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American curriculum schools in Hong Kong serve a substantial North American expat community and follow US-style education with AP courses and college-prep pathways. Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is the flagship, but several other institutions offer American approaches alongside IB options. These schools are popular with families planning university applications to the US, offering familiar grading, SAT preparation, and strong guidance counselling.
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Stamford American School Hong Kong serves ages 5–18 across two campuses in Kowloon: Ho Man Tin (main) and a West Kowloon high-school site at Imperial Cullinan. The school combines AERO/Common Core Plus standards with inquiry-driven learning and offers three graduation pathways, including the IB Diploma Programme alongside the American High School Diploma. A signature STEMinn program runs from the early years upward. Facilities include a 25-meter pool, a 10,000-sq-ft sports arena, STEMinn labs, a drama room, and visual arts and music rooms. English is the language of instruction, with daily modern language (Chinese or Spanish) and an elementary bilingual option. Students can join extensive after-school CCAs across athletics, arts, innovation/technology, and special interests. The school operates door-to-door bus services across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.
American School Hong Kong (ASHK), located in Tai Po in the New Territories, offers an American standards-based education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school follows US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and students in Grades 11 and 12 have the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, and Chinese is taught in both Simplified and Traditional streams. ASHK emphasizes STEAM learning, with facilities that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. A distinctive feature of the school is its “Week Without Walls” program, which provides experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, with a strong focus on inquiry-based learning and enrichment. Families benefit from additional services such as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program and a school bus service that connects students across Hong Kong.
Stamford American School Hong Kong, West Kowloon Campus serves students from Grade 9 through Grade 12. The curriculum follows American standards, offering a path to an American High School Diploma. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it offers the IB Diploma Programme alongside Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including AP Macroeconomics and AP Computer Science. A distinctive feature is the STEMinn program, which integrates science, technology, engineering, and math with innovation. This program utilizes specialized spaces for technical projects, art and music. For students in Grades 9 and 10, the "Stamford Cornerstones" program develops interdisciplinary skills. The school's Global Mentor Program connects students with international experts to explore various career paths. To prepare for university, Grade 12 students participate in a graduation internship program. These initiatives provide practical work experience and industry exposure alongside core subjects such as English, science and world languages.
Saint Too Bloom Academy is a bilingual secondary school located in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The curriculum blends the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) framework with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level subjects, providing students with firm foundations in sciences, humanities, mathematics, and languages. There is also a credit-based United States High School Diploma and an exam-based Hong Kong DSE taught in Mandarin. Classrooms at the Tong Yam Street campus are structurally fitted for small-group, project-based learning. The school emphasizes hands-on application through its signature Entrepreneurship and STEM programs. In the 21st Century Studio program, students connect directly with companies like InnoX Academy and interact with researchers from global universities. The Future Ready Literacy and Advisory curriculum integrates social-emotional learning with physical health, incorporating mindful practices such as morning Tai Chi sessions in the Wellbeing Grove and nature-based initiatives in the Forest School. By merging traditional scholarship with vocational and experiential learning, Saint Too Bloom Academy prepares students for future careers and helps them develop purposeful solutions for real-world challenges.
Hong Kong Japanese School (HKJS) was established in 1966 and today operates two campuses: the Hong Kong Campus in Happy Valley and the Japanese International School in Taipo. The Happy Valley campus serves elementary and junior high students through a curriculum approved by Japan’s Ministry of Education, ensuring continuity with schools in Japan. The Taipo campus houses the International Section, where children aged 4 to 11 follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in English, with Japanese offered as an additional language. The Happy Valley site features facilities such as computer labs, a traditional Japanese tatami room, and a well-equipped lecture hall, while Taipo emphasizes inquiry-based IB learning. HKJS also runs a dedicated school bus network across Hong Kong, providing safe transport for students. Its unique combination of Japanese national education and IB curriculum options makes it an important institution for both Japanese expatriates and international families.
International Christian School (ICS) in Hong Kong educates students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 across two campuses in Sha Tin District: Shek Mun (Elementary–High School) and Ma On Shan (Kindergarten). All classes, except foreign languages, are taught in English. The high school follows a North American curriculum and offers an extensive Advanced Placement program, with courses such as AP Chinese Language & Culture and AP Spanish Language & Culture. Co-curricular opportunities are wide-ranging: performing arts include multiple choirs, ensembles, theatre productions, and stagecraft; STEM options span Robotics Club, STEM Club, Girls’ Coding, and Technovation; and service programs include Roots & Shoots plus required annual projects noted in the school profile.
