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The French International School of Hong Kong (FIS) was founded in 1963 by a small group of French-speaking families to serve the local and expatriate community. The school has since expanded into a multi-campus institution offering both French and International curricula. The Chai Wan Campus was officially opened on 17 February 2012, following support from the French government and local partners, to accommodate the school’s growing Early Years and Primary sections. FIS operates as a non-profit association governed by a parent-elected board and overseen by the Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger (AEFE) network.
The FIS community includes families, teachers, and staff from more than 45 nationalities, united across its four campuses. The school regularly hosts community gatherings such as the FIS Family Fun Fair, cultural celebrations, and sustainability-themed festivals. These events encourage connections between families from both the French and International Streams and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Parent engagement is coordinated through the French International School Community Association (FISCA), which supports school life through volunteer projects and events. FISCA hosts activities such as the Uniform and Book Fair at the Chai Wan Campus, as well as “Meet & Greet” breakfasts to welcome new parents. It also organises community events including quiz nights, social gatherings, and fundraising initiatives that benefit both the school and local charities. Parents can join class WhatsApp groups or committees to assist with events and school-wide projects. FISCA’s initiatives are aimed at strengthening connections within the school’s bilingual, multicultural environment.
FIS’s Chai Wan Campus serves Early Years and selected Primary classes in both French and International Streams. The campus page lists around 230 students, 10 classes, and 30 teachers, with facilities that include a sports field, multipurpose room, library, and canteen. In the International Stream, children follow the IEYC in Nursery/Reception and the IPC in Primary, with classes taught in English and French added as a foreign language. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum, and at kindergarten level the school offers an Immersive Bilingual pathway co-taught in French and English. Extracurricular options for younger learners include arts, drama, choir, chess, coding, Mandarin, and gardening, among others.
