French International School (Lycée Français International)

Happy Valley, Hong KongLicensedBeing verified
  • French

Per yearabout USD 13.3K–28.6K

HKD 104K–224K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Image from the school website · fis.edu.hk

About

French International School of Hong Kong (FIS) runs a French Stream and an International Stream across several campuses, with French and English instruction.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources

Government-subsidised International school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    French

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Students

    890

  • Language

    English, French

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Founded
1963
Ownership
Non-profit
School day
08:30-17:30
School bus
Yes
Accreditations
IB

Fees

Source: Read 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.

GradePer year
Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day (Non-Local) KG Classes French Stream - Upper KGHKD 104,099≈ USD 13.3K
Primary Classes French Stream P1HKD 108,263≈ USD 13.8K
Primary Classes French Stream P2 - P6HKD 106,355≈ USD 13.6K
Lower Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes French Stream (Bilingual)HKD 150,653≈ USD 19.2K
Lower Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes English StreamHKD 156,729≈ USD 20K
Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes French Stream (Bilingual)HKD 150,653≈ USD 19.2K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
French International School (Lycée Français International) · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day (Non-Local) KG Classes French Stream - Upper KGHKD 104,099 (about USD 13.3K)
Primary Classes French Stream P1HKD 108,263 (about USD 13.8K)
Primary Classes French Stream P2 - P6HKD 106,355 (about USD 13.6K)
Lower Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes French Stream (Bilingual)HKD 150,653 (about USD 19.2K)
Lower Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes English StreamHKD 156,729 (about USD 20K)
Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes French Stream (Bilingual)HKD 150,653 (about USD 19.2K)
Upper Kindergarten Whole-Day Classes English StreamHKD 156,729 (about USD 20K)
Primary Classes French Stream P1 BilingualHKD 155,908 (about USD 19.9K)
Primary Classes French Stream P2 - P6 BilingualHKD 153,292 (about USD 19.5K)
Primary Classes English Stream Year 1 - Year 6HKD 166,408 (about USD 21.2K)
Secondary Classes French Stream S1-S4HKD 162,478 (about USD 20.7K)
Secondary Classes French Stream S1 - S4 European SectionHKD 179,136 (about USD 22.8K)
Secondary Classes French Stream - International Option Baccalaureate S1-S4HKD 179,136 (about USD 22.8K)
Secondary Classes French Stream S5-S7HKD 196,519 (about USD 25.1K)
Secondary Classes French Stream - International Option Baccalaureate S5-S7HKD 217,488 (about USD 27.7K)
Secondary Classes English Stream Year 7 - Year 11HKD 208,302 (about USD 26.6K)
Secondary Classes English Stream Year 12 - Year 13HKD 224,298 (about USD 28.6K)

Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
French International School (Lycée Français International) · Fee range vs schools in the same city
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French International School (Lycée Français International) (this school)HKD 104,099 (about USD 13.3K)HKD 224,298 (about USD 28.6K)
Harrow International School Hong KongHKD 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)
Kellett SchoolHKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K)
Diocesan Boys' SchoolHKD 60,630 (about USD 7.73K)HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K)
St. Stephen's CollegeHKD 76,000 (about USD 9.69K)HKD 201,007 (about USD 25.6K)

Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)

One-off costs

Application fee
HKD 2,200
Capital levy
HKD 120,000
Deposit
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Scholarships
Yes
Sibling discount
10% on tuition for the third child of the same family; 15% for the fourth and each subsequent child
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Teachers
100

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Gym
  • Sports field

Sports

  • Sports

Arts

  • Arts

After-school activities

  • Sports
  • Arts
  • Sciences
  • Culture
  • Citizenship
  • Sustainability
  • Eloquence and literature

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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

  • Country affiliation

    The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and is part of the AEFE network.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • School day structure

    Classes run Monday to Friday from 8:30, with early finish on Wednesdays for Years 7 to 9.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bus service

    Buses leave 10 to 15 minutes after classes end.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    The French Stream uses the French national curriculum; the International Stream uses an international curriculum with IB status.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    Graduates go on to universities in France, the UK, Canada, the US and Hong Kong.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    Families with children who have specific needs are asked to contact admissions before applying.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • Community

    A parent volunteer group organises over 10 events a year and charity fundraising.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

    FISCA, a parent-led volunteer group, builds school community through events.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Sports facilities

    The Blue Pool Road campus has a gymnasium and sports fields and playground.

    • Gymnasium
    • Sports fields
    • Playground

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Academic and intellectual

    Offers science and eloquence and literature activities outside class time.

    • Sciences
    • Eloquence and literature

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Arts and creative

    Offers arts activities.

    • Arts

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Cultural and language

    Offers cultural activities.

    • Culture

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community and service

    Offers citizenship and sustainability activities.

    • Citizenship
    • Sustainability

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Lifestyle and wellbeing

    Offers sports activities; over 90 for kindergarten and primary and over 50 for secondary.

    • Sports

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Bilingual teaching

    Lessons take place in an immersive bilingual French and English environment.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

  • Admissions

    Apply online and pay a fee to join the waiting pool; applications are open for 2026/27 to 2028/29.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Waitlist

    Once documents are complete, the application joins a waiting pool and a confirmation is sent.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley

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