St. Clare Primary admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: private primary school
Gender: girls' school
Founded: 1927
Sponsoring body: 天神之后傳教女修會
Religion: Catholic
Teaching language: Chinese及English
Motto: 真理必勝
Phone: 2547 2751
School website: https://www.scps.edu.hk
Address: 香港般咸道光景台3-6號
District: Central and Western 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. Clare 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

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Official report sources0

St. Clare's Primary School is a private primary school in Central and Western District, with a Catholic background and the motto 'Truth Prevails'. It teaches in Chinese and English. Since no official reports are available, parents should check the school website for the latest admissions information.

Report highlights

School type: Private primary school in Central and Western District.
Medium of instruction: Chinese and English.
Religious background: Catholic, emphasizing moral and truth education.
Motto: Truth Prevails.
No official reports available; all information must be verified on the school website.
Please check the school website for application procedures, interview dates, and admission requirements.
It is advisable to look for any school development plan or annual report on the school website.

School values

Truth Prevails: Emphasis on honesty and justice.
Catholic education: Nurturing spirituality and moral values.
Holistic development: Balancing academics and character.
Bilingual environment: Equal focus on Chinese and English.

Family action plan

Visit the school website (https://www.scps.edu.hk) for the latest updates.
Check the 'Admissions' page for application deadlines and required documents.
If there is an open day or information session, register to attend and experience the school environment.
Practice basic self-introduction in Chinese and English with your child.
Prepare sharing about your child's group activity experiences, such as drawing or storytelling.
Understand the core values of Catholic schools and reflect on how your family values align.

Parent interview prep

During interview or open day, show support for the school's philosophy, especially the motto 'Truth Prevails'.
Prepare to answer questions about family education philosophy and expectations for your child.
Understand the school's bilingual teaching model and think about how to support it at home.
Dress neatly to show respect.
Ask proactive questions, such as about extracurricular activities or academic support, to demonstrate interest.

Child practice

Practice simple self-introduction (in Chinese and English).
Read picture books or tell stories to improve expression skills.
Play cooperative games to learn sharing and taking turns.
Develop the habit of following instructions, e.g., doing actions as told.
Encourage your child to talk about things they like to build confidence.

Interview prep signals

May value alignment between family values and school mission.
Interview or group activities may observe children's social and communication skills.
Bilingual ability might be a key assessment point.
School may ask parents about their views on Catholic education.
Since no official data is available, these are reasonable inferences based on school characteristics; please verify with the school.

Parent FAQ

There are no public reports from the school; how should I prepare for the interview?

First, browse the school website to see if there is any 'School Development Plan' or 'Annual Report' for reference. If not, focus on publicly available information such as curriculum introductions, activity photos, and teacher team. Prepare around the school's evident traits like Catholic background and bilingual teaching, and demonstrate family recognition of these traits. Stay open and ask for details during the interview.

Is the tuition fee expensive? Are there any scholarships?

Tuition fee information should be directly checked from the school website or by calling the school office. Some private schools offer scholarships or fee remission schemes; parents are advised to ask proactively during application.

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