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For CDNIS students, registrations will open on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, 10:00am HKT
For non-CDNIS students (Saturday ASAs only), registrations will open on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 at 10:00am HKT
Deadline: Registration closes on Dec. 11, 2026, 10:00pm HKT
Late Enrollments: Subject to activity availability and will incur a late enrollment fee
For inquiries, please contact activities@cdnis.edu.hk
Spanish Beginner
Provider: UNO Education
¡Hola, amigos! (Hello, friends!) Get ready for a Spanish adventure filled with laughter, music, and fun! Through exciting, hands-on activities, students will build foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing — all in a warm, happy space where they feel encouraged to explore the beautiful language.
Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.
Programme Focus:
Spanish basics, cultural understanding, and communication.
Topics & Activities:
Happy Birthday & Piñata Fun
My Weekly Routine
Batalla de Flores (Battle of the Flowers): Paper Marigold Flower Artwork
Traditional Spanish Food & Final Project
…and more!
Programme Highlight:
Certification of Completion
Comprehensive notes provided
Grade: 1-3
Day: Monday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
Code: 32710 – $ 5,440
Effective Learning for Children: Read & Write (Mandarin)
Provider: Dadi Mandarin
Welcome to our Effective Learning Mandarin: Read & Write program! We know that moving from just speaking a language to reading and writing it can be a big step for young
children. That is why our classes are designed to turn everyday speaking and listening skills into a natural stepping stone for reading and writing.
Through our Whole Brain Thinking and Learning approach, we bring Mandarin to life. By mixing movement, art, and drama into every lesson, we keep children interested and happy while they learn to master characters and sentences with confidence.
How We Teach (Prep-Grade 1)
At this early stage, we focus on helping children connect spoken Mandarin to written words. Our teachers guide students to recognize characters, read short phrases, and start writing their very first words from day one.
We use active movement, art, and Chinese drama as teaching tools. This playful approach keeps young minds excited and makes it much easier for them to remember character strokes and basic sentence patterns.
Class Breakdown:
10 mins: Conversational Warm-up – Fun speaking and listening games to build confidence.
35 mins: Reading & Writing – Easy character recognition, learning stroke order, reading short sentences, and copying words.
15 mins: Creative Output: A fun wrap-up where children use what they have learned to draw and write simple sentence about themselves, their family, or their favourite things.
Grade: Prep – Grade 1
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
Code: 32640 – $ 5,840
How We Teach (Grade 2-3)
At this level, reading and writing become the main focus. Students build real reading skills by exploring Mandarin stories and articles of 200 to 300 characters and answering simple questions. From there, they move into creative story writing—learning to share their imagination through sentences, paragraphs, and short stories that have a clear beginning, middle, and end (with at least 5 sentences).
Our lessons follow the IB framework for inquiry-based learning, which means we use drama, games, and art to help the syllabus come alive. Students might act out a story or draw a picture to discover new vocabulary before they start writing. Our teachers support students as they learn to express bigger ideas in Mandarin with growing independence.
Class Breakdown:
15 mins: Conversational Warm-up – Friendly speaking activities to help children share their thoughts and ideas
20 mins: Reading Comprehension – Reading 200-300 character stories together, learning new words in context, and talking about the story as a class.
25 mins: Creative Story Writing – Step-by-step practice in building sentences and paragraphs. Children write their own stories on fun themes like Our World, My Family, My School, My Favorite Holiday, and Someone I Like.
Grade: 2 – 3
Day: Monday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
Code: 32610 – $ 5,840
The Forbidden Forests: A Creative Storytelling Adventure
Provider: Press Start Academy
Journey into the depths of Merlitas and meet mermaid royalty in their courtroom. Swim with creatures of the sea and forge a lasting bond with new friends as you embark on a quest to save his kingdom and the life of the ocean. Tackle language tasks and create your own rhymes as you listen to the song of the sea.
You will interact with legendary sea creatures and negotiate your way out of sticky situations. In the process, learn about saving the sea through sustainable methods and leave your ripple in the ocean by talking to characters about ocean conservation. You will need all the help you can get so make friends as you go!
