Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) vs Malvern College Hong Kong
Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) and Malvern College Hong Kong are both in Hong Kong, about 19 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) also offers IMYC, British, Cambridge IGCSE and French. Published annual fees are close, at HK$173,718 - 217,599 for Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) and HK$198,860 - 226,210 for Malvern College Hong Kong. Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) takes pupils from 11 to 18, and Malvern College Hong Kong from 5 to 18. Malvern College Hong Kong is the larger school, with around 1,200 pupils to Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus)'s 810. Typical class sizes are 20 at Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) and 24 at Malvern College Hong Kong.
IB (DP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
810
Pupils
1,200
Typical class size
Typical class size
20
Typical class size
24
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1999
Opened
2018
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
The Blue Pool Road campus is situated at 165 Blue Pool Road in the Happy Valley neighbourhood of Hong Kong Island, close to Wan Chai. It is reasonably accessible via bus and local transport, and lies in a residential area known for its hill-side views and easy access to central districts.
Location
Malvern College Hong Kong is located in Pak Shek Kok, New Territories. The campus sits on a greenfield site adjacent to the Hong Kong Science Park. The school site address is 3 Fo Chun Road, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong. The campus opened in August 2018 to provide primary and secondary facilities.
Stages
Stages
This campus primarily serves secondary level students, covering Year 7 through Year 13 (International Stream) and 6ème through Terminale (French Stream).
Stages
Malvern College Hong Kong offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It serves pupils from Prep 1–6 in the primary section, then Secondary Years 7–11 (Foundation Years 1–3 correspond to Years 7–9), with Remove (Year 10), Hundred (Year 11) and Sixth Form (Year 12–13).
School type
School type
The school is co-educational day school.
School type
Malvern College Hong Kong is a co-educational international day school. It embeds the ethos of a boarding school within a day-school setting, and serves both boys and girls.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
The admissions policy emphasises a diverse, multi-cultural pupil population; however, public data on the exact number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international ratio is not disclosed. The school highlights its aim for diversity in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age and gender.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school offers Student Services and Health Services across its campuses, with counselling and well-being support, and individual assessments of student needs as part of its support framework.
Additional learning support
Malvern College Hong Kong provides Gifted and Special Educational Needs (SEN) support through a Learning Enhancement department. The Learning Enhancement Team covers SEN, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and gifted education, with enrichment and personalised pacing as appropriate.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school has affiliation with France via the French national curriculum stream and is linked with the French education system.
Country affiliation
United Kingdom. Malvern College Hong Kong operates in partnership with Malvern College UK, the UK-based parent school.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
Students arrive at 8:00 am, classes begin at 8:30 am, and courses end at 5:30 pm; the school buses depart about 10–15 minutes after classes finish.
School day structure
The school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with co-curricular activities running from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The campus offers a bus service.
Bus service details
Malvern College Hong Kong offers a school bus service with multiple routes serving areas across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Discovery Bay. Route information is published and detailed route maps/times are available; morning pick-ups typically occur around 6:40–7:30 am and afternoon drop-offs around 3:40–4:40 pm depending on the route.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and Admission Fees
* Application fee: HK $ 2,200 per student (non-refundable, non-transferable). * Assessment fee: HK $ 1,000 per student (applies to both French and International streams). * Advance payment: HK $ 25,000 per student (non-refundable) to confirm a place. * Debenture: Required for all students before entry.
* *Corporate debenture (Category A):* HK $ 250,000. * *Private debenture (Category B):* HK $ 120,000 (refundable) + HK $ 5,000 admin fee.
Tuition Fees (Blue Pool Road Campus — Secondary Levels)
* International Stream (English-medium)
* *Years 7–11 (IGCSE):* HK $ 202,000 per year (Term 1 $ 80,800 | Term 2 $ 60,600 | Term 3 $ 60,600). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 198,190. * *Years 12–13 (IB Diploma):* HK $ 217,599 per year (Term 1 $ 87,039 | Term 2 $ 65,280 | Term 3 $ 65,280). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 213,410.
* French Stream (French-medium)
* *Collège (6ᵉ – 3ᵉ):* HK $ 173,718 per year (Term 1 $ 69,488 | Term 2 $ 52,115 | Term 3 $ 52,115). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 170,440. * *Lycée (2ⁿᵈ – Terminale):* HK $ 210,940 per year (Term 1 $ 84,376 | Term 2 $ 63,282 | Term 3 $ 63,282). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 206,930.
