Lycée Français International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) is a IB Diploma / IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum) / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / French Curriculum school in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Founded in 1999. Annual tuition ranges from $22,583 to $28,288 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
IB Academic Excellence Scholarship covering the two-year IB Diploma Programme for outstanding students entering Year 12, based on academic merit, school reports and a personal statement. French Government Scholarships (AEFE) available to eligible students in the French Stream, administered through the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong. Thierry Dubois Family Debentures providing limited financial relief and priority admission for selected students through corporate sponsorship.
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About
The Blue Pool Road campus of the French International School (FIS) in Hong Kong serves Years 7–13 and offers two parallel streams: a French-medium stream following the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat, and an English-medium International stream following the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme. Located in Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island, the co-educational day school accommodates approximately 810 students, employs around 100 teaching staff, and promotes a multilingual, multicultural community with instruction in English or French and additional languages including Mandarin, Spanish, German and Latin.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Dual-stream bilingual campus offering both a French national curriculum stream (leading to the Baccalauréat) and an English International stream (IGCSE and IB Diploma) in a single co-educational setting. Strong multilingual programme with Mandarin, Spanish, German and Latin. Emphasis on sustainability and service through initiatives such as the Green Club. Supported by a school-bus network and part of the wider French International School of Hong Kong group.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Collège 6ème-3ème — French Stream | HKD 173,718~$ 22,215 |
| Lycée 2nde-Terminale — French Stream | HKD 210,940~$ 26,974 |
| Years 7-11 (IGCSE) — International Stream | HKD 202,000~$ 25,831 |
| Years 12-13 (IB Diploma) — International Stream | HKD 217,599~$ 27,826 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$173,718 - 217,599. Application fee: $286.
Admissions Process
- 1Parents determine stream (French or International) and year level, gather required documents (passport/birth certificate, HK visa, recent school reports), and pay the non-refundable application fee of HK$2,200. 2. Application is submitted online via the FIS admissions portal with supporting documents. 3. Most applicants are invited for an assessment or interview appropriate to age group and language stream. 4. If successful and a place is available, an offer letter is issued; parents must pay a non-refundable advance payment of HK$25,000 and acquire a debenture to secure the place. 5. Following confirmation, parents receive joining details including guidance on uniforms, transport, medical forms, and orientation sessions.
Admissions Details
The school uses a waiting-pool system rather than guaranteeing immediate placement. When an assessment is successful but no place is available, applicants are placed in the waiting pool and contacted once a vacancy opens.
School Day
Students arrive at 8:00 am, classes begin at 8:30 am, and courses end at 5:30 pm. School buses depart approximately 10–15 minutes after classes finish.
Student Life
Primary students wear the school uniform every day; teachers decide between school uniform and sports uniform. Secondary students wear the sports uniform on days with physical education classes or for school outings. PE uniform is mandatory. Uniforms are ordered directly from independent suppliers such as Uniform Station Ltd.
There is a canteen on campus. Meals are prepared daily by Compass; Secondary students may choose between two meal options. Meals are nut-free and designed to be wholesome and balanced with five essential nutrients. Students not registering for school meals may bring packed lunches.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Health Services team includes health assistants providing interpersonal, educational and healthcare support. Students and parents can make confidential appointments with a student counsellor for support and guidance. Annual activities address health, citizenship, sleep, nutrition, organisation and bullying awareness.
The school publishes a safeguarding and child-protection policy. Student Services and Health Services teams contribute to student safety by developing a supportive and caring environment where the well-being of each student is monitored.
Student Demographics
School Background
The French International School 'Victor Segalen' Association Limited is a non-profit company limited by guarantee, incorporated under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, managed by a Board of elected individuals with voting and guest members and multiple committees.