HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Application window

1 May 2026 – 1 Oct 2026Applications may be accepted after the deadlines on a case by case basis.

Application fee

HK$2,000

Registration fee

HK$15,000

Annual tuition

HK$231,600

Capital levy

HK$24,500

Debenture / nomination right

Parents and Sponsors may choose to purchase non-interest-bearing debentures to support their child s application. HKIS offers three types of debentures: Family Debenture: HK$3 million; Standard Corporate Debenture: HK$3 million; Comprehensive Corporate Debenture: HK$5 million. Debentures are not mandatory and do not guarantee admission. Holding a debenture places qualified applicants at the top of the wait pool. Debentures retain their value and cannot be sold. Only the Family Debenture is transferable, and only to the purchaser s children or grandchildren. Debenture Application Deadline: Debenture applications for the upcoming School Year must be submitted by November 1 of the current school year.

Other fees

Tuition for 2026-27: Reception 1 - Grade 2: $115,800 per semester (Total $231,600). Capital Levy: $12,250 per semester (Total $24,500), payable in two installments. Application Fee: $2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferable). Entry Fee: $15,000 (one-time fee for all new students, not charged in subsequent annual fees, not applicable to students returning within 2 years). Additional Costs: Experiential Learning Programs (Grades 6-8: $3,000 - $12,500; Grades 9-12: $3,000 - $26,000). Other education related costs include school bus, lunch, uniforms, and a laptop. Late payment fee: 2% per month. Replacement of student card: $100. Student's cheque not honoured: $150. Reservation Deposit for new students is equal to the student's initial semester fees (including tuition, capital levy, and entry fee) and is credited to the total annual tuition fee amount. Reservation Deposit is only refunded if written notification of cancellation is received within 10 calendar days after the payment due date or before the Semester commencement date.

Age eligibility

For entry into Reception One students must be aged 4 years on or before August 31, of their year of entrance. For entry into Reception Two students must be aged 5 years on or before August 31, of their year of entrance.

How to apply

Online

Results announced

Families will be notified of the admissions decision by the Office of Enrollment Management starting in March and continuing on a rolling basis.

Priority categories

Priority A - Debenture Holders; Priority B - Community-Connected (Children of HKIS Faculty, Overseas applicants currently studying outside Hong Kong and enrolled in accredited American curriculum schools, Siblings of currently enrolled HKIS students, Children of HKIS alumni, Students returning to HKIS, Overseas applicants currently enrolled in an international curriculum school outside HK and the Greater Bay Area); Priority C - Local and Regional Applicants

Interview

1 round(s) · EnglishSelect applicants will be invited to a pre-entry assessment. Families who are invited will receive an email notification directing them to the HKIS Admissions Portal (via OpenApply) to schedule their assessment date and time. For Grades 1 and 2: In-person (preferred) assessment of phonics, phonemic awareness, numeracy, behavior, developmental readiness, and expressive and receptive English Language skills.

For entry into Reception One students must be aged 4 years on or before August 31, of their year of entrance. Parents are required to submit proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate, passport, or other official government document. A student may not enter HKIS unless he/she will be living with at least one parent who is in full-time residence in Hong Kong. HKIS requires all of its students to be covered by personal health insurance. HKIS does not provide medical coverage for students when accidents occur during school-related activities. Students transferring from a country whose school year follows a different calendar than HKIS will generally be required to continue in the year they have just completed. Qualified applicants are placed in a wait pool according to our Admissions Priority System when there is no space available in the selected grade. The grade for your child is determined by age for Lower and Upper Primary.