Application Process

Step 1: Submit Online Application

To apply for entry to Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong, you will need to complete an online Application Form and upload the required documents and photos. If you do not have all of the required supporting documents on hand, please submit the required documents to the best of your ability, and you can submit any missing documents subsequently.

Step 2: Provide Supporting Documents

A completed application includes:

  • A completed application form
  • A digital photograph of the applicant
  • A copy of the applicant’s passport (ID Pages only)
  • Copies of both parent’s passports (ID Pages only)
  • Previous two years of applicant’s school reports (if applicable)
  • Copies of all specialist reports or assessments (if applicable)
  • Student reference form to be filled in and returned by a previous teacher (if applicable)

 

 

Step 3: Assessment Appointment

Once we have received your application, the Admissions team will arrange to invite you and your child for a Student Assessment Appointment. Age-appropriate assessments are conducted in English by our teaching staff and the results are then reviewed by our Headmaster. During your child’s assessment appointment, you will also have an opportunity to tour the school campus, and personally meet our Headmaster.

Format of Assessment

We assess each child’s learning potential, including his or her English language ability, reading/writing comprehension, mathematics and problem-solving skills, cognitive skills, and social skills.

Method of Assessment

  • Year 1 and Year 2 applicants are assessed in a group setting for their abilities in numeracy, cognitive, interpersonal and social skills. Children are also assessed for their understanding and use of English.
  • Applicants applying for Year 3 to Year 8  undergo a written assessment covering English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Application for entry in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Academic Year

Applications for entry in 2021-2022 Academic Year are open for Year 1 – Year 8.

Mid term entry and transfer is available for the current 2020-2021 Academic Year.

We are continuously reviewing all the new applications received on an ongoing basis. All children will receive an invitation for assessment within two weeks of submitting their application. 

Results and Enrolment

For 2021-2022 Admissions

If an applicant fulfills the admission and assessment requirements and a place is available, a formal offer will be made within THREE working days. To accept the offer of a place, parents need to confirm the enrolment online via the admissions system within the specified time in the offer letter. 

The admission results will be released within two weeks of the assessment. 

Offers made for the 2021-2022 Academic Year will need to be confirmed by the indicated deadline.

For 2022-2023 Admissions

If an applicant fulfills the admission and assessment requirements and a place is available, a formal offer will be made. To accept the offer of a place, parents need to confirm the enrolment online via the admissions system within the specified time in the offer letter. 

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