Hong Kong International School - Repulse Bay Campus

The Repulse Bay Campus houses Lower Primary (Reception 1 to Grade 2) and Upper Primary (Grades 3 to 5). Lower Primary is located at 23 South Bay Road and serves 770 students in Reception 1 to Grade 2 in a seven‑story building. Upper Primary is accessed from the Lower Primary via a bridge and serves 660 students in Grades 3–5 in an eight‑story building. The campus operates a bus system with a mandatory policy and routes across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and uniforms are purchased from the Dragon Shop. Primary subjects include core academics such as math and literacy, with Chinese, art, library, and PE as specialist subjects. The program emphasizes play, inquiry, and community, with spaces dedicated to hands‑on learning and social development. Care is taken to include religious and chapel activities as part of student life. (Lower Primary: L110-L118, L141-L151, L156-L165; Upper Primary: L110-L141; Campus life: L177-L181)

The Upper Primary program uses dedicated spaces for specialist subjects, including Chinese, art, and music, within an immersive learning environment. Creation spaces such as the Imagine HKIS stations offer creative, hands‑on learning experiences. Shared spaces across the Lower Primary include two art studios and two music rooms, while the Upper Primary has its own art studios and music rooms, complemented by a dedicated STEM Lab in the upper level. The campus supports arts and creativity through after‑school activities and through student life experiences. (Upper Primary specialist spaces: L193-L210; Passion Spaces: L213-L229; Shared spaces (Lower Primary): L244-L251; Imagine HKIS: L168-L171)

Mandarin is compulsory for Reception 1 through Grade 5. In Middle and High School, students may choose Mandarin or Spanish as a modern language. The school has introduced a Dual Language Immersion program starting in the 2025‑2026 school year, delivering academic content in approximately 50% English and 50% Chinese, with students alternating daily between language environments and continuing through Grade 5 before transitioning to the Middle School pathway. The Chinese Studies program supports language proficiency and cultural understanding across the school. (FAQ: L7-L12; Dual Language Immersion: L1-L8; Chinese Studies: L1-L7)

Student Life at the Repulse Bay Campus includes chapel activities as a community expression of faith, reflecting the school's Christian identity. After‑school activities are available across multiple program areas, including sports, performing and visual arts, spirituality, and STEM, with a wide range of options offered through in‑house and third‑party providers. The Upper Primary emphasizes student voice and choice within a structured, collaboration‑driven environment, with opportunities to engage in clubs and passion spaces that extend learning beyond the classroom. (Chapel: L179-L181; After School Activities: L186-L189)

The Lower Primary and Upper Primary campuses emphasize community, with spaces designed to support collaboration and social learning. The Lower Primary provides multiple shared spaces such as community playgrounds, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a library, and dedicated Chinese, art, and music classrooms to foster a supportive, communal environment. The Upper Primary features a dedicated Chinese Culture Center and Student Services Wing, with a Library and Think Tank for instructional coaching, reflecting a commitment to student well‑being and community engagement. (Shared spaces: L226-L251; Upper Primary facilities: L256-L270)

The campus supports leadership and professional development through structured counseling services, grade‑level counselors, and dedicated student services. Each Upper Primary grade has its own counselor, and there is a broader student services team to support learning and well‑being. The school also offers transformative professional learning opportunities for faculty, including world language conferences and literacy institutes, which reinforce a holistic, student‑centered approach across campuses. (Upper Primary counseling: L175-L179; Campus facilities and support spaces: L210-L211; Professional learning references: L44-L52, L68-L76)

Wellbeing is integrated through chapels and faith development opportunities, as well as in‑class and school‑wide routines that support social and emotional growth. The Upper Primary includes a dedicated dining hall, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and multiple spaces for physical education and recreation, all contributing to student health and wellness. Camp experiences and a structured after‑school activities program support balanced student life across both Primary levels. (Chapels: L179-L181; Dining hall and wellbeing spaces: L246-L251; Camp and ASA: L153-L161, L186-L190)