Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
Hong Kong has one of the most mature and competitive international school markets in Asia. The city offers virtually every curriculum you could want, from IB and British to American, Canadian, and French, alongside strong bilingual Mandarin-English options. Admissions can be fiercely competitive, with waitlists at top schools stretching years. Housing is expensive by any standard, but the trade-off is a safe, well-connected city with world-class transport and a deeply international community.
Compare 34 international schools in Hong kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 160,179), location, and more to find the right international school now.
YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) is a private primary school on Hong Kong Island at 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan. It teaches an English-medium programme that combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the UK National Curriculum for English, and uses White Rose Maths for mathematics. Chinese is taught daily in Mandarin supported by Traditional Characters while music includes the Orff approach. Students also have PE, and the school is opposite the CYMCA Bridges Street Centre, giving access to facilities including a swimming pool. After school sessions, children can join ASA/ECA such as Choir, Competitive Sports, Chinese Hip-Hop Dance, Film Club, Lego Club and Intro to Spanish. A distinctive feature is the “YCA Agents” focus, encouraging students to take charge of their learning, contribute to their community and reflect on progress.
Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, established in 2018, offers a British curriculum for children aged 3 to 11. The Early Years Foundation Stage leads into a structured Primary program, with English as the language of instruction and Mandarin taught as a subject. Families benefit from a dedicated school bus service connecting different parts of Hong Kong. The school is particularly known for its strong focus on performing arts: specialist facilities include a fully equipped theatre and music suites that support concerts, drama productions, and creative expression from an early age. Shrewsbury also places emphasis on STEM, supported by science and technology resources that enrich classroom learning. Together, these features make the school a distinctive choice for families seeking primary education rooted in British traditions.
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.
Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School’s International Section places its Lower School (Kindergarten, Reception and Primary 1) at 30 Ching Wah Street, North Point, with Primary 2–6 at 20 Braemar Hill Road nearby. The Primary curriculum is a modified English National Curriculum from Primary 1–6, with Maths and Literacy taught discretely and Science, Geography, History, Design Technology and Art taught with natural cross-curricular links. Mandarin is taught daily by specialist teachers, alongside specialist Music and PE. Twice a year, teachers offer after-school activities that typically include artistic and sporting options. Field-based learning is part of the experience.
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.
FIS’s Chai Wan Campus serves Early Years and selected Primary classes in both French and International Streams. The campus page lists around 230 students, 10 classes, and 30 teachers, with facilities that include a sports field, multipurpose room, library, and canteen. In the International Stream, children follow the IEYC in Nursery/Reception and the IPC in Primary, with classes taught in English and French added as a foreign language. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum, and at kindergarten level the school offers an Immersive Bilingual pathway co-taught in French and English. Extracurricular options for younger learners include arts, drama, choir, chess, coding, Mandarin, and gardening, among others.
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong’s Primary Campus in Lam Tin serves children aged 5–11 in Years 1–6, following the English National Curriculum with specialist teaching in subjects such as art, music, drama, PE, and Mandarin (with French from Year 5 and Spanish from Year 6). The campus is a 10-minute walk from Lam Tin MTR and features facilities including STEAM spaces and science labs, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a multipurpose hall, and creative arts studios. NAIS Hong Kong offers distinctive global programmes, including Performing Arts with The Juilliard School and STEAM collaboration with MIT, which Primary pupils access through on-campus resources and activities. The school operates a bus network serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, and runs after-school ECAs such as robotics, coding, drama, and music.
The Jardine’s Lookout Campus of the French International School serves Primary-aged students in both the French and International Streams. Located at 34 Price Road in a peaceful residential area on Hong Kong Island, the campus provides dedicated facilities including a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, auditorium, and library. Students in the French Stream (CP – CM2) follow the official French national curriculum, while those in the International Stream (Years 2 – 6) study through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) taught in English. The campus will expand in 2026/27 to include CE1–CM2 and Years 3–7, offering continuity for primary education. Language learning is central, with French and Mandarin taught across both streams. With around 740 students and 100 staff, Jardine’s Lookout provides a diverse, bilingual environment supported by the school’s active community and strong links to its sister campuses in Chai Wan, Tseung Kwan O, and Blue Pool Road.
