Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School vs Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus)

	K Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School Hong Kong	L Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) Hong Kong
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year HK$208,800 - 267,100	Fees / year HK$173,718 - 217,599
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,550	Pupils 810
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 1999
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Kowloon Bay campus is situated in East Kowloon, just across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island. Families can access the school easily via public bus and minibus services, in addition to a dedicated school bus network.	Location The Blue Pool Road campus is situated at 165 Blue Pool Road in the Happy Valley neighbourhood of Hong Kong Island, close to Wan Chai. It is reasonably accessible via bus and local transport, and lies in a residential area known for its hill-side views and easy access to central districts.
Stages	Stages The campus houses both Preparatory (Reception–Year 6) and Senior & Sixth Form (Years 7–13). This structure allows students to begin at age 4 and continue through to age 18 within the same campus.	Stages This campus primarily serves secondary level students, covering Year 7 through Year 13 (International Stream) and 6ème through Terminale (French Stream).
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities.	School type The school is co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Kellett provides Additional Support Needs (ASN) services, delivered by qualified teachers and assistants. Support may be in-class or targeted depending on individual needs. It is a mainstream school and not a specialist SEN institution.	Additional learning support The school offers Student Services and Health Services across its campuses, with counselling and well-being support, and individual assessments of student needs as part of its support framework.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows the British (English National Curriculum) and is accredited as a British international school.	Country affiliation The school has affiliation with France via the French national curriculum stream and is linked with the French education system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Kellett has no religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school does not have a religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure In the Preparatory School, the day runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with a morning break and a lunch break (timings differ slightly by year group). Senior School timetables follow a similar start time and structured breaks through the day.	School day structure Students arrive at 8:00 am, classes begin at 8:30 am, and courses end at 5:30 pm; the school buses depart about 10–15 minutes after classes finish.
Bus service details	Bus service details Yes, the school offers a dedicated bus service. The Kowloon Bay service is operated by Lewis Motors Company Limited, with published routes and fees. This service covers multiple districts across Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, providing reliable transport to and from the campus.	Bus service details The campus offers a bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fees Reception – Year 4: HKD 2,000 (non-refundable) Year 5 – Year 13: HKD 2,500 (includes assessment fee; non-refundable) Annual Capital Levy / Debenture All new offers made after 31 August 2025 require an Annual Capital Levy (ACL) of HKD 40,000 per student. This fee is non-refundable and non-redeemable, supporting the school’s estates and infrastructure. Every student must be covered by a Debenture or ACL. Annual Association Fee Each family pays an Association Fee of HKD 500 annually, which grants voting rights on Board membership. Tuition Fees (Per Year) Reception: HKD 208,800 Years 1 – 6: HKD 214,200 Years 7 – 11 (I/GCSE): HKD 251,400 Years 12 – 13 (A Levels): HKD 267,100 Fees are billed in three instalments per year as follows: Term 1: 40% Term 2: 30% Term 3: 30% Additional Fees Uniforms, lunch, bus services, overseas educational visits, examination entry fees, and some Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) are charged separately. Senior students must provide their own devices (laptops and iPads). Transportation Fees School bus services are available through external providers. Routes and fees are published annually and invoiced separately by the operators. Refund Policy Tuition fees are non-refundable once paid for the current or past terms, including in cases of permanent exclusion or required withdrawal. Payment Options Payments are made via bank transfer. Parents are responsible for any bank charges. Other payment methods are not specified publicly.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees * Application fee: HK $ 2,200 per student (non-refundable, non-transferable). * Assessment fee: HK $ 1,000 per student (applies to both French and International streams). * Advance payment: HK $ 25,000 per student (non-refundable) to confirm a place. * Debenture: Required for all students before entry. * Corporate debenture (Category A): HK $ 250,000. * Private debenture (Category B): HK $ 120,000 (refundable) + HK $ 5,000 admin fee. Tuition Fees (Blue Pool Road Campus — Secondary Levels) * International Stream (English-medium) * Years 7–11 (IGCSE): HK $ 202,000 per year (Term 1 $ 80,800 \| Term 2 $ 60,600 \| Term 3 $ 60,600). