American International School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 12.6K–23K
HKD 99K–180K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
American International School in Hong Kong, a through-train school for ages 3–18 on a single campus, following a US-standards based curriculum with Advanced Placement courses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
900
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 1986
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:00-15:00
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Official records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 - 4 | HKD 152,800≈ USD 19.5K |
| Grade 5 - 6 | HKD 164,400≈ USD 21K |
| Grade 7 - 8 | HKD 164,400≈ USD 21K |
| Grade 9 - 12 | HKD 180,400≈ USD 23K |
| Early Childhood I (Half Day) (For Children Aged 3) | HKD 99,000≈ USD 12.6K |
| Early Childhood Ii (Whole Day) (For Children Aged 4) | HKD 149,800≈ USD 19.1K |
| Grade 1 Junior (Whole Day) (For Children Aged 5) | HKD 149,800≈ USD 19.1K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 - 4 | HKD 152,800 (about USD 19.5K) |
| Grade 5 - 6 | HKD 164,400 (about USD 21K) |
| Grade 7 - 8 | HKD 164,400 (about USD 21K) |
| Grade 9 - 12 | HKD 180,400 (about USD 23K) |
| Early Childhood I (Half Day) (For Children Aged 3) | HKD 99,000 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Early Childhood Ii (Whole Day) (For Children Aged 4) | HKD 149,800 (about USD 19.1K) |
| Grade 1 Junior (Whole Day) (For Children Aged 5) | HKD 149,800 (about USD 19.1K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School (this school) | HKD 99,000 (about USD 12.6K) | HKD 180,400 (about USD 23K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
| Korean International School | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Kennedy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Open days
- 2026-10-07, 2026-11-25, 2026-12-09, 2027-01-20
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Languages
Upcoming events
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
Based on US education standards. Teachers come from many countries, about one-third are American citizens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses are run by an outside company with routes from Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and the New Territories; seats depend on availability.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
The uniform has summer and winter seasons with formal and PE versions, bought through the school office or family portal.
- Summer uniform
- Winter uniform
- PE uniform
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Since 2003–2004 the school has used a three-house system.
- Red Phoenix
- White Tigers
- Blue Dragons
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Founded by an individual; registered as a not-for-profit organisation in 1996–1997.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a US-standards based curriculum with AP courses; no IB. Outdoor education is a compulsory part of the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Students are assessed internally and reported each trimester. AP exams are held on campus and the school is an SAT test centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Uses the Second Step wellness programme in early childhood and builds social-emotional learning into elementary school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1986 as California International School, renamed AIS in 1996–1997 and registered as a not-for-profit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
More than 1,500 graduates; an alumni association launched in December 2009 organises reunions and events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teachers' Association was formally formed in 1998–1999 and supports the school community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
High School runs a Service in Action Week overseas and in Hong Kong, with service projects often done alongside NGOs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student leadership bodies include House Captains, Student Council, Athletic Council and the TECHsperts.
- House Captains
- Student Council
- Athletic Council
- TECHsperts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches English, Mandarin, French and Spanish; modern language teachers are native speakers.
- English
- Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Won the 2026 GBA School Awards overall best student leadership programme and Public Choice Award; also won a Public Choice Award in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC, receiving maximum six-year terms in 2007–2008 and 2020–2021.
- WASC
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Rolling admissions. Assessments are on campus up to Grade 4 and online options exist from Grade 5. Grade 1 and up have principal interviews.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
An alumni-funded mathematics scholarship is available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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