Hong Kong Japanese School is a IB (PYP) / Japanese Curriculum school in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1966. Annual tuition ranges from $8,775 to $15,296 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Hong Kong Japanese School (HKJS), established in 1966, operates two campuses: the Happy Valley campus offering Japanese national curriculum education for Grades 1–9, and the Tai Po campus providing the IB Primary Years Programme in English for children aged 4 to 11. The school serves both Japanese expatriate families seeking educational continuity with Japan and international families seeking an IB-based primary programme with bilingual Japanese exposure. HKJS also operates a dedicated school bus network covering major residential areas across Hong Kong.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
HKJS uniquely combines Japanese national curriculum education (Ministry of Education accredited) at the Happy Valley campus with an IB PYP programme in English at the Tai Po campus, catering to both Japanese expatriate families seeking continuity with Japan's education system and international families. The school operates a dedicated school bus network across Hong Kong and offers bilingual Japanese-English learning in its International Section.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior High | HKD 79,752~$ 10,198 |
| Elementary (Tai Po School) | HKD 67,500~$ 8,632 |
| Elementary (Hong Kong School) | HKD 67,500~$ 8,632 |
| Elementary (Hong Kong Global Class) | HKD 117,660~$ 15,046 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$5,625 - 9,805. 0
Admissions Process
- 1Parents submit an application form during the designated intake period with documents including proof of residence, student records, and health information. 2. The admissions office reviews submissions and may request clarifications or additional paperwork, especially for transfers from outside Japan. 3. Students transferring from Japan or accredited Japanese schools are placed based on current grade; others are assessed by age, prior schooling, and Japanese language ability. 4. The school notifies families of admission outcomes with registration details and orientation materials. 5. Families confirm acceptance by completing enrollment forms and setting up automatic bank transfer fee payments in Hong Kong dollars.
School Day
Classes typically begin at 8:00–8:30 a.m. and finish around 3:00–3:30 p.m., with scheduled recess and a lunch break. Exact timings vary slightly between elementary and junior high divisions.
Student Life
Uniforms are sold through Uniform Station Ltd. The flagship store is on the 8th Floor of the China Pacific Industrial Building, No. 10 Wing Hong Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon. An online shop with home delivery is available at https://www.jis.ufsonline.com.hk.
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School Background
Privately operated by Hong Kong Japanese School Limited; established under the Japanese government's overseas education policy and recognised as a private school by the Hong Kong government.