Renaissance College admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: private primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 2006
Sponsoring body: 英基學校協會
Teaching language: English
Phone: 3556 3556
School website: https://www.rchk.edu.hk
Address: New Territories 沙田馬鞍山恆明街5號
District: Sha Tin District
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does Renaissance College appear to support best?
How will the commute affect sleep, reading time and after-school activities?
What should the portfolio prove: language, curiosity, service, arts, sports or self-care?
If there is an interview, will the child face individual tasks, group play, parent questions or written observation?

Tonight's practice

Use short, varied practice instead of rehearsed scripts. Prepare one parent explanation of fit, one child self-introduction and one calm recovery phrase for questions the child does not understand.

Official report review

Report highlights and interview prep signals

Official report-like documents or pages were found on the school website.

Research statusOfficial report source found

Official report sources8

Typesreport

Renaissance College is a private IB all-through school that is student-centred, focusing on holistic development and global perspectives. Through a rigorous curriculum, it cultivates students to become inquirers, servants, and strivers for excellence.

Report highlights

Offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1-6, addressing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
Emphasises 'Education Outside the Classroom' including work placements, NGO collaborations, and international competitions.
As part of the ESF network, students benefit from Hong Kong's largest English-medium international school resources.
Wellbeing is central, with strategies for every child to feel known and seen.
Four Houses (Tang, Song, Ming, Qing) foster leadership and belonging.
Scholarships available for students with unique talents.

School values

To Seek
To Serve
To Strive
Promoting peace, democracy, diversity, and sustainability

Family action plan

Explore the school website to understand the PYP inquiry-based learning units.
Discuss the motto 'To Seek, To Serve, To Strive' with your child and give examples.
Attend a school tour to observe the campus and student interactions.
Learn about extracurricular options (sports, arts, STEM) and consider your child's interests.
Read the annual report and exam results to gauge academic performance.
Prepare your child's basic information and past learning experiences for application.

Parent interview prep

Familiarise yourself with the school mission and think how your family aligns.
Prepare examples of how your child demonstrates curiosity, service, and striving.
Understand IB PYP assessment methods (portfolios and observations, no formal tests).
Consider your child's extracurricular involvement and balance with academics.
Note the emphasis on wellbeing; discuss how you support your child's emotional and social needs.

Child practice

Encourage your child to practice a simple self-introduction including interests.
Guide your child to share an experience of exploring or helping others.
Introduce the concept of houses and teamwork through games or stories.
Foster curiosity by asking open-ended questions during reading or play.
Practice basic English conversations, as English is the medium of instruction.

Interview prep signals

May involve the child demonstrating inquiry skills, such as asking questions about a topic.
May observe the child's cooperation and social skills in group activities.
May discuss with parents their educational philosophy and support for holistic development.
School values diversity, so questions about cultural awareness may arise.
May include simple problem-solving tasks during the interaction.

Parent FAQ

Does the school have entrance exams? What is the interview format?

According to official sources, the school has not specified details about exams or interviews. We recommend contacting the admissions office directly and checking the website for updates. Typically, international schools may include child observation activities and parent meetings.

What English level does my child need?

The school uses English as the medium of instruction but has not set a specific English requirement in public reports. Given the emphasis on holistic development, the school likely values learning attitude and potential over language proficiency. Encourage your child to engage with English through reading and media.

How does the school support student wellbeing?

Wellbeing is a core strategy, with plans for every child to feel known and seen. The school has counselling mechanisms and a house system to foster belonging. You may ask for specific support measures during the interview.

Practice bank

1,000 categorized interview prep questions

Use the school notes above to choose categories, then practise short natural answers. The full bank supports category, difficulty, random draw and read-aloud practice.

100 prompts

Self-introduction

Name, age, strengths, interests and recovery phrases.

100 prompts

Family life

Daily routines, parent support, chores and weekends.

100 prompts

Daily habits

School readiness, sleep, packing, manners and responsibility.

100 prompts

General knowledge

Weather, transport, safety, time, community helpers and Hong Kong context.

100 prompts

Situations

Empathy, conflict, honesty, safety and problem solving.

100 prompts

Picture talk

People, actions, place, sequence, feelings and story ending.

100 prompts

Maths

Counting, comparison, patterns, money, time and explain-your-method prompts.

100 prompts

English

Natural English answers for food, family, school, books and feelings.

100 prompts

Listening

One-step to multi-step instructions for attention and sequencing.

100 prompts

Group play

Sharing, turn-taking, joining games and handling disagreement.

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Sources

Official sources to verify first

Rechecked against official sources on 26 June 2026. Until 2027 cycle dates are announced, confirm every deadline with the latest EDB notice.

EDB Primary One Admission System EDB ePOA resources EDB POA 2026 leaflet and points system EDB School Places Allocation Systems overview CHSC Primary School Profiles CHSC POA overview POA School Net Boundaries data POA 2026 central allocation release