Hong Kong International School - Tai Tam Campus is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum / Christian Curriculum school in Tai Tam, Hong Kong. Founded in 1966. Annual tuition ranges from $30,706 to $34,229 USD.
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Scholarships Available
HKIS offers the Black Kite Scholarship, a merit-based award recognizing students who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership, and personal qualities. The scholarship covers tuition costs and is open to new applicants meeting eligibility requirements. Selection is competitive and recipients are expected to contribute positively to the school community.
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About
Hong Kong International School's Tai Tam Campus serves Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) on the south side of Hong Kong Island, offering an American-style education grounded in U.S. standards with 25 AP courses and over 100 co-curricular clubs. The campus features 114 subject-specific classrooms, two libraries, an auditorium, a black box theatre, two gyms, a pool, and access to Tai Tam Bay for water sports. Founded in 1966 with a Christian heritage through the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, HKIS is a nonprofit, co-educational day school with approximately 3,000 students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Performing Arts
- Academic Enrichment
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-8 | HKD 236,200~$ 30,205 |
| Grades 9-12 | HKD 263,300~$ 33,670 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$236,200 - 263,300. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Pre-Registration: Complete the pre-registration form on the HKIS portal to create an account. 2. Application Submission: Complete online application forms including student details and educational background, and pay the application fee. 3. Supporting Documents and Pre-Entry Testing: Submit school reports, teacher recommendations, and 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 admissions criteria but cannot be offered a place immediately are placed in a pool for their grade. When spaces open, the admissions office reviews all students holistically, considering a range of factors rather than admitting strictly by application date.
School Day
Grades 6-8 (Middle School): 7:50 AM - 3:05 PM. Grades 9-12 (High School): 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM (first period at 8:35 AM). After-school activities and sports extend the day, with late buses offered for participants.
Student Life
Every student belongs to a House and a Pastoral Care Group in Middle School. Houses are named after significant locations across Hong Kong and have associated colors; house activities promote community and a year-end winning house is announced.
Middle School requires navy blue or white polo shirts with the HKIS emblem and blue, black, or khaki bottoms; PE uniforms are also required. Grades 9-12 have no uniform requirement.
All four divisions offer hot lunch options. Middle School and High School students pay for lunches by cash or Octopus card.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Tai Tam has 11 counseling offices and a Peace Garden for reflection. Middle School employs three grade-level counselors who follow students through the division. High School has eight counselors organized into Communities (H, K, I, S), providing academic, social, emotional, and college-related support through proactive seminars and individual meetings.
HKIS states that it follows governance and policies to ensure safe learning environments. Safeguarding content is embedded in SEL lessons at younger grades, but the school does not publicly disclose detailed safeguarding or child protection protocols for Middle or High School.
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School Background
HKIS is governed by the Board of Managers, a self-perpetuating volunteer board that includes the Head of School. It operates under an agreement with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), with a majority of Board members being members of the Church of All Nations. HKIS is a Section 88 charity in Hong Kong.
Christian (Lutheran)