German Swiss International School - Peak Campus vs Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School

	G German Swiss International School - Peak Campus Hong Kong	K Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School Hong Kong
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year HK$197,000 - 256,700	Fees / year HK$208,800 - 267,100
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 1,250	Pupils 1,550
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1969	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location GSIS’s Peak Campus is located at 11 Guildford Road, The Peak, on Hong Kong Island. It is in a residential, hillside area with access by bus or taxi, and is close to popular attractions like the Peak Tram and Peak Galleria. The campus enjoys relatively tranquil surroundings above the city core.	Location The Pok Fu Lam Preparatory campus is situated on Hong Kong Island’s south side, in the Pok Fu Lam/Wah Fu area. The campus lies near Mount Kellett and overlooks Kellett Bay. It is in the Southern District and is well served by public transport, including bus and minibus links, alongside a dedicated school coach service.
Stages	Stages GSIS is an all-through school offering education from Kindergarten through Secondary (ages ~3 to 18). It is organized into early years, primary, and secondary levels across two streams (German and English).	Stages This campus serves children from Reception to Year 6 (ages 4–11). Reception follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), after which pupils progress through a modified English National Curriculum.
School type	School type The school is co-educational.	School type Kellett is a co-educational day school. Boarding is not offered at either of its campuses in Hong Kong.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support GSIS provides holistic support, including social-emotional counselling, learning enhancement teachers, and interventions to assist students with learning or adjustment needs.	Additional learning support The school operates an Additional Support Needs (ASN) framework, which provides tailored help for students requiring extra assistance and offers “Further Challenge” opportunities for those exceeding expectations. Support may include differentiated teaching, targeted interventions, and collaboration with external specialists when appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation GSIS has affiliation with Germany / German Schools Abroad — it is part of a network of over 135 German Schools Abroad, and one of its two streams (the German International Stream) leads to the German International Abitur (DIA).	Country affiliation Kellett is a British international school. It follows the English National Curriculum and is inspected as a British School Overseas.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not have a religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school has no religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure GSIS’s typical school hours are 7:40 am to 3:20 pm, Monday to Friday with breaks in-between.	School day structure The school day runs from 08:30 to 15:15. Breaks and lunchtimes vary by year group; for example, Years 4–6 have a morning break from 10:30–10:50 and lunch between 12:30–13:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details GSIS uses external bus companies (not in-house) to provide bus service for students. The school works with providers to maintain standards.	Bus service details A dedicated school bus service is offered through Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Ltd., which provides routes to and from Pok Fu Lam. Detailed bus routes and fees are published by the school. Public transport options, including buses and minibuses, are also available nearby for families who do not use the school service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Assessment Fee A non-refundable HKD 4,300 per student applies for both Kindergarten and Primary/Secondary applications. Applications are processed within one to two business days, after which students are placed on the waiting list and scheduled for assessment as needed. Registration Fee Upon acceptance, families pay a one-time registration fee of HKD 2,350 for Kindergarten or HKD 3,700 for Primary and Secondary students. Tuition Fees (2024–2025) Tuition is billed in two instalments per year: * Kindergarten (KG1–KG2): HKD 118,200 (first instalment) + HKD 78,800 (second instalment) = HKD 197,000 per year * Primary (Years 1–6): HKD 122,220 + HKD 81,480 = HKD 203,700 per year * Lower Secondary (Years 7–11): HKD 145,680 + HKD 97,120 = HKD 242,800 per year * Upper Secondary (Years 12–13): HKD 154,020 + HKD 102,680 = HKD 256,700 per year Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Invoices are issued twice annually and must be settled before the start of each term. Payments are accepted in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) via bank transfer or cheque; credit-card payments are not accepted. Boarding Fees GSIS is a day school only; no boarding fees apply. Other Costs Additional costs may include uniforms, school bus fees, extracurricular activities, and optional trips. Refund Policy Tuition fees are non-refundable once a term has begun. Withdrawals before the term starts require written notice. Payment Options Fees must be paid directly to the school’s designated bank account in Hong Kong Dollars.	Fee details Application Fees For Reception to Year 4, an application fee of HK\$2,000 is required. For Year 5 to Year 13, the application fee is HK\$2,500, which includes the assessment charge. These fees are non-refundable. Annual Capital Levy / Debentures All new students must either pay an Annual Capital Levy of HK\$40,000 (non-refundable, non-redeemable) or hold a debenture. Debenture options include a Corporate Debenture of HK\$650,000 (increasing to HK\$1,000,000 from September 2025), as well as Foundation and Golden Jubilee debenture options. Tuition Fees (Per Year) Reception – Year 6: HK\$208,800 Fees are billed by term as follows: Term 1: 40% (HK\$83,520) Term 2: 30% (HK\$62,640) Term 3: 30% (HK\$62,640) Billing and Payment Terms Tuition is invoiced three times per year, about one month before each term begins. Payment is due on the first day of term. For families joining partway through the school year, fees are charged on a pro-rata basis. Additional Fees Costs not included in tuition are school transport, uniforms, lunches, certain extracurricular activities, examination entry fees, and optional overseas trips. For Senior School only, students are required to bring their own device under the BYOD programme.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. Pre-Loved Uniform Sales are organized to raise funds for UNICEF, with proceeds supporting UNICEF and disaster relief efforts.