HKIS’s Tai Tam Campus serves Middle School (G6–8) and High School (G9–12) on Hong Kong Island’s south side at 1 Red Hill Road. The site includes 114 subject-specific classrooms, two libraries, student community spaces, an auditorium and black box theatre, two gyms, a pool and a sports field with access to Tai Tam Bay for water sports. High School students can select from 25 AP courses within a U.S. standards framework, while both divisions offer extensive co-curricular, 100+ clubs and 30+ service clubs. School transport is provided via Kwoon Chung buses. Language learning spans Mandarin and Spanish in Middle School, with Mandarin, Spanish and French options in High School. Recent and planned developments at Tai Tam include a Dragon Centre for Activities & Athletics (2025) and a 900-seat Performance Hall (2027).
Located in Ma On Shan, International Christian School Kindergarten offers a nurturing, English-medium Christian education for children aged 3 to 5. With small classes of just 18 students and a 1 : 9 teacher-student ratio, the programme focuses on early literacy, language development, and social-emotional growth through play-based learning. Instruction is delivered in English and Putonghua, and students attend a weekly chapel to learn Biblical principles. Morning and afternoon sessions accommodate family schedules, and a school-run bus service supports safe travel. Parents are active participants through volunteer and community activities. As the first stage of the wider ICS continuum, the Kindergarten provides a strong foundation in character, faith, and early academics within a warm, international setting anchored in Christ.
The Harbour School’s Grove Campus in Ap Lei Chau is THS’s primary hub, serving Junior Grade 1 through Grade 6. The school follows an adapted American curriculum, referencing Common Core for literacy and math, Next Generation Science Standards, and U.S. social studies frameworks. Students learn in English, with French, Mandarin, and EAL offered as part of the language program. Facilities highlighted across THS include a makerspace (the Foundry), a Black Box Theatre, and access to the “Black Dolphin,” a 50-foot ketch used as an outdoor classroom for marine science. After-school S.E.A. courses add options in sports, photography, and art, while the Black Dolphin Sports program fields teams in multiple disciplines. Families can review transparent tuition (with Admissions Rights or annual levy options) and note that primary applicants may be invited for trial days and MAP screening in certain grades.
American International School (AIS) serves students ages 3–18 on a single Kowloon Tong campus. The American curriculum includes a broad Advanced Placement (AP) offering in High School, alongside credit-based graduation requirements in English, math, science, humanities, world languages and more. Instruction is primarily in English, with Mandarin in earlier years and Mandarin, French, or Spanish options in High School. Beyond academics, AIS highlights Visual & Performing Arts and competitive AIS Eagles athletics. A distinctive hallmark is the Outdoor Education & Leadership Program, including Service in Action Week, where High School students undertake a week-long overseas trip focused on service and experiential learning. Families benefit from an extensive school bus service covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.
Hong Kong Adventist Academy (HKAA) is a Seventh-day Adventist private school located on the campus of Hong Kong Adventist College in Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung, Hong Kong. Founded in 2011, HKAA offers international education for grades 1–12, combining an American curriculum for the high school through Griggs International Academy with a local Hong Kong curriculum for lower grades. All core subjects are taught in English from Grade 1 onward, with Putonghua (Mandarin) and traditional Chinese writing taught as part of the language program. The campus sits on a hillside in a rural setting about 15 minutes from Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung, and overlooks the South China Sea. The school provides a dormitory for students in Grades 7–12 (5- or 7-day boarding). For 2025–2026, tuition is HKD 117,500 per year for Grade 1–6 and HKD 139,000 per year for Grade 7–12, with additional mandatory costs such as bus, meals, books, and uniforms. HKAA's high school diploma options include the American Standard High School Diploma or the College Preparatory Diploma through Griggs International Academy. The school emphasizes outdoor education, STEM, and languages as core strengths and welcomes students from around the world. HKAA's student body includes learners from over 35 countries, and the staff reflects international backgrounds. The campus and programs also support a variety of spiritual and community activities consistent with its Adventist identity.
Concordia International School Hong Kong (CISHK) is a small, co-educational secondary school in Yau Yat Chuen, Kowloon, serving Grades 7–12. Teaching is in English, with Chinese Studies offered as a subject. The high-school program follows a North American pattern and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, AP, and TOEFL, with AP exams held each May; graduating students earn a Concordia diploma. Classes average about 15 students, and the school reports an enrollment of 51 in 2021–22. Co-curricular options include Model United Nations, World Scholar’s Cup, and History Bee & Bowl, plus an athletics program. A notable feature is the school’s emphasis on service learning and counseling support, provided by a school social worker in partnership with the Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service. The Yau Yat Chuen location is accessible on foot from Kowloon Tong MTR (Exit C2). Fees range from HKD 134,000 to 156,500 per year (Grades 7–12).
