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German Swiss International School - Peak Campus

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees HK$197,000 - 256,700
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1250
Type Co-educational
Opened 1969
Bus Service Yes
Part of
German Swiss International School (GSIS)
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

German Swiss International School’s English International Stream at the Peak Campus serves Upper Primary and Secondary (ages 5–18) on Hong Kong Island’s Victoria Peak. Students follow IGCSE (mainly Cambridge, with some Pearson Edexcel) in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Beyond lessons, GSIS offers a broad activities menu including sports, STEM/coding, debate, art, music and drama. Language learning is a hallmark: Secondary places a strong emphasis on German, with Mandarin and French available as additional languages. A practical feature for families is the school bus service, which connects the Peak campus to key residential areas. The campus location offers easy access by bus or taxi, with The Peak Tram and Peak Galleria nearby. With about 1,250 students across the school and education offered from 1969, GSIS combines long-established roots with a clearly outlined international pathway from IGCSE to IB DP.

This campus is part of German Swiss International School (GSIS)

11 Guildford Road, The Peak, Hong Kong.

The Essentials

German Swiss International School - Peak Campus has 1,250 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, German.

Location
GSIS’s Peak Campus is located at 11 Guildford Road, The Peak, on Hong Kong Island. It is in a residential, hillside area with access by bus or taxi, and is close to popular attractions like the Peak Tram and Peak Galleria. The campus enjoys relatively tranquil surroundings above the city core.

Stages
GSIS is an all-through school offering education from Kindergarten through Secondary (ages ~3 to 18). It is organized into early years, primary, and secondary levels across two streams (German and English).

Type
The school is co-educational.

Additional learning support
GSIS provides holistic support, including social-emotional counselling, learning enhancement teachers, and interventions to assist students with learning or adjustment needs.

Country affiliation
GSIS has affiliation with Germany / German Schools Abroad — it is part of a network of over 135 German Schools Abroad, and one of its two streams (the German International Stream) leads to the German International Abitur (DIA).

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
GSIS’s typical school hours are 7:40 am to 3:20 pm, Monday to Friday with breaks in-between.

Bus service
GSIS uses external bus companies (not in-house) to provide bus service for students. The school works with providers to maintain standards.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The Peak Campus has a dining hall with natural daylight. The Three Mackerels Cafeteria is located on the 6th floor of the Middle Building at The Peak Campus. Chartwells operates the catering service for GSIS, using the Three Mackerels Cafeteria; GSIS is not responsible for daily cafeteria operations. Lunch menus are available for students.

House System
The House System assigns every student to one of four houses; students wear their house colours and participate in inter-house activities and events.

Governance and Ownership
German Swiss International School is operated by The German Swiss International School Association Limited (the Association), a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Association handles operational aspects of the school, including compliance with local and German and Swiss government regulations and guidelines. The Board of Directors governs the school and elects a Chair to preside over meetings. The GSIS Foundation Limited is the sponsoring body and manages fixed assets and the Debenture Capital Levy Scheme.
Fees

Annual tuition at German Swiss International School - Peak Campus ranges from HKD 197,000 to HKD 256,700 for 2026/27.

Application and Assessment Fee
A non-refundable HKD 4,300 per student applies for both Kindergarten and Primary/Secondary applications. Applications are processed within one to two business days, after which students are placed on the waiting list and scheduled for assessment as needed.

Registration Fee
Upon acceptance, families pay a one-time registration fee of HKD 2,350 for Kindergarten or HKD 3,700 for Primary and Secondary students.

Tuition Fees (2024–2025)
Tuition is billed in two instalments per year:

* Kindergarten (KG1–KG2):
HKD 118,200 (first instalment) + HKD 78,800 (second instalment) = HKD 197,000 per year
* Primary (Years 1–6):
HKD 122,220 + HKD 81,480 = HKD 203,700 per year
* Lower Secondary (Years 7–11):
HKD 145,680 + HKD 97,120 = HKD 242,800 per year
* Upper Secondary (Years 12–13):
HKD 154,020 + HKD 102,680 = HKD 256,700 per year

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Invoices are issued twice annually and must be settled before the start of each term. Payments are accepted in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) via bank transfer or cheque; credit-card payments are not accepted.

