Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Hong kong

Creative Secondary School (CSS) is an English-medium Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary school in Tseung Kwan O. From Forms 1–3, students learn Hong Kong’s junior curriculum through the IB Middle Years Programme framework; in senior years, they follow the HKDSE, with an option to study the IB Diploma Programme in Secondary 5–6. The school highlights arts education, with regular visual arts exhibitions, and provides structured wellbeing and leadership through house tutoring, a Student Union, and student leader roles that include community service. CSS also offers the CLACH programme to deepen Chinese language, literature, arts, culture and history, and runs CALP to support academic English. Wah Cheung operates the school bus service across many Kowloon and New Territories routes, easing daily transport for families. Campus contact details and public transport options are listed on the site.

Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College is a co-educational secondary school in To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, established in 2003. Students follow Hong Kong’s Mainstream Curriculum (Forms 1–6), with the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in senior years. Facilities highlighted by the school include a Y2K campus with a 7,000 m² New Annex, laboratories and special rooms, and dedicated areas that support science and technology learning. The school also operates a student hostel, offering weekday and full-week boarding options. Subject offerings listed online include English, Chinese (with Chinese as a Second Language), and French, alongside a wide range of academic departments and a STEAM Committee. Recent achievements pages regularly feature inter-school sports results.

St. Stephen’s College is a co-educational secondary school in Stanley on Hong Kong Island, offering dual pathways to the HKDSE and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in senior years. The 150,000 m² campus—described by the school as Hong Kong’s largest secondary campus—includes numerous academic, sports and arts facilities, plus boarding across six dormitories for more than 400 students. Signature initiatives include a Creativity Programme (e.g., iEngineering, Creative Ceramics, Creative Music and Creative Media) and a Service Learning Programme. Students access a wide range of ECA groups from academic societies and debate teams to music ensembles and community service clubs. The College highlights English and Chinese (including Putonghua) in its learning aims. The school’s Heritage Trail also showcases on-campus historic buildings, reflecting a long history since 1903.

Tsung Tsin Christian Academy (TTCA) is a secondary school in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, founded in 2004 and sponsored by the Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong. The school uses English as the medium of instruction for most subjects, with Chinese and Chinese History taught in Chinese; students who opt for Putonghua as the medium for Chinese sit a school assessment. Academically, students follow the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum, with an International Advanced Level (IAL) pathway available in S.5–S.6; the Chinese Department also offers GCE A-Level Chinese. Co-curricular options include ICT & Robotics, STEAM Innovation, Digital Art Hub, Classical Painting Studio, and a Business Club. TTCA highlights values education through a 12-Disciple mentoring scheme and committees that oversee counselling, SEN support, student welfare, and religious programs. Annual events such as the school’s Annual Performance and learning trips feature in the calendar.

Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong’s Senior School (Years 9–13) follows the British educational pathway with IGCSEs in Years 9–10 and A Levels in Years 12–13. Located at 83 Sa Po Road in Kowloon City, the campus offers day-student access and benefits from Kowloon’s transport networks. Instruction is in English, with Mandarin taught as a key language subject. Class sizes are described as intentionally small to support personalised learning, and the curriculum includes core subjects plus mandatory entrepreneurship and iSTEAM modules. Students have access to after-school clinics for tailored academic support and a wide choice of clubs in arts, leadership and creativity. The Senior School builds on a foundation of STEM, critical thinking and English/Mandarin proficiency with the goal of guiding students toward leading global universities. For parents relocating from overseas, the Senior School offers a clear, UK-based progression path within Hong Kong.

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (YHKCC) is a co-educational secondary day school in Tung Chung for students aged 11–18. The school offers two pathways: the Hong Kong curriculum leading to HKDSE and an international route with IGCSE and UK GCE A-Levels; English is the medium of instruction for all subjects except second languages, and all students study Chinese through a school-based programme. Facilities and activities support a wide extracurricular offering, with 50+ ECA programmes and distinctive options in sports such as cheerleading, cricket, lacrosse, hockey and rugby. Signature whole-school events include the International Fun Fair, Life-wide Learning Camps and Service Outreach Week. Pastoral care is supported by SEN teachers, an Educational Psychologist, an EAL Coordinator, social workers and a dedicated Wellbeing Centre, and the school notes small class sizes with a low teacher–student ratio.