Food options	Food options The Peak Campus has a dining hall with natural daylight. The Three Mackerels Cafeteria is located on the 6th floor of the Middle Building at The Peak Campus. Chartwells operates the catering service for GSIS, using the Three Mackerels Cafeteria; GSIS is not responsible for daily cafeteria operations. Lunch menus are available for students.	Food options Lunch is provided during the school day. Pok Fu Lam Prep lunch is scheduled 11:30am–12:30pm for Reception and 12:30pm–1:30pm for older year groups; Kowloon Bay Prep lunch is 11:40am–12:40pm for younger students and 12:00–1:00pm for others. A dining hall offering hot food is planned as part of refurbishment.
House system	House system The House System assigns every student to one of four houses; students wear their house colours and participate in inter-house activities and events.	House system A house system operates in both Prep and Senior. Senior Houses are named after four former governors of Hong Kong, and house competitions span sport, the arts and academics.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership German Swiss International School is operated by The German Swiss International School Association Limited (the Association), a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Association handles operational aspects of the school, including compliance with local and German and Swiss government regulations and guidelines. The Board of Directors governs the school and elects a Chair to preside over meetings. The GSIS Foundation Limited is the sponsoring body and manages fixed assets and the Debenture Capital Levy Scheme.	Governance and ownership Kellett School is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Each family is a member of the Kellett School Association Limited and pays an annual association fee of HK$500. The Board of Governors consists of twelve parent governors; the annual general meeting is held toward the end of each calendar year.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The English International Stream (EIS) at German Swiss International School follows a British-based curriculum leading to IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme qualifications. In Primary School (Years 1–6), students follow a broad academic programme aligned with the UK National Curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, science, and languages. In Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), students continue with core and specialist subjects, preparing for the IGCSE courses taken in Years 10–11, examined mainly under Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel boards. In Upper Secondary (Years 12–13), students undertake the IB Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised qualification for university entry worldwide. Across all stages, the curriculum includes German and Mandarin language study and a range of co-curricular opportunities in arts, STEM, and service.	Curriculum details At Pok Fu Lam, pupils begin in Reception with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. From Year 1 to Year 6, the school follows a modified English National Curriculum, adapted for an international setting. The curriculum includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science, alongside specialist teaching in Mandarin, music, art, PE, public speaking, and digital skills. Learning is supported by small class sizes capped at 24 and additional teaching assistants in the early years. The curriculum also incorporates an Innovation programme to encourage problem-solving and creativity, and pupils participate widely in Expressive Arts and extracurricular activities. Students completing Year 6 at Pok Fu Lam typically transfer to the Senior School at Kowloon Bay.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar View document	Academic calendar View document
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning GSIS operates a holistic support programme in which social-emotional counsellors and learning enhancement teachers collaborate proactively and reactively with students. Their role includes offering classroom-based guidance, check-ins, and interventions to help students manage emotions, relationships, and transitions. The support spans from early years through secondary, with tailored programmes to respond to individual needs.	Social & emotional learning Kellett embeds wellbeing through its whole-school programme called “Positively Kellett.” This initiative promotes wellbeing across all age groups and is supported by resources and events such as Positively Kellett Week. The school also highlights wellbeing as a core strand of its Additional Support Needs (ASN) framework, with provision points outlining how wellbeing is monitored and supported. Publications on the school’s website include parent resources and booklets to reinforce wellbeing strategies both in school and at home.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) GSIS offers Student Support Teachers who work with subject teachers, Heads of Year, students and parents to design and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs). They assist with a range of learning challenges including ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, and support “twice-exceptional” students. The school is not a specialist SEN institution — their support is integrated into the regular school framework.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides support through its Additional Support Needs (ASN) Department, which offers tailored help for students at different levels of need. Support includes differentiated teaching, targeted small-group interventions, and in some cases collaboration with external specialists. Provision also covers students who require “Further Challenge” because they are working beyond age-related expectations. Kellett follows a wave model of provision points, which sets out the level of support required for different needs. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, but aims to meet a range of needs within a mainstream setting.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose specific information regarding EAL (English as an Additional Language) support on its website.