Boarding Fees
GSIS is a day school only; no boarding fees apply.

Other Costs
Additional costs may include uniforms, school bus fees, extracurricular activities, and optional trips.

Refund Policy
Tuition fees are non-refundable once a term has begun. Withdrawals before the term starts require written notice.

Payment Options
Fees must be paid directly to the school’s designated bank account in Hong Kong Dollars.
Academics

German Swiss International School - Peak Campus teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The English International Stream (EIS) at German Swiss International School follows a British-based curriculum leading to IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme qualifications. In Primary School (Years 1–6), students follow a broad academic programme aligned with the UK National Curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, science, and languages. In Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), students continue with core and specialist subjects, preparing for the IGCSE courses taken in Years 10–11, examined mainly under Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel boards. In Upper Secondary (Years 12–13), students undertake the IB Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised qualification for university entry worldwide. Across all stages, the curriculum includes German and Mandarin language study and a range of co-curricular opportunities in arts, STEM, and service.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
GSIS operates a holistic support programme in which social-emotional counsellors and learning enhancement teachers collaborate proactively and reactively with students. Their role includes offering classroom-based guidance, check-ins, and interventions to help students manage emotions, relationships, and transitions. The support spans from early years through secondary, with tailored programmes to respond to individual needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
GSIS offers Student Support Teachers who work with subject teachers, Heads of Year, students and parents to design and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs). They assist with a range of learning challenges including ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, and support “twice-exceptional” students. The school is not a specialist SEN institution — their support is integrated into the regular school framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose specific information regarding EAL (English as an Additional Language) support on its website.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported under the broader “holistic support” umbrella, with counsellors available to students for emotional and social challenges. The staff may also facilitate small-group or individual interventions as needed. Beyond counselling, the learning enhancement role contributes to reducing academic stress by offering scaffolded support.

Safeguarding
GSIS follows Hong Kong and German legislation, and is guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, to uphold child protection and welfare. The school states that all adults in the school are obligated to protect children’s rights and promote safety. Policies and procedures are in place to promote reporting, welfare, and protection as a fundamental principle.
Parent Experience

History
German Swiss International School (GSIS) was founded in 1969 by German and Swiss families seeking a bilingual education in Hong Kong. The first campus was in a house on Barker Road with 73 students; by 1975 the school opened its Peak campus on Guildford Road. GSIS is operated under two legal entities: GSIS Association Ltd, which handles academic and administrative operations, and GSIS Foundation Ltd, which owns and manages the Peak campus property

Community
GSIS nurtures a community culture through frequent events such as its annual Christmas Bazaar, which gathers students, parents, and staff around stalls, games, and cultural food. The school’s Parents’ Organisation for Community (POC) works to unite the school community and raise funds for school-wide cultural and educational programming.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
GSIS’s parent organisation is called the Parents’ Organisation for Community (POC). It is comprised of parent volunteers who collaborate with school management and the Board of Governors to organise events and foster community ties. The POC helps run fundraising and cultural events like bazaars, food fairs, and community gatherings. The POC also supports educational initiatives and works to facilitate parent-school communication.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Peak Campus comprises the Upper Building for the Primary School and the Middle and Lower Buildings for the Secondary School. It is located at 11 Guildford Road, The Peak, Hong Kong, and overlooks The Peak. The campus features indoor multi-purpose sports halls, a year-round indoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball and football courts, and multiple playgrounds. It also includes an auditorium dedicated to drama and music performances, libraries with over 20,000 resources in German, English, and Mandarin, a dining hall with natural daylight, and classrooms equipped with smartboards.

Sports Facilities
Indoor multi-purpose sports halls; a year-round indoor swimming pool; outdoor basketball and football courts; multiple playgrounds.

