Nomination Rights

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The proceeds raised under the Nomination Rights scheme are exclusively reserved for the funding of capital projects.

Individual Nomination Rights (INRs)

Are available for purchase by parents.

Application for Individual Nomination Rights for Year 1 (children born in 2020) and Year 7 (children born in 2014) will commence on 2 September 2024.

Application for INR for other year groups can be submitted throughout the year.

For more information, please click here.

Remarks

  • Priced at HK$400,000 per Discovery College (DC) Individual Nomination Right.
  • INR nominees are the fifth priority after Corporate NR nominees, staff’s children and siblings of ESF students.
  • The INR entitles the holder to a one-time nomination of one child for a place at Discovery College.
  • INR deposit of HK$50,000 is only refundable if a child is unsuccessful at the interview.
  • The remaining balance of HK$350,000 is payable immediately when the place is accepted.
  • Sibling rights apply once the first child is enrolled into and attending Discovery College.
  • The INR applicant may indicate up to 3 schools in order of preference at which the Nominee can be considered. Waitlist placement will be considered for each school listed in turn. The schools identified in respect of any Nominee can only be changed with the consent of ESF.
  • If all available Individual Nomination Rights for selected school(s) are taken, the application and deposit cheque will be returned and name and contact details placed on the central interest list for the first choice school. Interest list applicants will be contacted if and when an INR becomes available.
  • The offer of a place will be conditional on passing the English proficiency test/interview held at Discovery College. The final decision on whether to offer a place rests with Discovery College.
  • INR Nominees from overseas must have been studying in an English medium school or kindergarten for a minimum of two years prior to application.
  • The INR fee is not set against school tuition.
  • The Non-refundable Building Levy (NBL) payment is still applicable to the children joining Discovery College under the scheme.
  • The INR fee is forfeited if the student withdraws after an Individual Nomination Right has been issued.
  • A child joining in Year 6 will have a guarantee of Year 7 place at Discovery College.

Useful links

Supporting documents to be submitted with Nomination Rights application

Admissions Policy and Procedures

FAQs on Individual Nomination Rights

Corporate Nomination Rights (CNRs)

Companies may purchase a Corporate Nomination Right to nominate their senior employees’ children. Nominees gain first priority, providing they meet the admissions requirements.If you are interested in obtaining further information, please email the ESF centre at primary.admissions@esfcentre.edu.hk or secondary.admissions@esfcentre.edu.hk .