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 198,190. * Years 12–13 (IB Diploma): HK $ 217,599 per year (Term 1 $ 87,039 \| Term 2 $ 65,280 \| Term 3 $ 65,280). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 213,410. * French Stream (French-medium) * Collège (6ᵉ – 3ᵉ): HK $ 173,718 per year (Term 1 $ 69,488 \| Term 2 $ 52,115 \| Term 3 $ 52,115). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 170,440. * Lycée (2ⁿᵈ – Terminale): HK $ 210,940 per year (Term 1 $ 84,376 \| Term 2 $ 63,282 \| Term 3 $ 63,282). Net Fee after grant: HK $ 206,930. Tuition is invoiced at the start of each of the three terms. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. Other Costs * Uniforms: Ordered directly from independent suppliers (e.g. Uniform Station Ltd). PE uniform mandatory. * Examinations: e.g. IGCSE (subject-based), IB Diploma fees, and Brevet/Baccalauréat for French stream students. * Extra-Curricular Activities & Outings: Invoiced separately by the school. * Replacement access card: HK $ 100. Refund & Withdrawal Policy Tuition fees are non-refundable once a term has commenced. Late withdrawal may incur a fee equivalent to one or two months of tuition. Withdrawals must be notified by 31 October, 31 January, or 31 March depending on the term. Payment Methods Payments are primarily by direct debit; cheques or bank transfers may be accepted only at the school’s discretion. All bank charges must be borne by the payer. Interest of 1 % per month applies to overdue balances.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The Senior School uniform is provided by Uniform Shop. Orders can be made via the Uniform Shop website. The location is also served by a Hyper Engine showroom. Summer and Winter uniform guidelines exist. Senior Sports Kit is provided by Kukri and swimwear by Jaked. Uniform pop-up shops are held at Kowloon Bay Campus and Pok Fu Lam Campus. A pre-loved uniform program with Retykle is available.	Uniform requirement Primary students wear their uniform every day; teachers decide whether to wear the school uniform or the sports uniform. Secondary students wear the sports uniform on days with physical education classes or for school outings.
Food options	Food options Lunch arrangements are provided; Sodexo provides a sample menu. Details about lunch locations and ordering are published in the New Parents Portal.	Food options There is a canteen at all four campuses. Meals are prepared daily by Compass and provided to Primary and Early Years with a single main course, while Secondary students may choose between two meal options. The meals are nut-free and designed to be wholesome and balanced with the five essential nutrients. Those not registering for school meals may bring packed lunches.
House system	House system A House system forms a key part of Kellett Senior School life. The Houses are named after four former governors of Hong Kong. House points are linked to the learner profile and are used to support charitable activities, with each House aligning to a UN Global Goal for sustainable development.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Kellett is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Board consists of twelve parent Governors elected by the Kellett School Association. The Kowloon Bay Campus houses Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Kowloon Bay Senior. The governance operates without a sponsoring body and is overseen under the Education Ordinance.	Governance and ownership The French International School ‘Victor Segalen' Association Limited is a non-profit company limited by guarantee, incorporated under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, and managed by a Board of elected individuals. The Board's structure includes voting and guest members and multiple committees. The interim Head of School is Michael Maniska.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted to its international setting. In the Preparatory School (Reception–Year 6), students study a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, humanities, expressive arts, and Mandarin. In Senior School (Years 7–9), the curriculum continues with a wide scope of academic and creative subjects, alongside public speaking through LAMDA. In Years 10–11, students prepare for International GCSEs (I/GCSEs) with a choice of subjects from different disciplines. In the Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students specialise through A Levels, supported by additional programmes such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), LAMDA, and a Mini-MBA developed with IE Business School. Instruction is in English, with additional language options including Mandarin, French, and Spanish.	