DSC International School
- Canadian
Per yearabout USD 19.6K–22.4K
HKD 154K–176K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
DSC International School in Hong Kong, the first Canadian school in the city, offers K-12 education for ages 4 to 18 following the Ontario (Canada) curriculum. It is an independent private school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Canadian
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
1,200
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1986
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Grade 1 | HKD 153,700≈ USD 19.6K |
| Grade 1 - 8 | HKD 162,700≈ USD 20.8K |
| Grade 9 - 10 | HKD 168,800≈ USD 21.5K |
| Grade 11 - 12 | HKD 175,700≈ USD 22.4K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Grade 1 | HKD 153,700 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Grade 1 - 8 | HKD 162,700 (about USD 20.8K) |
| Grade 9 - 10 | HKD 168,800 (about USD 21.5K) |
| Grade 11 - 12 | HKD 175,700 (about USD 22.4K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| DSC International School (this school) | HKD 153,700 (about USD 19.6K) | HKD 175,700 (about USD 22.4K) |
| 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) |
| Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 188,300 (about USD 24K) |
| The ISF Academy (The Independent Schools Foundation Academy) | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) | HKD 317,190 (about USD 40.5K) |
| Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School | HKD 132,500 (about USD 16.9K) | HKD 177,540 (about USD 22.7K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 1,000
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Service
- STEM
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Clubs
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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 team of ESL specialists, counsellors, social workers, health staff and ICT specialists supports students.
- ESL specialists
- Guidance counsellors
- Social workers
- Healthcare professionals
- ICT specialists
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
The school runs the Ontario, Canada curriculum and is registered as a private school in Ontario.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Bus service covers many locations on Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, outsourced to an external company.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Full uniform is required on campus and at events, with separate standard and PE items by grade, sold in the on-campus shop.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
An Elementary House Programme launched in 2017 to help new students connect with the community quickly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
An independent private school whose governance includes a Board, a Senior Executive Management Committee and a Head of School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Ontario curriculum from early years to secondary, emphasising inquiry-based learning and STEAM.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school states 100% of graduates receive university offers and cites Canada's PISA results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
An ESL programme for students with limited English, with Level 1 and Level 2 classes for Grades 1 to 8.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Six professionals offer counselling and wellbeing workshops and run a mindfulness studio.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Started as Hong Kong's first Canadian curriculum school and grew into a through-train school for early years to Grade 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Holds a multicultural Diwali Gala and a 40 for 40 community service challenge for its 40th anniversary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Announces that applications are open for the 2027–28 academic year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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