Lycée Français International French International School (Jardine's Lookout Campus) is a French National Curriculum / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) / IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum) school in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Founded in 1984. Annual tuition ranges from $19,324 to $20,978 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
No scholarships are offered at the primary level at Jardine's Lookout Campus. Scholarships at the French International School are reserved for senior secondary students at the Blue Pool Road Campus, most notably the IB Academic Excellence Scholarship covering the two-year IB Diploma Programme for selected students entering Year 12.
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About
The Jardine's Lookout Campus of the French International School is a co-educational day school serving approximately 740 Primary-aged students in both a French national curriculum stream (CP–CM2) and an English-medium International Primary Curriculum stream (Years 2–6). Located at 34 Price Road on Hong Kong Island, the campus offers a bilingual environment with French and Mandarin taught across both streams, supported by facilities including a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, auditorium, and library. Officially affiliated with the French government's AEFE agency and governed as a non-profit, it forms part of the wider French International School of Hong Kong network.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The campus offers dual-stream education — a French national curriculum stream and an English-medium International Primary Curriculum stream — within a bilingual environment where French and Mandarin are taught across both streams. Part of the French International School of Hong Kong network with strong links to sister campuses, the school is officially affiliated with the French government's AEFE agency. From 2026/27 the campus will expand to include additional year groups, providing greater continuity for primary-age students.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| French Stream (CP–CM2) net | HKD 148,340~$ 18,969 |
| French Stream (CP–CM2) gross | HKD 151,218~$ 19,337 |
| International Stream (Years 2–6) net | HKD 158,330~$ 20,247 |
| International Stream (Years 2–6) gross | HKD 161,373~$ 20,636 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$148,649 - 161,373. Application fee: $286.
Admissions Process
- 1Parents determine French Stream or International Stream and prepare documents (birth certificate/passport, Hong Kong visa, recent school reports, passport photo) and pay the non-refundable application fee of HK$2,200. 2. Applications are submitted via the online admissions portal with an assessment fee of HK$1,000. 3. Applicants may be invited to complete an assessment or interview considering academic readiness and language ability. 4. Successful applicants receive a formal offer and must pay a non-refundable advance payment of HK$25,000 and hold a valid debenture (Corporate HK$250,000 or Private HK$120,000). 5. Upon confirmed enrolment, parents receive uniform, transport, and calendar information and are invited to orientation sessions via FISCA.
Admissions Details
The school operates a waiting-pool system for both the French and International Streams. When an application is successful but no immediate place is available, the student is placed in a pool. When a vacancy arises, offers are made according to priority criteria including sibling enrolment, debenture status, and language stream.
School Day
The school day typically begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:15 pm, with breaks and lunch scheduled on campus. Students have supervised outdoor playtime during recess and lunch periods.
Student Life
Primary (PS to CM2 / NS to Year 6): Students must wear the uniform every day; teachers specify whether to wear school uniform or sports uniform. Secondary (6ème to Terminale / Year 7 to Year 13): Sports uniform required only on PE days or for school outings.
Each campus has a canteen; meals are prepared by Compass and the school is nut-free. Primary meals are served at the table with a single main course. Packed lunches are allowed for those not taking school meals.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Students can access the school's Health Services team, which includes trained health assistants and counsellors providing emotional and practical support. A student counsellor is available for confidential appointments. Staff collaborate to monitor well-being and promote a balanced approach to physical and emotional health through age-appropriate activities and health education.
Safeguarding responsibilities are integrated into the Student Services and Health Services teams. Each campus has designated staff who monitor attendance, health, and student welfare. The school maintains clear communication channels for parents and staff and follows defined procedures for addressing concerns related to safety or child protection.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by the French International School 'Victor Segalen' Association Limited, a non-profit company limited by guarantee incorporated under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. Managed by a Board of elected individuals providing fiduciary oversight and strategic direction; day-to-day operations are independent from the Board.