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St. Francis Assisi Primary admissions and interview worksheet

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

School facts

Type
private primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1955
Sponsoring body
Catholic香港教 District
Religion
Catholic
Teaching language
Chinese及English
Motto
Dominus Meus Deus Meus
Phone
2779 7654
Address
Kowloon 深水埗石硤尾街58號
District
Sham Shui 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. Francis Assisi 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

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

Research statusOfficial report source found
Official report sources1
Typesreport
St. Francis of Assisi's English Primary School is a private Catholic English primary school with the motto 'Dominus Meus Deus Meus'. It focuses on whole-person development and diversified learning, offering Chinese (Putonghua) and English instruction, with French/Japanese as third language options, gifted education, and e-learning.

Report highlights

  • Private whole-day English primary school founded in 1955; sponsoring body: Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
  • Medium of instruction: Chinese (Putonghua) and English; third languages: French/Japanese
  • 24 classes; facilities include School TV Studio, Gifted Education Resource Centre, Insect Eco-corner
  • Major concerns 2024-2027: enhancing teaching & learning effectiveness, promoting whole-person development
  • Includes Growth Education, Class Teacher Lessons, Brotherhood Scheme, volunteer service for moral & civic education
  • Religious education emphasised; school has Our Lady of the Rosary statue and prayer corners
  • Extra-curricular activities cover academic, sports, arts, and service; Saturday and after-school programmes available

School values

  • Catholic holistic education: spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic development
  • Multilingual and multicultural: Putonghua teaching, English instruction, French/Japanese options
  • Care and service: Brotherhood Scheme, volunteer service, Growth Education fostering community spirit
  • Giftedness and innovation: Gifted Education Resource Centre, e-learning, School TV Studio

Family action plan

  • Visit school website to review full curriculum and major concerns 2024-2027
  • Attend open day or arrange a visit; observe religious education and language environment
  • Discuss Catholic values such as service, respect, and charity with your child
  • Encourage your child to engage with Putonghua and English through children's programmes
  • Prepare a brief self-introduction including interests, reading habits, and reasons for choosing the school
  • Note the school's own admission timeline and procedures (private school independent admission)

Parent interview prep

  • Understand school mission and vision: five core values of Catholic education (Truth, Justice, Love, Life, Family)
  • Consider your child's language ability and interest in a third language (French/Japanese)
  • Prepare to share family views on holistic education and how you align with the school's direction
  • Note the emphasis on Growth Education and Class Teacher Lessons; may be asked about social-emotional development
  • Read 'School Structure' and 'Our Team' pages on the school website to familiarise with leadership

Child practice

  • Be able to answer name, age, and preferences in simple English and Putonghua
  • Practice talking about a favourite book or an interest activity
  • Try to describe daily experiences in complete sentences, e.g., weekend activities
  • Show politeness: greet and respond actively
  • Demonstrate curiosity; prepare one or two questions to ask the teacher

Interview prep signals

  • Interview may include English and Putonghua sections, given the bilingual medium of instruction
  • Chinese taught in Putonghua, so basic Putonghua comprehension may be assessed
  • School emphasises whole-person development; may ask about extra-curricular experiences and preferences
  • Catholic background may lead to value-based questions (e.g., sharing, helping others)
  • Third language options (French/Japanese) may test language interest
  • Growth Education and Brotherhood Scheme content could become situational questions

Parent FAQ

What languages will be used in the interview?

Based on the school website, the medium of instruction is Chinese (Putonghua) and English. The interview likely includes both Putonghua and English components. Children should practice basic self-introduction and simple conversation; parents should also prepare to respond in both languages.

What are the school's expectations for students' extra-curricular activities?

The school offers a wide range of activities, including Saturday and after-school programmes. The interview may ask about consistent participation in an interest activity. Parents should help children develop one interest and be able to share what they enjoy and learn from it.

Is the school suitable for non-Catholic families?

The school is Catholic but welcomes students of all faiths. Parents should respect the religious atmosphere and understand the holistic education philosophy. During the interview, you can express appreciation for the school's values and emphasis on character development.

School Information | 聖方濟各英文小學 - 2024
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