Canadian International School of Hong Kong
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- Canadian
Per yearabout USD 18.2K–33.3K
HKD 143K–262K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
IB World School in Hong Kong offering Early Years to Grade 12 across two campuses: the Early Years Centre in Wong Chuk Hang and the main Nam Long Shan campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1991
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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 |
|---|---|
| AM Session Early Years 1 (Bilingual) | HKD 161,000≈ USD 20.5K |
| PM Session Early Years 1 (Bilingual) | HKD 161,000≈ USD 20.5K |
| Whole-Day Early Years 2 (Bilingual) | HKD 209,200≈ USD 26.7K |
| Whole-Day Preparatory (Bilingual) | HKD 217,200≈ USD 27.7K |
| Whole-Day Grade 01 (Bilingual) | HKD 217,200≈ USD 27.7K |
| Whole-Day Grade 02 (Bilingual) | HKD 217,200≈ USD 27.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| AM Session Early Years 1 (Bilingual) | HKD 161,000 (about USD 20.5K) |
| PM Session Early Years 1 (Bilingual) | HKD 161,000 (about USD 20.5K) |
| Whole-Day Early Years 2 (Bilingual) | HKD 209,200 (about USD 26.7K) |
| Whole-Day Preparatory (Bilingual) | HKD 217,200 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Whole-Day Grade 01 (Bilingual) | HKD 217,200 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Whole-Day Grade 02 (Bilingual) | HKD 217,200 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Whole-Day Grade 03 (Bilingual) | HKD 200,000 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Whole-Day Grade O4 | HKD 200,000 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Whole-Day Grade O5 | HKD 200,000 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Whole-Day Grade O6 | HKD 223,100 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Whole-Day Grade O7 | HKD 223,100 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Whole-Day Grade O8 | HKD 223,100 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Whole-Day Grade O9 | HKD 244,800 (about USD 31.2K) |
| Whole-Day Grade 10 | HKD 244,800 (about USD 31.2K) |
| Whole-Day Grade 11 | HKD 261,500 (about USD 33.3K) |
| Whole-Day Grade 12 | HKD 261,500 (about USD 33.3K) |
| Nursery (Half Day/Bilingual) | HKD 142,800 (about USD 18.2K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian International School of Hong Kong (this school) | HKD 142,800 (about USD 18.2K) | HKD 261,500 (about USD 33.3K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.6K) |
| Delia Memorial School (Glee Path) | HKD 3,000 (about USD 383) | HKD 29,900 (about USD 3.81K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| French International School (Lycée Français International) | HKD 104,099 (about USD 13.3K) | HKD 224,298 (about USD 28.6K) |
| Diocesan Boys' School | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.73K) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Capital levy
- HKD 43,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- Nursery: 2026-11-30 (applications Nov 1–30); EY to Grade 5: 2026-10-02; Grades 6–11: 2026-12-31 (for 2027/2028 year)
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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
- Languages
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- After School Chinese Culture Academy
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a continuum of IB PYP, MYP and DP aligned learning. Upper School also offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Guidance counselling department supports emotional, social and academic growth, with three Lower School and seven Upper School counsellors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Parent volunteers take part in school events such as Halloween, the carnival, the Lunar New Year fair and literacy day.
- Halloween
- CDNIS Carnival
- Lunar New Year Flower Fair
- International Literacy Day
- Staff Appreciation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Operates two campuses. The main Nam Long Shan campus is a multi-level building of over 40,000 square metres. The Early Years Centre has an indoor playground.
- Nam Long Shan main campus
- Early Years Centre
- Indoor playground
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Chinese culture activities include an after-school culture academy, Lunar New Year celebrations and cultural exchanges.
- After School Chinese Culture Academy
- Lunar New Year celebration
- Cultural exchange
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Chinese programme runs from Early Years to Grade 12. Lower School is bilingual English-Mandarin, and Upper School uses two streams by proficiency.
- English-Mandarin bilingual (Nursery to Grade 3)
- Non-native Chinese stream
- Native-like Chinese stream
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Lower School uses a dual-language immersion model with English and Mandarin as instruction languages, taught by dedicated bilingual educators.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Optional language immersion trips to Chinese-speaking countries are offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online via the Admissions Portal. The Admissions Information Guide covers grade placement, assessment and interview, documents and key dates.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Offers an invitation-only CDNIS Scholarship for new Upper School students and the Jockey Club Scholarship for Grade 10 students, based on academic and co-curricular achievement.
- CDNIS Scholarship
- Jockey Club Scholarship
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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