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The Repulse Bay Campus is located at 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay, on the south side of Hong Kong Island. The area is residential and close to the beach, with bus and car access linking it to Central and other districts.
This campus houses Lower Primary (Reception 1–Grade 2) and Upper Primary (Grades 3–5).
HKIS is a co-educational, nonprofit day school. It does not provide boarding.
The school employs learning specialists across divisions to support students with mild to moderate needs, but it is not a specialist SEN institution.
HKIS provides an American-style education, aligned with U.S. standards.
The school is grounded in the Christian faith through its founding with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, while respecting other faith traditions.
Reception 1 & 2 (Lower Primary): 8 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Grades 1 & 2 (Lower Primary): 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Grades 3-5 (Upper Primary): 7:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
After-school activities are available, and late buses are provided. Lunch and recess are included during the day.
HKIS offers a bus service through Kwoon Chung Motors, with routes covering Hong Kong Island. This includes drop-off and pick-up options for students at both Repulse Bay and Tai Tam campuses.
Application Fee: HKD 2,000 (non-refundable).
Entry Fee: HKD 15,000 (non-refundable).
Annual Capital Levy: HKD 23,000, per student.
Annual Tuition Fees
Reception 1 – Grade 2: HKD 224,800 (HKD 112,400 per semester)
Grade 3 – Grade 5: HKD 224,800 (HKD 112,400 per semester)
Other costs
Bus service, uniforms, and activities are charged separately.
Billing schedule
Fees are invoiced twice a year (August and January).
Payment Method
Payment is due before the start of each semester and can be made via bank transfer or cheque.
Refund Policy
HKIS states that deposits and certain fees are non-refundable; detailed refund terms are not fully disclosed.
The Repulse Bay Campus of Hong Kong International School (HKIS) serves students from Reception One through Grade 5. Located at 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay, the campus was fully redeveloped in 2017–2018 to provide bespoke facilities for early childhood and primary education. The Lower Primary follows a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, while Upper Primary continues with U.S. standards in core subjects, preparing students for Middle School at Tai Tam. Facilities include 70 homeroom classrooms, 14 Chinese Studies rooms, 4 art rooms, 4 music rooms, 2 cafeterias, 2 libraries, 9 playgrounds, and a 700-seat chapel. Dedicated spaces such as the Kid Kitchen, Hydroponic Farm, Media Lab, and STEM Lab encourage hands-on inquiry and creativity. Students benefit from dual language opportunities in Chinese and English, alongside a vibrant co-curricular program. The campus combines strong academic foundations with facilities designed specifically for younger learners.