The Tseung Kwan O campus serves Early Years, Primary and Lower Secondary and is home to about 990 students. International Stream pupils follow the IEYC in Early Years and IPC in Primary, taught in English; the French Stream offers the French national curriculum from PS to 3ème. The campus features a wide ECA menu spanning sports, STEM (coding, robotics, STEM clubs), and performing arts (orchestra, choir, drama). Families can see where each year group is based using the school’s Find my campus guidance.
German Swiss International School’s English International Stream at the Peak Campus serves Upper Primary and Secondary (ages 5–18) on Hong Kong Island’s Victoria Peak. Students follow IGCSE (mainly Cambridge, with some Pearson Edexcel) in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Beyond lessons, GSIS offers a broad activities menu including sports, STEM/coding, debate, art, music and drama. Language learning is a hallmark: Secondary places a strong emphasis on German, with Mandarin and French available as additional languages. A practical feature for families is the school bus service, which connects the Peak campus to key residential areas. The campus location offers easy access by bus or taxi, with The Peak Tram and Peak Galleria nearby. With about 1,250 students across the school and education offered from 1969, GSIS combines long-established roots with a clearly outlined international pathway from IGCSE to IB DP.
Located in the village of Tong Fuk on South Lantau Island, the Lower Primary campus of Lantau International School (Primary 1-3) offers English-medium instruction under the British Curriculum with regular Mandarin lessons. The campus enjoys a tranquil setting near beach and greenery, allowing children to benefit from outdoor play and physical education next to the village’s football pitch. Class sizes are capped at 24 students, and all learning materials are provided at no extra cost. Children access the campus easily via dedicated school buses or public transport from Tung Chung. The Principal, James Lambert, and his teaching team emphasise foundational skills, daily reading and friendly teacher-student interactions. With strong transport links, beach-side play space and a curriculum trusted by expatriate families, the Tong Fuk campus is suited for families relocating to Hong Kong who value a smaller-scale primary environment in a natural island location.
DBIS’s Early Years Foundation Stage comprises FS-1 and FS-2, taught at a dedicated EYFS campus in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island. The programme follows the EYFS within the school’s broader British curriculum framework, with English as the language of instruction and EAL support for children who are new to English. The campus features Reggio Emilia-inspired learning spaces, a library, dining hall, specialist music room and generous outdoor areas. A distinctive feature at EYFS is the Forest & Beach Schools programme, giving each child regular, structured time to learn outdoors in local natural settings. Families can review admissions and fees via the School Admissions page, which links to the official DBIS Fees & Levies document. The school also offers school bus arrangements within Discovery Bay and publishes regular parent information and workshops, including Mandarin learning sessions.
Anfield International Kindergarten in Kowloon Tong provides a British curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged two years and eight months to over four years. The school operates within a self-contained, two-storey building that includes a well-stocked library, a specialist music room, and a drama and activity space. A garden and outdoor play area further support physical development and learning outside the classroom. The school is distinctively known for its Catholic foundation and the motto "Educating Hearts and Minds," aiming to foster character and faith alongside academic skills. Programmes include Kindergarten 1, 2, and 3, with options for half-day or full-day sessions. The curriculum emphasizes English language acquisition while incorporating Chinese Studies, Physical Education, and Music. Notably, the school maintains a specific ratio of one teacher for a maximum of ten pupils to support individual student growth.
Oxbridge School is a British-curriculum, English-medium day school in Hung Hom serving Primary and Secondary pupils through to Sixth Form. The school follows the National Curriculum of England & Wales, is an accredited Cambridge International School, and leads students to IGCSE and A Level pathways. Classes are deliberately small (around 15 students), and teaching includes dedicated subject specialists. Facilities and programmes include specialist music spaces with a concert Grand Piano and an annual school musical, weekly PE & Games with an annual Sports Day at the Sai Kung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Stadium, and a broad enrichment programme offering clubs such as RoboCode, Chess, Piano and Dance, plus Japanese language. Chinese is taught across all year groups, alongside English. The school runs daily buses from all areas of Hong Kong.