Carmel School’s Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre is located inside the Jewish Community Centre at One Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Road in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. It serves children from age one through Pre-K and feeds into Carmel’s IB Primary Years Programme at the nearby Elementary campus. The ELC’s programme includes Sensory Play, Creative Arts, Movement and Outdoor Exploration, with English as the language of instruction and additional language learning in Mandarin and Hebrew; French is available through the Extended Day Programme. Facilities at the ELC include an indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor jungle gyms, an indoor multi-sport facility, climbing wall and a multiplay area. Families can use the school bus run by City School Bus Service Limited. Carmel School as a whole enrols over 350 students aged 1–18 across three campuses on Hong Kong Island.

ESF’s Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) in Homantin, Kowloon, serves students aged 5–19 in an English-medium setting dedicated to additional learning needs. The school delivers a bespoke, SEN-focused curriculum, with secondary students able to gain units through ASDAN and AQA accreditation. Therapy services—speech and language, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy—are integrated with teaching, supporting communication, independence, mobility, and sensory processing; facilities include a hydrotherapy pool. The timetable features structured learning blocks and regular assemblies, with an Enrichment programme offering rotating student clubs on alternate Fridays. Transport is supported by an ESF-managed school bus service with First-Aid-trained escorts. Campus information and comprehensive public transport guidance are provided on the school site. The Principal is Anna Smakowska. For fees, the school directs families to ESF’s central school fees page.

St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section) is a historic, single‑sex Catholic DSS secondary school for girls located at 140 Leighton Road in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. It was founded in 1854 and moved to its current site in 1914; the present building was completed in 1981. The campus includes separate buildings for Secondary, Primary and Pre‑school sections, and facilities such as an indoor heated swimming pool, a library, a Studio/Media Lab, and the Smart Oasis green building. The school offers HKDSE and GCE A‑Levels, and supports a broad programme of arts, languages and STEM through specialist facilities and programmes. Fee remission and scholarships are available, with policies in place to provide financial assistance and academic/non‑academic awards to qualifying students. Open days and anniversary events continue to celebrate the school's long history and community.

ELCHK Lutheran Academy (LA) is a Direct Subsidy Scheme through-train school in Yuen Long, New Territories, offering a dual-pathway senior programme: IB Diploma (IBDP) and HKDSE. The school is an IB World School across PYP (authorized Jan 2018), MYP (Nov 2019) and DP (Sep 2014). Instruction for non-Chinese subjects is in English, with Chinese & Culture taught in Putonghua. Students may also explore a third language via ECAs, and French ab initio has been offered at the DP level. Facilities and access information include detailed public transport links and a tendered school bus network with 15 routes. Recent school communications highlight distinctive programmes such as Global Classroom study tours and STEM/aerospace initiatives. The Chief Principal is Dr. Patrick LAM Hak-chung. LA reports over 1,200 students enrolled.

South Island School is an English-medium, Years 7–13 secondary on Hong Kong Island’s south side (Deep Water Bay/Aberdeen). It offers the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 7–9, IGCSEs (Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel) in Years 10–11, and three senior pathways in Years 12–13: IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-related Programme (including BTEC options), and the SIS Diploma. The campus includes a renovated School Hall that seats 400+ for performances and a rugby-appropriate AstroTurf pitch. The language of instruction is English, with Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Korean offered through multiple pathways. A distinctive feature is the school’s Making a Difference ethos, seen in community projects within the MYP and whole-school events such as International Evening, TEDxTSIS, and service-oriented programmes.

Kingston International School’s Lower Primary campus, at 113 Waterloo Road in Kowloon Tong, serves children aged 5 to 8 (Years 1 to 3) within the school’s IB Primary Years Programme. Each class is co-taught by an English teacher and a Putonghua teacher, supporting bilingual learning in both languages. Students participate in a variety of enrichment activities, including the Choir, Orchestra, and Newspaper Club, as well as community-based initiatives like the Kingston Environmental Group and Student Representative Council. Located in a central but peaceful neighbourhood of Hong Kong, the Lower Primary campus is part of a three-campus network that continues the school’s bilingual early years education into the primary grades.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) serves students from age 2 to Grade 12 on Hong Kong Island’s south side, a short walk from Wong Chuk Hang MTR. The school offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and an Ontario pathway, with graduates earning the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Early Years families may select an English-Chinese bilingual track, and Chinese (Mandarin) is taught across the school. Facilities and programmes support active student life, including more than 70 Upper School activities, the Timberwolves athletics programme, and an annual Upper School musical. CDNIS’s Local & Global Engagement framework connects service, sustainability and experiential learning. Transportation is provided through a required bussing programme for full-day students. Enrollment is over 2,100 students.