Curriculum details Students in the International Stream follow the English National Curriculum in Years 7-9, then take the Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10-11, and complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12-13. In the French Stream, students follow the French national curriculum, preparing first for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) in lower secondary, then the French Baccalauréat (including optional bilingual or international pathways) in upper secondary. Across both streams, language acquisition, humanities, sciences, arts and physical education are integrated, with additional options such as Latin, Mandarin, German or Spanish depending on stream. The aim is that by the end of Year 13 / Terminale, students are ready either for higher education globally or in France.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Kellett integrates SEL through its Positively Kellett programme, which is delivered weekly within the timetable. The initiative focuses on equipping students with skills for resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, and is supported by resources and webinars for families. The school’s pastoral care system provides each student with guidance and mentoring, ensuring SEL is part of both classroom learning and broader school life. Trained staff, including counsellors, contribute to this framework. SEL is embedded from Preparatory through to Sixth Form.	Social & emotional learning The school’s Student Services and Health Services teams operate across all four campuses, including Blue Pool Road, collaborating with teaching staff and university-guidance departments to support students’ well-being, study skills and social development. Activities each year address health, citizenship, sleep, nutrition, organisation and bullying awareness. Students can access peer tutoring systems and are helped to develop organisational and academic habits through educational assistants working with teachers.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides support for Additional Support Needs (ASN) within its mainstream setting. Qualified teachers and assistants deliver targeted and in-class support to help remove barriers to learning. Policies state that support is planned in partnership with families and tailored to individual needs. Kellett is not a specialist SEN institution, but it aims to support a range of mild to moderate learning needs where appropriate provisions can be made.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school offers limited provision for students with special educational needs in a mainstream setting; availability depends on current levels of provision. Upon entry, a baseline assessment (CAT4) may identify support needs; the school may involve external professionals (speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists) when required. It is not a specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not provide EAL support. Admissions materials specify that instruction is delivered in English and require both students and parents to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency before entry.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL programme or how it handles English as an Additional Language support beyond general student support provisions.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Kellett promotes mental wellbeing through the Positively Kellett curriculum, pastoral support, and trained counsellors on staff. Sixth Form timetables include space for one-on-one sessions with tutors and guidance counsellors. The school emphasises wellbeing in inspection reports and is recognised by COBIS as a Beacon School for Wellbeing. Mental health support is therefore embedded into both everyday routines and structured wellbeing programmes.	Mental wellbeing The Health Services team includes health assistants who provide interpersonal, educational and health-care support, working closely with teaching staff and other support services. Students and parents can make confidential appointments with a student counsellor for support and guidance.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Kellett has a published Safeguarding Policy alongside Safer Recruitment and Health & Safety policies. The school’s procedures meet UK Department for Education standards for British Schools Overseas (BSO). The 2023 BSO inspection judged safeguarding as outstanding, confirming that robust policies and practices are in place to protect students. These include staff training, child protection guidelines, and clear reporting procedures.	Safeguarding The school’s Student Services and Health Services teams contribute to student safety and protection by developing a “supportive and caring environment” where the well-being of each student is monitored. The school also publishes a safeguarding and child-protection policy.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy View document	Safeguarding policy View document
