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Admission Procedures

Introduction

Anfield School (the School) is an independent Catholic International Primary School for boys and girls
aged between 4 years 8 months and 11 years old.

The Head of School is responsible for admissions and the operation of this policy.

The aims of this policy are:
(i) To set selection criteria and procedures that are consistent and fair to all children.
(ii) To identify children whose academic and other abilities appear to match the ethos and standards
of the School and whose personal qualities suggest they have the potential to contribute sufficiently to the School community and benefit from the many opportunities that are offered here.

At Anfield our vision is to:
Ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.

Special Educational Needs

The School is committed to providing a quality education for pupils with additional and special educational needs and promotes a positive culture towards inclusion through full inclusion or within a dedicated class for those pupils with moderate special educational needs who have the potential to be included in the mainstream classes at a later stage of their educational development.

Parents or guardians of a child who has any special educational needs should provide the Head of School with full written details when submitting an Application Form. A copy of all reports, prepared by an Educational Psychologist or other appropriate specialist should also be included. Following interview, the School will be able to advise whether it is able to provide an education that meets the needs of a particular child, and if so, where the child might best be placed in the School (mainstream inclusion or the St. Bosco Centre, the dedicated class for children with learning difficulties). The child will only be included in a mainstream class if his/her presence will not interfere with the other pupils’ learning.

The School needs this information so that, in the case of any child with particular needs, we can assess those needs and make sure the School can provide adequately for them throughout the admission process. The School shall determine whether special conditions will apply to the child during the application process.

The School must feel confident about being able to cater properly and appropriately for the special needs of the child, and that his/her presence will not interfere with other pupils’ learning. Should individual assistance be required, parents will pay the extra charges.

 

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Anfield is a multi-national, multi-cultural school. The School wants all of its pupils to have the same educational opportunities and experiences.

The School can admit children for whom English is as Additional Language (EAL) if, on initial assessment, it deems them able, with appropriate support, to benefit in due course from the mainstream curriculum. Until such a time as the pupil is integrated in to the mainstream curriculum, tuition will be provided by a specialist teacher either in small groups or through individual tuition in
English as appropriate.

It is a condition of admission that the cost of such tuition should be borne by the parents. Such charges will be communicated to parents with the offer of a place.

Occasionally, a child may have fallen behind in his/her education due to illness etc. In such a case, the School may offer a place in a year lower than the child’s age would normally imply. Parents or guardians will be consulted before such an offer is made, but the decision as to the appropriate year for the child, taking into account all the relevant circumstances, is a matter for the Head of School, whose decision is final. Under usual circumstances all children are placed in their chronologically correct year group.

Admission Procedures

Entry – Introduction

Anfield School is a private independent international co-educational school with Catholic values that provides an excellent all-round education so that every pupil can develop the academic, artistic, sporting and personal strengths needed for later life.

Anfield School welcomes enquiries from all interested parents irrespective of colour, race or religion. All aspects of parental enquiries, visits, registration and entry procedure are the responsibility of the Admissions Secretary, who reports to the Head of School. Prospective parents are invited to arrange an individual visit to the School or attend an Open Day in order to get a real sense of the school. We hope to be able to get to know you and your child well to assess whether their needs and aspirations fit best with what we can offer.

Registration

Parents or guardians are invited to arrange an individual visit to the School through the Admissions Office.Admission to the School is at the discretion of the Head of School.

To apply to the School, parents or guardians of children must apply online. https://mypurongo.com/anfield/tw/?q=/modules/Students/applicationForm.php

On the Application Form it must clearly state if the application is for a mainstream, mainstream and SEN or SEN place.

Parents may register a son or daughter at any age. The completion of an application form and the payment of the non-refundable application fee does not guarantee a place. Most boys and girls join Year One in the August of the calendar year in which they reach their 5th birthday. When the number of registrations for a particular year reaches capacity, the year list will be closed and a waiting list will be brought into operation.

  • Candidates for Year One, from Kindergartens outside of Anfield or for SEN places, will be invited to attend an interview individually, and / or within a group of up to eight children. The interview schedule begins in November for entry in August of the following year.
  • Year One to Year Six applicants will be invited to attend an assessment and / or an interview throughout the school year.

Selection

The preconditions for admission are that:

The child is of the appropriate age. The age of child must be:

  • Year 1 – 5 years old by 31st December of the year of entry
  • Year 2 – 6 years old by 31st December of the year of entry
  • Year 3 – 7 years old by 31st December of the year of entry
  • Year 4 – 8 years old by 31st December of the year of entry
  • Year 5 – 9 years old by 31st December of the year of entry
  • Year 6 – 10 years old by 31st December of the year of entry
  • The School is able to provide adequately for any special educational needs (if any) the child may have following assessment of the pupil by the Head of School and/or the Special Educational Needs Coordinator if required.
  • The child fulfils any conditions of the offer set out in the conditional offer letter.The selection criterion to be fulfilled by the pupil will be determined by the School.

Notes

In accordance with regulations of the Education Bureau and Immigration Department all students joining Anfield School must be in possession of a valid Hong Kong ID card allowing unconditional stay or must have a valid passport with authorized residency status to be eligible for a place at Anfield School. A visitor visa does not entitle the holder to attend any school in Hong Kong.

Please note that it is recommended for all students at the Anfield School to use the school bus or public transport.

Interview / assessment

At the appropriate time, parents are contacted and an appointment is made for an interview and/or assessment of the child’s ability in English and Mathematics. The interview/assessment is to gauge a child’s potential to follow the School’s curriculum. For entry, children should be of sufficient ability and capability to be able to progress comfortably at an appropriate pace, and to benefit from the whole educational experience offered by the School. At the discretion of the Head of School, some children having additional educational needs may be considered for places, provided the school has the resources to meet the child’s needs. In these cases the Head of School’s decision is final.