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported under the broader “holistic support” umbrella, with counsellors available to students for emotional and social challenges. The staff may also facilitate small-group or individual interventions as needed. Beyond counselling, the learning enhancement role contributes to reducing academic stress by offering scaffolded support.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported as part of the Positively Kellett framework, which is designed to nurture student health and happiness across the school. The initiative includes published wellbeing resources, parent engagement, and a structured approach within the ASN provision points. At Senior School, counselling staff are mentioned, but the website does not detail counsellors specifically for the Preparatory section. The emphasis for Preparatory pupils is on proactive wellbeing education, monitoring, and inclusion within everyday teaching and school life.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding GSIS follows Hong Kong and German legislation, and is guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, to uphold child protection and welfare. The school states that all adults in the school are obligated to protect children’s rights and promote safety. Policies and procedures are in place to promote reporting, welfare, and protection as a fundamental principle.	Safeguarding Kellett follows safeguarding and child protection policies aligned with COBIS Patron’s Accreditation standards. The school states a clear commitment to safer recruitment and to creating a safe environment for children. In 2021, Kellett became the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded COBIS Patron’s Accreditation, which verifies strong practice in safeguarding, student welfare, and governance.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy View document
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Peak Campus comprises the Upper Building for the Primary School and the Middle and Lower Buildings for the Secondary School. It is located at 11 Guildford Road, The Peak, Hong Kong, and overlooks The Peak. The campus features indoor multi-purpose sports halls, a year-round indoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball and football courts, and multiple playgrounds. It also includes an auditorium dedicated to drama and music performances, libraries with over 20,000 resources in German, English, and Mandarin, a dining hall with natural daylight, and classrooms equipped with smartboards.	Facilities overview Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School occupies two main buildings, Mountain Wing and Ocean Wing. Facilities include a large multi-use auditorium, a gymnasium, a library, a science laboratory, a dance and drama studio, an ICT suite, a language laboratory, a SEN learning support base, music rooms and an art studio. Outdoor spaces include an astroturf playground, an adventure playground and a vegetable patch for play and outdoor learning. An indoor covered area serves Reception and Year 1, and the campus is serviced by a bus network with two car parks nearby.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Indoor multi-purpose sports halls; a year-round indoor swimming pool; outdoor basketball and football courts; multiple playgrounds.	Sports facilities The Pok Fu Lam campus provides a gymnasium for physical education and an astroturf playground for outdoor sport. Outdoor and indoor spaces support a range of PE and recreational activities, complemented by the campus's covered area for early years.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Libraries with over 20,000 resources in German, English, and Mandarin; classrooms equipped with smartboards.	Academic facilities The Prep curriculum is delivered on the English National Curriculum with a modified approach. Class sizes are capped at 24 students, and Pok Fu Lam runs three classes per year group. Reception has a full-time teaching assistant, Years 1–4 have a part-time assistant, and Years 5–6 have an assistant across the year group. A 1:1 iPad programme is in place for Years 1–6, with iPads also available in Reception. Specialist teaching is provided in physical education, music, art, Mandarin, public speaking and digital skills.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Art: arts programmes include art, drama, and music, providing opportunities to express creativity. Sports: a diverse programme including football, tennis, cricket, hockey, netball, gymnastics, fencing, and touch rugby, with non-competitive activities also available. Leadership and Service: leadership roles are available across levels, including House Leaders, Head Students, Prefects, and School Council, with opportunities to participate in Academic Societies and the Global Initiatives Group.	Extra curricular facilities Expressive Arts are a core part of the curriculum, supplemented by regular concerts, performances and assemblies. Art and music are taught by specialist teachers, and the Prep School has its own dedicated art, music and multi-purpose PE/performance venue. The school stages annual musicals and other performances, with opportunities for public speaking and artistic showcases.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History German Swiss International School (GSIS) was founded in 1969 by German and Swiss families seeking a bilingual education in Hong Kong. The first campus was in a house on Barker Road with 73 students; by 1975 the school opened its Peak campus on Guildford Road. GSIS is operated under two legal entities: GSIS Association Ltd, which handles academic and administrative operations, and GSIS Foundation Ltd, which owns and manages the Peak campus property	History Kellett School was founded in 1976 by a group of parents who wanted to establish a high-quality British-style education in Hong Kong. The first campus was in Pok Fu Lam, with the Preparatory School opening in 1980. Over time, the school expanded to two Preparatory campuses (Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay) and a Senior School at Kowloon Bay. Ownership and governance are maintained through a parent-run model, with families participating via the Kellett School Association and debenture system.