Yew Chung International School – Secondary Campus serves students from lower secondary through Years 10‑11 IGCSE and Years 12‑13 IB Diploma. The curriculum is bilingual and draws on UK, US, Australia, Singapore and China frameworks, with core instruction in English and Chinese language tracks. Facilities include science laboratories, indoor and outdoor sports courts, and specialised classrooms for arts, technology and STEM learning. 

Korean International School’s International Section offers a UK pathway from Reception to Year 13 on Hong Kong Island in Sai Wan Ho, beside the Sai Wan Ho Pier. The curriculum is British, combining Cambridge programmes in primary and lower secondary with Cambridge IGCSE in upper secondary; post-16 options include A-Levels (AQA/Cambridge) and Pearson BTEC. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, science labs, library and more. The school runs a compulsory 1-to-1 device program from Year 5 upward to integrate digital learning. Language provision spans Chinese (multiple pathways), Spanish and Korean. A distinctive feature is the Springboard SEN Programme, a dedicated division for neurodiverse learners, alongside mainstream learning support that keeps students in a standard 1-to-25 classroom environment. Co-curricular partnerships bring in PSG Football Academy, Clubsmash Badminton, Morlotti Tennis and Berlitz for languages, and daily school buses serve the wider city.

Discovery College (ESF) is an all-through IB school in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong, serving ages 5 to 18 (Years 1 to 13). Its campus opened in August 2008, located at 38 Siena Avenue on scenic Lantau Island. The school follows the IB continuum: PYP (Years 1-6), MYP (Years 7-11), and offers both the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP) in the senior years. With around 1,400 students, Discovery College emphasises consistency in learning across levels. The language of instruction is English, and students also study Chinese (Putonghua) and may receive support in their mother tongue. The school operates bus services from Tung Chung, Tsing Yi, Kowloon and other parts of Hong Kong to cater to those living off-campus. Among its notable features are a compulsory Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programme involving camps, regional trips, and “No Boundaries” initiatives. The arts are strongly supported through drama, music, and visual arts facilities and programs. Discovery College encourages parent involvement in learning partnerships and celebrates the diversity of student backgrounds through its mother tongue support.

ESF Glenealy School is a co-educational primary school in Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island, serving Years 1–6 (ages 5–11). It delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with specialist provision in areas such as Chinese (taught in Mandarin), music, PE, and a dedicated Sensory Room to support learning and wellbeing. The school runs 12 mixed-ability classes—two per year level—and offers a broad extra-curricular programme, including choirs, orchestra, an annual musical, and numerous sports with training and fixtures at venues such as the Ladies’ Recreation Club, Island School, and Happy Valley. Outdoor learning, trips, and camps are part of the experience, and student leadership is encouraged through House Leaders and Student Ambassadors. Daily life is supported by an ESF-wide safeguarding framework and a school bus service operated by Kwoon Chung (KCM). Instruction is in English.

This campus covers Early Childhood and Primary years. It delivers an international curriculum rooted in the National Curriculum for England, supplemented by a strong Chinese language and culture programme. Classrooms use a bilingual co‑teaching model in English and Mandarin to support language development. The campus provides play areas, learning spaces suited for young learners, and access to shared YCIS facilities such as libraries, arts, music, and sports courts.

Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong is a Christian-values-focused international day school for children aged from about 2 years 8 months up to 11 years (Year 6). It offers a Kindergarten campus at 175 Kwong Fuk Road and a Primary campus at 170 Kam Shan Road in Tai Po, New Territories. Instruction is in English, guided by the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in the early years and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in the primary years. Specialist Mandarin (Putonghua) lessons are also part of the programme. Class sizes average around 23-28 students. NIS emphasises outdoor learning and play in its leafy Tai Po setting and grounds its educational approach in a Christian ethos with service and community-mindedness. The school also offers a school bus service. For families seeking a smaller-scale international primary environment in Hong Kong that blends enquiry-based learning with outdoor opportunities and faith-inspired values, NIS provides a distinctive option.

