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The Upper Primary campus serves Year 4 to Year 6 as part of Kingston International School's Kowloon Tong campus network. The bilingual programme uses English and Putonghua as languages of instruction, with one native-speaking English teacher and one native-speaking Putonghua teacher in each class. Kingston maintains small class sizes and a high teacher-to-student ratio. The programme is delivered through the IB-PYP framework, emphasising inquiry-based learning across subjects. The Library is central to the programme and supports experiential education.
Physical education and athletics are included as part of the Upper Primary curriculum. PE and sport are integrated into the programme to support holistic development. Kingston presents athletics as a core component of student life within the primary school structure. The curriculum aligns sports with broader aims of well-being and personal growth.
Kingston Upper Primary follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) in a bilingual English/Putonghua setting. Instruction is delivered in English and Putonghua, with each class having a native-speaking English teacher and a native-speaking Putonghua teacher. Students spend portions of the day learning in both languages, guided by the bilingual approach. The programme is structured as a transdisciplinary Programme of Inquiry across language, mathematics, social studies, science, arts and PSPE. The school aims for native fluency in both languages within a supportive learning environment.
Kingston offers clubs and extra-curricular activities as part of student life. Experiential education is incorporated into learning beyond the classroom. The school emphasises student well-being and community involvement through clubs and activities. Participation in extracurricular activities is aligned with the IB-PYP framework and the bilingual programme.
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.
