Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
Hong Kong’s international schools form a large, diverse sector where English is the dominant medium but many schools also offer strong Chinese programmes (both Cantonese and Putonghua) and bilingual pathways. Families can choose from International Baccalaureate programmes, British curricula (IGCSE/A-level), American standards/AP or a number of national and regional systems; many schools also combine elements of different systems. Annual tuition varies widely by school and year group - roughly from the mid tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars at some newer or smaller schools to well over HK$300,000 at long-established schools, with many mainstream international schools charging in the HK$150,000 - HK$250,000 band; additional costs such as application fees, capital levies, deposits, transport, meals and external exam charges are common. Demand is high: most schools’ main intake is for a September start, applications commonly open several months to a year in advance, oversubscribed schools operate wait pools or waiting lists and many use assessments or interviews as part of selection, so relocating families should plan early and allow time for visas, records and placement checks.
Compare 154 international schools in Hong Kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 142,211), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 154 international schools in Hong Kong covering 34 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (44), British Curriculum (40), Cambridge IGCSE (31), IB (PYP) (29), Bespoke Curriculum (22). 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.
Annual tuition across Hong Kong runs from about HKD 65 to HKD 428,000, averaging roughly HKD 142,211. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
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.
10 of the 154 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
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.
