Discovery Bay International School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- BTEC
- +1
Per yearabout USD 17.8K–26.4K
HKD 139K–207K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
International community school on Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, serving Early Years Foundation Stage through Secondary and Sixth Form. It follows the English National Curriculum adapted to its international setting and has a house system and an inclusion department.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 5–18
Students
1,200
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1983
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
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 |
|---|---|
| Lower Kindergarten Whole-Day | HKD 139,200≈ USD 17.8K |
| Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day | HKD 139,200≈ USD 17.8K |
| Year 1 | HKD 150,900≈ USD 19.2K |
| Year 2 | HKD 150,900≈ USD 19.2K |
| Year 3 | HKD 150,900≈ USD 19.2K |
| Year 4 | HKD 150,900≈ USD 19.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Lower Kindergarten Whole-Day | HKD 139,200 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day | HKD 139,200 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Year 1 | HKD 150,900 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 2 | HKD 150,900 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 3 | HKD 150,900 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 4 | HKD 150,900 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 5 | HKD 150,900 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 6 | HKD 150,900 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 7 | HKD 200,300 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Year 8 | HKD 200,300 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Year 9 | HKD 200,300 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Year 10 | HKD 200,300 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Year 11 | HKD 200,300 (about USD 25.5K) |
| Year 12 | HKD 206,800 (about USD 26.4K) |
| Year 13 | HKD 206,800 (about USD 26.4K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay International School (this school) | HKD 139,200 (about USD 17.8K) | HKD 206,800 (about USD 26.4K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.6K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Diocesan Boys' School | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.73K) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
| French International School (Lycée Français International) | HKD 104,099 (about USD 13.3K) | HKD 224,298 (about USD 28.6K) |
| 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 (2026-11-09)
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · BTEC
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS, fobisia
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
A Learning Enhancement team supports SEN and EAL needs, with parent-funded occupational and speech therapy available in school.
- FRIENDS programme
- Perceptual Motor Programme
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech & Language Therapy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows the English National Curriculum, adapted to the school's international setting in Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Four houses (Dragon, Griffin, Goldhorn, Phoenix) run events across sports, creative arts and academics in Secondary.
- Dragon
- Griffin
- Goldhorn
- Phoenix
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Established by HKRI, the developer of Discovery Bay, and led by successive principals since 1983.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
A broad, balanced curriculum with Mathematics, Computing, English, Music, Art, Drama and PE, with inquiry-based learning.
- Mathematics
- Computing
- English
- Music
- Art
- Drama
- Physical Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Weekly Learning for Life lessons, assemblies, lunch clubs, leadership roles and an inter-year buddy system support social and emotional growth.
- Learning for Life
- Friendship Finders
- Buddy system
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Identifies learning needs early and provides differentiated support; some provision may cost parents extra.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Individual EAL goals with speaking-first support; Secondary offers in-class support in English and Humanities plus drop-in writing help.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing team group sessions, with a Head of Wellbeing and School Counsellor available for one-to-one support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Commits to keeping all children safe regardless of background, with child protection guided by the best interests of the child.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in January 1983 alongside the Discovery Bay community, then expanded to add Secondary and a Sixth Form.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Often hosts or provides facilities for local Discovery Bay events such as music festivals and sports and charity races.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A custom-built campus in a natural setting, with facilities including the Globe Theatre and the Discovery Centre.
- Globe Theatre
- Discovery Centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Mandarin Chinese is taught throughout the school; French and Spanish are optional in some Secondary year groups.
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications via an online form, with availability enquiries and Open Day webinars available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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