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Kingston International School’s Upper Primary campus is located at 105 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is known for its concentration of international schools and family housing. It has good access to public transport, including the Kowloon Tong MTR station and several bus routes. The campus is within walking distance of the school’s Lower Primary site, creating a connected learning community.
The Upper Primary campus serves Years 4 to 6, catering to children aged 8 to 11 years. It forms the second stage of Kingston’s bilingual IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which spans from Year 1 through Year 6. The Upper Primary years build upon inquiry-based learning from the Lower Primary, with increasing subject depth and responsibility for projects and performances.
The school is a co-educational day school.
The school does not publicly disclose any specific information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, specialist staff, or learning-support programmes. There is no evidence that it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
The school is not affiliated with any country.
The school has no religious affiliations.
Classes generally run Monday to Friday, following a standard full-day primary schedule (8:00AM to 3:00PM).
Application Fees
A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of HKD 500 is required at the time of online application. This covers administrative and payment processing costs.
Tuition Fees by Year Group
Year 3 to Year 4: HKD 16,500 per month / HKD 165,000 per year (10 months).
Year 5 to Year 6: HKD 17,500 per month / HKD 175,000 per year (10 months).
School hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Each class maintains a maximum ratio of two teachers to twenty-two students.
Capital Levy
A one-time capital levy applies to all new students entering the Primary section:
Entry from Year 4 to Year 6: HKD 69,000.
This levy is non-refundable and supports the school’s campus and programme development.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Tuition is paid monthly in advance via autopay for ten months (no fees are charged for July and August). Fees cover notebooks, textbooks, and arts and crafts materials.
Additional Costs
Uniform costs are not listed separately but are required. Lunch and transport are arranged privately by parents.
Refund Policy
All school fees and capital levies are non-refundable.
Payment Options
Payments are made via bank autopay. No information is published on credit card or alternative payment options.
Kingston International School’s Upper Primary is a bilingual IB Primary Years Programme delivered in English and Putonghua, using traditional Chinese characters. Classes are small, with a stated maximum of two teachers to 22 students, and learning spans language, mathematics, social studies, science, arts, and PSPE through a transdisciplinary programme. Students take part in performances, including a Year 6 musical, and have opportunities to join Choir and Orchestra. Service is encouraged through the Kingston Environmental Group, which leads sustainability initiatives across both primary campuses. Sport is part of the routine with PE twice per 6-day cycle, an annual Sports Day, and school teams. Upper Primary is led by Principal John Harper, and the campus is located at 105 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong.
