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Cross-boundary Primary One Central Allocation Places 2026

For families residing in mainland China but enrolling children in Hong Kong primary schools, the Primary One Admission (POA) system includes special arrangements for cross-boundary students. This guide explains the allocation of places for the 2026 intake, eligible school nets, timeline, and important considerations.

What Parents Need To Know

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Use search, filters and sorting to narrow the shortlist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

How To Use This Page

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

Decision Checklist

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

Practice Workflow

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

Verification Notes

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
What should parents verify first?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

How should we use this page?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

What is the safest next step?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

How often should we practise?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

Next pages

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Sources

Official sources to verify first

EDB Primary One Admission SystemEDB ePOA resourcesCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release