Hong Kong International School - Repulse Bay Campus is a American Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum / Christian Curriculum / Reggio Emilia Approach school in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. Founded in 1966. Annual tuition ranges from $29,224 to $29,224 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
HKIS offers the Black Kite Scholarship, a merit-based award recognising students who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership, and personal qualities. The scholarship covers tuition costs and is open to new applicants meeting eligibility requirements. Selection is competitive.
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About
Hong Kong International School's Repulse Bay Campus serves students from Reception One through Grade 5 at 23 South Bay Close, Hong Kong Island. The fully redeveloped campus (2017–2018) combines a play-based Reggio Emilia approach in Lower Primary with a standards-based American curriculum in Upper Primary, supported by specialist facilities including a Kid Kitchen, Hydroponic Farm, Media Lab, and STEM Lab. The school offers a dual-language programme in English and Mandarin and is grounded in the Christian faith through its founding association with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in Lower Primary transitioning to a standards-based American framework in Upper Primary. Fully redeveloped campus (2017–2018) with bespoke facilities including Kid Kitchen, Hydroponic Farm, Media Lab, and STEM Lab. Dual language programme in English and Mandarin. Strong co-curricular programme and experiential learning built into the curriculum.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 - Grade 5 | HKD 224,800~$ 28,747 |
| Reception 1 - Grade 2 | HKD 224,800~$ 28,747 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HKD 224,800. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Pre-Registration: Complete pre-registration form on the HKIS portal to create an account. 2. Application Submission: Complete online application forms with student details, educational background, and pay the application fee. 3. Supporting Documents & Pre-Entry Testing: Submit school reports, teacher recommendations, identification records; students may be scheduled for pre-entry testing depending on grade level. 4. Admissions Decision: Families are notified of the decision; successful applicants confirm enrollment by paying the acceptance fee and capital levy.
Admissions Details
HKIS operates a wait pool rather than a numbered waitlist. Applicants who meet criteria but cannot be offered a place are placed in a pool for their grade. When spaces open, the admissions office reviews all students holistically rather than strictly by application date.
School Day
Reception 1 & 2: 8:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. Grades 1 & 2: 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. Grades 3–5: 7:55 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. After-school activities and late buses are available. Lunch and recess are included during the day.
Student Life
The Middle School program uses a House system where each student belongs to a House and a Pastoral Care Group (PCG) to foster community and school spirit.
Uniforms are required for both Lower Primary and Upper Primary. Lower Primary: red or white polo shirts with HKIS emblem, navy shorts or skirts; closed-toe shoes; red, white, or navy socks; no dresses. Upper Primary: navy blue, red, and white palette per uniform guide. Uniforms purchased at the Dragon Shop at HKIS High School.
Students may bring lunch or order pre-purchased meals from Sodexo. In Lower Primary, lunch is eaten in the campus cafeteria; in Upper Primary, lunch is taken in the 4th-floor dining hall. Sodexo lunch orders are managed via the Sodexo Lunch App.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counselors in both Lower and Upper Primary provide individual and group counseling, supporting students with adjustment, friendship, and family transitions. They also deliver parent education programs and can be referred to by teachers, parents, or students themselves.
Counselors teach age-appropriate child protection content including safe/unsafe touch and refusal skills within the SEL curriculum. HKIS maintains policies for safe learning environments but does not publish detailed safeguarding procedures.
Student Demographics
School Background
HKIS is governed by a volunteer Board of Managers comprising 12 members including the Head of School. It operates under an Operating Agreement with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. The school is a co-educational, nonprofit day school.
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