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International Schools in Hong Kong

Compare 157 international schools in Hong Kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 141,357), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
157
Curricula
34
Average annual fee
HKD 142,352
Fee range
HKD 330 – 428,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (44 schools)
Average school size
890 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Hong Kong International School - Tai Tam Campus
Oldest
St. Paul’s College (1851)
With boarding
10
About international schools in Hong Kong

International schools in Hong Kong offer a dense, competitive market of English-medium education with a wide choice of international curricula - most commonly the International Baccalaureate, British (EYFS/IGCSE/A-level) and American (AP/Common Core) pathways, alongside Canadian, bilingual and other national systems - and many schools also provide structured Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) language programmes. These schools charge among the highest tuition levels in the region: typical published annual tuition commonly sits in the roughly HK$110,000 - HK$200,000 band, while additional items such as capital levies, deposits, bus and meal charges can add materially to the cost. Families should expect application windows to open many months (often about a year) before the September school year and to meet a variety of school-level selection steps (online application, assessment or interview and, for oversubscribed years, waiting lists). Relocating parents will find important practical differences between schools in entry age cut-offs, whether Chinese language study is offered as first or additional language, and whether a school operates rolling intake or a strict single annual intake - those operational details are set by each school and are worth checking early in the move planning process.

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Choosing an international school in Hong Kong

Curricula

There are 157 international schools in Hong Kong covering 34 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (44), British Curriculum (41), Cambridge IGCSE (31), IB (PYP) (29), Bespoke Curriculum (23). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Annual tuition across Hong Kong runs from about HKD 330 to HKD 428,000, averaging roughly HKD 142,352. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Hong Kong run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

10 of the 157 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Hong Kong we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Hong Kong

What international curricula can my child follow in Hong Kong and how do they differ?
Hong Kong schools commonly offer the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP/CP), British programmes (early years, IGCSE and A-level) and American-style programmes (Common Core/AP), with some schools offering Canadian, European or national systems. The IB programmes emphasise inquiry and global perspectives across stages, British schools use year-group structures leading to IGCSEs and A-levels, and American schools often use grade levels and AP or US high-school diplomas; choice affects subject breadth, assessment style and university pathways.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Published annual tuition at many Hong Kong international schools typically ranges roughly between HK$110,000 and HK$200,000, with some schools above and below that band; exact figures vary by age and campus. Parents should also budget for non-tuition charges such as capital levies or deposits, bus transport, meals, uniforms and exam or activity fees, which can substantially increase the overall cost of schooling.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Most international schools publish application windows many months to a year before the September intake, though some operate rolling admissions and others have set annual deadlines and assessment days. The usual process is an online application followed by age-appropriate assessment or interview and references; oversubscribed cohorts commonly operate waiting lists and sibling or zone priorities, so submitting early and preparing for assessments helps.
Is instruction mainly in English and will my child learn Chinese at school?
The primary medium of instruction in international schools is English, but nearly all schools offer Chinese language study with programmes that use either Mandarin (Putonghua) or Cantonese, or a bilingual/dual-language model in some cases. The level and role of Chinese varies by school - from a single additional subject to a structured bilingual curriculum - so check whether Chinese is offered as first language, second language or as an extracurricular option before applying.
Can local Hong Kong children attend international schools?
International schools in Hong Kong serve a large non-local student population, and many schools (or campuses allocated by the Education Bureau) are required to reserve a high proportion of places for non-local students; local children can and do attend international schools, but availability and policies vary by school. Families who are Hong Kong permanent residents should confirm each school’s eligibility criteria, the expected student mix and any quota or priority rules during the admissions enquiry.