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📚 International Schools
Last updated：2026-10-27 · Source: Timway directory (since 1997) · Ranking & editorial method
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Hong Kong International School (HKIS), offering an American curriculum from kindergarten to high school (K-12).
English Schools Foundation (ESF), operating 22 international schools and kindergartens offering IB and British curricula.
The ISF Academy, providing a bilingual immersive IB curriculum from kindergarten to secondary school.
Harrow International School Hong Kong, the first British boarding and day school in Hong Kong, accepting students aged 3 to 18.
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS), offering IB and Ontario, Canada curricula.
Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK), offering Australian curriculum and IB Diploma Programme
American School Hong Kong (ASHK), offering American curriculum and IB programme
German Swiss International School (GSIS), offering bilingual German-English education
Chinese International School (CIS), offering bilingual Chinese-English IB curriculum
Korean International School (KIS), offering Korean curriculum and English international programme
Yew Chung International School (YCIS), offering international curriculum from kindergarten to secondary
Kingston International School, offering IBPYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme)
American-style international school in Kowloon Tong, established in 1986, offering kindergarten to high school.
International school offering British and international curricula.
International school in Lai Chi Kok offering IB and Canadian curricula.
Hong Kong Jewish International School.
International school in Taikoo Shing offering the Canadian curriculum.
British-curriculum international school in Tseung Kwan O.
American-curriculum international school in Ho Man Tin.
British-curriculum international school in Tai Po.
School offering Japanese and international curricula.
British-curriculum international schools on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Singapore International School Hong Kong (SISHK), offering Singapore curriculum and IB diploma.
Offers students in grades 7 to 12 small classes and educational testing services, ensuring their work is recognized by universities in Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Korea, and local Hong Kong universities.
FAQ
How many international schools are there in Hong Kong?
According to the EDB, there are 54 international schools including one special school. In 2023/24 about 42,100 students attended them, 6.4% of all primary and secondary students. They are private, self-financing schools and generally receive no public subsidy for capital or running costs.
What share of students must be non-local?
International schools that received a school site or land under a service contract must admit at least 70% non-local students (raised from 50% in 2009). A "local student" is a Hong Kong permanent resident without any valid passport other than the HKSAR passport; everyone else counts as non-local.
What are debentures, capital levies and nomination rights?
Because international schools are self-financing, some issue debentures, charge a capital levy or offer nomination rights to fund infrastructure and development. Names, amounts and whether they are refundable or transferable differ by school. Buying one does not guarantee a place.
What should I compare between schools?
① Curriculum: IB, English National Curriculum (GCSE/A Level), US AP or others. ② Accreditation and track record. ③ Class size and teacher-student ratio. ④ Weight and level of Chinese teaching. ⑤ School bus coverage. ⑥ Total cost: tuition plus debenture/levy plus extras. Registration and fee information is published in the EDB Private Schools Register.
Sources: EDB and LegCo reply (27 Nov 2024: 54 international schools, about 42,100 students in 2023/24, at least 70% non-local students), EDB Private Schools Register. Admission policies and fees vary by school.
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