School D43c76a4 admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1984
Sponsoring body: 香港Kowloon 塘Christian中華宣道會
Religion: Christian
Teaching language: Chinese（包括：Putonghua）及English
Motto: 敬畏耶和華是智慧的開端，認識至聖者便是聰明。（箴九：10）
Phone: 2699 8030
School website: http://www.cahcc.edu.hk
Address: New Territories 沙田美林邨
District: Sha Tin District
POA school net: 88
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School D43c76a4 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

TypesSchool Development Plan

Christian Alliance H.C. Chan Yuen Hei Primary School is a subsidised Christian primary school in Sha Tin, offering instruction in Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. The school emphasises holistic development and has a published School Development Plan for 2024-2027.

Report highlights

The 2024-2027 School Development Plan is available on the school website; parents can review its priorities. The school is Christian, focusing on moral and spiritual education.
Instruction is in Chinese (Putonghua) and English, creating a bilingual environment.
Located in Sha Tin's Mei Lam Estate with good community access.
Admissions information for Primary One and transfer students is on the school website.

School values

Reverence for God and pursuit of wisdom (motto core)
Holistic education: academic, character, and spiritual development
Bilingual and multicultural learning environment
Continuous improvement through school development planning

Family action plan

Read the 2024-2027 School Development Plan on the school website to understand focus areas. Familiarise with the school's vision and Christian values.
Check the Primary One admission timeline and prepare required documents early.
Attend open days or admission talks to experience the school environment. Discuss the school's Christian background with your child.
Prepare a brief family introduction that aligns with the school's values.

Parent interview prep

Be ready to share your family's educational philosophy and how it aligns with the school's Christian values. Reference the school development plan to show genuine interest.
Prepare thoughtful questions about the school's support for new students, extracurricular activities, and home-school cooperation.
Demonstrate understanding of the school's bilingual approach and how you might support it at home.
Stay natural and honest during the interview, conveying your commitment to your child's education.

Child practice

Encourage your child to introduce themselves (name, age, hobbies).
Practice simple Putonghua conversations, as the school uses it as a medium of instruction.
Read books together to develop reading habits and expression skills.
Teach basic manners like greetings and thanking.
Play simple English word games to prepare for the bilingual environment.

Interview prep signals

The school may ask parents about their knowledge of the school development plan and how they support its goals.
Family values alignment with Christian principles might be assessed.
Children may be observed for language ability (Cantonese, Putonghua, English) and social interaction.
Parental expectations for the child's growth could be discussed to ensure fit with the school's holistic approach.

Parent FAQ

What is the medium of instruction in the school?

The school uses Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. Subjects are taught in Putonghua, while English lessons are conducted in English. Detailed language policies can be found on the school website.

What is assessed in the Primary One interview?

Based on the school's development plan, the interview likely evaluates the child's language skills (Cantonese, Putonghua, English), basic cognition, and social behaviour. Parents should show alignment with the school's Christian values and understanding of its development priorities. Practice simple mock interviews with your child.

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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