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German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$197,000 - 203,700
Ages 3 - 10 years
Pupil numbers 1250
Type Co-educational
Opened 1969
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
German Swiss International School (GSIS)
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, Latin, Mandarin
Typical class size 22
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

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.

www.gsis.edu.hk
This campus is part of German Swiss International School (GSIS)

162 Pok Fu Lam Rd, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam has 1,250 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The Pok Fu Lam campus, located at 162 Pok Fu Lam Road near Pok Fu Lam Country Park, serves as the base for the Kindergarten and Lower Primary sections of the school. It is set in a suburban, green environment, providing a quiet and more spacious setting.

Stages
GSIS offers a full education pathway from Kindergarten through Primary.

Type
German Swiss International School is a co-educational, non-profit international day school. It does not provide boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
GSIS provides “holistic support,” which includes student well‑being programmes, learning enhancement teachers, and social‑emotional counsellors who work with students across all years.

They also have a Student Support Teacher role, especially in the English International Stream, who collaborates with subject teachers and parents to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs), monitor student progress, and make classroom interventions.

Country affiliation
GSIS has strong affiliations with both Germany and Switzerland. It is officially recognized as a German School Abroad, part of the network of international German schools worldwide. This status means it receives direct support from the German government, including funding and teaching staff. The German curriculum offered at GSIS leads to qualifications that are recognized in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, giving students wide opportunities for higher education abroad.

Religious affiliation
GSIS is a secular school and does not have any formal religious affiliation.

School day structure
At the Pok Fu Lam campus, the German Stream typically runs from 7:40 am until 12:30 pm, while the English Stream often offers a shorter morning programme from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Bus service
The school does offer a bus service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam ranges from HKD 197,000 to HKD 203,700 for 2026/27.

1. Application & Assessment Fees
One-time, non-refundable application fee (paid upon application).

Assessment fee may apply for admissions testing.

2. Registration Fee
Equal to one month’s tuition fee.

Payable once a place is confirmed.

Deducted from the first instalment of tuition fees.

If student withdraws before the school year begins, the fee is forfeited.

For re-enrolment each year: families must complete online re-enrolment + pay registration fee to confirm a place.

3. Annual Tuition Fees (2025–2026)
Kindergarten (GIS: DKG1–DKG2 / EIS: KG1–KG2)
Total: HKD 197,000
1st instalment: HKD 118,200 (September–February)
2nd instalment: HKD 78,800 (March–June)

Primary (GIS: DVOR, K01–K05 / EIS: Y01–Y06)
Total: HKD 203,700
1st instalment: HKD 122,220
2nd instalment: HKD 81,480

Fees are in HKD and subject to Education Bureau approval.

Costs exclude bus fees, PE uniform, afternoon activities, exam fees, and overseas trips.

4. Debenture & Capital Levy

Mandatory: every student must be covered by a debenture or capital levy.

Standard Debenture: HKD 800,000

Refundable upon leaving, subject to debenture conditions.

If nominating an existing (unused) debenture, an upgrade payment to current value is required.

Withdrawal levy:

If a student withdraws within 6 months of starting (excluding July & August), 20% of the debenture value is charged.

Payable immediately upon invoice.

5. Refund Policy
No refund for:
Student absences

Class suspensions (e.g. typhoon, black rainstorm)

Switches to online learning

Registration fee is non-refundable if withdrawal occurs before start of school year.

No fee reductions in the first year of attendance.

6. Payment Methods
Online banking
Direct deposit

Late payment penalties:

1% monthly interest if overdue by more than 45 days

Legal recovery action if overdue more than 60 days
Academics

German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 10.

Curriculum
German Swiss International School (Pok Fu Lam Campus) provides education from Kindergarten through to Secondary in two parallel streams: the German International Stream (GIS) and the English International Stream (EIS). In the German stream students work toward the German International Abitur (DIA), which involves instruction partly in German and partly in English, with immersion options for those without prior German. In the English stream students progress through IGCSE examinations and then the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum includes core disciplines such as languages (German, English, Mandarin, French, Latin), sciences, mathematics, social studies and the arts. The design seeks to balance academic content with supplementary programmes such as co‑curricular activities, well‑being and student support services.

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Admissions

Admissions
1.Application Submission
Families must begin by submitting an online application form through the official GSIS website. The application must specify whether the student is applying for the German International Stream (GIS) or the English International Stream (EIS).

2. Assessment Requirements
Depending on the stream selected and the age of the child, different assessments apply. For the German stream, applicants may be asked to complete a German-language assessment. For the English stream, students are typically assessed in English and Mathematics. These assessments help determine suitability and placement.

3. Interviews (if applicable)
Some applicants may be invited for an interview or additional assessments based on age or programme requirements. This step ensures a better understanding of the child's background and readiness for school.

4. Offer of Admission
Once assessments and interviews are completed, GSIS issues an offer letter to successful applicants, subject to space availability. Offers are usually time-sensitive and must be accepted within the timeframe outlined.

5. Acceptance and Payment
To secure the offered place, families must confirm acceptance and pay any required debenture or capital fees, as specified in the admission offer.

6. Waitlist Status
GSIS does have a waitlist system in place, particularly for high-demand year levels. If space is not available, applicants may be placed on the waiting list and contacted when a place opens.

Scholarships
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does have a waitlist.Yes. After application submission, if a slot is not immediately available, students are placed on a sort of waiting list (or waiting queue) for that year.
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