Grade: Prep – Grade 2
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
Code: 30522 –
Journeys of Your Own: An Advanced Creative Writing Masterclass
Provider: Press Start Academy
Journeys of Your Own is an interactive creative writing program designed to develop students’ storytelling and writing skills while strengthening creativity, critical thinking, communication, and planning. Through engaging writing challenges and guided activities, students explore how simple ideas can be transformed into compelling stories with memorable characters, meaningful conflicts, and satisfying conclusions.
Grade: 6-8
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
Code: 30521 – $ 6,520
Trial by Fire: The Cursed City: A Creative Writing & Debate Quest
Provider: Press Start Academy
Trial by Fire: The Cursed City builds sharp critical thinking and problem-solving through forensic evidence gathering, logic puzzles, and spotting logical fallacies.
By piecing together clues, students step into the shoes of legal analysts to master persuasive debate mechanics, sharp cross-examinations, and creative writing.
Grade: 3-5
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
Code: 30520 – $ 5,440
Mini Entrepreneurs Club
Provider: UNO Education
In the Mini Entrepreneurs Club, kids will explore the exciting world of business in a fun, hands-on way! Through games, creative projects, and teamwork, they’ll learn how to turn ideas into real-world ventures—all while building confidence, math skills, and creativity.
Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.
Programme Focus: Business mindset, entrepreneurial skills, and creativity
Activities:
Business Heroes – Inspiring leaders & their lessons
The Dream Team – Business roles & collaboration
Brand It! – Designing logos, name, colours & slogan
Market Day – Run your own stall
…and more!
Programme Highlight:
Certification of Completion
Comprehensive notes provided
Grade: 3-5
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
Code: 32820 – $ 6,960
French
Provider: Alliance Française Hong-Kong
Alliance Française Hong kong offers French courses for kids up until Grade 5. The different stages will take your kid through the beginner levels (A1 and A2 levels of the Common European Framework). Grasp your child’s ‘golden learning period’ now!
Through songs, children literature, art and craft, young kids will develop their creativity and interest for the French language and culture.
Classes are conducted in French for greater immersion, in small groups to give each child a maximum attention.
Grade: Prep-Grade 1
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:15pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 33130 – $ 5,700
Grade: 2-3
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:15pm – 4:00pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 33131 – $ 5,700
Grade: 4-5
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 33132 – $7,410
Financial Concepts for Kids
Provider: FQ Education Academy
Our Financial Concepts for Kids course is a specially designed program that transforms abstract money concepts into engaging, age-appropriate lessons. We believe that building a strong financial foundation early on paves the way for lifelong success, responsible habits, confident, and independent thinking.
This course moves beyond the simple piggy bank to equip your child with the practical tools and mindset needed to navigate their financial future. Students will explore core concepts like earning, saving, spending, and sharing, as well as understanding the critical difference between needs and wants.
The course is designed to empower kids with a concrete understanding of basic financial concepts like money, saving, spending, and budgeting, to develop essential money management skills, and to recognize the foundational value of saving and investing.
Course Topics Include:
Understanding Money: Definition and Limitations
The Evolution of Money and Global Currencies
Origins of Money: How and Where It Comes From
Managing Pocket Money: The “Money Jar” Method
The “SMART” Saving Strategy and Conscious Consumption
How and With Whom Should I Share My Money?
Family Money Masters: Budgeting and Financial Planning
The course is certified by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
Grade: 2-4
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 33730 – $6,520
Virtues through Stories & Fables
Provider: JEMS Character Academy
Embark on an enchanting camp and discover the power of timeless tales! Children will explore beloved fables like ‘Tortoise & Hare, ‘Crow ‘& Pitcher, and ‘The ‘Fox & the Stork to unlock the secrets of virtues like focus, perseverance, and friendship.
Through stories, young adventurers will go on a safari with different animals to grow in diligence, confidence, tenacity, bravery, kindness, and build friendship. Get ready for a journey of character-building that will inspire and delight.
Lesson Focus:
- What is Character?
