Australian International School Hong Kong is a IB school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1995. It serves 1,125 students for students aged 4–18. Annual tuition ranges from $19,344 to $32,864 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic Scholarships are available for senior students. Awards are competitive and based on demonstrated academic excellence. Specific amounts and duration are not published; families are directed to contact the Admissions Office for eligibility requirements and application timelines.
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About
Australian International School Hong Kong is a private, coeducational day school in Kowloon authorized by the International Baccalaureate since September 2005. The school provides IB education with instruction in English and offers a range of IB subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities. Located in Kowloon Tong, it serves as part of the broader IB Asia Pacific network of schools.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
AISHK offers the Australian curriculum with a choice of NSW HSC or IB Diploma in senior years, following the Australian academic calendar. The school's PROSPER evidence-based wellbeing framework is embedded school-wide. Facilities include a 25m indoor pool, two gyms, a 200m running track, a green roof learning space, a soccer pitch, and nine laboratories. Over 80 extra-curricular activities are offered. Daily Mandarin instruction is provided in Primary, with Chinese and French language pathways in Secondary.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | HKD 148,800~$ 19,028 |
| Years 7–10 | HKD 200,500~$ 25,639 |
| Years 11–12 (HSC) | HKD 210,400~$ 26,905 |
| Years 11–12 (IBDP) | HKD 252,800~$ 32,327 |
| Preparatory – Year 6 | HKD 173,800~$ 22,225 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$148,800 - 252,800. Application fee: $195.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete online application form with supporting documents (birth certificate, passport, visa documentation, two years of school reports, specialist reports if applicable) and pay Application Fee. 2. Admissions Office reviews documents; may request additional information. Priority given to siblings, then Australian and New Zealand passport holders. 3. Applicants may be required to sit an assessment or interview — play-based group assessment for Reception/Preparatory; written assessments for Years 1–11; AEAS test may be required for non-English-speaking backgrounds. 4. Successful applicants receive a Letter of Offer by email; Reservation Deposit must be paid to secure the place. 5. Head of Primary or Head of Secondary formally approves admission; families receive joining information, orientation details, and school policies.
Admissions Details
AISHK operates a date-based waitlist when year groups are full. Priority is given to siblings of current students, followed by Australian and New Zealand passport holders, then students of other nationalities. For Reception and Preparatory, gender balance is also considered. Applications may be renewed annually with a Renewal Fee of HKD 500.
School Day
The school day begins at 8:15am. Reception ends at 2:45pm and Years 3–6 at 2:50pm. Secondary students finish at 3:30pm Monday–Thursday and 3:00pm on Friday, following extra-curricular activities.
Student Life
The school uses a House System with four houses: Eucalypt, Jacaranda, Waratah, and Wattle.
Uniforms are required at all stages. Uniform items can be purchased online or at the on-campus Uniform Shop (by appointment) or at an off-campus Uniform Shop in Lai Chi Kok.
Lunch is pre-ordered for Reception to Year 6. Secondary students can purchase lunch using an Octopus card. Asia Pacific Catering will provide catering from January 2026.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is guided by the PROSPER framework embedded in daily homeroom sessions, year-level wellbeing lessons, and health and fitness classes. Peer support and buddy programmes operate across year groups. Secondary staff have completed Youth Mental Health First Aid training, refreshed periodically. Counselling services are available, and psychologist input informs parent communications. Cybersafety awareness and structured orientation support for new students are also part of the provision.
The school highlights wellbeing and counselling structures but does not publicly share a standalone child protection or safeguarding policy. Families are directed to contact the school directly for full policy documentation.
Student Demographics
School Background
private