Once you’ve decided that you want to join the UISZ community, you can begin submitting an application form online. Our application process is completed online through our OpenApply Admissions Portal, and our Admissions Team will be able to follow along as you complete the steps and provide support when needed.

After you’ve submitted the application form, you must upload the following support documents as well:

• • A copy of each parent/legal guardian’s passport and valid documentation to reside in mainland China.
  • A copy of the student’s passport and valid documentation to reside in mainland China.

We understand that a family living outside mainland China may not yet have a valid Chinese visa or residence permit. You can submit your passport copies first and email copies of your visa or residence permit once available.

• • A copy of the student’s birth certificate
  • A passport-sized photo of the student for their student ID
  • A copy of the student’s official school reports from at least the last two years. Please also provide their Certificate of Attendance and Enrollment issued by the previous school. We request that all academic documents be submitted in English or with a verified translation.
  • Confidential reference form: for students from Years 1-12, you must use the online application portal to send a confidential reference request to your child’s most recent teacher or Principal.
  • Suppose your child has a diagnosed learning need, has received learning support in a previous school, or has any significant medical conditions. In that case, detailed reports of their history of support must be provided.
  • A copy of the student’s most up-to-date vaccination record.
  • The application fee is RMB2,000, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. Note: The application cannot be processed without payment of the application fee.

Admissions Testing: Depending on your child’s age and English school experience, they may be required to complete an English assessment as part of the application process.

Interview: After completing an application, the Admissions Office will schedule an interview with the Head of Division for your child.

UISZ Admission Policy is designed to encourage the maintenance of diversity in our student body and to ensure that students admitted to UISZ can benefit from our educational provision and be successful in terms of our structured objectives for learning. UISZ is an inclusive school and aims to offer appropriate services to support the enrollment of English Language Learners (ELL) and students with mild Learning Support needs.

UISZ is a co-educational, secular school established to serve predominantly expatriate families in China. Admission to UISZ will be determined by the Head of School based on information obtained concerning:

• The potential of the applicant to benefit from the educational services available.
• The capacity of the school to meet the educational needs of the applicant.
• The results of admission assessments, where applicable.
• The availability of places. Students may be admitted at any time during the academic year unless the timing affects the completion of their courses.
• Students wishing to enrol directly in the IBDP (Year 11-12) must meet additional language and course requirements as determined by the IB Diploma Coordinator.
• Students wishing to enrol directly in the HKDSE (Year 11-12) must meet additional language and course requirements as determined by the HKDSE Coordinator.

The school reserves the right to deny admission or re-enrollment to any applicant if, in its opinion, there are reasons to believe that admission or re-enrolment would not be in the best interest of the applicant or the school. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:

• Expulsion from a previous school for violent or aggressive behaviour or any behaviour that is seen as a Serious Offence in our parent-student handbook.
• A student who is not living with his or her immediate family or guardian.
• A student without appropriate documentation which is required to reside and study in Mainland China.

After you’ve completed all of the application requirements above, the Admissions Office will issue a formal admissions response based on the feedback of the Head of Division, Head of School, and Head of Admissions.

If your child is accepted to enrol at UISZ, you will receive an official enrollment letter and a debit note with payment deadlines required to secure their space. The Admissions Office will work closely with you and our academic leadership to support your child’s successful transition to our learning community.

If your child has applied for a year level where we have reached our maximum capacity, they may be placed in the wait pool for future consideration. If space becomes available for them later, the Admissions Office will follow up with parents to discuss the enrollment timeline.

If your child is denied enrollment at UISZ, the Admissions Office will inform you with an official letter of denial outlining why we cannot offer enrollment to your child.