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)’s Preparatory Years and Primary Campus is located at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, and serves students from the two-year Preparatory Years programme through to Primary 6. The Preparatory Years curriculum is fully bilingual (English & Chinese/Putonghua with simplified characters) and supports a class-size of approximately 22 students in PY1 and PY2. In Primary, the school follows the Singapore curriculum adapted to the HKSAR context and emphasises subject disciplines, thinking and communication skills, and character development built around the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care and Harmony (3RICH). Campus facilities include classrooms, makerspaces, a swimming pool, outdoor playgrounds and specialised studios for art, music and drama. The Nam Long Shan campus is linked via a bridge to the Secondary section, providing continuity for families seeking through-train education.
Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) is a Christian through-train international school in Butterfly Valley, Lai Chi Kok, serving students aged 5–17. It delivers the Alberta (Canada) curriculum with AP options in high school and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. Facilities highlighted by the school include a swimming pool, rooftop soccer pitch, concert theater, drama studio, and gymnasiums. Language of instruction is English, with Chinese, French, and Spanish taught as subjects; Chinese Studies runs from Preparatory to Grade 12 with pathways into IB and AP Chinese. Student leadership is supported through the Student Representative Council, and the school cites programs such as the Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) in its leadership development communications. CAIS enrolls 1,700+ students and operates a school bus service, with published dismissal and bus departure times.
International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School (ICQM) is a unique private institution in Hong Kong that integrates a full academic education with professional music training. Located in the purpose-built Po Kong Village Road School Village in Diamond Hill, the school offers a continuous "through-train" education from Primary 1 to Secondary 6. The curriculum follows the local Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) framework but is distinguished by its specialized music program, which includes music appreciation, composition, and instrumental training as core subjects alongside standard academic disciplines like English, Chinese, Mathematics, and Science.
The Repulse Bay Campus of Hong Kong International School (HKIS) serves students from Reception One through Grade 5. Located at 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay, the campus was fully redeveloped in 2017–2018 to provide bespoke facilities for early childhood and primary education. The Lower Primary follows a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, while Upper Primary continues with U.S. standards in core subjects, preparing students for Middle School at Tai Tam. Facilities include 70 homeroom classrooms, 14 Chinese Studies rooms, 4 art rooms, 4 music rooms, 2 cafeterias, 2 libraries, 9 playgrounds, and a 700-seat chapel. Dedicated spaces such as the Kid Kitchen, Hydroponic Farm, Media Lab, and STEM Lab encourage hands-on inquiry and creativity. Students benefit from dual language opportunities in Chinese and English, alongside a vibrant co-curricular program. The campus combines strong academic foundations with facilities designed specifically for younger learners.
Mulberry House International Kindergarten’s Southside Campus is a 10,000 sq ft early childhood campus in Aberdeen, beside the harbour on Hong Kong Island. Facilities include brightly lit classrooms opening onto spacious indoor areas, a bilingual library, indoor playground, music room, art room, gym and a dedicated baby gym. The school offers programmes for children aged 6 months to 6 years, with dual-language, pure English and pure Mandarin streams guided by the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage and Reggio Emilia–inspired practice. Classes are co-taught by native English and Mandarin early years educators, providing a 50–50 bilingual immersion option alongside single-language classes. The Southside ECA Programme offers Language Arts, S.T.E.A.M., Musical Theatre, art and multiple sports activities. Mulberry House also integrates a Forest School programme and “Nature & Food Education,” incorporating outdoor and nature-based experiences into children’s regular learning.
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)’s Secondary Campus opened in 2012, when the school extended its programme to accommodate secondary and pre-university levels, and is located at 2 Police School Road, Wong Chuk Hang. The six-year secondary curriculum begins with a Singapore-style Lower Secondary framework in Years 1–2, followed by the internationally-recognised Cambridge IGCSE in Years 3–4 and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 5–6. The campus is adjacent to the primary site, connected by a link-bridge, facilitating continuity for students progressing from Primary to Secondary. Instruction is predominantly in English, with Chinese (Putonghua) taught as a core language; students also have access to enrichment and co-curricular programmes in leadership, sport and the arts.
The Harbour School’s Garden Campus in Ap Lei Chau houses THS’s High School (Grades 9–12) in a modern space designed for independent, interdisciplinary learning. Programs are influenced by American curricula, with Primary referencing Common Core and NGSS; high-school students choose from pathways and experiences, including internships and the Global Classrooms program. Facilities and signature initiatives include the Marine Science Center—the first of its kind in a Hong Kong school—the Foundry makerspace, Black Box Theatre, and the Black Dolphin sailing classroom used across subjects. Student life extends into S.E.A. after-school courses and Black Dolphin Sports, with teams competing in leagues such as ISSFHK. The school runs a bus service (in partnership with Jolly Bus Company) and lists transparent tuition and capital charges on its website for 2025–26. High School leadership is provided by Co-Principals Kyle King and Alison Kutlaca.
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