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International Curriculum International Schools in Hong Kong

Compare 9 International Curriculum international schools in Hong Kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 147,784), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
9
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
HKD 147,784
Fee range
HKD 80,850 – 217,599
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (7 schools)
Average school size
568 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

International Curriculum international schools in Hong Kong cover a wide range of programmes - most commonly the International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-Level or the National Curriculum of England) and American/AP pathways, with a smaller number offering national curricula such as French, German or Canadian options. English is the predominant medium of instruction, though many schools run bilingual streams or strong mother-tongue provision in Mandarin, French, German and other languages. Annual tuition varies a lot by school and year group; many mainstream international schools charge in the ballpark of HK$110,000 - HK$250,000 a year, while some long-established schools and senior-year places can be substantially more once capital levies or debentures and extras are included. Admissions are managed school-by-school: the main intake for many international schools aligns with an August - September year start, but application windows, interviews and waiting lists are handled individually and some schools open places more than a year ahead.

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FAQs for Hong Kong

What different curricula will my child find at international schools in Hong Kong?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British programmes (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-Levels or the National Curriculum of England) and American/AP pathways; other schools follow national systems (for example French, German, Canadian or Australian curricula). School webpages and the Education Bureau’s international schools register make each school’s primary curriculum clear, and many schools combine more than one pathway at different stages.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition alone varies widely but many international schools sit roughly in the HK$110,000 - HK$250,000 band depending on age and school; some newer or smaller schools are lower and a few senior-year fees can exceed that range. On top of headline tuition, parents commonly meet application and assessment charges, school bus and meal costs, activity fees and sometimes a capital levy or debenture on entry, which can materially increase the first-year and ongoing cost.
When should we apply and how do admissions usually work?
Each school sets its own timetable but many international schools run a principal intake for an August - September year start and keep rolling waiting lists; some popular entry points (early years and Year 1) have application windows that open well in advance, sometimes more than a year before entry. Expect schools to ask for previous reports, an application fee, an assessment or interview and proof of identity/visa status; offers and waiting-list movement differ by school so apply early to the institutions you prefer.
What language(s) are used in teaching and how does bilingual provision work?
Most international schools use English as the primary language of instruction, but many also offer bilingual tracks or substantial mother-tongue support in Mandarin (Putonghua), French, German and other languages; some schools run dual-stream models with a second language taught across the timetable. If maintaining or developing a home language is important, check each school’s stated language policy, frequency of mother-tongue lessons and whether they offer subject teaching in the second language rather than only after-school classes.
What should parents compare when choosing between international schools in Hong Kong?
Compare the curriculum pathway and how it matches your child’s future plans, the language provision and support for learners of English or other home languages, class size and pastoral care, and the total cost package (tuition plus levies, transport and extracurriculars). Also look at the school’s assessment and reporting practices, university or progression guidance for older students, and practical factors such as location and school-bus or after-school provision, since these affect day-to-day family life as much as academic fit.