American International School is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1986. Annual tuition ranges from $12,610 to $23,452 USD.
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About
American International School (AIS) is a co-educational day school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, serving students ages 3–18 on a single campus from Early Childhood through Grade 12. The school follows a U.S. standards-based curriculum with Advanced Placement courses in High School, delivered primarily in English with Mandarin, French, and Spanish language options. AIS is distinguished by its Outdoor Education & Leadership Program, including a mandatory week-long overseas service trip for every High School student, and is accredited by WASC.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
AIS is a single-campus through-train school from Early Childhood to Grade 12 following a U.S. standards-based curriculum with a broad Advanced Placement offering. A distinctive feature is the Outdoor Education & Leadership Program (OELP), including a week-long overseas Service in Action trip for every High School student. The school also offers a strong Visual and Performing Arts program and competitive athletics under the AIS Eagles banner. An extensive bus service covers Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 - Grade 4 | HKD 152,800~$ 19,540 |
| Grade 5 - Grade 8 | HKD 164,400~$ 21,023 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 12 | HKD 180,400~$ 23,069 |
| Early Childhood (half day) | HKD 97,000~$ 12,404 |
| Early Childhood (whole day) - Grade 1 Junior | HKD 146,800~$ 18,772 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$97,000 - 180,400. Application fee: $195.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an online account, complete the application form, and upload required documents including student photo, birth certificate, passport, school reports, and non-refundable application fee. Teacher/counselor reference forms required for Grades 1–12. 2. Applicants complete grade-level placement tests in English and Mathematics; overseas applicants may arrange online assessments. A personal interview for student/family may follow. 3. The Admissions Committee reviews records, assessment results, and interview to determine fit; school may accept, accept conditionally, or decline. 4. Accepted families receive an email offer and must pay required fees by the stated deadline; placement confirmed on receipt of tuition and capital levy.
Admissions Details
AIS runs a waitlist once a class reaches maximum size. Families must pay a deposit within 7 days of the waitlist offer; the deposit is credited toward the first tuition if a place is offered. If no opening arises within 3 months, the deposit may be refunded in full; if an opening arises within 3 months and the family declines, the deposit is non-refundable. Waiting status ends after third-semester enrollment is finalized in late March; families may reapply for the following year.
School Day
Elementary 8:00–15:30, Middle 8:00–15:30, High 8:00–15:40. Early Childhood 1 offers AM (8:00–12:00), PM (12:30–15:30) or full-day (8:00–15:30); Grade 1 Junior runs 8:00–15:00. Students may be dropped off from 7:30.
Student Life
AIS has three Houses: Phoenix, Tiger, and Dragon. Students are assigned to a house on joining and compete in house activities and events.
AIS uses a two-season uniform system: summer (August–November) consisting of a white AIS shirt, navy bottoms, white socks, and black shoes; and winter (December–March) consisting of a blazer, navy sweater or vest, white shirt, navy bottoms, and black shoes. Grade 12 seniors wear a Senior Tie.
On-campus catering provided by Café Concepts from 8:00am to 1:30pm on school days, offering hot meals, sandwiches, soups, noodles, salads, baked potatoes, pizzas and snacks. Lunch is purchased with credit stored on student ID cards; all canteen transactions are cashless. An optional monthly lunch plan is available for Grade 1–4. Students may bring their own lunch; microwaves are available in the canteen. EC2 and Grade 1 Junior students eat in classrooms.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
AIS emphasizes emotional wellbeing through its Guidance program and uses advisory time to build healthy habits and self-awareness. Wellbeing activities include relaxation sessions for seniors and Professor Paws therapy-dog visits. Division counselors for Elementary, Middle, and High School are publicly identified and available to students. The counseling team leads monthly family webinars to help parents support their children.
AIS publishes a Safeguarding page outlining its duty of care and commitment to embedding child protection policies, procedures, and guidelines. Campus measures include a single main gate staffed by professional security, CCTV across campus, faculty ID badges, and guest registration with visible lanyards.
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School Background
The school is governed and financed independently. It is registered by the Hong Kong Education Bureau and fully accredited by WASC.