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Mandarin is compulsory from Reception 1 through Grade 5. In Middle and High School, students may choose Mandarin or Spanish as the modern language. HKIS offers a Primary Dual Language Immersion pathway with 50% English and 50% Chinese instruction starting in Reception 1 and continuing through Grade 5. The DLI program uses Simplified Chinese characters.
The HKIS Primary Dual Language Immersion (DLI) pathway is offered in the Primary division. The program delivers academic content approximately 50% in English and 50% in Chinese within homeroom classes. It starts in Reception 1 and continues through Grade 5, with two Reception 1 classes piloted in the 2025-26 school year. In the DLI model, instruction involves alternating days in Chinese and English, and Simplified Chinese characters are used in DLI.
The HKIS Dual Language Immersion (DLI) pathway is the immersion program within the Primary division. It provides a balanced 50/50 model with English and Chinese instruction, led by two homeroom teachers who rotate days. The DLI pathway begins in Reception 1 and continues through Grade 5, after which students join the Middle School mainstream pathway according to proficiency. The program uses Simplified Chinese characters in DLI.
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.
