
| Year Group | Years 7-9 | Years 10-11 | Years 12-13 |
| Assessment | CAT4 NGRT Reading Assessment | CAT4 Exams of Subjects of the Applicant's Choosing | CAT4 Exams of Subjects of the Applicant's Choosing |
| Interview | Interview with the Headteacher | Interview with the Headteacher | Interview with the Headteacher |
| Notes | An Oxford Placement Test (OPT) is required if English is not the first language of the applicant | An Oxford Placement Test (OPT) is required if English is not the first language of the applicant |
Special Educational Needs
If during the course of gathering information, testing and/or interviews, it is suggested that the applicant may have any special educational needs, then an assessment will be made by the Headteacher with advice taken from the Director of Learning Support as to the progression of the application. The Learning Support Policy will be made available to parents and options discussed.
STEP 3: Decision
Applications are processed by LEHF Review Committee. Assessment results are reviewed along with the provided documentation. Parents are informed of the decision within five working days.
STEP 4: Result
Parents will receive by email, either:
i) an offer of a place;
ii) a conditional offer;
iii) a waitlist offer or,
iv) a decline.
The email will clearly explain the next steps for each category.