Hong Kong International School
- American
Per yearabout USD 14.8K–34.8K
HKD 116K–273K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
An American-style international school in Hong Kong, grounded in the Christian faith and respecting the spiritual lives of all. Serves Reception 1 to Grade 12 across four divisions, on Repulse Bay and Tai Tam campuses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 45
- Founded
- 1966
- Religion
- christian
- Term dates
- Semester 1: 13 Aug 2026 to 11 Dec 2026; Semester 2: 4 Jan 2027 to 16 Jun 2027
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Reception 1 (Half Day) | HKD 115,800≈ USD 14.8K |
| Reception 1 (Full Day) | HKD 231,600≈ USD 29.6K |
| Reception 2 | HKD 231,600≈ USD 29.6K |
| Grade 1 | HKD 231,600≈ USD 29.6K |
| Grade 2 | HKD 231,600≈ USD 29.6K |
| Grade 3 | HKD 231,600≈ USD 29.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Reception 1 (Half Day) | HKD 115,800 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Reception 1 (Full Day) | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Reception 2 | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Grade 1 | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Grade 2 | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Grade 3 | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Grade 4 | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Grade 5 | HKD 231,600 (about USD 29.6K) |
| Grade 6 | HKD 244,500 (about USD 31.2K) |
| Grade 7 | HKD 244,500 (about USD 31.2K) |
| Grade 8 | HKD 244,500 (about USD 31.2K) |
| Grade 9 | HKD 272,600 (about USD 34.8K) |
| Grade 10 | HKD 272,600 (about USD 34.8K) |
| Grade 11 | HKD 272,600 (about USD 34.8K) |
| Grade 12 | HKD 272,600 (about USD 34.8K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International School (this school) | HKD 115,800 (about USD 14.8K) | HKD 272,600 (about USD 34.8K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Delia Memorial School (Glee Path) | HKD 3,000 (about USD 383) | HKD 76,226 (about USD 9.73K) |
| Kennedy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| 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 (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 2,000
- Enrolment fee
- HKD 15,000
- Capital levy
- HKD 24,500
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- Reception 1-Grade 5: 2026-10-01; Grades 6-12: 2026-11-01 (for 2027-28 entry)
- Entry process
- Pre entry assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Soccer
- Athletics
Arts
- Symphonic band
After-school activities
- School Clubs
- Holiday & Summer Camps
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- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Academics
Curriculum
A standards-based curriculum teaching for understanding, using the Understanding by Design model and personalised learning.
- Standards-based curriculum
- Understanding by Design
- Inquiry framework
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
The school has 18 counselors serving student wellbeing.
- Counselors
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Marking 60 years, the campuses have installations and heritage plaques recording school history.
- HKIS60
- Heritage plaques
- Founders' Wall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Operates two campuses, Repulse Bay and Tai Tam, including the Dragon Center for Activities & Athletics.
- Repulse Bay campus
- Tai Tam campus
- Dragon Center for Activities & Athletics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports take place on the Tai Tam field and at the newly opened Dragon Center.
- Tai Tam field
- Dragon Center
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
There are more than 30 student service clubs.
- Student service clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers Chinese Studies and a Dual Language Immersion pathway for Chinese learning.
- Chinese Studies
- Dual Language Immersion
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
The DLI pathway teaches homeroom classes about 50% in English and 50% in Chinese.
- English and Chinese homeroom
- Reception 1 to Grade 5
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
DLI runs in two classes from Reception 1 to Grade 5, then moves into the English-taught mainstream.
- Reception 1 to Grade 5
- Two classes per year
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Apply online, submit documents, take a pre-entry assessment, and receive decisions from March.
- OpenApply portal
- Pre-entry assessment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
The donor-funded Black Kite Program supports local Hong Kong students with demonstrated need from Grade 7 for six years.
- Black Kite Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Qualified applicants without a place are placed in a wait pool by the admissions priority system.
- Wait pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
HKIS Secondary: 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong; HKIS Primary: 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
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