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The Step-by-Step Guide
for an Interview and
Assessment at
YC
IS
We celebrate the individual child. The highly experienced teaching staff
at the YCIS interviews will not be looking for a “product” of a prep-academy.
The best advice, prior to our interview, is to stay relaxed, enjoy a family breakfast
after a good night’s sleep, as your child will sense any unnecessary nervousness. Chat
easily with your child and encourage them to open up their thinking and communication
with both children and adults. The partnership between home and school is very important
and YCIS seeks families who believe in the same education philosophy.
YCIS Co-Principals seek children displaying the potential to embrace the school’s all-round
curriculum. Year level placement is based on several factors including academic performance,
English language proficiency, all-round skills, social development, prior records, date of birth,
and learning needs.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Ages 6 months to 4 Years Old
We invite families to an ECE family interview if a suitable place is available. Parents, together
with their child, meet with an academic leadership representative who will discuss the on-going
development of the child with their parents, as well as the parents’ own views and philosophies
regarding their child’s education. The child’s language and general development, as well
as their overall suitability are considered. Parents must attend the mandatory Early
Childhood Education Information Session, or equivalent private tour, prior to
receiving an interview invitation.
Lower Primary - Ages 5 to 7 Years Old
Children join a small group set-up and they handle a range of
activities where teaching staff assesses all-round skills and
understanding. Areas of proficiencies such as thinking /
creativity / social / language development are all
carefully evaluated. English and Chinese (if a
background of learning Chinese)