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Kowloon Bay campus houses a two-form Kowloon Bay Preparatory School (up to 300 places) and a four-form Senior School (up to 600 places). The campus opened in 2013 and is described as modern, large, light and spacious. It features a dance hall, a fully operational theatre, a CrossFit gym, a large artificial turf and multi-sport area with a Sky Pitch running track, and a swimming pool adjustable for different ages. A David Kidd Theatre is in use by Prep students. The Kowloon Bay address is 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, and the telephone number is +852 3120 0700.	Facilities overview Blue Pool Road Campus is the secondary campus of the French International School of Hong Kong, located at 165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. It serves students in Year 7 to Year 13 and hosts both the French Stream and the International Stream. The campus provides dedicated receptions for each stream, health services, university guidance and exams, Vie Scolaire, a canteen, and school bus services. It forms part of an all-through school offering the French national curriculum in the French Stream and the English National Curriculum in the International Stream, within a bilingual, multicultural environment.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus offers a large artificial turf and multi-sport area with a running track on the Sky Pitch. The swimming pool can be adjusted to suit different swimming and age levels. There is a CrossFit gym and a dance hall on site to support a broad PE and extra-curricular sports program. These spaces support inter-school sports and physical education activities.	Sports facilities Blue Pool Road Campus integrates sport and physical education into the curriculum and offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts, to support student development.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Kowloon Bay campus comprises a two-form Preparatory School (up to 300 places) and a four-form Senior School (up to 600 places). The campus is described as modern, large, light and spacious. Preparatory education follows a modified English National Curriculum, with class sizes limited to a maximum of 24 students and Kowloon Bay having two classes per year group. The school runs a 1:1 iPad program for Years 1–6 and provides iPads for Reception, supporting digital learning. Mandarin is taught in Prep, with Mandarin continuing into the Senior School, and Year 7–9 offering additional language options (French or Spanish) and later IGCSE/A-Level language opportunities.	Academic facilities The campus offers two streams: the French Stream follows the French national curriculum from kindergarten through to the French Baccalauréat; the International Stream follows a programme based on the English National Curriculum and enhanced for an international setting, leading to IGCSE and the IB. The school provides education from kindergarten through upper secondary.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Kellett Preparatory offers a huge range of opportunities for learning, adventure and growth through extra-curricular activities, educational visits, concerts, assemblies and sports competitions. Extra-Curricular Activities are listed as a key component of the Senior School program as well. The school experiences and promotes ECAs across both Prep and Senior sections, fostering student leadership and involvement outside the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities form an integral part of school life, including sports, arts, culture and educational activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Kellett School was founded in 1976 as a not-for-profit parent association to provide a high-quality British education in Hong Kong. It began as a small prep school and has grown steadily over the decades, supported and governed by its parent body. In 2013, the Kowloon Bay campus opened, bringing together a second Preparatory School and the Senior & Sixth Form under one roof. The school remains parent-owned and operates on a not-for-profit model, reinvesting in facilities and learning.	History The school was founded in 1963, initially functioning in a small French-language setting with around 30 students in Pok Fu Lam. It later expanded and in March 1999 the Blue Pool Road campus was opened to accommodate the secondary school. Governance is via a not-for-profit structure, with a board including elected parent members and French Consulate representation.
Community	Community The Kellett community is active and engaged, with events that bring together families, staff, and students. Kellett Cares is a student-led initiative that partners with local NGOs and charities, while cultural and seasonal events, such as concerts, fairs, and performances, involve wide participation from parents and families. These activities strengthen the connection between the school and the wider Hong Kong community.	Community The school community is comprised of students, families, staff, alumni and partners from many nationalities (over 45 countries) across its campuses. Community and cultural events include large family fairs, community festivals and events that celebrate sustainability and multicultural heritage.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Kellett’s PTA, known as the Parents’ Committee, plays an important role in governance and community life. As a parent-run, not-for-profit association, it has representation on the Board and supports decision-making. The PTA helps organise community-building events, including social gatherings, seasonal celebrations, and family activities across both campuses. It also supports fundraising initiatives and helps connect new families with the community. Parent volunteers are active in events like fairs, concerts, and outreach activities, ensuring families play a visible role in shaping school culture.	