Australian International School Hong Kong
- Australian
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 19.9K–33.9K
HKD 156K–265K · 2026 fees · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Co-educational day school for Reception to Year 12 that teaches the Australian curriculum, offering NSW HSC and IB Diploma pathways in Years 11 and 12. Non-denominational and multi-cultural.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Australian · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
1,200
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Reception – Year 12
- Nationalities
- 27
- Founded
- 1995
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Foundation
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Reception (Whole Day) | HKD 156,200≈ USD 19.9K |
| Preparatory (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500≈ USD 23.3K |
| Primary Year 1 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500≈ USD 23.3K |
| Primary Year 2 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500≈ USD 23.3K |
| Primary Year 3 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500≈ USD 23.3K |
| Primary Year 4 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500≈ USD 23.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Reception (Whole Day) | HKD 156,200 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Preparatory (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Primary Year 1 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Primary Year 2 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Primary Year 3 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Primary Year 4 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Primary Year 5 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Primary Year 6 (Whole Day) | HKD 182,500 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Secondary Year 7 (Whole Day) | HKD 210,500 (about USD 26.9K) |
| Secondary Year 8 (Whole Day) | HKD 210,500 (about USD 26.9K) |
| Secondary Year 9 (Whole Day) | HKD 210,500 (about USD 26.9K) |
| Secondary Year 10 (Whole Day) | HKD 210,500 (about USD 26.9K) |
| Secondary Year 11 (Whole Day) | HKD 220,900 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Secondary Year 12 (Whole Day) | HKD 220,900 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Secondary - IB Year 11 | HKD 265,400 (about USD 33.9K) |
| Secondary - IB Year 12 | HKD 265,400 (about USD 33.9K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian International School Hong Kong (this school) | HKD 156,200 (about USD 19.9K) | HKD 265,400 (about USD 33.9K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Korean International School | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 1,500
- Enrolment fee
- HKD 35,000
- Capital levy
- HKD 25,000
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, Written, Play based
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
- Performing arts
- Average class size
- 24
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 38
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
After-school activities
- Over 80 extra curricular activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
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
Additional learning support
Learning support is run by the Learning Enrichment Centre. Specialist staff plan and deliver tiered support programmes to meet individual student needs.
- Learning Enrichment Centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Each house supports a specific organisation, and students fundraise and raise awareness of social change issues.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school teaches the Australian curriculum. Years 11 and 12 choose between the NSW HSC and the IB Diploma Programme.
- Australian curriculum
- NSW HSC
- IB Diploma Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school publishes HSC and IB results for the 2025 Year 12 cohort and a list of universities attended by graduates.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Applicants whose English is not their first language may sit the AEAS English test, which the admissions office explains.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is built on the PROSPER framework, covering life skills and emotional growth. Offerings include counselling, peer support and mental health first aid training for secondary staff.
- PROSPER framework
- Counselling
- Peer support
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Offers community service through a student-led service club, Activity Week volunteering and the IB CAS programme.
- YES Club
- Activity Week volunteering
- CAS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
HSC offers Chinese and French, and the IB Diploma offers Chinese, French and Spanish courses.
- Chinese
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions run online application, document review, assessment or interview, offer and payment. Students from Australian schools are generally exempt from assessment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Waitlist places are ordered by application date. Siblings of current students and Australian or New Zealand passport holders get higher priority.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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