Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Jardine's Lookout Campus)

The Jardine’s Lookout Campus is located at 34 Price Road, a quiet residential area on the hillside above Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. The area is well connected by road, with easy access to nearby neighbourhoods such as Happy Valley and Central via school bus routes. It offers a peaceful setting within reach of major business and residential districts. The campus features outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a library.

The campus caters to Primary-age students in both the French Stream (CP → CM2) and the International Stream (Years 2 → 6). From the 2026/27 academic year, this will expand to include CE1 → CM2 and Years 3 → 7, reflecting the school’s progression plan.

The school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls, and operates as a day school with no boarding facilities.

Support for students with additional learning needs is coordinated through the Student Services and Health Services teams, which operate across all campuses. The school may provide assistance through individualised strategies or, when required, external specialists such as speech or occupational therapists. The Jardine’s Lookout Campus is not a specialist SEN institution, and support is dependent on the availability of resources.

The school is officially affiliated with France, through its partnership with the Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger (AEFE), the French government agency that oversees French international schools worldwide.

The school has no religious affiliation.

The school day typically begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:15 pm, with breaks and lunch scheduled on campus. Meals are provided by Compass Group, the school’s catering partner. Students have supervised outdoor playtime during recess and lunch periods.

The school provides a bus service to and from Jardine’s Lookout Campus, operated by independent transport providers. Routes cover major residential areas of Hong Kong Island, including Happy Valley, Taikoo Shing, and Central.

The French International School – Jardine’s Lookout Campus offers both the French Stream and the International Stream, each following distinct curricula suited to Primary-age learners. In the French Stream, students study the French national curriculum (Programme de l’Éducation Nationale Française) from CP to CM2, focusing on core subjects such as French language, mathematics, sciences, humanities, and creative arts. In the International Stream, students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) from Year 2 to Year 6, taught in English, which integrates literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based thematic units. From 2026/27, the campus will expand to include Years 3 to 7 and CE1 to CM2, ensuring continuity for both streams. Across both pathways, students also study French and Mandarin, participate in arts and physical education, and take part in cross-stream activities that promote cultural and linguistic diversity.

The French International School promotes social and emotional development through its Student Services and Health Services teams, which support all campuses, including Jardine’s Lookout. These teams work closely with teachers to help students develop interpersonal, communication, and self-management skills in the classroom and during co-curricular activities. Schoolwide initiatives include lessons and workshops on health, citizenship, sleep, nutrition, and bullying prevention. SEL is embedded in daily routines, helping students practise cooperation and empathy from an early age.

The school provides limited support for students with mild or moderate learning differences within its mainstream setting. SEN provision is coordinated by the Student Services team, which may recommend classroom accommodations or collaboration with external specialists such as psychologists, occupational therapists, or speech therapists. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, and admission depends on the school’s ability to meet a child’s learning needs.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision or specific support for non-native English speakers in the International Stream.

Students can access the school’s Health Services team, which includes trained health assistants and counsellors who provide emotional and practical support. A student counsellor is available for confidential appointments to assist with personal or academic concerns. Staff collaborate to monitor students’ well-being and promote a balanced approach to physical and emotional health through age-appropriate activities and health education.

Safeguarding responsibilities are integrated into the work of the Student Services and Health Services teams. Each campus has designated staff who monitor attendance, health, and student welfare. The school maintains clear communication channels for parents and staff and follows defined procedures for addressing concerns related to safety or child protection.

1. Application Preparation
Parents first determine whether their child will apply to the French Stream (CP–CM2) or the International Stream (Years 2–6). Required documents include the child’s birth certificate or passport, valid Hong Kong visa, recent school reports, and a passport-style photo. The non-refundable application fee of HK $ 2,200 must be paid upon submission.

2. Online Application Submission
Applications are completed via the school’s online admissions portal, where all supporting documents are uploaded. An assessment fee of HK $ 1,000 applies for both streams, payable after submission. Families receive confirmation of receipt once the application is processed.

3. Assessment and Interview
Applicants may be invited to complete an assessment or interview appropriate to their year group. The evaluation considers academic readiness, prior schooling, and—where relevant—language ability. Reports from previous schools may be reviewed as part of this process.

4. Offer of Admission
Successful applicants receive a formal offer. To secure a place, families must pay a non-refundable advance payment of HK $ 25,000 and hold a valid debenture—either Corporate (HK $ 250,000) or Private (HK $ 120,000), refundable at nominal value less a HK $ 5,000 administrative fee.

5. Enrolment and Orientation
Once enrolment is confirmed, parents receive joining details including uniform information, transport arrangements, and the start-of-year calendar. New families are invited to attend orientation sessions and community events hosted by the FIS Community Association (FISCA).

The Jardine’s Lookout Campus serves only primary and middle school students, and no scholarships are offered at this level. Scholarships at the French International School are reserved for senior secondary students at the Blue Pool Road Campus—most notably the IB Academic Excellence Scholarship, which covers the two-year IB Diploma Programme for selected students entering Year 12.

The school operates a waiting-pool system for both the French and International Streams. When an application is successful but no immediate place is available, the student is placed in a pool. When a vacancy arises, offers are made according to priority criteria—such as sibling enrolment, debenture status, and language stream.