Tuition is invoiced at the start of each of the three terms. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date.
Other Costs
* Uniforms: Ordered directly from independent suppliers (e.g. Uniform Station Ltd). PE uniform mandatory. * Examinations: e.g. IGCSE (subject-based), IB Diploma fees, and Brevet/Baccalauréat for French stream students. * Extra-Curricular Activities & Outings: Invoiced separately by the school. * Replacement access card: HK $ 100.
Refund & Withdrawal Policy Tuition fees are non-refundable once a term has commenced. Late withdrawal may incur a fee equivalent to one or two months of tuition. Withdrawals must be notified by 31 October, 31 January, or 31 March depending on the term.
Payment Methods Payments are primarily by direct debit; cheques or bank transfers may be accepted only at the school’s discretion. All bank charges must be borne by the payer. Interest of 1 % per month applies to overdue balances.
Fee details
Application fees
- A non‑refundable application fee of HK$1,800 is payable upon submission of an application.
Tuition fees (annual and per instalment) — academic year 2025–26
- Prep 1 to Prep 6 (Primary Years Programme, PYP): HK$198,860 per year, charged in 10 instalments (HK$19,886 per instalment). - Foundation Year 1 to 3, Remove and Hundred (Middle Years Programme, MYP): HK$226,210 per year, charged in 10 instalments (HK$22,621 per instalment). - Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth (Diploma Programme, DP): HK$226,210 per year, charged in 10 instalments (HK$22,621 per instalment).
Note: the published charging method is ‘‘in 10 instalments'' / ‘‘ten monthly installments'', so the amounts above are shown both annual and per one of the ten instalments.
Annual Capital Levy and entry conditions
- An annual non‑refundable Capital Levy of HK$42,000 is due on acceptance of a school offer; receipt of the Capital Levy together with the parent's signed offering letter is mandatory for enrolment. Pupils covered by an Individual Nomination Right (INR) or a Corporate Nomination Right (CNR) are exempt from the Annual Capital Levy.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school publishes tuition as charged in ten instalments (described as ten monthly instalments). The application fee is payable at application submission. The Annual Capital Levy is payable on acceptance and is non‑refundable. The Capital Levy must be received together with a signed offering letter before a place is confirmed. No separate termly tuition schedule is published; tuition is shown as an annual sum with the charge method of 10 instalments.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fee is published in the school's fee schedule. The published fee items for 2025–26 are application fee, annual tuition (by year group) and the Annual Capital Levy; no boarding charges appear in the published fees.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform: itemised prices for primary summer and winter uniform pieces are published (examples include book bag HK$98, ties HK$58–HK$63, blazers and other garments with item prices shown in the uniform order forms). Uniforms are ordered via the school's appointed supplier; individual item prices and ordering details are published in the school uniform order forms. - Co‑curricular activities (CCAs): activities run by internal staff are free or nominal; activities run by external providers are charged at cost and billed separately. - School bus: the school operates school‑bus services covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Discovery Bay; parents subscribe to the bus service on a termly basis. Specific bus routes and timetables are published; bus fares are handled through the school's transport subscription process (no single bus fare schedule is published on the main fee page). - Other potential charges: the published admission/fee information highlights that some activities, trips, external lessons or specialist provision may carry additional charges; such extras are listed or billed when applicable.
Refund information (what is stated in the published fees)
- The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The Annual Capital Levy is explicitly non‑refundable and is due on acceptance. The published fees pages do not provide a general, itemised tuition refund schedule for withdrawals or mid‑year cancellations; the only explicit non‑refundable items named are the application fee and the Capital Levy.
Fee payment options and practical notes about payment
- The school's published fees pages state the amounts, instalment structure and when the Capital Levy is due, but do not list specific payment channels (for example: credit card, bank transfer, Convera/PayMyTuition or autopay details) on the Fees and Admissions pages. Parents should note that the school's Finance/Admissions contacts are provided for payment arrangements and invoicing.
Sources and key published references used above: the school's Fees & Charges page and Admissions FAQ (application fee, tuition by year group, instalment structure and Capital Levy), the published uniform order forms (uniform item prices and supplier ordering details), and the school bus timetable document (routes and scheduling).
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Students in the International Stream follow the English National Curriculum in Years 7-9, then take the Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10-11, and complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12-13.
In the French Stream, students follow the French national curriculum, preparing first for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) in lower secondary, then the French Baccalauréat (including optional bilingual or international pathways) in upper secondary.
