Kingston International School - Lower Primary is a IB (PYP) school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $20,150 to $21,450 USD.
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About
Kingston International School - Lower Primary is a co-educational IB PYP day school located at 113 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, serving children in Years 1 to 3 (ages 5 to 8). The school operates a bilingual model with each class co-taught by an English and a Putonghua teacher, integrating inquiry-based learning across core and specialist subjects. It forms part of a three-campus network offering a continuous bilingual education pathway from early years through to primary school.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual IB PYP education with each class co-taught by an English teacher and a Putonghua teacher. Part of a three-campus network offering a continuous bilingual learning journey from ages 2 to 11, with a through-train pathway to ICHK Secondary. Located in Kowloon Tong, a well-established educational district.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | HKD 155,000~$ 19,821 |
| Year 2 | HKD 155,000~$ 19,821 |
| Year 3 | HKD 165,000~$ 21,100 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$155,000 - 165,000. Application fee: $65.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application with required documents (passport photo, birth certificate, immunisation record, recent school report) and pay HKD 500 application fee. 2. Admissions team reviews application; child invited for interview and assessment when a space is available. 3. Applicants complete assessments in English, Mathematics, and Putonghua including oral components. Year 1 interviews held in November/December and if needed in May. 4. Parents receive written notification: accepted, wait-listed, or not accepted. 5. Offer must be accepted within the stated timeframe.
Admissions Details
After interview and assessment, parents are notified in writing if their child is accepted, wait-listed, or not accepted. Placement is subject to space availability. No detailed criteria for waitlist selection, duration, or sibling priority are published.
School Day
Classes run Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 3:00PM.
Student Life
Primary School students wear a white shirt with Kingston logo and shorts (boys) or skort (girls), with summer and winter variations. Optional Kingston jacket and hat available. Uniform is worn every day including field trips.
Lunch is arranged independently by parents.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school promotes wellbeing through mindfulness practice, outdoor activities, and creative arts as part of daily routines. Teachers integrate circle-time discussions, mindfulness activities, and group work in Lower Primary. There is no in-house counselling, psychologists, or formal mental-health programme.
The school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding safeguarding and child-protection policies.
Student Demographics
School Background
Kingston International School is governed by a school board and led by a Head Principal with a leadership team. It operates across three campuses.