- Diligence
- Perserverance
- Confidence
- Tenacity
- Friendship
- Kindness
Grade: Prep
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 32531 – $6,090
E-F-G (Emotions, Friendships, Growth)
Provider: JEMS Character Academy
This programme helps children understand their feelings and those of others while fostering healthy friendships. It teaches them to identify, regulate, and express emotions responsibly, and enhance communication skills. Participants learn to choose friends wisely, build positive relationships, and resolve conflicts, promoting self-awareness, empathy, and social skills.
Lesson Focus:
- Introduction to Emotions
- Comfortable Emotions
- Uncomfortable Emotions
- Zones of Regulation
- Regulating Emotions
- Choosing Friends
- Building Friendship Bridges
- Pillars of Friendship
- Beam of Communication
- Resolving Conflicts
- Growth Mindset
- Personal Growth
Grade: 1-2
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 32530 – $6,090
Japanese Basic
Provider: UNO Education Ltd
Konnichiwa! (Hello!) Welcome to Japanese Basic—a joyful first step into the wonderful world of Japanese language and culture! Students will learn the basics through games, stories, and role-play, while exploring Japanese culture together – from cute origami and friendly greetings to seasonal festivals and everyday customs.
Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.
Programme Focus: Japanese basics, cultural understanding, and communication
Activities:
Fruit & Shopping Fun
My Favourite Animals
Japanese Children’s Day: Make Koi Fish Flag Origami
Summer Festival Bazaar
…and more!
Programme Highlight:
Certificate of Completion
Comprehensive notes provided
Grade: 1-3
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
Code: 32830 – $ 6,080
Write on the Case: A Creative Writing & Journalism Quest
Provider: Press Start Academy
Write on the Case is an interactive writing and journalism program is designed to develop critical thinking and writing skills while strengthening communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Students take on the role of intrepid young reporters, learning how to ask questions, construct journalistic pieces, and edit their writing, strengthening problem-solving and strategic thinking alongside their writing skills.
Grade: 3-5
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
Code: 30541 – $ 4,860
A World of Your Own: An Advanced Creative Writing Masterclass
Provider: Press Start Academy
A World of Your Own is designed to develop creative writing, world-building, and storytelling skills.
Students construct original worlds with unique cultures, heroes, locations, and stories as they learn to create cohesive fictional universes. They expand their worlds by developing structured settlements, mapping regions, and shaping cultures through narrative decisions.
Grade: 6-8
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
Code: 30540 – $ 5,490
Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners
Provider: UNO Education
Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy through brush painting, creative projects, and cultural storytelling. Each activity-based lesson produces a small finished piece, helping students develop techniques, explore traditional characters, express creativity, and learn the significance behind each character—a hands-on experience with one of China’s most treasured traditions.
Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.
Programme Focus: Calligraphy techniques, artistic beauty, and Chinese character understanding.
Topics & Activities:
Brush & Stroke Techniques
My Seal Design
Chinese New Year: Couplets & Printmaking Artwork
Final Project & Celebration
…and more!
Programme Highlight:
• Certificate of Completion
What to bring:
• All equipment will be provided by UNO EDUCATION
Grade: 2-4
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
Code: 32840 – $ 5,440
Western Calligraphy for Beginners
Provider: UNO Education
Learn the art of Western Calligraphy, from traditional scripts to proper pen techniques—no experience needed. In a supportive, relaxing environment, you’ll build mindfulness and artistic confidence while creating beautiful pieces you’ll be proud of. Discover a new creative outlet and develop focus and patience that last beyond the page.
Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.
Programme focus: Calligraphy techniques, artistic expression, and foundational handwriting skills
Activities:
Fun Writing Techniques & Styles
Uppercase & Lowercase Adventures
Easter Festival: Spring Bookmark Artwork
Final Project & Gallery Walk
…and more!
Programme Highlight:
• Certificate of Completion
What to bring:
• All equipment will be provided by UNO EDUCATION
Grade: 2-4
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
No class on: Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, Mar. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 2, Apr. 16, May. 14
Code: 32850 – $ 4,760