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The school has two campuses: the Hong Kong Campus in Happy Valley and the Japanese International School in Taipo. Happy Valley is a central residential area on Hong Kong Island, close to Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, with good public transport links. The Taipo campus is in the New Territories, surrounded by green areas and accessible via the East Rail Line.
The Happy Valley campus offers elementary and junior high school (Grades 1–9) under Japan’s national curriculum. The Taipo campus has the International Section, providing IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in English for children aged 4 to 11, covering Reception through Grade 6.
The school is co-educational across both campuses
The school provides special considerations for students with additional learning needs, which may include tailored support and adjustments. Details are managed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with families.
The Hong Kong campus is officially recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Education as an overseas Japanese educational facility. The Taipo campus operates under Hong Kong government approval.
The school does not have a religious affiliation.
Classes typically begin at 8:00–8:30 a.m. and finish around 3:00–3:30 p.m., with scheduled recess and a lunch break. The exact timings vary slightly between elementary and junior high divisions.
The school runs an organized school bus service across Hong Kong, managed by the Hong Kong Japanese School Bus Association. Routes cover major residential areas to both campuses, ensuring safe and reliable transport for students. Families arrange registration directly with the service provider.
Application Fee
For the 2025/26 academic year, there is no admission fee for new or transfer students, in line with Hong Kong Government instructions.
Tuition Fees (per month)
Elementary (Hong Kong School): HKD 5,600
Elementary (Hong Kong Global Class): HKD 9,780
Elementary (Tai Po School): HKD 5,600
Junior High: HKD 6,640
PTA Membership Fees (per month)
Elementary (all divisions): HKD 25
Junior High: HKD 6
Total Monthly Fees
Elementary (Hong Kong School): HKD 5,625
Elementary (Hong Kong Global Class): HKD 9,805
Elementary (Tai Po School): HKD 5,625
Junior High: HKD 6,646
School Bus Fees (per month)
Hong Kong School / Global Class / Junior High: HKD 2,350
Tai Po School: HKD 2,030
(Fees vary slightly by route; Kowloon and New Territories users may pay different amounts.)
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are billed three times per year, each covering four months. Deduction dates are April 1, August 1, and December 1. Payments are automatically deducted in Hong Kong dollars.
Other Costs
Uniforms, textbooks, and extracurricular activities are charged separately. School bus fees are set annually by the Bus Users’ Association.
Refunds
Withdrawals before the start of term may be eligible for partial refunds, handled case by case.
Payment Options
Fees are collected via automatic bank transfer in Hong Kong dollars.
Hong Kong Japanese School (HKJS) was established in 1966 and today operates two campuses: the Hong Kong Campus in Happy Valley and the Japanese International School in Taipo. The Happy Valley campus serves elementary and junior high students through a curriculum approved by Japan’s Ministry of Education, ensuring continuity with schools in Japan. The Taipo campus houses the International Section, where children aged 4 to 11 follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in English, with Japanese offered as an additional language. The Happy Valley site features facilities such as computer labs, a traditional Japanese tatami room, and a well-equipped lecture hall, while Taipo emphasizes inquiry-based IB learning. HKJS also runs a dedicated school bus network across Hong Kong, providing safe transport for students. Its unique combination of Japanese national education and IB curriculum options makes it an important institution for both Japanese expatriates and international families.
