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Pamela Yoong
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Singapore Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 27
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)’s Preparatory Years and Primary Campus is located at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, and serves students from the two-year Preparatory Years programme through to Primary 6. The Preparatory Years curriculum is fully bilingual (English & Chinese/Putonghua with simplified characters) and supports a class-size of approximately 22 students in PY1 and PY2. In Primary, the school follows the Singapore curriculum adapted to the HKSAR context and emphasises subject disciplines, thinking and communication skills, and character development built around the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care and Harmony (3RICH). Campus facilities include classrooms, makerspaces, a swimming pool, outdoor playgrounds and specialised studios for art, music and drama. The Nam Long Shan campus is linked via a bridge to the Secondary section, providing continuity for families seeking through-train education.
This campus is part ofSingapore International School (Hong Kong)
23 Nam Long Shan Rd, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
The Essentials
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Preparatory Years and Primary Campus has 1,800 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
The campus is at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. It sits on the south side of Hong Kong Island and is about a five-minute walk from the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station (South Island Line); bus routes also serve Nam Long Shan Road.
Stages
This campus covers the Preparatory Years (early years) and Primary years through to Primary 6.
Type
It is a co-educational day school.
Additional learning support
The school provides small-group and individualised programmes to help students strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills when additional support is needed. However, it is not a SEN specialist institution.
Country affiliation
The school follows a Singapore-style curriculum and is supported by the Singapore Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any particular religion.
School day structure
Normal school hours for the Primary section are given as approximately 8:20 am to 3:00 pm, with co-curricular activities from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Bus service
The school offers a school bus service operated by a third-party provider for Preparatory Years and Primary students.
Fees
Annual tuition at Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Preparatory Years and Primary Campus ranges from HKD 103,000 to HKD 161,100 for 2026/27.
Application Fee: HKD 2,800 (non-refundable, cost recovery basis) Entrance Fee (for students on Personal Debenture): HKD 13,000 (one-off basis, non-refundable)
Debenture requirement (enrolment deposit): Personal Debenture: HKD 200,000 Personal Debenture for Singapore passport holders: HKD 120,000 Corporate Debenture: HKD 500,000
Capital Levy: Personal Debenture holders: HKD 20,000 (annual) Corporate Debenture holders: HKD 160,000 (one-time)
Note: Subsidy for Singapore citizens: Students in Primary, Secondary and IBDP levels who are Singapore citizens are eligible for an annual fee subsidy of HKD 16,100.
Additional Costs May include uniforms, school buses, lunch/snacks, school books, stationery and special CCAs.
Policies Late payment policy: Fees in arrears seven days after the due date will incur interest at 8% p.a. plus an administrative fee of HKD 200. If fees are in arrears for over three months, the student may be required to leave, and no school report will be issued until outstanding payments are cleared.
Withdrawal notice: At least 90 days (excluding summer holidays) written notification is required; failure to do so incurs a levy based on the pro-rata of the shortfall.
Payment Methods Bank transfer or cheque/bank draft. Bank charges to be borne by the remitter. Autopay arrangement compulsory for school fees.
Academics
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Preparatory Years and Primary Campus teaches Singapore Curriculum for students aged 3 to 10.
Curriculum
The Preparatory Years and Primary curriculum at Singapore International School (Hong Kong) follows the Singapore education framework adapted to the local Hong Kong context. In the two-year Preparatory programme, children learn through an integrated bilingual approach (English and Chinese/Putonghua) across five key areas: character and values, language and numeracy, discovery of the world, health and motor skills, and creative expression. In the Primary Years (Primary 1–6), students study English, Chinese, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, the Arts, and Physical Education. Character and Citizenship Education is woven throughout to build values and leadership skills. Innovation and Design, information technology, and project-based learning are also part of the Primary programme. Teaching in the lower years is bilingual, gradually shifting to English as the main medium of instruction in upper Primary.
The school integrates social and emotional development within its curriculum through its Student Development framework. It provides small-group and individualised programmes to help students build academic, social, and emotional skills where extra support is needed.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) offers small-group and individualised programmes for students who need additional learning or emotional support. The school does not specify the types of learning needs supported, nor does it list specialist staff such as educational psychologists or therapists.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision or dedicated English language support for non-native speakers.