Parent teacher association Parent involvement is organised through the French International School Community Association (FISCA), which invites parent volunteers to collaborate with students, staff and teachers. FISCA runs “Meet & Greet” breakfasts (e.g., “Get-to-Know FISCA Breakfast”) to bring parents together. It also organises events such as the Uniform & Book Fair at the Blue Pool Road campus (June 2024) to buy/sell used uniforms and books, with proceeds to charity. Parent volunteers may join committees via WhatsApp groups and contribute time according to their availability. Through the year, FISCA hosts social events such as Quiz Nights and community-connection evenings to engage families.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Over 50 extra-curricular activities are offered each year, most included in school fees. ECAs are offered before school, at lunchtimes and after school, with staff planning most activities and external providers enhancing the offering. Prep ECAs include Battle of Books, Chess, Coding, Lego STEM, and other academic activities. Senior ECAs include Debate Club, Model United Nations, World Scholar's Cup and HKAYP (Bronze & Silver), among others.	Academic & intellectual The Blue Pool Road Campus is the secondary campus of the French International School of Hong Kong, located at 165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. It serves Year 7 through Year 13 and supports both the French Stream and the International Stream.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Expressive Arts are a core part of the curriculum, supplemented by regular concerts, performances and assemblies. The Kowloon Bay auditorium provides a professional setting for concerts, performances and presentations. Art and music are taught by specialist teachers, and prep art and music are part of the curriculum. Senior ECAs include Choir, Instrumental Ensembles, Jazz Band, Musical, Drama / LAMDA, Orchestra, Visual Art, Life Drawing, Rock Music and Dance Crew.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies A broad range of social and hobby clubs runs across both campuses, including Chess, Hobby Club, Move Monkeys and Dance Crew. Senior ECAs include E-sports, World Scholar's Cup and Dart Club. Students may also join the Prep Student Council to help plan activities and discuss ideas.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service HKAYP Bronze and Silver is offered to Year 10+ students and leads to Gold; it comprises Skill, Service, Physical Recreation and Expeditions, with a Residential Project for Gold. The program includes five sections and many students complete the Bronze Award by the middle of Year 11. Room to Read and Mother's Choice Youth Leadership Council are part of community-service oriented ECAs.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional HKAYP provides Bronze and Silver and fosters leadership development. Students in Senior School have leadership opportunities through Head Students, House Captains, Prefects and the School Council. Sixth Form leadership opportunities are described in Life in Sixth Form and related pages.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing provision is highlighted as world‑class in the Senior School. The Kowloon Bay campus features a CrossFit gym, a dance hall, a theatre and a Sky Pitch with a running track, plus an adjustable swimming pool. Global Outlook Week (GO Week) runs each autumn with trips and activities focused on the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. A new Sixth Form Centre is planned to open in August 2026 across from the Kowloon Bay Campus.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Kellett has two Preparatory Schools: Kowloon Bay Prep and Pok Fu Lam Prep, with ages 4–11 in Prep and 11–18 in Senior. The Kowloon Bay campus is located at 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, and the main contact is Tel: +852 3120 0700. The school teaches a modified English National Curriculum; Prep classes have a 1:1 iPad programme for Years 1–6, and class sizes are capped at 24 with Kowloon Bay having two classes per year group (Pok Fu Lam has three). Mandarin is a compulsory subject from Reception and continues through Prep; in Senior School Mandarin is offered as a language option up to A‑Levels, alongside French and Spanish. In Years 7–9 Mandarin remains compulsory while French or Spanish options begin in Year 7. In Years 10–11, I/GCSE options include Chinese (Foreign Language), Chinese (Second Language), French and Spanish. In Sixth Form, A‑Levels are available in Mandarin, French and Spanish.	Language provision Languages taught include French and English. The French Stream follows the French National Education curriculum. The International Stream follows a programme based on the English National Curriculum. The school emphasizes bilingual proficiency, with non-French speakers continuously exposed to French, and French-speaking students learning English intensively.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school operates two streams: French Stream and International Stream. The French Stream follows the French National Education curriculum. The International Stream follows a programme based on the English National Curriculum. The school aims for all students to achieve excellent proficiency in both French and English.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion trips are offered for language students in Years 10–11 during Global Outlook Week.	Immersion programs The school offers an immersive bilingual curriculum (BIM).