Quarry Bay School (QBS) is an IB Primary Years Programme school on Braemar Hill, North Point (Hong Kong Island). The site confirms PYP authorisation since May 2010 and outlines an inquiry-based approach taught in English, with Chinese as the additional language from Year 1–6. Facilities and travel guidance are provided on the “Campus & Find Us” pages, including public transport serving Braemar Hill and a note about morning traffic in the cul-de-sac. Extracurricular life features “Keep Learning” (academic) and “Be Active” (sports) clubs, plus a Student Council with representatives from Years 2–6 who meet weekly and sometimes lead assemblies. The Student Support & Wellbeing section details inclusion through “The Hive,” offering in-class adaptations, ELSA, counselling, therapy dogs, and parent-funded speech/occupational therapy. Admissions (including fees) are handled centrally by ESF via the QBS Admissions page.

DSC International School in Taikoo Shing offers the Ontario (Canada) curriculum from age 4 to 18, culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students study in English, with additional languages in Chinese (Putonghua), French, and Japanese at various stages. The timetable and Daily Schedule are published for Early Years, Elementary, and Secondary, so families can see start, finish, and break times. DSC highlights STEAM from the Early Years and provides a broad senior course list in Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Business, and more, supporting individual pathways to university. The school also operates a Well-being team and a Wellness Studio, offering counselling, workshops, and mindfulness sessions. An outsourced school bus service operates on Hong Kong Island and in the New Territories. The campus address is 5–7 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing.

Pui Kiu College is a through-train day school in Tai Wai, Sha Tin, serving G1–G12 with a local HKDSE pathway and an International Stream culminating in the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) for UK university entry. The school outlines subjects across Primary and Secondary, including Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Science, ICT, and performing arts in both Chinese and English. Published activities show a broad ECA programme with academic clubs (e.g., Astronomy, Science), arts groups (Visual Arts, Music, Dance), and community/service teams (Red Cross Cadet, Scouts, Hong Kong Award for Young People).

IMS Stanley is the south-side home of Hong Kong’s first through-train bilingual Montessori school, founded in 2002. The campus sits beside Stanley Plaza and the promenade, giving classes ready access to parks and the beach for nature-based inquiry. Teaching is fully bilingual with one English-speaking and one Putonghua-speaking teacher in each classroom; in Elementary, children also join small-group Chinese lessons by ability. Programmes at Stanley span ages 2–14, including Elementary (6–12) and Middle School (12–14). Students join student-led clubs, represent IMS in APSSO sports from Grade 3, and Upper Elementary can take part in Montessori Model United Nations. The Casa (3–6) teacher–student ratio is 2:25. IMS contracts a bus network across Hong Kong Island and publishes fees and other costs on its site.

Delia Memorial School (Glee Path) is a co-educational secondary school founded in 1972 and located in the residential area of Mei Foo (Lai Chi Kok), within walking distance of MTR links and community facilities, including Lai Chi Kok Park and the public library. The school is English-medium and offers two senior pathways: Hong Kong’s HKDSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Subjects span English, Chinese (including Chinese as a Second Language), mathematics, sciences, technology (ICT, BAFS, STEM), humanities, and arts. The school reports a student body of over 700. A distinctive feature is its active programme of academic and co-curricular experiences, including a Model United Nations club and STEM competitions, alongside sports teams. Student and family support is provided by a team that includes social workers and collaborates with educational and clinical psychologists, offering translation and interpretation services as needed for families.

Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) is a Reception (age 4) to Year 12 co-educational day school in Kowloon Tong, a few minutes’ walk from Kowloon Tong MTR. The school teaches the Australian curriculum and, in Senior Years, offers a choice of NSW Higher School Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Facilities include a 25 m indoor pool, two full-sized gyms, a 200 m running track, a green roof used for learning, a soccer pitch and nine laboratories. Primary students study daily Mandarin in streamed classes; secondary language pathways include Chinese and French with HSC/IB options. AISHK runs over 80 extra-curricular activities spanning sport, performing arts, visual design, STEM and community initiatives. A signature element is PROSPER, an evidence-based wellbeing framework embedded across homeroom check-ins, buddy/peer programmes, and weekly wellbeing lessons. Approximately 1,200 students learn in classes averaging 24 students, with a school bus network serving families across Hong Kong.

