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Two campuses operate in Hong Kong: the Hong Kong Campus in Happy Valley and the Tai Po Campus (Japanese International School). The Hong Kong Campus was established in 1966 and underwent major renovations in 2012 to become modern and functional. The Hong Kong Campus includes computer classrooms, a Shoin-style Japanese room, and functional lecture rooms. The Tai Po Campus houses an International Section offering English-taught classes under the International Baccalaureate framework. The Hong Kong Campus is located in Happy Valley.
Tai Po Campus features an artificial turf sports field. It has a heated indoor pool. The library on the Tai Po Campus provides Japanese and English books on two floors.
The Tai Po Campus houses an International Section (IS) that offers English-taught instruction under the International Baccalaureate framework. English classes are taught daily in small groups from grades 1–6 by five native English teachers. The Hong Kong Campus hosts computer classrooms, a Shoin-style Japanese room, and functional lecture rooms. The Hong Kong Campus was established in 1966 and is recognized by the Hong Kong government as a private school. The Hong Kong Campus is located in Happy Valley and underwent modernization in 2012.
The Tai Po Campus engages in various exchange activities with local Hong Kong schools and cross-age group activities to facilitate inter-age interaction. The International Section provides English-taught instruction under IB, with daily English classes taught by native teachers. The library provides Japanese and English books on two floors to support language learning and reading. These elements contribute to international exposure and language development within the school community.
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.