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.
Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong’s Prep School (Years 1–8) delivers the National Curriculum for England and Wales, aligned with British Common Entrance standards. Learning is English-medium with equal weekly instructional time for Mandarin, and every class is supported by a dedicated teaching assistant. The campus in Tin Wan, Aberdeen features iSTEAM labs, science labs, a dedicated music suite, drama and performance studio, a bilingual library, football pitch, rooftop field, and the highest school climbing wall in Hong Kong. Distinctive programmes include mandatory iSTEAM, Entrepreneurship from Year 6, and an Intensive English Programme (Years 3–8). Students choose from 60+ ECAs spanning arts, robotics, debate, sport and more. The school runs a bus service across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon and is approximately 10–20 minutes’ drive from major hubs such as Repulse Bay and Central.
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) offers the English National Curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form, with GCSEs in Years 10–11 and A Levels/BTECs in Years 12–13. The Primary & Secondary Campus sits in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, and the school uses its unique coastal setting for experiential learning, including Forest and Beach Schools in the early years. Facilities include an artificial turf pitch, heated pool, Globe Theatre, drama/music suites, science labs, and STEAM/DT suites. Students can join clubs such as FOBISIA Maths, Debating, Environmental Club, and service with ImpactHK, alongside termly sports ECAs. Mandarin is taught throughout the school; French and Spanish are optional in Secondary. School transport routes connect Discovery Bay with Tung Chung and South Lantau. DBIS is CIS-accredited.
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.
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.
Discovery Bay International School’s Sixth Form (Years 12–13) sits within a British-curriculum pathway from Early Years to Secondary in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island. Students typically study A Levels, with BTEC options available to broaden pathways. The Secondary learning environment features two computing/Design Technology suites with resources such as robotics and 3D printers, and students make use of a Blackbox theatre for performance. DBIS notes an emphasis on small class sizes and personalised support. Co-curricular options include FOBISIA Maths, Debating, Environmental Club, and ImpactHK service activities. The school operates a bus service, including Discovery Bay–Tung Chung connections, and publishes detailed fees and levy information (10 monthly instalments). DBIS is CIS-accredited and bases its curriculum on the English National Curriculum; the Sixth Form is located at Discovery Bay North Plaza.
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.
Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS) in Jordan, Kowloon, was founded in 1860 and remains a girls’ secondary school with English as the medium of instruction for all non-Chinese subjects. Students follow Hong Kong’s HKDSE route or opt into the British GCE Advanced Level pathway from Secondary Five. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, sports field, auditorium, fitness centre, and an Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; daily assemblies and a broad extracurricular programme are part of school life. Music is a distinctive strength, with multiple choirs, orchestras, and ensembles performing regularly, alongside drama and dance. A wide range of clubs spans robotics, programming, debating, Model United Nations, service initiatives through the Citizens’ Club, and numerous sports teams. Boarding is available Monday through Friday during term time for up to 60 students. Annual fees for local students are HKD 42,000, with published fee remission and scholarship schemes.
Kiangsu-Chekiang College (KCC) is a co-educational secondary school founded in 1958 and located at 20 Braemar Hill Road in North Point. The Direct Subsidy Scheme Section prepares students for HKDSE, while the campus’s International Section offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, giving families multiple progression routes. The school highlights balanced use of Chinese and English and publishes detailed tuition schedules for local and non-local students, including installment plans. Recent campus news shows an active Chinese Orchestra and Girls’ Drum Team, student participation in district sports events, and an overnight leadership camp for S4 students.
International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School (ICQM) is a unique private institution in Hong Kong that integrates a full academic education with professional music training. Located in the purpose-built Po Kong Village Road School Village in Diamond Hill, the school offers a continuous "through-train" education from Primary 1 to Secondary 6. The curriculum follows the local Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) framework but is distinguished by its specialized music program, which includes music appreciation, composition, and instrumental training as core subjects alongside standard academic disciplines like English, Chinese, Mathematics, and Science.
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.
