About
Dual-language international school in Hong Kong with a German International Stream and an English International Stream, running from Kindergarten to Secondary. Operated by a charitable company limited by guarantee.
Key facts
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- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
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Curriculum
German · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,380
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
- Nationalities
- 27
- Founded
- 1969
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Cat4, Interview
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Football
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Touch rugby
Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sports
- Leadership and Service
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Most needs are met in class. Specialist Student Support teachers may offer tailored academic provision.
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Country affiliation
The school has German and Swiss roots. It runs German and English streams and holds German and Swiss cultural events.
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A charitable association company limited by guarantee runs operations, and a sponsoring foundation manages fixed assets and levy schemes.
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Academics
Curriculum
The school offers German International Abitur (DIA), IB and IGCSE through two streams, German and English.
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counsellors build empathy, problem-solving and self-awareness in early years and primary, and resilience in secondary.
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Mental wellbeing
Well-being counsellors provide a private, safe space for students to talk. Sessions can be one-to-one or in small groups.
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Parent experience
History
The school has offered dual-language through-train education in Hong Kong since 1969.
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Community
The school emphasises a close community of students, staff, parents and alumni, and runs an alumni network.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A parent volunteer organisation runs events and raises funds. Elected class representatives liaise with teachers.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
The school operates two campuses, Pok Fu Lam and The Peak.
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Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
The school runs creative programmes in art, drama and music.
- Art
- Drama
- Music
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Cultural and language
The school holds German and Swiss cultural events and celebrations of several cultural festivals.
- Christmas Bazaar
- St Nikolaus Celebrations
- Chinese New Year Celebrations
- Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncake
- Christmas Wreath Workshops
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Leadership and professional
Leadership roles range from class responsibilities in Kindergarten to House Leaders in Primary and School Council in Secondary.
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
The sports programme includes team and individual activities, along with non-competitive options.
- Football
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Touch rugby
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Languages
Language provision
The school teaches German, English, Mandarin, Latin and French.
- German
- English
- Mandarin
- Latin
- French
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Bilingual teaching
Lessons are taught in German and English as a dual-language programme.
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Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round. Entrance assessments and a published admissions priority policy apply, and the English stream is selective.
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Waitlist
Applicants are placed on year-group waitlists. When a place opens, the next applicant is contacted and may need a new assessment.
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Location
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Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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