German Swiss International School
- German
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 26K–33.9K
HKD 204K–266K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Dual-language German and English school in Hong Kong, offering education from Kindergarten to Secondary with German International Abitur and IGCSE/IB routes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
German · IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,380
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 27
- Founded
- 1969
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
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 |
|---|---|
| Upper Kindergarten AM (Pok Fu Lam) | HKD 203,900≈ USD 26K |
| Lower Kindergarten AM (Pok Fu Lam) | HKD 203,900≈ USD 26K |
| DVOR, K01-K05, Y01-Y06 | HKD 210,800≈ USD 26.9K |
| K06-K10, Y07-Y11 | HKD 251,300≈ USD 32K |
| K11-K12, Y12-Y13 | HKD 265,700≈ USD 33.9K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Upper Kindergarten AM (Pok Fu Lam) | HKD 203,900 (about USD 26K) |
| Lower Kindergarten AM (Pok Fu Lam) | HKD 203,900 (about USD 26K) |
| DVOR, K01-K05, Y01-Y06 | HKD 210,800 (about USD 26.9K) |
| K06-K10, Y07-Y11 | HKD 251,300 (about USD 32K) |
| K11-K12, Y12-Y13 | HKD 265,700 (about USD 33.9K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German Swiss International School (this school) | HKD 203,900 (about USD 26K) | HKD 265,700 (about USD 33.9K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.6K) |
| International College Hong Kong | HKD 190,000 (about USD 24.2K) | HKD 211,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
| Sha Tin Junior School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Norwegian International School | HKD 84,900 (about USD 10.8K) | HKD 84,900 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong | HKD 112,500 (about USD 14.3K) | HKD 219,500 (about USD 28K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 2,350
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Cat4, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
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
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Touch rugby
Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Football
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Touch rugby
- Leadership
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
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
Rooted in German and Swiss traditions, with German-language instruction and German and Swiss cultural events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school is run by an association limited by guarantee with charitable status, and a sponsoring foundation manages fixed assets and the debenture capital levy scheme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The German stream leads to the German International Abitur, and the English stream runs through IGCSE to the IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Kindergarten and primary focus on empathy, problem-solving and self-awareness; secondary builds resilience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Most needs are met in class, with tailored academic provision from specialist Student Support teachers where needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Well-being counsellors offer a private, confidential space for students to talk through difficulties.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has offered dual-language education from Kindergarten to Secondary since 1969.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Parent volunteers, elected class representatives and an alumni network take part in school life, alongside German and Swiss cultural events.
- Christmas Bazaar
- Chinese New Year Celebrations
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- St Nikolaus Celebrations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A parent volunteer organisation works with school management to organise events and raise funds.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Creative activities including art, drama and music help students develop expression and creativity.
- Art
- Drama
- Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership roles range from class responsibilities to house leaders, School Council and head student posts.
- House Leaders
- School Council
- Head Students
- Deputy Student Heads
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Team sports such as football and cricket, individual pursuits and non-competitive activities are offered.
- Football
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Touch rugby
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Languages taught include German, English, Mandarin, Latin and French.
- German
- English
- Mandarin
- Latin
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Dual-language teaching in German and English runs from Kindergarten through Secondary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round, followed by an entrance assessment; priority rules apply and residency documents are required.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
The Peak Campus: 11 Guildford Road, The Peak, Hong Kong; Pok Fu Lam Campus: 162 Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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