International College Hong Kong
- IGCSE
- BTEC
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 24.2K–26.9K
HKD 190K–211K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International College Hong Kong is a day school in the New Territories and an IB World School. It offers Years 7 to 13 with English as the medium of instruction, an outdoor learning focus, and its own Human Technologies curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IGCSE · BTEC · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 11–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2009
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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | HKD 190,000≈ USD 24.2K |
| 8 | HKD 190,000≈ USD 24.2K |
| 9 | HKD 190,000≈ USD 24.2K |
| 10 | HKD 198,300≈ USD 25.3K |
| 11 | HKD 198,300≈ USD 25.3K |
| 12 | HKD 211,000≈ USD 26.9K |
| 13 | HKD 211,000≈ USD 26.9K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| 7 | HKD 190,000 (about USD 24.2K) |
| 8 | HKD 190,000 (about USD 24.2K) |
| 9 | HKD 190,000 (about USD 24.2K) |
| 10 | HKD 198,300 (about USD 25.3K) |
| 11 | HKD 198,300 (about USD 25.3K) |
| 12 | HKD 211,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
| 13 | HKD 211,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
Source: school website (ichk.edu.hk) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International College Hong Kong (this school) | HKD 190,000 (about USD 24.2K) | HKD 211,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
| 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) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Korean International School | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
Source: school website (ichk.edu.hk) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 205
- Enrolment fee
- HKD 2,000
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: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE · BTEC
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Climbing wall
- Theatre
Sports
- Touch rugby
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Ultimate frisbee
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Running
Arts
- Visual art
- Drama
- Music
- Media
After-school activities
- Beyond the Curriculum
- Enrichment & Flow
- Sustainability activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, CIS
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
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
Students with learning needs may be admitted if the school's support programmes can meet them. Extra teaching support may be charged to parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
An extensive bus service covers the New Territories and Kowloon.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
This is a day school only. Students must live within commuting distance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Students join one of three houses (Ming, Song or Tang). Inter-house events build teamwork and friendly competition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The Board of Governors adopts and reviews the admissions policy. The Head of School makes final admission decisions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Years 7–9 use an epistemic apprenticeship and the 5+1 model; Years 10–11 follow IGCSE and BTEC; Years 12–13 follow the IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports IGCSE, BTEC and IB Diploma results, and says its IB students have scored above world averages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
SEN teachers and the +1 Centre support students with diverse learning needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction, so applicants must show proficiency. Students with EAL may be granted dispensation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The school supports emotional wellbeing and resilience through its 5+1 pastoral model and positive psychology programmes. Year 7 students complete a unit on the science of happiness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
The school aims for a community where students value each other as individuals. Students and staff lead donation and service initiatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus is in a natural setting in the New Territories, near Pat Sin Leng Country Park, and students often take part in outdoor activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sport options include a bouldering wall, hiking, cycling, touch rugby and basketball.
- Bouldering wall
- Touch rugby
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Ultimate frisbee
- Cycling
- Hiking
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Years 7–8 rotate through art, drama, music and media; Year 9 chooses one arts elective.
- Visual art
- Drama
- Music
- Media production
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
The Student Representative Council leads fundraising and charity work supporting local and international causes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
The Student Representative Council and the School Media Team give students a voice and run school events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Beyond IB World School status, the school cites awards for innovation in teaching and for drama festival performances.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school is an IB World School and a CIS member. It is an ACAMIS member and belongs to the Alliance of Sustainable Schools.
- IB World School
- Council of International Schools
- ACAMIS
- Alliance of Sustainable Schools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families can apply at any time using the online form. Admission considers English proficiency, learning records and parental commitment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
A scholarship scheme is offered for deserving students from the wider community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Once the foreign passport quota is full, applicants go on a waiting list, considered after 1 November.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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