German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam is a IB Diploma / British Curriculum / EYFS / German Curriculum school in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Founded in 1969. Annual tuition ranges from $25,610 to $26,481 USD.
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About
German Swiss International School - Pok Fu Lam is the Kindergarten and Lower Primary campus of GSIS, offering parallel German International Stream and English International Stream education for children aged 3 to 10. Set in a quiet suburban environment near Pok Fu Lam Country Park, the campus provides age-appropriate facilities including outdoor play areas and spaces for art, music, and physical activity. As an officially recognized German School Abroad, GSIS combines German curriculum pathways with British and IB-aligned programmes, supported by holistic wellbeing and pastoral care services.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
GSIS Pok Fu Lam offers parallel German International Stream (GIS) and English International Stream (EIS) from Kindergarten through Lower Primary, providing bilingual education pathways. It is officially recognized as a German School Abroad and receives direct support from the German government. The campus offers a quiet suburban setting near Pok Fu Lam Country Park with age-appropriate facilities for young learners.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (KG1-KG2 / DKG1-DKG2) | HKD 197,000~$ 25,192 |
| Primary (Y01-Y06 / K01-K05 / DVOR) | HKD 203,700~$ 26,049 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$197,000 - 203,700.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application form specifying German International Stream (GIS) or English International Stream (EIS). 2. Complete stream-specific assessments (German-language assessment for GIS; English and Mathematics for EIS). 3. Attend interview or additional assessments if invited. 4. Receive offer letter subject to space availability. 5. Confirm acceptance and pay required debenture or capital fees. 6. If no space available, applicant is placed on waitlist.
Admissions Details
GSIS has a waitlist system, particularly for high-demand year levels. If space is not immediately available, applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted when a place opens.
School Day
At the Pok Fu Lam campus, the German Stream typically runs from 7:40 am until 12:30 pm, while the English Stream often offers a shorter morning programme from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Student Life
GSIS has a House System in which every pupil is allocated to one of four houses for the duration of their time at GSIS. Students wear house colours and participate in inter-house activities and events to foster teamwork, camaraderie, and positive competition.
Catering is provided by Chartwells. The Three Mackerels Cafeteria, located on the Peak Campus, offers meals and snacks for GSIS students and staff, with a Primary Pre-Order Lunch Menu, Lunch Menu, and Snacks Menu available.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
GSIS includes well-being counsellors in its holistic support structure with staff dedicated to monitoring, intervening, and supporting students' mental health. The school also runs programmes and extracurricular activities such as Discovery Week and camps to relieve academic stress, foster peer relationships, and build resilience.
GSIS upholds a strong commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all students and staff. The Board of Governors and School Leadership Team take moral and legal responsibility for student well-being. Safeguarding encompasses child protection, preventing harm, and supporting children at risk. GSIS adheres to Hong Kong legislation and draws guidance from German laws, aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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School Background
GSIS is operated by The German Swiss International School Association Limited, a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Board of Directors guides the school's future strategy. The German Swiss International School Foundation Limited manages fixed assets and the Debenture Capital Levy Scheme.