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Kingston International School - Lower Primary

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$155,000 - 165,000
Ages 3 - 8 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Kingston International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Kingston International School’s Lower Primary campus, at 113 Waterloo Road in Kowloon Tong, serves children aged 5 to 8 (Years 1 to 3) within the school’s IB Primary Years Programme. Each class is co-taught by an English teacher and a Putonghua teacher, supporting bilingual learning in both languages. Students participate in a variety of enrichment activities, including the Choir, Orchestra, and Newspaper Club, as well as community-based initiatives like the Kingston Environmental Group and Student Representative Council. Located in a central but peaceful neighbourhood of Hong Kong, the Lower Primary campus is part of a three-campus network that continues the school’s bilingual early years education into the primary grades.

www.kingston.edu.hk
This campus is part of Kingston International School

113 Waterloo Rd, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Kingston International School - Lower Primary has 260 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Kingston International School’s Lower Primary campus is located at 113 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is a well-established educational district surrounded by other international schools and learning centres. Kowloon Tong offers convenient access to the MTR, bus, and minibus routes, making it easy for families commuting from different parts of the city. The neighbourhood is residential and family-oriented, with shops, parks, and cafés nearby.

Stages
The Lower Primary campus serves Years 1 to 3, for children aged approximately 5 to 8 years. It forms part of Kingston’s bilingual IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) pathway, which continues through Upper Primary (Years 4 to 6). The early years and primary campuses together provide a continuous learning journey from ages 2 to 11.

Type
Kingston International School is a co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
The school does not publicly disclose specific programmes or staffing for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support. No specialist SEN facilities or provisions are described on the website.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
Classes generally run Monday to Friday, following a standard full-day primary schedule (8:00AM to 3:00PM).

Bus service
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Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kingston International School - Lower Primary ranges from HKD 155,000 to HKD 165,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of HKD 500 is required at the time of online application. This covers administrative and payment processing costs.

Tuition Fees by Year Group

Years 1 to 2: HKD 15,500 per month / HKD 155,000 per year (10 months).
Year 3: HKD 16,500 per month / HKD 165,000 per year (10 months).

Capital Levy
A one-time capital levy applies to all new students joining the Primary section:

Entry from Year 1 to 3: HKD 138,000.
Entry from Year 4 to 6: HKD 69,000.
The levy is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-redeemable. It supports campus development, facility upgrades, and educational resources.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are paid monthly in advance by autopay for ten months each year. No tuition fees are charged for July and August. Fees include notebooks, textbooks, arts, and crafts materials.

Additional Costs
Uniform costs are not specified but are expected as part of standard school requirements. Lunch and bus services are arranged independently by parents.

Refund Policy
All school fees and capital levies are non-refundable.

Payment Options
Payments are made via bank autopay. No information is published on credit card or alternative payment options.
Academics

Kingston International School - Lower Primary teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 8.

Curriculum
The Lower Primary campus of Kingston International School follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), delivered through a bilingual English and Putonghua (Mandarin) model. Each class is jointly taught by one English-speaking and one Putonghua-speaking teacher to promote balanced language development. The curriculum is inquiry-based and encourages students to explore transdisciplinary themes across language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and personal development. Learning is supported by specialist lessons in music, visual arts, and physical education. This stage, covering Years 1 to 3, builds the foundation for the Upper Primary years (Years 4 to 6) within the same IB PYP framework, preparing students to transition confidently to later stages of bilingual primary education.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Prepare Documents and Apply Online
Parents must first prepare the required documents, including a passport-sized photo, a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and the most recent school report. Applications must be submitted through Kingston’s online application system, which collects personal, family, and academic information.

2. Application Review
Once submitted, the admissions team reviews the application and may contact parents for additional details if needed. When a space becomes available in the requested grade, the child will be invited for an interview and assessment.

3. Interview and Assessment
All applicants complete assessments in English, Mathematics, and Putonghua (Mandarin), including oral components in both languages. For Year 1, interviews take place in November and December of the year before entry, and if necessary again in May. These focus on oral skills, social skills, and fine motor skills.

4. Application Outcome
Following the interview, parents receive a written notification of the result — accepted, wait-listed, or not accepted. Offers must be accepted and confirmed within the timeframe stated in the school’s notification.

5. Payment of Application Fee
A non-refundable and non-transferable online application fee of HKD 500 is required at submission. This fee covers administrative and e-payment processing costs. Children moving from Kingston International Kindergarten (4-year-old class) to Year 1 are exempt from this fee.

6. Withdrawal Terms
Parents withdrawing a child must provide three full calendar months’ written notice (delivered in person). The summer vacation does not count toward this notice period, and full fees are charged for the three months following notice.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose any scholarships, bursaries, or financial-aid programmes for Lower Primary students.

Waitlist
The school states that after the interview and assessment, parents will be notified in writing of the child’s outcome: accepted, wait-listed or not accepted. The wording emphasises that placement is “subject to space availability in the grade level applied for”. The school does not publish detailed criteria for how wait-listed candidates are selected, how long they may remain on the list, or what priority is given to siblings or other criteria.
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