S.1 Discretionary Places
Application for S.1 Discretionary Places 2027-2028
1. Application period: 4th January 2027 (Monday) to 18th January 2027 (Monday)
Office hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2. No. of S1 discretionary places: 20
3. Submitting the Application Form and Documents:
1. Submit in person at the General Office:
The application form and the documents listed below must be submitted to the school’s General Office during the designated office hours from 4th January 2027 to 18th January 2027 (Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).
2. Submit via the EDB Secondary School Places Allocation system (SSPA) e-Platform:
Parents may submit the application and upload the required documents via the EDB SSPA e-Platform between 4th January 2027 and 18th January 2027. The deadline is 18th January 2027 (Hong Kong time 23:59).
Documents to submit:
1. Completed Application form of Our School for S1 discretionary places (This form can be collected from the general office or downloaded from the school’s website https://www.clsnp.edu.hk);
2. Completed EDB-issued S1 Discretionary Place application form
3. This school’s completed application form with a recent photograph affixed
4. Copy of birth certificate
5. Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (or relevant ID document)
6. Copies of the applicant’s Primary 5 and Primary 6 report cards
7. Copies of certificates for extracurricular activities and awards
8. One self-addressed stamped return envelope (with the applicant’s name and address) affixed with $2.4 postage, clipped to the application form. (For applications submitted via the EDB e-Platform, please provide two self-addressed stamped return envelopes with postage affixed.)
*Recommendation letters are not required.
4. Interview: All applicants will be invited to attend an interview on 20th February 2027. The interview date and time will be confirmed when submitting the application form.
5. Criteria and Weighting for the selection of Secondary One students
Academic results 30%
Conduct 30%
Co-curricular activities and Achievements outside school 20%
Interview Performance 20%
6. Announcement of Results:
1. On Tuesday, 31 March 2027, the school will notify successful “Discretionary Place (DP) – Successful List” candidates by post and by phone.
2. Successful DP candidates will be offered a discretionary place before the EDB’s Central Allocation. They will be informed of the result by the EDB on Tuesday, 6th July 2027, when the S1 place allocation results are released. There is no need to call the school for enquiries. Applicants not admitted under the DP stage may still apply to our school through the EDB’s Central Allocation. Parents may list our school on the “Choice of Schools Form” for Central Allocation.
7. Declaration:
1. The information and attachments provided are solely for the purpose of S1 discretionary places application at our school.
2. The application forms (paper and electronic) and related attachments will be voided after the allocation process is completed and will not be returned.
5. Criteria and Weighting for the selection of Secondary One students
Academic results 30%
Conduct 30%
Co-curricular activities and Achievements outside school 20%
Interview Performance 20%
6. Announcement of Results:
1. On Tuesday, 31 March 2027, the school will notify successful “Discretionary Place (DP) – Successful List” candidates by post and by phone.
2. Successful DP candidates will be offered a discretionary place before the EDB’s Central Allocation. They will be informed of the result by the EDB on Tuesday, 6th July 2027, when the S1 place allocation results are released. There is no need to call the school for enquiries. Applicants not admitted under the DP stage may still apply to our school through the EDB’s Central Allocation. Parents may list our school on the “Choice of Schools Form” for Central Allocation.
7. Declaration:
1. The information and attachments provided are solely for the purpose of S1 discretionary places application at our school.
2. The application forms (paper and electronic) and related attachments will be voided after the allocation process is completed and will not be returned.