German Swiss International School - Peak Campus is a IB (DP) / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / EYFS / German Curriculum school in The Peak, Hong Kong. Founded in 1969. Annual tuition ranges from $25,610 to $33,371 USD.
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Scholarships Available
GSIS does not offer traditional merit scholarships. A financial aid and fee reduction programme is available on a case-by-case basis for families demonstrating financial need.
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About
German Swiss International School's Peak Campus is a co-educational day school for students aged 5–18, located at Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island, offering the English International Stream with IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme qualifications. Established in 1969 and enrolling approximately 1,250 students, the school places strong emphasis on multilingual education in English, German, Mandarin, and French, alongside strengths in sport, performing arts, and STEM. It operates under charitable status through The German Swiss International School Association Limited and is part of a global network of over 135 German Schools Abroad.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Performing Arts
- STEM
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary (Years 1-6) | HKD 203,700~$ 26,049 |
| Kindergarten (KG1-KG2) | HKD 197,000~$ 25,192 |
| Lower Secondary (Years 7-11) | HKD 242,800~$ 31,049 |
| Upper Secondary (Years 12-13) | HKD 256,700~$ 32,826 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$197,000 - 256,700. Application fee: $559.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete an online Pre-Application form via GSIS's Admissions portal to access the admissions pack and schedule a campus tour. 2. Submit full application (personal, academic, and residency documentation); applicant is placed on a waitlist for their year group. 3. Applicants are invited to an assessment (English, Mathematics, verbal comprehension) and sometimes an interview depending on year group. 4. If a place is available and the student passes assessment, GSIS issues an offer letter; family must pay debenture or capital levy by a deadline. 5. After acceptance and payment, parents complete enrollment formalities and students attend orientation.
Admissions Details
GSIS operates a waitlist system. After a full application is submitted, the applicant is placed on a waitlist in the appropriate year group. When a vacancy arises, GSIS contacts the next student on the waitlist to check continued interest and may arrange a new assessment or interview before confirming the place.
School Day
7:40 am to 3:20 pm, Monday to Friday with breaks in-between.
Student Life
The House System assigns every student to one of four houses; students wear their house colours and participate in inter-house activities and events.
Uniforms are required; uniform costs are listed as an additional expense beyond tuition. Specific uniform requirements by stage are not detailed on the page.
The Peak Campus has a dining hall with natural daylight. The Three Mackerels Cafeteria is located on the 6th floor of the Middle Building. Chartwells operates the catering service; GSIS is not responsible for daily cafeteria operations. Lunch menus are available for students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported under the broader holistic support programme, with counsellors available to students for emotional and social challenges. Staff facilitate small-group or individual interventions as needed. Learning enhancement teachers help reduce academic stress through scaffolded support.
GSIS follows Hong Kong and German legislation, guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, to uphold child protection and welfare. All adults in the school are obligated to protect children's rights and promote safety, with policies and procedures in place for reporting, welfare, and protection.
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School Background
Operated by The German Swiss International School Association Limited, a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Board of Directors governs the school and elects a Chair. The GSIS Foundation Limited is the sponsoring body and manages fixed assets and the Debenture Capital Levy Scheme.