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St. Hilarys Primary admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for St. Hilarys Primary: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
private primary school
Gender
co-educational
Teaching language
English
Phone
2638 0959
Address
New Territories 大埔運頭街6號
District
Tai Po District
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does St. Hilarys Primary 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

No official report, annual report, school development plan or annual school plan was found in the crawled official pages.

Research statusNo report source found in crawl
Official report sources0
St. Hilary's Primary School is a private primary school located in Tai Po, N.T., using English as the medium of instruction. As no official school reports were found, parents are advised to verify details directly on the school website.

Report highlights

  • Private school, tuition fees and admission procedures to be confirmed on official website.
  • English-medium environment, suitable for families seeking bilingual or international exposure.
  • Located in Tai Po, campus facilities and transport details available online.
  • No religious background, school values to be clarified via website.
  • School motto and philosophy not found in public sources; check with school directly.

School values

  • Likely emphasises English proficiency and communication skills
  • May promote holistic development
  • May foster independent learning

Family action plan

  • Visit school website https://www.sthilarys.edu.hk for application details and deadlines.
  • Contact school to enquire about open days and information sessions.
  • Observe school surroundings and commuting options.
  • Talk to current parents to gain insights into school life.
  • Prepare child's academic and extracurricular records for application.
  • Understand fee structure and related costs.
  • Practice English conversation with your child in preparation for interviews.

Parent interview prep

  • Be ready to explain your reasons for choosing St. Hilary's with specific references.
  • Familiarise yourself with the English-medium policy and express support.
  • Understand differences between private and government schools for related questions.
  • Prepare one or two questions about the school's curriculum or activities.
  • Check the school website for graduate achievements or academic results.

Child practice

  • Practice self-introduction and simple dialogues in English.
  • Develop ability to listen and follow instructions attentively.
  • Encourage child to share their interests and daily experiences.
  • Role-play group activities to enhance collaboration skills.
  • Read English storybooks to improve language sense and comprehension.

Interview prep signals

  • English individual interview may be a key component; prepare self-introduction.
  • Group activities could be used to observe social and cooperative skills.
  • Parent interview may ask about educational philosophy and school knowledge.
  • Child may be given simple academic tasks like word recognition or counting.

Parent FAQ

The school uses English as MOI. Will my child's Chinese proficiency be neglected?

The school primarily teaches in English, but the Chinese language subject is still taught as per curriculum requirements. Parents can check the school website for the curriculum structure or ask teachers during open days about Chinese teaching hours and materials. It is advisable to maintain Chinese reading and communication at home to keep a bilingual balance.

The school has no religious background. Does it mean no moral education?

St. Hilary's is a private school without religious affiliation. Moral education is usually integrated into General Studies or through school-based values education. Please refer to the school website's 'School Philosophy' or 'Curriculum' sections, or contact the school directly for details.

Do I need to participate in the central allocation system if applying to a private school?

Private schools have independent admissions and are not part of the Education Bureau's central allocation. Parents must apply directly to the school and follow their application dates and interview arrangements. Even if accepted by a private school, you can still participate in the central allocation for government schools, but you need to be aware of the implications. Please refer to EDB and school announcements for accurate information.

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 SystemEDB ePOA resourcesEDB POA 2026 leaflet and points systemEDB School Places Allocation Systems overviewCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release