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Norwegian International School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$80,850 - 133,200
Ages 2½ - 11 years
Pupil numbers 175
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 28
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong is a Christian-values-focused international day school for children aged from about 2 years 8 months up to 11 years (Year 6). It offers a Kindergarten campus at 175 Kwong Fuk Road and a Primary campus at 170 Kam Shan Road in Tai Po, New Territories. Instruction is in English, guided by the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in the early years and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in the primary years. Specialist Mandarin (Putonghua) lessons are also part of the programme. Class sizes average around 23-28 students. NIS emphasises outdoor learning and play in its leafy Tai Po setting and grounds its educational approach in a Christian ethos with service and community-mindedness. The school also offers a school bus service. For families seeking a smaller-scale international primary environment in Hong Kong that blends enquiry-based learning with outdoor opportunities and faith-inspired values, NIS provides a distinctive option.

Norwegian International School (Primary Campus, 170 Kam Shan Rd, Tai Po, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Norwegian International School has 175 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English.

Location
The school has two campuses in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong: Kindergarten at 175 Kwong Fuk Road and Primary at 170 Kam Shan Road. It sits in a more suburban district of Hong Kong, accessed by Tai Po Market MTR station (and nearby buses), offering a quieter setting than the city centre.

Stages
NIS offers a Kindergarten programme starting around age 2 years 8 months and a Primary school programme through Year 6 (up to around age 11).

Type
This is a co-educational day school (boys and girls) and does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Information on specific additional learning needs (SEN) provisions is not publicly available.

Country affiliation
The school carries a Norwegian heritage (originally founded for Norwegian families) but now operates as an international school without direct affiliation to a Norwegian national curriculum.

Religious affiliation
NIS is affiliated with the Christian faith, embedding Christian values into its educational programme.

School day structure
Kindergarten:
AM Session – 8:45 AM-11:45 PM | PM Session – 12:30 PM-3:30 PM

Primary:
8:45 AM -3:00 PM

Bus service
The school notes that its bus service is operated by a private company, covering a wide area of the New Territories.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The Kindergarten uniform consists of a School Apron and a School Hat. The Primary Formal Uniform includes a long/short sleeve polo shirt, boys' shorts or trousers, girls' skorts, a cardigan, a hat, and black shoes with white or black socks. For PE, students wear a long/short sleeve PE T‑shirt, PE shorts, a track jacket, and PE track pants. The Uniform Shop is located at Unit B1, 1/F, Tai Cheung (Liberal) Factory Building, Kowloon; uniforms can be ordered online.

Food Options
Hot lunch is provided through Zebratasty with online ordering. Students select meals by date, check allergy labels, and choose portion sizes; late ordering is allowed up to the previous working day, with orders managed via the online system. Cancellations are handled by email, and credits may be issued; payments are processed online (PayPal), and refunds can be issued by postal cheque when needed.

Governance and Ownership
Generations Christian Education is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Norwegian International School. GenCE is a not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of educational experience in Hong Kong. Ownership history includes the Norwegian Lutheran Mission becoming the sole owners in 2003, with sponsorship transferred to Generations Christian Education in 2010.
Fees

Annual tuition at Norwegian International School ranges from HKD 80,850 to HKD 133,200 for 2026/27.

Annual Tuition fees
Kindergarten: HKD 80,850, payable over ten months at HKD 8,085 per month.

An annual Capital Levy of HKD 7,310 applies to all Kindergarten students.

Primary (Years 1-6): Tuition for the academic year 2025-26 is HKD 133,200, payable over ten months at HKD 13,320 per month.

An annual Capital Levy of HKD 14,620 applies to all Primary students.

Billing schedule and payment terms
Fees are spread over ten monthly payments for the academic year. The Capital Levy is an annual charge.

Other Costs
Additional costs may apply for uniforms, extracurricular activities, and other incidental expenses.
Academics

Norwegian International School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for students aged 2.6 to 11.

Curriculum
Norwegian International School (NIS) offers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in its Kindergarten, focusing on play-based exploration and early learning across social, creative, and language areas. In the Primary years (Years 1–6), students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which builds subject knowledge in science, humanities, and the arts through themed units. Mathematics follows the Australian curriculum, and English literacy is guided by a UK framework to ensure structured progression in reading and writing. Mandarin (Putonghua) is taught as a core subject with daily lessons from specialist teachers. Christian Studies and the Jigsaw PSHE programme are also included to support values education and personal development. This combination provides students with a balanced, internationally recognised foundation for future learning.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
At NIS, the early years programme embeds personal, social and emotional development through the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). The school cites class- and community-based learning. NIS also arranges extra-curricular and outdoor activities (such as drama, gardening, and sports) to engage students and support motivation. The school emphasizes an environment where students learn through experience and peer interaction, which supports social and emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
While NIS acknowledges providing learning support in interviews, it does not list the types of SEN it can support or offer information about specialist staff or facilities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) provision, specialist staff or tailored programme for learners whose first language is not English.

Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly accessible detail on dedicated mental-wellbeing programmes, counsellors, or frameworks at NIS beyond the general statements concerning student care and community ethos.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly provide detailed information about its safeguarding or child protection policies, including procedures for reporting concerns, designated safeguarding staff, or related accreditations.
Parent Experience

History
Norwegian International School (NIS) was originally established by the Norwegian Lutheran Mission and the Norwegian Mission Society as a non-profit school for the children of Norwegian missionaries. In its early years, the language of instruction was Norwegian, with English lessons taught as subjects. The school later relocated to Tai Po (with the “Tai Po Bungalow” heritage building) and changed its name to NIS when it became fully English-medium and opened up to an international student body. Operational control was transferred to Generations Christian Education, which now manages NIS as part of its educational group.