Harrow International School Hong Kong educates pupils aged 3–18 on a coastal campus near the Gold Coast in Tuen Mun. The school follows the English EYFS in Early Years, the National Curriculum of England through Lower and Upper School, GCSE examinations in Year 11, and A Levels with the option of the EPQ in Sixth Form. Boarding is offered from Year 6 as a five-night programme. English is the language of instruction, with whole-school Language & Learning (EAL) support, and languages taught include Chinese (Mandarin), French and Spanish; Chinese begins in Year 1. Harrow Horizons and pupil-led societies provide extensive enrichment, spanning STEM (e.g., Engineering & Maths and VEX-IQ), performing arts productions, and community partnerships such as ‘Mother’s Choice’ and ‘Tutors for Change’. Facilities available to pupils include astro-turf, sports hall, tennis courts and swimming pool; productions have been staged in the Queen Elizabeth II Hall.

St. Paul’s Co-educational College (SPCC) is a Hong Kong secondary school (Grades 7–12) offering two senior pathways: the local Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English is the medium of instruction for all subjects except Chinese, which is taught in Putonghua (F1–F3) with other Chinese subjects in Cantonese. The campus at 33 MacDonnell Road includes the Chong Yau Pak Wan Residence Hall, providing boarding places for up to 79 students. SPCC is well known for music, with multiple choirs and orchestras rehearsing weekly, and it hosts wide-ranging clubs across academics, arts, sports and service. Signature experiences include Student Activities Week, a “Rites of Passage” programme in Australia for Grade 9, and participation in the International Student Science Conference.

Guidepost Montessori Happy Valley Sing Woo Road is a specialized campus dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners, serving infants and toddlers from birth to 2.5 years old. Located in the heart of the Happy Valley community, this facility offers a warm, nurturing extension of the home designed to foster early independence and confidence. The school follows an authentic Montessori curriculum, featuring the "Nido" (Nest) program for infants and "Transitional Toddler" classes that prepare children for the next stage of their education. A distinctive feature of this campus is its immersive dual-language environment, where little ones are exposed to both English and Mandarin daily by native-speaking guides. The purpose-built classrooms are filled with scientifically designed Montessori materials that encourage free movement and sensory exploration. For families seeking a supportive start, the "Montessori Together" accompanied playgroups provide a unique opportunity for parents and children to experience the Montessori method side-by-side.

Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus) is a co‑educational day school in Kowloon Tong offering Early Years and Primary education. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum framework complemented by a strong Chinese language and culture programme and bilingual co‑teaching in English and Mandarin. The campus environment supports young learners with age‑appropriate classrooms, outdoor play zones and learning spaces designed to develop cognitive, social and emotional growth. 

Guidepost Montessori Happy Valley Hawthorn Road offers a specialized early childhood education within a "cozy community school" setting on Hong Kong Island. The campus distinguishes itself with a private outdoor play space—a rare feature in this densely populated city—allowing for daily outdoor exploration and gross motor activities. Following the authentic Montessori method, the school provides a dual-language learning environment where children aged 2 to 6 engage with English and Mandarin through immersive daily interaction. The curriculum is centered on the "Children’s House" program, which utilizes scientifically designed materials to foster independence, concentration, and practical life skills. Uniquely, the school integrates enrichment programs such as "Montessori Kitchen," where students develop mathematical and sensory skills through cooking, and "Mini Makers," a creative arts module focused on design and construction. This campus provides a gentle, structured transition into formal schooling for families valuing a child-led approach.

Kellett’s Kowloon Bay campus brings together a two-form Preparatory School and a four-form Senior & Sixth Form on one site, following the English National Curriculum through I/GCSEs to A-Levels. Facilities include a theatre, swimming pool and a rooftop Sky Pitch, supporting extensive sport and expressive arts. Wellbeing is embedded through the Positively Kellett programme and a deep pastoral structure with trained counsellors. Students engage in public speaking (LAMDA) and a wide co-curricular offer, while community work runs under the Kellett Cares banner with multi-year NGO partnerships selected by students. The campus opened in 2013 and is reachable by dedicated school buses operated by Lewis Motors. Instruction is in English; languages offered include Chinese (Mandarin), French and Spanish. Typical class sizes are capped at 24 in Prep, with smaller groups at I/GCSE and A-Level.

Singapore International School (Hong Kong)’s Preparatory Years and Primary Campus is located at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, and serves students from the two-year Preparatory Years programme through to Primary 6. The Preparatory Years curriculum is fully bilingual (English & Chinese/Putonghua with simplified characters) and supports a class-size of approximately 22 students in PY1 and PY2. In Primary, the school follows the Singapore curriculum adapted to the HKSAR context and emphasises subject disciplines, thinking and communication skills, and character development built around the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care and Harmony (3RICH). Campus facilities include classrooms, makerspaces, a swimming pool, outdoor playgrounds and specialised studios for art, music and drama. The Nam Long Shan campus is linked via a bridge to the Secondary section, providing continuity for families seeking through-train education.