Community	Community GSIS nurtures a community culture through frequent events such as its annual Christmas Bazaar, which gathers students, parents, and staff around stalls, games, and cultural food. The school’s Parents’ Organisation for Community (POC) works to unite the school community and raise funds for school-wide cultural and educational programming.	Community The Kellett community is active across cultural, social, and service events. Annual highlights include celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Book Week, and the Easter Bonnet Parade, which bring students, parents, and staff together. The school also supports charitable initiatives through Kellett4Good and runs events like the Kellett Charity Ball.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association GSIS’s parent organisation is called the Parents’ Organisation for Community (POC). It is comprised of parent volunteers who collaborate with school management and the Board of Governors to organise events and foster community ties. The POC helps run fundraising and cultural events like bazaars, food fairs, and community gatherings. The POC also supports educational initiatives and works to facilitate parent-school communication.	Parent teacher association The parent body is formally organised through the Parents’ Committee, which functions as the school’s PTA. This group organises community events, supports fundraising activities, and helps to coordinate cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year festivities and community fairs. They also assist with events like Welcome Drinks for new parents and contribute to initiatives such as Kellett4Good. The PTA plays an important role in strengthening parent–school connections and encouraging volunteerism across both campuses.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers a holistic education that follows a modified English National Curriculum. The prep program emphasises attainment in Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Digital Skills, with specialist teaching in physical education, music, art, Mandarin, public speaking and digital skills. Class sizes are capped at 24 students and Pok Fu Lam runs three classes per year group. Mandarin begins from Reception and is taught through a spiralling, sequential and communicative approach.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Expressive Arts are a core part of the Prep curriculum, and regular concerts, performances and assemblies support students' confidence and public speaking. The Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School has its own art, music and multi-purpose PE/performance venue, and art and music are taught by specialist teachers. The Kowloon Bay campus provides an auditorium for concerts and presentations.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Mandarin is taught from Reception as part of the core curriculum, with a spiralling, sequential and communicative approach. The near-native Mandarin content covers language rhetoric and Chinese literacy pieces and poems within a theme-based, age-appropriate program. Students can opt to take additional or alternative Modern Foreign Languages in Senior School.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is a core part of the Prep curriculum and Personal, Social and Health Education is included in the programme. The Pok Fu Lam campus provides a gymnasium, a large multi-use auditorium, an Astroturf playground, an adventure playground and garden spaces for outdoor learning. The campus also includes a language lab and other facilities to support wellbeing and physical activity.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Languages of Instruction are German and English. Languages taught include German, English, Mandarin, Latin, and French. The Peak Campus serves Kindergarten to Secondary with GIS (German Stream) and EIS (English Stream); Primary classes are GIS (DVOR K04) and English Stream (Year 1-6), and Secondary classes are GIS (K05–K12) and English Stream (Year 7–13).	Language provision The school follows a modified English National Curriculum for the Preparatory School (ages 4 to 11). Mandarin is taught from Reception as a key subject, with a near-native curriculum and a theme-based, age-appropriate approach; students may opt for additional or alternative Modern Foreign Languages in Senior School. The school teaches in English, with Mandarin offered as a dedicated language subject.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Peak Campus offers two streams: the German International Stream (GIS) and the English International Stream (EIS). GIS provides a bilingual education through Kindergarten to Secondary, with no prior knowledge of German required for some age groups.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Bilingual education is delivered through GIS, and the school operates two streams to support language immersion: GIS (German) and EIS (English).	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards * Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule: Awarded the seal of “Excellent German School Abroad” by the German government, affirming compliance with rigorous educational and quality benchmarks.	Awards Carfax Education – The Schools Index: Kellett has been included in The Schools Index, which highlights the top 150 private schools worldwide, and was recognised among the top schools in Hong Kong/China. This acknowledges the school’s standing within international private education.