Mental Wellbeing
The school’s Student Development framework mentions support for students’ social and emotional wellbeing through small-group and individual programmes. However, there is no publicly available reference to qualified counsellors, psychologists, or formal mental health programmes.
Safeguarding
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) has a detailed Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy aligned with Hong Kong law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The school maintains a Child Safeguarding Team (CST) for the Preparatory and Primary section, led by the Vice-Principal, and supported by staff including Heads of Student Well-Being and Student Management, Year Heads, and the School Nurse. All staff receive safeguarding training during induction and refresher sessions every two years. Concerns are managed through a structured reporting and risk assessment process, which may involve the Social Welfare Department or police when necessary. The policy also covers whistleblowing protections, safe recruitment practices, and regular policy reviews to ensure compliance and accountability.
1. Submit Online Application Parents must complete an online application form and pay the application fee (HKD 2,800) using Visa or Mastercard for the application to be considered. Applications cannot be deferred to another academic year once submitted.
2. Submit Supporting Documents After the online application is submitted, a printed version of the application plus supporting documents (such as birth certificate, passport, visa status, and current school reports) must be posted to the Admissions Team at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen.
3. Admissions Assessment For Primary (and Preparatory) applicants, the school conducts written assessments in English, Chinese (Putonghua) and Mathematics; assessments are held around mid-November to early-December of the year before entry if applications are submitted by the deadline.
4. Offer & Payment of Acceptance Fees If an offer is made, parents must accept by paying the required debenture (Personal or Corporate), the capital levy and any entrance fee by the given deadline in order to secure the place.
5. Enrolment & Registration Once acceptance payments are cleared, the school will provide registration forms, induction information, uniform orders, and school-bus arrangements for the new student.
6. Confirmation & Commencement With all payments, forms and prerequisites completed, the student starts at the beginning of the academic year. Places are only confirmed when all the required payments (debenture, levy, fees) are received.
Scholarships
There is no mention of scholarships, bursaries, or merit awards available at the Preparatory Years or Primary levels.
Waitlist
The school does not publicly describe a detailed formal waitlist or “pool” system.
FAQs
What curriculum does Singapore International School (Hong follow?
The Preparatory Years and Primary curriculum at Singapore International School (Hong Kong) follows the Singapore education framework adapted to the local Hong Kong context.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application Fee**: HKD 2,800 (non-refundable, cost recovery basis)
**Entrance Fee (for students on Personal Debenture)**: HKD 13,000 (one-off basis, non-refundable)
**Debenture requirement (enrolment deposit)*:
* Personal Debenture: HKD 200,000
Where is Singapore International School (Hong located?
The campus is at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. It sits on the south side of Hong Kong Island and is about a five-minute walk from the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station (South Island Line); bus routes also serve Nam Long Shan Road.
What age groups does the school serve?
This campus covers the Preparatory Years (early years) and Primary years through to Primary 6.
Does the school support students with SEN?
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) offers small-group and individualised programmes for students who need additional learning or emotional support.
Is there a school bus service?
The school offers a school bus service operated by a third-party provider for Preparatory Years and Primary students.
What are the school hours?
Normal school hours for the Primary section are given as approximately 8:20 am to 3:00 pm, with co-curricular activities from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
How does admissions work?
**1. Submit Online Application**
Parents must complete an online application form and pay the application fee (HKD 2,800) using Visa or Mastercard for the application to be considered.
What accreditations does the school hold?
**International Baccalaureate (IB) World School**
Authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP), confirming that the school meets the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s standards for curriculum delivery and assessment.
What languages are taught?
English and Chinese are the languages used across the Preparatory Years and Primary Section.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school integrates social and emotional development within its curriculum through its Student Development framework.
What facilities does the school have?
Preparatory Years & Primary Section is located at 23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. The Nam Long Shan Campus sits alongside the Secondary Campus and is linked by a bridge, forming a unified campus environment.
When was Singapore International School (Hong founded?
The school was founded in September 1991 in Kennedy Town with about 200 pupils and the support of the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Preparatory Years Programme includes aesthetic development as part of its holistic education. The English language curriculum uses a language-arts approach with storytelling to teach listening, reading, speaking and writing.
