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The Hong Kong Japanese School was established in 1966 as a private school for the Japanese community in Hong Kong. It is recognized as an overseas educational facility by Japan’s Ministry of Education and is also formally approved by the Hong Kong Government. In 1997, a second campus opened in Tai Po, housing the International Section alongside the Japanese elementary school. The Happy Valley campus underwent a major renovation from 2012 to 2013, upgrading facilities such as classrooms, a lecture hall, and a traditional Japanese tatami room.
The school community includes both Japanese and international families, with events reflecting this mix of cultures. Community activities include seasonal celebrations, student performances, and cultural exchanges between the Japanese Section and the International Section. The school also highlights contributions from parents, alumni, and staff in supporting educational and extracurricular life.
The PTA is active in organizing school-wide events and supporting both campuses. Activities typically include cultural festivals, charity initiatives, and family gatherings. The PTA collaborates with staff to improve school life and maintains links between parents and teachers. It also plays a role in fundraising and supports extracurricular opportunities. The association is involved in practical matters such as school bus coordination and contributes to decision-making on annual budgets for student activities.
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.
