British Curriculum International Schools in Hong Kong

Last updated 14 August 2026

About international schools in Hong Kong

British-curriculum international schools in Hong Kong typically follow the English National Curriculum and prepare children for UK-style public examinations such as IGCSE/GCSE and A-levels, while some schools also offer complementary programmes for younger and older learners. Instruction is primarily in English, with Cantonese and Putonghua commonly taught as additional or mother-tongue languages and a range of modern languages available depending on the school. Fees are high by regional standards; as a broad indicator annual tuition commonly sits in the mid-hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars with younger-year fees often lower and senior secondary or sixth-form tuition at the top end, and families should also budget for registration fees, deposits, capital levies and transport or extracurricular costs. Admissions usually open roughly a year before the intended entry, the academic year commonly starts in August/September, and most schools use assessments, interviews, sibling or employer priority and waitlists or rolling admissions for late places, so relocating families should apply as early as possible and check visa or residency documentation requirements.

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At a glance 65 schools · avg fee HKD 151,811

Schools listed: 65
Curricula: 31
Average annual fee: HKD 151,811
Fee range: HKD 750 – 267,100
Most common curriculum: British Curriculum (40 schools)
Average school size: 923 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School
Oldest: St. Paul’s College (1851)
With boarding: 3

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FAQs for Hong Kong

What does “British curriculum” mean in Hong Kong schools?

A British-curriculum school follows the framework of the English National Curriculum (organised into Key Stages) and adapts it for an international context, emphasising subjects and assessment patterns familiar to UK schools. Pupils normally progress through national-curriculum content and public examination routes that are recognised by UK and many overseas universities.

Which public examinations or qualifications will my child take?

Most British-curriculum schools prepare students for IGCSE/GCSE examinations at about age 16 and for A-levels (or international A-levels) in the sixth form (ages 16 - 18). Some schools may offer alternative senior pathways alongside or instead of A-levels, so check each school’s Key Stage 5 provision before applying.

What language support and Chinese-language options are typical?

Teaching is usually delivered in English, and schools commonly provide systematic Chinese instruction (both Cantonese and Putonghua options exist) as well as additional modern languages such as French or Spanish. Many schools run mother-tongue or heritage-language programmes and English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support; the balance of English/Chinese in daily life varies by school and should be checked if bilingual provision is important to your family.

How much should we expect to pay and what extra costs are common?

Tuition for international schools in Hong Kong is among the city’s most significant household expenses; broad market guides place typical annual fees in the mid-hundreds of thousands of HKD, with primary often lower than senior secondary, and exact levels varying by school and year. In addition to tuition, most schools charge a non-refundable registration fee, a reservation deposit or capital levy on enrolment, and parents should budget for transport, uniforms, learning resources and extracurricular activities.

When should we apply and what are the admissions requirements?

Applications commonly open about a year before the start of the school year (which for many international schools begins in August or September), and popular entry years such as Reception, Year 1, Year 7 and Year 12 often fill earliest. Schools typically require prior records, entrance assessments or interviews, proof of visa or residency status where relevant, and many operate waitlists or rolling admission processes for later vacancies, so begin enquiries early and confirm the documents each school requires.

What should parents compare when choosing a British-curriculum school in Hong Kong?

Compare the curriculum and senior-school pathways (IGCSE/A-level options), the school’s approach to Chinese and additional language teaching, the level of EAL and special-educational-needs support, pastoral care and class sizes, and practical matters such as campus location, transport and total cost of attendance. Also check governance, inspection or accreditation information and published admissions priorities (for example sibling, staff or employer categories), since these affect both availability and the experience children are likely to have.

British Curriculum International Schools in Hong Kong

65 international schools in Hong Kong

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IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 5 to 11

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American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 18

German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam

IB (DP), British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 10

Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 4 to 11

Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 4 to 18

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