Academic Facilities
Libraries with over 20,000 resources in German, English, and Mandarin; classrooms equipped with smartboards.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art: arts programmes include art, drama, and music, providing opportunities to express creativity. Sports: a diverse programme including football, tennis, cricket, hockey, netball, gymnastics, fencing, and touch rugby, with non-competitive activities also available. Leadership and Service: leadership roles are available across levels, including House Leaders, Head Students, Prefects, and School Council, with opportunities to participate in Academic Societies and the Global Initiatives Group.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Languages

Language Provision
The Languages of Instruction are German and English. Languages taught include German, English, Mandarin, Latin, and French. The Peak Campus serves Kindergarten to Secondary with GIS (German Stream) and EIS (English Stream); Primary classes are GIS (DVOR K04) and English Stream (Year 1-6), and Secondary classes are GIS (K05–K12) and English Stream (Year 7–13).

Bilingual Teaching
The Peak Campus offers two streams: the German International Stream (GIS) and the English International Stream (EIS). GIS provides a bilingual education through Kindergarten to Secondary, with no prior knowledge of German required for some age groups.

Immersion Programs
Bilingual education is delivered through GIS, and the school operates two streams to support language immersion: GIS (German) and EIS (English).
Reputation

Awards
* Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule: Awarded the seal of “Excellent German School Abroad” by the German government, affirming compliance with rigorous educational and quality benchmarks.

Accreditations

* Supported by the Swiss Government: GSIS receives official recognition and partial funding from the Swiss Federal Government for providing Swiss-standard education abroad.

* CIS (Council of International Schools) Member: The school is accredited by CIS, an international education organisation that evaluates schools on global standards of learning, safety, and governance.

* IB World School: GSIS is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to offer the IB Diploma Programme, a globally recognised pre-university qualification.

* Schulen: Partner der Zukunft (PASCH): Recognised as a “School: Partner of the Future,” a German Federal Foreign Office initiative that promotes the German language and international educational exchange.

* WDA (World Association of German Schools Abroad): Member of the global network of officially recognised German international schools maintaining high academic and cultural standards.

* DAS (Deutsche Auslandsschulen International): Officially recognised as a German School Abroad, part of a worldwide network of over 140 schools offering German curricula overseas.

* Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK): Accredited by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of Germany, ensuring GSIS curricula and diplomas meet German educational standards.

* Youth Development Partner (BVB 09 Borussia Dortmund): Recognised collaboration promoting youth sports and leadership through football development programmes.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial inquiry / Pre-Application
Prospective families complete an online Pre-Application form (via GSIS’s Admissions portal) which grants access to the admissions pack and enables scheduling of a campus tour or visit.

2. Submission of Full Application / Waitlist Placement
Once the application is complete (personal, academic, and residency documentation), GSIS sends an acknowledgement email and places the applicant on a waitlist (or shortlist) for their year group.

3. Entrance Assessment / Interview
For many year levels (especially in the English International Stream), applicants are invited to an assessment (English, Mathematics, verbal comprehension etc.) and sometimes an interview, depending on year group.

4. Offer of Place and Debenture / Capital Levy
If a place is available and the student passes assessment, GSIS issues an offer letter. The family must decide on and pay debenture (refundable or non-refundable) or capital levy (where applicable) by a deadline.

5. Enrollment and Orientation
After acceptance and payment, parents complete enrollment formalities. Students may attend orientation, meet teachers, receive timetables, and integrate into their cohort before classes begin.

Scholarships
GSIS does not publicly offer traditional, broad-based scholarships (such as merit scholarships) on its website.
However, the school does have a financial aid / fee reduction program, considered on a case-by-case basis, thereby reducing school fees for certain students whose families demonstrate need.

Waitlist
GSIS operates a waitlist (or shortlist) system rather than immediate acceptance. After a full application is submitted, the applicant is placed on a waitlist in the appropriate year group. When a vacancy arises, GSIS contacts the next student on the waitlist to check continued interest, and may arrange a new assessment or interview before confirming the place.
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