Lycée Français International French International School (Chai Wan Campus) is a IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) / British Curriculum / French Curriculum school in Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Founded in 1999. Annual tuition ranges from $18,992 to $20,978 USD.
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About
The Lycée Français International French International School Chai Wan Campus is a co-educational day school for Early Years and lower Primary students, offering both a French national curriculum stream and an International Stream following the IEYC and IPC. Located at 1 Cheung Man Road in eastern Hong Kong Island, the campus serves approximately 230 students aged 3 to 6 in a bilingual English and French environment. It is part of the French International School of Hong Kong, a non-profit association with ties to the French national education system via the AEFE.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
FIS Chai Wan Campus offers bilingual education in both French and International Streams for Early Years and lower Primary students. The Immersive Bilingual programme co-teaches in French and English at kindergarten level. The campus will expand to include Year 2 from 2026/27 and features a nut-free canteen, sports field, library, and extracurricular options including arts, drama, choir, chess, coding, Mandarin, and gardening.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| International Stream Year 1 | HKD 161,373~$ 20,636 |
| French Stream Grande Section | HKD 151,218~$ 19,337 |
| French Stream Petite/Moyenne Section | HKD 146,093~$ 18,682 |
| International Stream Nursery/Reception | HKD 151,984~$ 19,435 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$146,093 - 161,373. Application fee: $286.
Admissions Process
- 1Parents complete the online application form and pay a non-refundable HKD 2,200 application fee. 2. Applicants may be invited for an assessment or interview; the Admissions Committee reviews reports and space availability. 3. If a place is offered, parents pay a non-refundable advance deposit of HKD 25,000 and fulfil the debenture requirement (HKD 120,000 private or HKD 250,000 corporate). 4. Following acceptance, the school provides a Back-to-School checklist including uniform, bus arrangements, health forms and orientation details. 5. Stream allocation and start dates are confirmed once the Admissions Committee has approved.
Admissions Details
The school operates a waiting-pool system for both the French and International Streams. When no immediate place is available, the student is placed in a pool. When a vacancy arises, offers are made according to priority criteria such as sibling enrolment, debenture status, and language stream.
School Day
The school day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:15 pm. Lunch and snack breaks are built into the daily timetable. Buses depart approximately 10–15 minutes after classes finish.
Student Life
FIS uses a house system where students are assigned to houses on enrolment and remain in the same house; siblings join the same house. Houses compete in sports and other activities and are used to develop cross-stream collaboration across campuses.
Uniforms are compulsory for Primary; students wear a uniform every day and are instructed by teachers whether to wear school or sports uniform. The mandatory PE uniform is purchased directly from approved suppliers.
Each campus has a nut-free canteen. Meals are prepared by Compass Group; a wholesome, balanced meal is provided daily, with a single main course for Primary students. Students may bring their own packed lunches if they do not wish to eat school meals.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Students have access to the school's Health Services team, including health assistants and counsellors providing daily care and emotional support. Confidential appointments can be made with a student counsellor. The team monitors student well-being and promotes positive habits around physical health and emotional balance.
Safeguarding and child protection are embedded in the school's Student Services and Health Services framework. Each campus has designated staff responsible for attendance, health matters, and student welfare. The school maintains structured procedures for communication between parents and staff.
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School Background
FIS is owned and managed by a non-profit association, The French International School Victor Segalen Association Limited, which holds charity status. The school has a convention with the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) linking it to the French national education system.