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Japanese International School

Hong Kong

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Accreditations and Awards

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Accreditations

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School – Primary Years Programme (PYP): The Japanese International School (English Section) is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12. This accreditation ensures that the school meets the IB’s global standards for inquiry-based, internationally focused education.

Awards and Recognition

Primary School of the Year – Hong Kong Education Awards (2021): The school received the Primary School of the Year award at the 2021 Hong Kong Education Awards, recognising its excellence in international primary education within the local context.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$149,730 - 156,420
Ages 4 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Availability Are there places?

Japanese International School (English Section) serves children from Reception to Primary 6 on a green, spacious campus in Tai Po Kau, North East New Territories. The school is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2007. English is the language of instruction, and students also study Mandarin or Japanese as a second language. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a large gymnasium, an all-weather astro-turf field with running track, libraries, and specialist rooms for languages, science, art, music, drama, and computing. Distinctive programmes include Outdoor Learning with regular field trips and annual camps, and a strong Technology strand supported by Tech Club activities such as LEGO robotics and coding. The school links directly to International College Hong Kong (ICHK) to offer a through-train pathway up to age 18. The community also operates a House System, featuring events such as Sports Days and a Swimming Gala.

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