Accreditations	Accreditations * Supported by the Swiss Government: GSIS receives official recognition and partial funding from the Swiss Federal Government for providing Swiss-standard education abroad. * CIS (Council of International Schools) Member: The school is accredited by CIS, an international education organisation that evaluates schools on global standards of learning, safety, and governance. * IB World School: GSIS is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to offer the IB Diploma Programme, a globally recognised pre-university qualification. * Schulen: Partner der Zukunft (PASCH): Recognised as a “School: Partner of the Future,” a German Federal Foreign Office initiative that promotes the German language and international educational exchange. * WDA (World Association of German Schools Abroad): Member of the global network of officially recognised German international schools maintaining high academic and cultural standards. * DAS (Deutsche Auslandsschulen International): Officially recognised as a German School Abroad, part of a worldwide network of over 140 schools offering German curricula overseas. * Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK): Accredited by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of Germany, ensuring GSIS curricula and diplomas meet German educational standards. * Youth Development Partner (BVB 09 Borussia Dortmund): Recognised collaboration promoting youth sports and leadership through football development programmes.	Accreditations 1. British Schools Overseas (BSO): In 2023, Kellett was inspected under the UK Department for Education’s BSO framework and judged Outstanding in every category. The inspection confirmed that the school provides an outstanding quality of education for its pupils. 2. Council of British International Schools (COBIS): In 2021, Kellett became the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded Patron’s Accredited Membership, the highest status given by COBIS. The school also holds Beacon School status for wellbeing, recognising its approach as a model of best practice for other schools. 3. Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC): Kellett Senior School has been a member of HMC since 2019. HMC is a professional association of the heads of leading independent schools, with membership requiring regular inspection and accreditation. 4. Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS): Both Kellett Preparatory Schools have been members since 2018, and were the first schools in Hong Kong to achieve membership. IAPS is an association of accredited prep schools that share professional development, networking, and standards of practice. 5. Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA): Kellett is a founding member of FOBISIA, a non-profit organisation that promotes British-international education across Asia and provides professional development, networking, and enrichment opportunities for schools and students.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial inquiry / Pre-Application Prospective families complete an online Pre-Application form (via GSIS’s Admissions portal) which grants access to the admissions pack and enables scheduling of a campus tour or visit. 2. Submission of Full Application / Waitlist Placement Once the application is complete (personal, academic, and residency documentation), GSIS sends an acknowledgement email and places the applicant on a waitlist (or shortlist) for their year group. 3. Entrance Assessment / Interview For many year levels (especially in the English International Stream), applicants are invited to an assessment (English, Mathematics, verbal comprehension etc.) and sometimes an interview, depending on year group. 4. Offer of Place and Debenture / Capital Levy If a place is available and the student passes assessment, GSIS issues an offer letter. The family must decide on and pay debenture (refundable or non-refundable) or capital levy (where applicable) by a deadline. 5. Enrollment and Orientation After acceptance and payment, parents complete enrollment formalities. Students may attend orientation, meet teachers, receive timetables, and integrate into their cohort before classes begin.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and review: Families can apply at any time, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Parents are encouraged to review the school’s Admissions Policy and relevant documentation before submitting an application, particularly since places at some year groups are often full. 2. Preparing documents: Applications must include a recent passport-sized photograph of the student, copies of the student’s passport and birth certificate, and Hong Kong ID if applicable. Families must also provide the most recent two years of school reports, if available, to support the application. 3. Application submission and payment: Applications are submitted online via OpenApply, and must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee. These fees are non-refundable. 4. Assessment and placement: Depending on the year group, applicants may be required to attend an assessment to confirm readiness for the curriculum. Placement decisions are made with reference to the school’s admissions criteria and curriculum requirements. 5. Offer and acceptance: If a place is offered, families must secure it through either a debenture or the Annual Capital Levy, as set out in the school’s fees policy. Tuition and other costs are then billed according to the school’s published termly schedule.
Scholarships	Scholarships GSIS does not publicly offer traditional, broad-based scholarships (such as merit scholarships) on its website. However, the school does have a financial aid / fee reduction program, considered on a case-by-case basis, thereby reducing school fees for certain students whose families demonstrate need.	Scholarships The school does not publicly provide information about scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist GSIS operates a waitlist (or shortlist) system rather than immediate acceptance. After a full application is submitted, the applicant is placed on a waitlist in the appropriate year group. When a vacancy arises, GSIS contacts the next student on the waitlist to check continued interest, and may arrange a new assessment or interview before confirming the place.	Waitlist Kellett states that a waitlist is in operation for certain year groups, and in recent years, classes have been full with families placed on waiting lists. Waitlist movement depends on availability, and parents are advised to maintain contact with the Admissions team for updates.
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