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French Curriculum International Schools in Hong Kong

Compare 6 French Curriculum international schools in Hong Kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 133,373), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
6
Curricula
23
Average annual fee
HKD 133,373
Fee range
HKD 8,250 – 217,599
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (7 schools)
Average school size
576 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Tseung Kwan O Campus)
Oldest
Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Jardine's Lookout Campus) (1984)
About international schools in Hong Kong

French-curriculum international schools in Hong Kong deliver the French national curriculum (leading towards the Brevet and the French Baccalauréat) within an immersive, often bilingual French - English environment and commonly include regular Mandarin lessons as part of the programme. Many operate as a full pathway from maternelle (pre-school) through lycée (secondary) and some are linked to the French state network, which keeps their syllabuses aligned with France’s Ministry of Education while adapting to an international context. Fees are in line with premium international schooling in Hong Kong and vary by age and campus, with annual tuition commonly running into the high five-figure to low six-figure Hong Kong dollar range and additional charges such as application/assessment fees, termly payments and occasional capital levies or debentures. Admissions are managed by each school but typically run year-round with formal application windows and waiting lists, so relocating families should start enquiries early, confirm local age cut-offs and prepare school records and residency documentation.

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FAQs for Hong Kong

How does the French curriculum in Hong Kong differ from the IB or British curricula?
The French national curriculum is centrally prescribed by the French Ministry of Education and leads to the diplôme national du brevet in lower secondary and the French Baccalauréat at the end of lycée, with a subject-based, sequential structure that differs from the modular IB or GCSE/A-level models. In Hong Kong this curriculum is often delivered in an immersive bilingual format (French and English) and may be complemented by international options or language pathways to give students additional qualifications or routes for university entry.
What ages and stages do French schools in Hong Kong cover and when should I apply?
French schools typically offer a full pathway from maternelle (early years, from about age three) through élémentaire (primary), collège (lower secondary) and lycée (upper secondary), so common entry points are nursery/preschool and the start of primary or lower secondary. Schools run their own application windows and maintain waiting lists year-round, so families moving to Hong Kong are advised to begin enquiries as soon as possible and to check each school’s published cut-off dates and sibling or priority rules.
What language support is available if my child does not speak French?
Many French-stream schools in Hong Kong offer French as a second language programmes and targeted language support (often called FLS or FLE) to help non-French speakers integrate, while bilingual models may share teaching between French and English so newcomers can access parts of the curriculum in English. Assessment on entry and staged language support are common; parents should ask each school how long pupils without French are expected to receive additional lessons and whether there are separate immersion or transition classes.
What should I budget for beyond published tuition?
Beyond headline tuition you should allow for one-off or recurring extras such as non-refundable application and assessment fees, capital levies or debenture-style charges at some schools, school uniform, textbooks, school lunches, extracurricular activities and private transport. These additional costs can materially increase the yearly outlay, so request a full fee breakdown from the school and check payment schedules and any refundable versus non-refundable items before committing.
What practical checks should relocating families make when choosing a French-curriculum school in Hong Kong?
Confirm whether the school follows the French national curriculum and whether it is linked to the French state network, inspect language provision for English and Mandarin as well as French, and check the school’s approach to integration and assessment for children arriving without French. Also review the fee structure and payment calendar, transport options and proximity to your new home, and ask about waiting-list practices, documentation required for enrolment and any sibling or staff priority that might affect your chances.