HKBUAS, founded in 2006, is a through-train Grades 1–12 school in Shek Mun, Sha Tin, within easy reach of MTR Shek Mun Station (Exit D) and extensive bus/minibus routes. Teaching is mainly in English and Putonghua. Students may pursue the local pathway (HKDSE) or an international route featuring IGCSE and GCE AS/A Levels; the school reports results in Cambridge and Edexcel A Levels. Middle School includes a formal STEAM curriculum and options for a third language—French, German, Japanese, or Spanish—in addition to Chinese and English. Co-curricular life is broad, from debate and Mathematical Olympiad to Scouts, drama, musical, and sports. A signature tradition is the annual Variety Show, showcasing student performance across the arts. School bus services operate on 20+ routes.
The Blue Pool Road campus of the French International School (FIS) in Hong Kong serves Years 7–13 (8-13 from 2026) and accommodates both the French-medium and English-medium streams in one campus setting. Students in the French stream follow the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat; those in the International stream progress via IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Located on Blue Pool Road in Happy Valley, the campus features around 40 classes and approximately 100 teaching staff, and is supported by a school-bus network. Instruction is in French or English depending on stream, and students study additional languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, German and Latin. Co-educational and day-school only, the campus emphasises a multilingual community of learners from many nationalities. Facilities include a gymnasium, art rooms, library, canteen and multipurpose spaces. Signature programmes include bilingual education and an emphasis on sustainability and service through initiatives such as the Green Club.
The Pok Fu Lam campus of German Swiss International School (GSIS) is home to the Kindergarten and Lower Primary sections in both the German International Stream (GIS) and the English International Stream (EIS). The curriculum focuses on early learning, covering literacy, numeracy, language skills, and general subject knowledge appropriate for young students. In the German Stream, teaching follows the German curriculum adapted to an international setting, while in the English Stream, lessons are based on the UK curriculum. Facilities at the campus include classrooms designed for younger children, outdoor play areas, and spaces for art, music, and physical activity. Its location in Pok Fu Lam provides a quiet setting with access to open space. The campus gives younger students a structured start to school before they move on to the upper years at the Peak campus.
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.
Kiangsu & Chekiang College International Section (KCIS) is the international arm of Kiangsu & Chekiang College in Hong Kong. The school operates on two campuses in North Point on Hong Kong Island: Lower School at 30 Ching Wah Street (Kindergarten to Primary 1) and Upper School at 20 Braemar Hill Road (Primary 2 to Year 13). KCIS opened its International Section in September 1993, adding English as the medium of instruction with Mandarin integrated into the curriculum. The school follows a British-based framework, with English-medium instruction in subjects; Mandarin is taught as a core language. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. KCIS is co-educational and day-only, with a bus service available. Extracurricular activities include after-school clubs such as martial arts, tennis, soccer and chess. The school emphasizes language development and international-mindedness, preparing students for local and higher education.
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.
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.
The Pui O campus, serving Primary 4 to 6, offers English-medium instruction under the British Curriculum with additional Mandarin lessons several times per week. Core subjects include English, mathematics, science, history, geography, and the arts, alongside weekly computer and coding classes that introduce robotics and digital literacy. Students take twice-yearly NFER assessments to track academic progress. The campus is located in Lo Wai Tsuen near Pui O Beach, providing opportunities for outdoor education such as physical education, hiking, and nature study. Small class sizes and experienced teachers help prepare students for transition to secondary education while maintaining a supportive and community-oriented atmosphere.
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Secondary Campus delivers the British pathway to IGCSE followed by the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Teaching is in English, with languages offered including Spanish, French, and Chinese. Classes average 24 students, supported by an 11:1 student–teacher ratio. Facilities at the secondary campus include specialist spaces such as an Innovation Centre, Juilliard Performing Arts Centre, an IB Suite, and collaborative work areas. Distinctive programs include NAIS Hong Kong’s collaborations with MIT (STEM) and The Juilliard School (Performing Arts), which extend classroom learning and club offerings. The school operates a bus network serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, with specific Secondary Afternoon Bus Routes and a Lam Tin–Kwun Tong shuttle for transfers. The Secondary day typically runs 8:00–15:30, followed by ECAs.
No schools match your filters. Try adjusting your criteria.
Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