Kellett’s Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School serves ages 4–11 on Hong Kong Island’s south side, in Wah Fu at the foot of Mount Kellett. Reception follows the EYFS, moving to a modified English National Curriculum with specialist teaching in subjects including Mandarin, music, art, PE, public speaking and digital skills; classes are capped at 24 and Pok Fu Lam runs three classes per year group. Facilities include a multi-use auditorium, gym, library, science lab, drama and dance studios, ICT and language labs, music rooms, art studio, and a SEN learning support base. The school day at PFL runs 8:30–15:15 with scheduled breaks by year group. Families use a dedicated Kwoon Chung bus service. Distinctive programmes include Innovation in Prep and whole-school wellbeing via “Positively Kellett.” Graduating Prep pupils typically continue within Kellett’s through-train pathway to Senior in Kowloon Bay.

Singapore International School (Hong Kong)’s Secondary Campus opened in 2012, when the school extended its programme to accommodate secondary and pre-university levels, and is located at 2 Police School Road, Wong Chuk Hang. The six-year secondary curriculum begins with a Singapore-style Lower Secondary framework in Years 1–2, followed by the internationally-recognised Cambridge IGCSE in Years 3–4 and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 5–6. The campus is adjacent to the primary site, connected by a link-bridge, facilitating continuity for students progressing from Primary to Secondary. Instruction is predominantly in English, with Chinese (Putonghua) taught as a core language; students also have access to enrichment and co-curricular programmes in leadership, sport and the arts.

Founded in 1851, St. Paul’s College is a boys’ day school on 69 Bonham Road on Hong Kong Island. The College runs a school-based curriculum in Forms 1–3 and the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in senior forms, with opportunities to take IGCSE and an International A-Level (IAL) stream for selected students. Co-curricular life is extensive: the Students’ Association operates 50+ clubs, alongside a Scout Troop and Youth Red Cross. The Global Classroom programme organises overseas study tours and exchanges each year. Facilities and teams support 15 sports with professional coaching. Languages include English as MOI, Chinese (with some Putonghua classes), and optional French and Spanish courses that progress to IGCSE

This campus also focuses on Primary education, offering a similar curriculum: a blend of the English National Curriculum with bilingual instruction (English and Mandarin). Students also engage in subjects like Chinese Culture, the arts, science, and character education. Facilities at this campus support primary learning, and students also benefit from the wider YCIS network’s amenities (science labs, libraries, arts and sports facilities) located across campuses.

The CDNIS Early Years Centre (EYC) serves children aged 2–3 in bilingual (English/Chinese) or international (English) tracks within the IB Primary Years Programme framework. Located at THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang, the centre runs half-day Nursery (age 2) and EY1 (age 3) programmes. The bilingual model provides roughly equal exposure to English and Chinese, with dedicated teachers and a bilingual educational assistant in each class. Families will find clear operational details, including no bussing for EYC (bussing applies to the main campus only). Schoolwide, CDNIS offers a through-train IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), with over 2,100 students. Distinctive programmes include strong technology integration (1:1 devices and coding/robotics beginning in lower grades) and community engagement through Local & Global Engagement initiatives. Fees for Nursery and EY1 are published annually; in 2025/26 Nursery Half-Day (Bilingual) is HK$138,600 and EY1 Half-Day (Bilingual) is HK$156,300.

Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) is a Christian through-train international school in Butterfly Valley, Lai Chi Kok, serving students aged 5–17. It delivers the Alberta (Canada) curriculum with AP options in high school and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. Facilities highlighted by the school include a swimming pool, rooftop soccer pitch, concert theater, drama studio, and gymnasiums. Language of instruction is English, with Chinese, French, and Spanish taught as subjects; Chinese Studies runs from Preparatory to Grade 12 with pathways into IB and AP Chinese. Student leadership is supported through the Student Representative Council, and the school cites programs such as the Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) in its leadership development communications. CAIS enrolls 1,700+ students and operates a school bus service, with published dismissal and bus departure times.

