Hong Kong International School - Repulse Bay Campus

The Repulse Bay Campus is located at 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay, on the south side of Hong Kong Island. The area is residential and close to the beach, with bus and car access linking it to Central and other districts.

This campus houses Lower Primary (Reception 1–Grade 2) and Upper Primary (Grades 3–5).

HKIS is a co-educational, nonprofit day school. It does not provide boarding.

The school employs learning specialists across divisions to support students with mild to moderate needs, but it is not a specialist SEN institution.

HKIS provides an American-style education, aligned with U.S. standards.

The school is grounded in the Christian faith through its founding with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, while respecting other faith traditions.

Reception 1 & 2 (Lower Primary): 8 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Grades 1 & 2 (Lower Primary): 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Grades 3-5 (Upper Primary): 7:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

After-school activities are available, and late buses are provided. Lunch and recess are included during the day.

HKIS offers a bus service through Kwoon Chung Motors, with routes covering Hong Kong Island. This includes drop-off and pick-up options for students at both Repulse Bay and Tai Tam campuses.

At Repulse Bay, the curriculum begins with a play- and inquiry-based approach in Lower Primary (Reception 1–2), before transitioning into a standards-based American framework for Grades 1–5. In Upper Primary (Grades 3–5), students study core subjects—English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Chinese—as well as specialist courses like art, music, design, and physical education in dedicated “passion spaces” (e.g. Kid Kitchen, Media Lab, Farm). Experiential learning (e.g. camp programs) is built into the Upper Primary curriculum to foster character and community. Assessment, reporting, and instruction are structured around student understanding, goal clarity, and personal growth.

In Lower Primary, students have weekly SEL lessons led by counselors, covering topics such as emotional regulation, problem-solving, growth mindset, and safe/unsafe touch. In Upper Primary, SEL expands to themes like self-talk, resilience, stress management, and conflict resolution. Counselors also run small group sessions and work with parents on transition and wellbeing issues.

HKIS employs learning specialists across the divisions, including in the primary years, to provide classroom-based support. Provision includes in-class accommodations and small-group interventions, but HKIS is not a specialist SEN institution. The school does not publish specific categories of needs supported.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL at the Repulse Bay campus.

Counselors in both Lower and Upper Primary provide individual and group counseling. They support students with adjustment, friendship, and family transitions, and also deliver parent education programs. Counseling offices are located on campus, and students can be referred by teachers, parents, or themselves.

Counselors teach age-appropriate child protection content (such as safe/unsafe touch and refusal skills) within the SEL curriculum. HKIS confirms that it is governed by a volunteer Board of Managers and maintains policies for safe learning environments, but it does not publish detailed safeguarding procedures.

1. Pre-Registration
Prospective parents begin by filling out the pre-registration form on the HKIS portal. This step creates an account that allows families to manage their application and upload documents.

2. Application Submission
Once registered, families complete the online application forms. This includes entering student details, educational background, and paying the required application fee.

3. Supporting Documents & Pre-Entry Testing
Families submit supporting documents such as school reports, teacher recommendations, and identification records. Students may also be scheduled for pre-entry testing or assessments, depending on grade level.

4. Admissions Decision
After review, families are notified of the admissions decision. Successful applicants are offered places, and families confirm enrollment by paying the acceptance fee and capital levy.

HKIS offers the Black Kite Scholarship, a merit-based award recognizing students who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership, and personal qualities. The scholarship covers tuition costs and is open to new applicants meeting the eligibility requirements. Selection is competitive, and recipients are expected to contribute positively to the school community.

HKIS operates a wait pool rather than a numbered waitlist. Applicants who meet admissions criteria but cannot be offered a place immediately are placed in a pool for their grade. When spaces open, the admissions office reviews all students in the pool holistically, considering a range of factors rather than admitting based strictly on application date.