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Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Preparatory Years and Primary Campus

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$103,000 - 161,100
Ages 3 - 10 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)
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 of Singapore 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.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school operates as a day school with no boarding facilities. Beginning from academic year 2020/21, new students are required to travel to and from school by the school bus service or public transport.

Uniform Requirement
There are separate uniforms for Preparatory Years, Primary and Secondary levels; Diploma students do not wear a uniform.

Food Options
On-site canteens are operated by Sodexo Hong Kong Ltd, with a canteen for the Preparatory Years and Primary Section (Level P4) and a separate canteen for the Secondary Section (4/F).

Governance and Ownership
The school is guided by Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) and is MOE-supported.
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)

*Annual Tuition Fees
* Preparatory Years: HKD 103,000
* Primary (P1-6): HKD 161,100

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.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in September 1991 in Kennedy Town with about 200 pupils and the support of the Ministry of Education, Singapore. In 1995, the school moved to its current Nam Long Shan Road site, on land granted by the Hong Kong government, with construction funded by the Singapore government. The school later expanded to include a linked secondary campus (opened in 2012).

Community
The school describes its community as made up of staff, students, parents and alumni who all play a part in the school’s life. It works in partnership with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and alumni network. The school website notes that parents, former students and ex-staff contribute to events and support.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a voluntary, non-profit Parent Teacher Association (SIS-PTA) composed of parents and school representatives. The PTA’s objectives include promoting a sense of community, providing a forum for parents and teachers to exchange views, encouraging parent participation in school programmes and assisting in fundraising for school-related needs. Recent events organised by the PTA include an annual Spring Fair and a “Thank You Teachers’ Dinner”. The PTA also organises the “Joyful Recipes of Love” cookbook as a fundraising project, launched to mark the school’s 30th anniversary, with proceeds to charity. Volunteer parent programmes are also promoted via PTA recruitment of parent volunteers.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
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. The campus occupies a gross floor area of 15,792 square metres and serves students from Preparatory Years through Primary. The Nam Long Shan Campus Extension adds flexible spaces including Music/Seminar Rooms, Learning Support Rooms, a Multi-Purpose Room, a lift, and Conference Rooms, with the Bookshop relocated to P5 as part of the extension. A Bookshop and a Canteen operate on the Nam Long Shan Campus to support daily life on site.

Academic Facilities
The Nam Long Shan Campus provides a campus library to support learning. A Makerspace is available on the Nam Long Shan Campus. The Nam Long Shan Campus Extension includes Learning Support Rooms for literacy, numeracy and inclusive education, as well as Music/Seminar Rooms and a Multi-Purpose Room. The Bookshop on P5 supports on-site reading and resource needs, and the Canteen serves daily meals and snacks.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are offered across Clubs and Societies, Performing and Visual Arts, Sports and Uniformed Groups, with examples including Accelerated English, Spanish and French Clubs, English Debate, Chinese Culture activities, Chess, and STEM/Robotics. Immersion programmes are available, such as the Singapore Holiday Immersion Programme (SHIP) held annually during summer holidays and the Taiwan Immersion Programme for P6 students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the Singapore curriculum framework, adapted to the Hong Kong context. The Preparatory Years programme focuses on holistic development across physical, intellectual, moral, emotional and social domains. There is a through-train pathway from Preparatory Years to pre-university levels, with many IB Diploma Programme students having begun in the Preparatory Years and Primary section.

Arts & Creative
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. The bilingual policy provides English and Putonghua language development and cultural awareness.

Cultural & Language
The main medium of instruction is English, with Putonghua as part of the bilingual programme. English and Chinese (Putonghua) are both taught as first languages, with English used in most subjects and activities. The Chinese programme develops language proficiency, including writing and speaking, and fosters appreciation of Chinese culture. Chinese in the secondary section is taught using simplified script.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Preparatory Years and Primary Programme emphasise holistic development including physical and social wellbeing. The school upholds values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care and Harmony (3RICH). The Nam Long Shan Campus, housing the Preparatory Years and Primary Section, is designed to support learning in and out of classrooms.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Chinese are the languages used across the Preparatory Years and Primary Section. English language instruction uses a language arts approach focusing on listening, reading, speaking and writing; Chinese language instruction includes Putonghua taught with simplified characters. The curriculum framework is based on the Singapore curriculum, adapted to the Hong Kong SAR context; Preparatory Years comprises PY1 and PY2 (two-year programme) progressing to Primary 1–6.

Bilingual Teaching
The Preparatory Years and Primary Section provides bilingual instruction in English and Chinese. All subjects, except Mathematics and language classes, are taught in both English and Chinese; Chinese lessons use Putonghua with simplified characters.

Immersion Programs
Immersion programmes include the Singapore Holiday Immersion Programme (SHIP) held annually during the summer holidays, and the Taiwan Immersion Programme for Primary 6 students.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not list any institutional awards received in the past five years on its official website.

Accreditations
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.

Cambridge International Education (Cambridge International School)
Accredited to deliver the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, ensuring alignment with the global Cambridge framework for secondary education.

The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) Member
Membership indicates the school’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the international school community.

Recognised and supported by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE)
The school is the only overseas Singapore-style school supported by Singapore’s MOE, reflecting a formal link with Singapore’s national education system.

Registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau (EDB)
Listed as an international school under School Registration Number 21600, meeting local standards for international education providers.
Admissions

Admissions
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.
School Events
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