Kingston International School - Upper Primary is a IB (PYP) school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Founded in 2010. Annual tuition ranges from $21,450 to $22,750 USD.
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About
Kingston International School's Upper Primary is a co-educational IB Primary Years Programme day school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, serving students aged 8 to 11 in Years 4 to 6. The school delivers its curriculum bilingually in English and Putonghua via a co-teaching model, with a maximum ratio of two teachers to 22 students and a transdisciplinary approach integrating language, mathematics, science, arts, and PSPE. The programme culminates in the Year 6 PYP Exhibition and emphasises performing arts, sustainability through the Kingston Environmental Group, and student leadership.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Kingston International School Upper Primary delivers the IB PYP bilingually in English and Putonghua using traditional Chinese characters, with each class co-taught by one English-speaking and one Putonghua-speaking teacher. Small class sizes are maintained at a maximum of two teachers to 22 students. The Year 6 PYP Exhibition serves as the culminating primary learning milestone. Students have access to Choir, Orchestra, and a Year 6 musical. The Kingston Environmental Group leads sustainability and service initiatives across both primary campuses.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 3-4 | HKD 165,000~$ 21,100 |
| Year 5-6 | HKD 175,000~$ 22,379 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HKD 165,000 - 175,000. Application fee: $65.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application with required documents (passport photo, birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent school report) and pay the non-refundable HKD 500 application fee. 2. The admissions team reviews the application and contacts parents if additional details are needed. 3. When a space is available, the child is invited for an interview and assessments in English, Mathematics, and Putonghua including oral components. 4. Parents receive written notification of the outcome: accepted, wait-listed, or not accepted. 5. Accepted offers must be confirmed within the stated timeframe.
Admissions Details
After interview and assessment, parents are notified in writing of the outcome: accepted, wait-listed, or not accepted. Placement is subject to space availability in the grade applied for. The school does not publish criteria for waitlist selection, duration on the list, or priority given to siblings.
School Day
Classes run Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school follows a 6-day cycle for PE scheduling.
Student Life
Upper Primary participates in a House League as part of the athletics programme. A House League Floor Hockey team exists for upper primary students, with both non-competitive and competitive levels available.
Students wear neat, clean uniforms daily including during field trips. Summer uniform: white shirt with Kingston logo; girls wear skorts; white cotton sleeveless jumper; boys wear shorts. Summer PE: PE shirts in Green, Blue, Red, or Yellow with navy PE shorts, white socks, white sneakers, and a Kingston hat. Winter uniform: blue shirt with Kingston logo; black cotton trousers; ivory cardigan with Kingston lettering; navy pea jacket. Winter PE: long-sleeve PE tops, PE jacket, and matching trousers.
Lunch is arranged privately by parents and is not provided by the school.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school promotes wellbeing through mindfulness practice, outdoor activities, and creative arts as part of daily routines. Students are encouraged to reflect and express themselves through art, music, and community participation. There is no mention of in-house counselling, psychologists, or a formal mental-health programme.
The school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding safeguarding and child-protection policies.
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School Background
Kingston International School is governed by a school board.