For applicants wishing to join the school in Year One at the start of the academic year each August, candidates for this year group will be invited to attend an interview individually, and / or within a group of up to eight children. The interview schedule begins in January/February for entry in August of the same year.

Applications for all year groups are welcomed throughout the school year. Offers of acceptance are made dependent on places being available within the class or year group relevant to the applicant’s current age. For students relocating to Hong Kong within the year please contact the Admissions Team.

Confirmation of Entry

Parents of students who are accepted by the School are formally notified in writing. On acceptance of a place, parents of all prospective students are invited to confirm their intention of sending their child to the School by the date set out in the conditional offer letter together with:

A completed and signed Acceptance Form
The Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable Registration Fee
The Debenture (refundable under certain conditions)

Once a place is offered and accepted, the Registration Fee of $3,000 and the Debenture of $42,000 are due immediately.

  • (i)The Registration Fee of $3,000 will be credited against the school fees for the child’s first term at the school.
  • (ii)The Debenture of $42,000 will be credited against the school fees for the child’s last term of Year 6 at the School.
    Registration will only be completed after the school has received the Registration Fee and the Debenture.

The Registration Fee is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable if a child subsequently does not take up the confirmed place at the school.

Once An Entrant Is Confirmed, A Full Term’s Notice Is Required For Withdrawal.

A closing date for acceptance of a conditional offer will be given to parents at the time. Confirmations after the closing date cannot be guaranteed a place at the school.

Fees For School Year 2023-24 And Fee Policy

Application Fee and Assessment Interview Fee

All applications require a $400 application fee. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Annual Tuition Fees
Year 1 to year 6 HK$ 150,600
  • School fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • School fees are charged monthly.
  • School fees are non-refundable and non-transferable if a child subsequently does not take up the confirmed place at the School.
  • If the child is to start in the middle of a term, fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis (based on a 10-month school year).
Registration Fee (On Admission Only)

Once a place is offered and accepted, a non-refundable and non-transferable Registration Fee of $3,000 is due immediately.

  • Registration will only be completed after the School has received the Registration Fee.
  • The Registration Fee will be credited against the school fees for the child’s first term at the school.
  • The Registration Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable if a child subsequently does not take up the Confirmed place at the School.
Debenture
  • Once a place is offered and accepted, a fully refundable under conditions and non-transferable Debenture of $42,000 is due immediately.
  • Registration will only be completed after the School has received the Debenture.
  • The Debenture of $42,000 is used for funding significant capital projects to improve the school buildings and grounds which typically would depreciate after five years or longer; and also for funding the “Long Term School Development” plan.
  • The Debenture is non-refundable if the child does not eventually take up the place at the school.

Once the child has taken up the place and attends at the School, the Debenture is fully refundable under conditions.

  • $42,000 of the Debenture will be credited against the school fees for the child’s last term of Year 6 at the School.
  • To obtain a refund of $42,000 of the Debenture, parents are obliged to give “Due Notice of Withdrawal” in writing.
    *All fees will be subject to final approval by the Education Bureau (EDB).
Other Fees

Other fixed costs are the school uniform, accessories and Annual Membership Fee of Friends of Anfield 

Optional extras: 

  • School bus charges (pay directly to the company)
  • After-School Clubs
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL) – It is a condition of admission that the cost of additional individual tuition should be borne by the parents.
  • SEN Class Year 1 to Year 6 – For children in the SEN class, there will be an additional charge of the SEN provision.
  • Residential camp for students in Year 4 to Year 6
  • Examinations (External)
  • Visits to the theatre
Payment of Fees
  •  All fees are stated in Hong Kong Dollars.
  • Payments can be settled by crossed cheque. The School does not accept cash.
  • Payments by cheque have to be made payable to “Anfield School”. Please state the student’s name and student number on the back of the cheque.
  • Parents of a child, whose fees have not been paid within 2 months, will be required to withdraw the student from the school.
  • If a child for any reason is unable to attend school at the beginning of a term, the fees are nevertheless due. The School cannot undertake to remit or refund fees, whether in lieu of notice or otherwise, on account of illness, quarantine or any cause whatsoever.
  • It is at the School’s sole discretion to consider individual requests for alternative fee paying arrangements.
  • If, for reasons beyond the School’s control, the school needs to close for a limited period, the School is not liable to refund fees.
Notice of Withdrawal

The School’s affairs are organised on a termly basis and it is not possible for parents to reduce the amount of fees due or to obtain a refund of fees by withdrawing a child from the School. Therefore a minimum of one full term’s notice (excluding holidays) must be given in writing to the Head of School to withdraw a child from the School. Failing such notice, the full payment of the following term’s fees will be required by the School. 

Intention to withdraw a child is required addressed to the Head of School as follows:

Leaving at the end of the Autumn Term Notice must be received on or before the first day of the Autumn term
Leaving at the end of the Spring Term Notice must be received on or before the first day of the Spring Term
Leaving at the end of the Summer Term (Not returning after the summer holiday) Notice must be received on or before the first day of the Summer Term
Leaving during the Spring Term Notice must be received by the first day of October (during the previous Autumn Term)
Leaving during the Summer Term Notice must be received by the first day of February (during the previous Spring Term)
Leaving during the Autumn Term Notice must be received by the first day of May (during the previous Summer Term)
 Notes:
  • The School reserves the right to revise fees at any time at its sole discretion.
  • The fees stated above are subject to approval by the Education Bureau of the Government of the  HKSAR.