G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College, founded in 1996 by the Gifted Education Council, is a co-educational through-train school offering both primary and secondary education, now operating under the Direct Subsidy Scheme. Its secondary campus sits in Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O, in the eastern New Territories, somewhat removed from central Hong Kong but accessible by public transport. The school offers a dual pathway: the local New Senior Secondary (NSS) curriculum leading to the HKDSE examination, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in the final years. Class sizes are modest and emphasis is placed on gifted education, small class instruction, and academic enrichment. A signature offering is its G.T. International Science Project Competition, which connects students across the Greater Bay Area and beyond. Students may also engage in a “Third Languages Group,” and arts, drama, leadership, and service programmes round out opportunities.

Guidepost Montessori Chai Wan is a dedicated early childhood center located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. The campus serves children from infancy through six years old, offering a faithful implementation of the Montessori method. The school operates three classrooms within a standalone facility in the Harmony Garden estate, featuring direct access to a private outdoor playground. The curriculum is delivered in a dual-language environment, where students interact daily with both English and Mandarin-speaking guides to develop fluency naturally. Programs range from "Montessori Together" for accompanied infants to the "Children’s House" for kindergarten-aged students. The school focuses on building independence through self-directed activity, utilizing specialized Montessori materials that encourage hands-on learning in mathematics, language, and sensory perception. Additionally, the campus offers enrichment programs that allow students to explore specific interests outside the standard work cycle.

Guidepost Montessori Mid-Levels Family Club offers a specialized, nurturing environment designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their families in the heart of Hong Kong. Located directly across from the main Mid-Levels campus, this facility features a dedicated space for the "Montessori Together" accompanied playgroups and "Nido" programs for children as young as 6 weeks old. The centre is distinguished by its authentic Montessori curriculum, which fosters independence and psycho-sensory motor development from the earliest stages of life. A key highlight is the facility's massive 5,000-square-foot outdoor play area, a rare find in the dense Mid-Levels district, allowing young children ample space for gross motor exploration. The program provides a true dual-language immersion experience, with English and Mandarin spoken daily to support natural language acquisition. Additionally, the Family Club includes a neighborhood café and exclusive events, creating a vibrant community hub where parents can connect while their children engage in purposeful, scientifically grounded learning.

Guidepost Montessori Pok Fu Lam offers a dedicated Montessori environment for children from infancy through kindergarten. Located in the Chi Fu Gardens estate, the campus features five bright classrooms and a spacious indoor play area designed to support large motor development. The school operates a true dual-language program, where every classroom is staffed with both an English-speaking and a Mandarin-speaking guide, allowing students to naturally acquire fluency while engaging with scientifically designed Montessori materials. Distinctive to this campus is its "Montessori Together" program for infants as young as six months, which provides a gentle, accompanied introduction to the school setting. For older children, the curriculum emphasizes "freedom within limits," encouraging independence through self-directed activity in practical life, sensorial exploration, and mathematics. Families also have access to enrichment options such as the "Mini-Makers" creative workshops and "Montessori Kitchen," extending learning beyond the standard academic day.

American School Hong Kong (ASHK), located in Tai Po in the New Territories, offers an American standards-based education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school follows US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and students in Grades 11 and 12 have the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, and Chinese is taught in both Simplified and Traditional streams. ASHK emphasizes STEAM learning, with facilities that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. A distinctive feature of the school is its “Week Without Walls” program, which provides experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, with a strong focus on inquiry-based learning and enrichment. Families benefit from additional services such as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program and a school bus service that connects students across Hong Kong.

Saint Too Bloom Academy is a bilingual secondary school located in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The curriculum blends the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) framework with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level subjects, providing students with firm foundations in sciences, humanities, mathematics, and languages. There is also a credit-based United States High School Diploma and an exam-based Hong Kong DSE taught in Mandarin. Classrooms at the Tong Yam Street campus are structurally fitted for small-group, project-based learning. The school emphasizes hands-on application through its signature Entrepreneurship and STEM programs. In the 21st Century Studio program, students connect directly with companies like InnoX Academy and interact with researchers from global universities. The Future Ready Literacy and Advisory curriculum integrates social-emotional learning with physical health, incorporating mindful practices such as morning Tai Chi sessions in the Wellbeing Grove and nature-based initiatives in the Forest School. By merging traditional scholarship with vocational and experiential learning, Saint Too Bloom Academy prepares students for future careers and helps them develop purposeful solutions for real-world challenges.