Norwegian International School is a IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) school in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Founded in 1994. Annual tuition ranges from $10,511 to $17,316 USD.
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About
Norwegian International School (NIS) is a co-educational Christian-values international day school in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, serving children aged approximately 2½ to 11 years across two campuses. It follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Kindergarten and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Years 1–6, with daily specialist Mandarin lessons and a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. The school is operated by Generations Christian Education, a not-for-profit organisation, and offers a smaller-scale international primary environment grounded in faith-inspired values and enquiry-based pedagogy.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Christian-values-focused international day school in a leafy Tai Po setting; enquiry-based learning through the IEYC (early years) and IPC (primary); daily specialist Mandarin lessons; emphasis on outdoor learning and play; smaller-scale environment managed by the not-for-profit Generations Christian Education with over 30 years of Hong Kong experience.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1-6 | HKD 133,200~$ 17,033 |
| Kindergarten | HKD 80,850~$ 10,339 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$80,850 - 133,200.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application form (valid for one school year). 2. Observation/assessment and family interview — younger children are observed playing to assess fit and class balance. 3. Receive written notification of outcome. 4. Accept place and complete enrolment paperwork and fee payments (including capital levy). 5. Student joins at scheduled entry point aligned with the academic calendar; roll-on admissions allow flexibility for relocating families.
Admissions Details
The school operates rolling admissions and accepts children year-round as space becomes available. No formal waitlist or prioritisation criteria are publicly described.
School Day
Kindergarten: AM Session 8:45 AM–11:45 AM | PM Session 12:30 PM–3:30 PM. Primary: 8:45 AM–3:00 PM.
Student Life
Kindergarten: School Apron and School Hat. Primary Formal Uniform: long/short sleeve polo shirt, boys' shorts or trousers, girls' skorts, cardigan, hat, and black shoes with white or black socks. PE Uniform: long/short sleeve PE T-shirt, PE shorts, track jacket, and PE track pants. Uniforms available from the Uniform Shop at Unit B1, 1/F, Tai Cheung (Liberal) Factory Building, Kowloon, or orderable online.
Hot lunch is provided through Zebratasty with online ordering. Students select meals by date, check allergy labels, and choose portion sizes. Late ordering is allowed up to the previous working day. Cancellations are handled by email with possible credits; payments are processed online via PayPal and refunds can be issued by postal cheque.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
No publicly accessible detail on dedicated mental-wellbeing programmes, counsellors, or frameworks beyond general statements concerning student care and community ethos.
The school does not publicly provide detailed information about its safeguarding or child protection policies, including procedures for reporting concerns, designated safeguarding staff, or related accreditations.
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School Background
Operated by Generations Christian Education (GenCE), a not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of educational experience in Hong Kong. Originally founded by the Norwegian Lutheran Mission, which became sole owners in 2003; sponsorship transferred to GenCE in 2010.
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