Community
The school fosters a close-knit community in the Tai Po district, where families and staff gather for events such as the “Viking Open Day” and the “Superheroes Kindergarten Open House”. These events bring together students, parents and teachers for hands-on activities, entertainment and social interaction. The wider community also engages in outdoor and cultural gatherings, reflecting the school’s commitment to blending learning, faith-based values and communal life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA at NIS is active in organising community-friendly events; for example, the PTA hosted a movie night featuring food and snacks where families watched “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” together. Additionally, the PTA supports school fairs and outdoor gatherings, such as the event with bouncy castles, game booths and face-painting. These gatherings are aimed at strengthening parent–teacher–student connections and fostering a supportive social environment. The PTA also assists with communication between school leadership and families, ensuring that the community is involved in the school’s life and culture.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two campuses in Tai Po: Kindergarten at 175 Kwong Fuk Road and Primary at 170 Kam Shan Road. The campuses are green with wide open spaces and leafy play areas that support outdoor activity. Indoors, there are modern learning spaces with interactive whiteboards, specialist Chinese Studies rooms, and creative spaces. Outdoor time is part of daily learning, with unstructured play and nature-based activities such as planting seeds and observing growth. Soccer games occur after school on campus and there is play equipment available for student recreation.

Sports Facilities
Facilities include a football field on site. Outdoor time is part of the daily routine, with a leafy playground for active play. The Kindergarten and Primary campuses each provide outdoor spaces suitable for sports and physical activities. A football field is highlighted as part of the campus amenities.

Academic Facilities
The school is an International Primary Curriculum Accredited School. The medium of instruction is English. Indoor facilities include modern learning spaces with interactive whiteboards and specialist Chinese Studies rooms. The two campuses support IPC-based primary education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities include gardening and drama. Soccer games are played after school on campus. The school emphasizes hands-on learning through activities such as gardening and drama.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an Early Years Programme based on the IEYC curriculum, developing students academically, physically, spiritually and socially. The school is an International Primary Curriculum Accredited School. The school serves students from ages 2 years 8 months to 11 years old (K1 to Year 6). Primary includes Year 1 to Year 6.

Arts & Creative
There is space for the wildest of art and the biggest of projects. The school follows a Whole Child Learning approach, which includes creative and artistic pursuits. The campus environment is green and supports creative exploration.

Cultural & Language
The medium of instruction is English. The school's history notes the transition to English as the medium of instruction in 1994.

Social & Hobbies
Small class sizes support individualized attention. The campus environment is green and spaces support hands-on, curious learning. The school fosters a community environment that supports collaboration and creative exploration.

Community & Service
The school's mission is to educate the whole child in a nurturing, vibrant and international community. The values include Servant Leadership, Community and Christ Centered. Generations Christian Education provides governance and support for NIS. GenCE is a not-for-profit organization with over 30 years of education experience in Hong Kong.

Leadership & Professional
The mission emphasizes cultivating individuals of character, compassion, courage and competence. Small class sizes support individualized attention. Generations Christian Education provides governance for NIS and the GenCE network offers governance and support. Educators are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school describes itself as a Christian school focused on whole-child education. The campus is green and conducive to outdoor and hands-on learning. The spaces support exploration and project work as part of daily life at the school.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction and a strong English environment is maintained. Mandarin is taught daily and used in school; Mandarin Studies are held daily in Primary, with specialist Mandarin lessons in Kindergarten. The curriculum frameworks are IEYC in Kindergarten and IPC in Primary.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides an English–Mandarin bilingual environment. English is the main language of instruction, with a strong English environment maintained across the school. Mandarin is taught daily, with specialist Mandarin lessons in Kindergarten and daily Chinese Studies in Primary. The Kindergarten uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the Primary uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
Reputation

Awards
No specific publicly-listed awards offered to the school in the last five years were identified on the official website.

Accreditations
International Curriculum Association (ICA) Accreditation 2024–2028
NIS is accredited by the International Curriculum Association, which recognises schools that meet global standards in delivering international curricula and a culture of continuous improvement.

International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Accreditation 2020–2024
The school was accredited by Fieldwork Education for its implementation of the IPC, confirming quality teaching and consistent curriculum delivery across subjects.

Founding Member of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools
NIS is a founding member of this regional network promoting sustainability practices in school operations and education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit application
Parents complete the online application form for either the Kindergarten or Primary campus. The form is valid for one school year.

2. Observation/assessment & interview
The school arranges for children to be observed playing (particularly for younger children) and may hold an interview of the family and child. This helps the school to assess fit and class balance.

3. Receive notification
After assessment, the school sends a written notification of the outcome. Admission is rolling as space becomes available.

4. Accept place & complete enrolment
Once offered, parents accept the place and complete necessary paperwork and payment of fees (capital levy etc) to secure the student’s place.

5. Begin school year
The student joins at the scheduled entry point, and start dates are aligned with the academic calendar. For families relocating, the school notes flexibility due to roll-on admissions.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly provide information about any scholarships or financial aid programmes.

Waitlist
The school states it has a rolling admissions policy and accepts children year-round as space becomes available. The school does not publicly describe a formal waitlist or wait-pool system with prioritisation criteria or queue order.
School Events
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