Across both streams, language acquisition, humanities, sciences, arts and physical education are integrated, with additional options such as Latin, Mandarin, German or Spanish depending on stream. The aim is that by the end of Year 13 / Terminale, students are ready either for higher education globally or in France.
Curriculum details
Malvern College Hong Kong delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum across the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1–6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12–13. The Primary Years Programme emphasizes a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with core subjects such as Mathematics, Arts, Science, and Physical Health and Social Education, and includes a collaborative project in Prep Year 6; assessment uses formative and summative methods with self- and peer-assessment. English is the language of instruction, and daily Mandarin/Simplified Chinese language study is mandatory to support Chinese language and culture. The school emphasizes personalized academic enrichment within a low teacher-pupil ratio of around 1:10, with a house tutor for secondary students and a transdisciplinary curriculum. In the Diploma Programme, students undertake a two-year course (Years 12–13) and complete six subjects from the IB groups, plus the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS.
1. Application Preparation Parents first determine whether their child will apply to the French Stream or International Stream, and to which year level. Required documents include the child’s passport or birth certificate, Hong Kong visa, and recent school reports (for applicants from Year 2 and above). The non-refundable application fee of HK $2,200 must be paid at this stage.
2. Online Application Submission Applications are completed and submitted online through the FIS admissions portal, where supporting documents are uploaded. Once submitted, parents receive confirmation of receipt and processing status.
3. Assessment and Interview Most applicants are invited for an assessment or interview appropriate to their age group and language stream. The evaluation considers academic readiness, previous school reports, and in some cases, language ability.
4. Offer of Admission When a place is available and the application successful, an offer letter is issued. To secure the place, parents must pay a non-refundable advance payment of HK $25,000 and acquire a debenture (either corporate or private).
5. Enrolment and Orientation Following confirmation, parents receive joining details, including guidance on uniforms, school transport, medical forms, and orientation sessions for new families.
Admissions
The school accepts rolling applications throughout the school year and up to two years before the intended Year 1 entry. All applicants are invited to an assessment and/or observation session. The language of instruction is English, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to follow an English-medium curriculum; limited English may be acceptable when supported by strong school reports and home language development. Admissions priority is given to groups including Corporate Nomination Right (CNR) nominees, Individual Nomination Right (INR) nominees, siblings of current pupils, children of Old Malvernians, pupils transferring within the Malvern College family, and candidates who contribute to diversity in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age and gender. A meeting with both parents and the child is a mandatory part of the process, and all applicants must meet the school's entrance requirements. The online application is completed per applicant in English with proper capitalization; names must match HKID or passport. After submission, an auto-generated acknowledgment is issued. The application fee must be paid by mail or courier within seven days of online submission; printed copies are not required. For questions, contact the admissions office. The school is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Scholarships
Scholarships
FIS offers a limited number of scholarships and grants:
* IB Academic Excellence Scholarship: Covers the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for outstanding students entering Year 12. Selection is based on academic merit, school reports, and a personal statement.
* French Government Scholarships (AEFE): Available to eligible students in the French Stream, administered through the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong.
* Thierry Dubois Family Debentures: Provide limited financial relief and priority admission for selected students through corporate sponsorship.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for the academic year 2026-27 in multiple areas: Academic, Diversity, Drama, Leadership, Music, Sports, and Visual Arts/Design. Scholarships are open to both internal and external candidates; external candidates must meet the general admissions criteria and pass the online assessment and attend an admissions interview. Existing Malvern pupils may apply and may hold up to two scholarships at the same time; if a second scholarship is awarded, it is considered honorary and does not provide additional monetary benefits beyond curricular access. To apply, complete the Application Form for MCHK Scholarship 2026-27 and submit the required supporting documents. Scholarship decisions consider overall quality of the candidate's application, including personal, academic and co-curricular profile, interview performance, evidence of talent and potential contribution to school life, and are made at the discretion of the school's scholarship panel. Bursaries are available for families in need, including non-local families not in receipt of an educational allowance from their employer; applications are open for pupils across all year groups starting from Prep 1 (Year 1) onwards, and families receiving support are expected to uphold the ethos of a Malvern education.
Waitlist
Waitlist
The school uses a waiting-pool system rather than guaranteeing immediate placement. When an assessment is successful but no place is available, applicants are placed in the waiting pool and contacted once a vacancy opens.