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Carfax Education – The Schools Index: Kellett has been included in The Schools Index, which highlights the top 150 private schools worldwide, and was recognised among the top schools in Hong Kong/China. This acknowledges the school’s standing within international private education.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations 1. British Schools Overseas (BSO): In 2023, Kellett was inspected under the UK Department for Education’s BSO framework and judged Outstanding in every category. The inspection confirmed that the school provides an outstanding quality of education for its pupils. 2. Council of British International Schools (COBIS): In 2021, Kellett became the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded Patron’s Accredited Membership, the highest status given by COBIS. The school also holds Beacon School status for wellbeing, recognising its approach as a model of best practice for other schools. 3. Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC): Kellett Senior School has been a member of HMC since 2019. HMC is a professional association of the heads of leading independent schools, with membership requiring regular inspection and accreditation. 4. Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS): Both Kellett Preparatory Schools have been members since 2018, and were the first schools in Hong Kong to achieve membership. IAPS is an association of accredited prep schools that share professional development, networking, and standards of practice. 5. Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA): Kellett is a founding member of FOBISIA, a non-profit organisation that promotes British-international education across Asia and provides professional development, networking, and enrichment opportunities for schools and students.	Accreditations The French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) holds several international and national accreditations, reflecting the dual-stream nature of its curriculum and commitment to sustainable education: * AEFE (Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger): Recognised as a partner school of the French Ministry of Education’s AEFE network, which oversees French schools abroad and ensures alignment with the French national curriculum. * IB World School: Authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to deliver the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13). * Cambridge International School: Accredited by Cambridge International Examinations to deliver the Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11. * ICA Accreditation (2021–25 and 2022–26): Accredited by the International Curriculum Association for the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), validating quality of teaching and assessment standards. * Metanoia Sustainability Audited: Certified under the Metanoia Sustainability Audit, which assesses schools on environmental impact and sustainable operations. * The Alliance for Sustainable Schools – Founding Member: Founding member of this regional network promoting sustainability practices and collaboration among schools in Asia.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and review: Families can apply at any time, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Parents are encouraged to review the school’s Admissions Policy and relevant documentation before submitting an application, particularly since places at some year groups are often full. 2. Preparing documents: Applications must include a recent passport-sized photograph of the student, copies of the student’s passport and birth certificate, and Hong Kong ID if applicable. Families must also provide the most recent two years of school reports, if available, to support the application. 3. Application submission and payment: Applications are submitted online via OpenApply, and must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee. These fees are non-refundable. 4. Assessment and placement: Depending on the year group, applicants may be required to attend an assessment to confirm readiness for the curriculum. Placement decisions are made with reference to the school’s admissions criteria and curriculum requirements. 5. Offer and acceptance: If a place is offered, families must secure it through either a debenture or the Annual Capital Levy, as set out in the school’s fees policy. Tuition and other costs are then billed according to the school’s published termly schedule.	Admissions 1. Application Preparation Parents first determine whether their child will apply to the French Stream or International Stream, and to which year level. Required documents include the child’s passport or birth certificate, Hong Kong visa, and recent school reports (for applicants from Year 2 and above). The non-refundable application fee of HK $2,200 must be paid at this stage. 2. Online Application Submission Applications are completed and submitted online through the FIS admissions portal, where supporting documents are uploaded. Once submitted, parents receive confirmation of receipt and processing status. 3. Assessment and Interview Most applicants are invited for an assessment or interview appropriate to their age group and language stream. The evaluation considers academic readiness, previous school reports, and in some cases, language ability. 4. Offer of Admission When a place is available and the application successful, an offer letter is issued. To secure the place, parents must pay a non-refundable advance payment of HK $25,000 and acquire a debenture (either corporate or private). 5. Enrolment and Orientation Following confirmation, parents receive joining details, including guidance on uniforms, school transport, medical forms, and orientation sessions for new families.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publicly provide information about scholarships.	Scholarships FIS offers a limited number of scholarships and grants: * IB Academic Excellence Scholarship: Covers the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for outstanding students entering Year 12. Selection is 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: Provide limited financial relief and priority admission for selected students through corporate sponsorship.
Waitlist	Waitlist Kellett states that a waitlist is in operation for certain year groups, and in recent years, classes have been full with families placed on waiting lists. Waitlist movement depends on availability, and parents are advised to maintain contact with the Admissions team for updates.	Waitlist 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.
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