Japanese International School
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 8.74K–18.8K
HKD 68.5K–147K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Japanese International School in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Fully authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme for children aged 3 to 11, with about 160 students from over 18 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–11
Students
160
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 18
- Founded
- 1997
- Accreditations
- IB
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 |
|---|---|
| Japanese Stream: Primary 1 | HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 2 | HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 3 | HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 4 | HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 5 | HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 6 | HKD 68,520≈ USD 8.74K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Japanese Stream: Primary 1 | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 2 | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 3 | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 4 | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 5 | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Japanese Stream: Primary 6 | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Primary 4 (English/Japanese) | HKD 119,640 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Primary 5 (English/Japanese) | HKD 119,640 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Primary 6 (English/Japanese) | HKD 119,640 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Secondary Class Grade 1 | HKD 81,240 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary Class Grade 2 | HKD 81,240 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary Class Grade 3 | HKD 81,240 (about USD 10.4K) |
| English Stream: Reception | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Primary 1 | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Primary 2 | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Primary 3 | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Primary 4 | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Primary 5 | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Primary 6 | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese International School (this school) | HKD 68,520 (about USD 8.74K) | HKD 147,483 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College | HKD 35,900 (about USD 4.58K) | HKD 188,007 (about USD 24K) |
| International Christian School | HKD 156,500 (about USD 20K) | HKD 212,500 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Kennedy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 600
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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)Not here
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
After-school activities
- Tech Club
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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
Additional learning support
The admissions policy says the school supports students with language, learning and other needs within its means.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Students must wear school uniform at all times, with separate rules for P.E. uniform and swim kit.
- polo shirt
- sun hat
- P.E. uniform
- swim kit
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaches the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 11, with an inquiry-based approach.
- PYP
- Language
- Mathematics
- Additional Languages
- PSPE
- The Arts
- Science & Technology
- Sports
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The parent and staff association (ESSPA) organises events, fundraising and links with the Japanese Section PTA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Located in a green setting with facilities including a swimming pool, gym and library.
- swimming pool
- gym
- library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Runs a weekly swimming programme and has an outdoor astro-turf area.
- swimming programme
- astro-turf area
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Operates a library and multimedia learning hub.
- Library & Multimedia Learning Hub
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
A Tech Club offers building, robotics and coding activities.
- Tech Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Emphasises outdoor learning, camps and trips in natural settings.
- Outdoor learning
- Camps & trips
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Named Primary School of the Year at the Hong Kong Education Awards 2021, per press coverage.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Application form and fee payment, then an interview if a place is available, then a meeting with the Principal.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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