Kingston International School
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 20.3K–22.8K
HKD 159K–179K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Bilingual English and Putonghua school using the IB Primary Years Programme. Offers education from Playgroup through Secondary, and is a partner school of ICHK Secondary.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–5
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2002
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
- School day
- 08:30-15:00
- Open days
- 2026-11-07
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Primary I (PYP Program) | HKD 159,000≈ USD 20.3K |
| Primary Ii (PYP Program) | HKD 159,000≈ USD 20.3K |
| Primary Iii (PYP Program) | HKD 169,000≈ USD 21.6K |
| Primary Iv (PYP Program) | HKD 169,000≈ USD 21.6K |
| Primary V (PYP Program) | HKD 179,000≈ USD 22.8K |
| Primary Vi (PYP Program) | HKD 179,000≈ USD 22.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Primary I (PYP Program) | HKD 159,000 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Primary Ii (PYP Program) | HKD 159,000 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Primary Iii (PYP Program) | HKD 169,000 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Primary Iv (PYP Program) | HKD 169,000 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Primary V (PYP Program) | HKD 179,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
| Primary Vi (PYP Program) | HKD 179,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston International School (this school) | HKD 159,000 (about USD 20.3K) | HKD 179,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
| 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 (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Capital levy
- HKD 138,000
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: 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
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Drama
- Design
- Music
- Performance
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Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
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The essentials
Bus service
The school does not run a school bus. Parents arrange pick-up with bus companies and inform the school office.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Primary uniform is polo shirts in yellow, blue or orange, with a jacket for winter. Students wear uniform daily, including field trip days, with names labelled.
- Polo shirts
- Kingston jacket
- Kingston school bag
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Bilingual teaching is delivered through the IB Primary Years Programme framework, from Playgroup to Primary 6.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school became the first authorised IB Primary Years Programme school in Hong Kong in 2004.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school holds community events such as an Open House, the Bookaween reading celebration and PYP Exhibition, and welcomes alumni families back.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
The library supports the PYP programme with print and online resources, collaborative lessons for each grade, and an annual Book Week.
- Library
- Online databases
- Book Week
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts include drama, design, music and performance. All students take part in a yearly group performance, with extra audition-based performing for upper primary.
- Drama
- Design
- Music
- Performance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English and Putonghua are the languages of instruction, using traditional Chinese characters. Students are expected to work in both languages.
- English
- Putonghua
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Each class has one native Putonghua teacher and one native English teacher. Students spend part of each day immersed in English and part in Putonghua.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Students spend a portion of each school day immersed in English and a portion immersed in Putonghua.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school's Chinese BOB quiz team placed first runner-up at the 2026 Hong Kong International Chinese BOB Final.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online, with separate forms for Playgroup, Children Centre or Kindergarten, and Primary school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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