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Complete P1 Admission Timeline: From K2 Preparation to P1 Start

This page provides a stage-by-stage timeline for Hong Kong parents preparing for Primary One admission, starting from the summer of K2 through to the start of P1. It covers key milestones such as discretionary allocation, central allocation, DSS/private school interviews, result announcements, and knock-the-door procedures. All dates are indicative; please verify with the Education Bureau and individual schools for official schedules.

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What Parents Need To Know

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Use search, filters and sorting to narrow the shortlist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

How To Use This Page

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

Decision Checklist

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

Interview Preparation

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Practise briefly and regularly, focusing on natural responses.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Practise briefly and regularly, focusing on natural responses.

Verification Notes

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Compare tuition and related costs before applying.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

School Shortlisting

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

School Shortlisting

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Compare tuition and related costs before applying.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.

Useful Filters

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
What should parents verify first?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

How should we use this page?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

What is the safest next step?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

How often should we practise?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

Where should official facts come from?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

Next pages

Keep momentum

Hong Kong Primary Schools DirectoryAI Primary School MatcherP1 Interview Guide — Direct Subsidy & Private School Complete GuideInterview Practice – 983 Real P1 Interview Questions
Sources

Official sources to verify first

EDB Primary One Admission SystemEDB ePOA resourcesCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release