Hong Kong Japanese School

Wan Chai (Happy Valley), Hong KongLicensed
  • Japanese

Per yearabout USD 8.74K–15.3K

HKD 68.5K–120K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Image from the school website · jis.edu.hk

About

Japanese section of the Japanese International School in Hong Kong, with primary and secondary (junior high) sections. A consolidation with the Tai Po campus is planned for April 2026.

Key facts

Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website

Private Local school, international programmeJapanese Schools Abroad (MEXT)

Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    Japanese

  • Ages

    Ages 6–15

  • Language

    Japanese

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

  • Fee level

Founded
1966
School bus
Yes

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
小学部 通常学級(小1-小6)HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K
小学部 グローバルクラス(小4-小6)HKD 119,640≈ USD 15.3K
中学部HKD 81,240≈ USD 10.4K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Hong Kong Japanese School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
小学部 通常学級(小1-小6)HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K)
小学部 グローバルクラス(小4-小6)HKD 119,640 (about USD 15.3K)
中学部HKD 81,240 (about USD 10.4K)

Source: school website (jis.edu.hk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Hong Kong Japanese School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Hong Kong Japanese School (this school)HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K)HKD 119,640 (about USD 15.3K)
Harrow International School Hong KongHKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K)HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K)
Concordia International SchoolHKD 142,190 (about USD 18.1K)HKD 164,918 (about USD 21K)
Chinese International SchoolHKD 226,400 (about USD 28.9K)HKD 359,200 (about USD 45.8K)
Diocesan Boys' SchoolHKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K)HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K)
German Swiss International SchoolHKD 203,900 (about USD 26K)HKD 265,700 (about USD 33.9K)

Source: school website (jis.edu.hk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Per month · Across grades

小学部 通常学級(小1-小6) → 中学部

Hong Kong Japanese School · Per month
Hong Kong Japanese School · Per month
小学部 通常学級(小1-小6)5,710
小学部 グローバルクラス(小4-小6)9,970
中学部6,770
HKD 6,770
GradePer month
小学部 通常学級(小1-小6)HKD 5,710
小学部 グローバルクラス(小4-小6)HKD 9,970
中学部HKD 6,770

The school's document states 12 payments per year.

One-off costs

Capital levy
HKD 15,960

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: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Intake
4
Mid-year entry
Possible

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More details

Source: Read from the school's website

The essentials

  • Country affiliation

    A Japanese school in Hong Kong. The website links to the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Bus service

    A voluntary parent-run bus users' association manages the school bus. Fees are paid in installments per term, and bus operations are entrusted to the school office.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Diving deeper

  • Uniform

    Uniforms can be bought at a supplier's store or online, with home delivery available. The school also sells uniforms on Wednesdays.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Governance and ownership

    A School Management Committee oversees the school and has resolved to consolidate the Hong Kong campus with the Tai Po campus.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Academics

  • Curriculum

    The primary section offers a Global Class and an International Class (IS). The Global Class is planned to start at the Tai Po campus in April 2027.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Parent experience

  • History

    The primary Global Class has run at the Hong Kong campus since 2016. A consolidation plan was announced in February 2025.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

    The PTA, made up of parents and teachers, links school and home and works to improve the school environment. Related documents such as an asset inventory are published.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Admissions

  • Admissions

    The school publishes information on new Primary 1 admissions for the 2026 academic year and on transfer admissions.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

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