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Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Secondary Campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$208,800 - 254,900
Ages 11 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, 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 Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Singapore International School (Hong Kong)’s Secondary Campus opened in 2012, when the school extended its programme to accommodate secondary and pre-university levels, and is located at 2 Police School Road, Wong Chuk Hang. The six-year secondary curriculum begins with a Singapore-style Lower Secondary framework in Years 1–2, followed by the internationally-recognised Cambridge IGCSE in Years 3–4 and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 5–6. The campus is adjacent to the primary site, connected by a link-bridge, facilitating continuity for students progressing from Primary to Secondary. Instruction is predominantly in English, with Chinese (Putonghua) taught as a core language; students also have access to enrichment and co-curricular programmes in leadership, sport and the arts.

This campus is part of Singapore International School (Hong Kong)

2 Police School Rd, Wong Chuk Hang

The Essentials

Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Secondary Campus has 1,800 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The Secondary Campus is located at 2 Police School Road in the Wong Chuk Hang area of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to the Nam Long Shan primary/ preparatory campus and connected via a pedestrian link bridge. It is accessible by the MTR South Island Line at Wong Chuk Hang station and through several bus routes running along the southern corridor.

Stages
The campus serves Secondary levels: Years 1 to 6 (commonly corresponding to Lower Secondary, IGCSE years and the IB Diploma years for senior students).

Type
It is a co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
The school offers small-group and individualised programmes to support students who require additional academic, social and emotional assistance. Public information does not specify access to full specialist SEN services or diagnostics.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with Singapore via its curriculum framework and historical link to Singapore’s Ministry of Education; it operates as an international school in Hong Kong.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a stated religious affiliation.

School day structure
School hours: 8.00 pm – 3.00 pm.
Upper Secondary and DP students may have lessons until 4.30 pm on select day,s depending on their subject choice.

Co-curricular Activities: 3.00 pm – 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

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy. There are different uniforms for Preparatory Years, Primary and Secondary levels; Diploma students do not wear a uniform. The uniform is supplied by Klover Group Limited.

Food Options
The school operates a canteen system through Sodexo Hong Kong Ltd. There are separate canteens for the Preparatory Years and Primary Section (P4) and the Secondary Section (4/F).

Governance and Ownership
The school is backed by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) and operates as a non-profit institution.
Fees

Annual tuition at Singapore International School (Hong Kong) - Secondary Campus ranges from HKD 208,800 to HKD 254,900 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
* Secondary (S1-4): HKD 208,800
* Diploma Programme Years 1 and 2: HKD 254,900

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) - Secondary Campus teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum for students aged 11 to 16.

Curriculum
The Secondary Campus at Singapore International School (Hong Kong) offers a structured six-year curriculum. In Years 1–2, students follow the Singapore curriculum, focusing on strong foundations in English, Chinese (Putonghua), Mathematics, and Science. In Years 3–4, students prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE, choosing from a range of academic and creative subjects assessed by external examinations. In Years 5–6, students undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), selecting six subjects and completing the core elements: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Across all years, lessons are taught mainly in English, with Chinese as a core language. The programme includes enrichment through Innovation & Design, ICT, and Service Learning initiatives.

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
The Singapore International School (Hong Kong) operates two campuses on Hong Kong Island: Nam Long Shan (Preparatory Years and Primary) and Police School Road (Secondary). They are located side by side and connected by a bridge. The premises cover 15,792 square metres. Libraries exist on both campuses (Nam Long Shan on Level PL; Police School Road on Level 4). The Secondary campus features Lim Kai Auditorium on the 7th floor and a 12th-floor Sports Hall. The Nam Long Shan campus includes a Drama Room and a Basketball Court, and a Football Court is available there.

Sports Facilities
The Nam Long Shan campus has a Basketball Court and a Football Court. The Secondary Section has a Sports Hall on the 12th floor. The Police School Road campus also has a Sports Hall. There is a Swimming Pool at the Nam Long Shan campus. The school participates in inter-school competitions and hosts events such as a Swimming Carnival and Swim Meets.

Academic Facilities
Preparatory Year classrooms are located at the Nam Long Shan campus. Libraries are available on both campuses (Nam Long Shan Level PL; Police School Road Library on 4/F). A Drama Room is available at the Nam Long Shan campus. Lim Kai Auditorium is on the 7th floor to support assemblies and admissions talks. Makerspace is available in the PYP Library area as shown on campus activity maps.

Extra Curricular Facilities
CCAs cover Clubs and Societies, Performing and Visual Arts, Sports, and Uniformed Groups, with examples such as Accelerated English, Spanish and French Clubs, Chess, Model United Nations, STEM and Robotics Clubs, Drama and Visual Arts. Sports CCAs include basketball, badminton, tennis, swimming and more. The school hosts events like the Global Higher Education Fair and the SIS-PTA Christmas Fair, and campus activities map shows Makerspace and library facilities used for student activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school implements the Singapore curriculum with a staged progression. In Secondary 1 and Secondary 2, students follow the Singapore syllabus adapted to the Hong Kong context. In Secondary 3 and Secondary 4, students study Cambridge IGCSE and participate in the International Certificate of Education (ICE). This pathway is designed to prepare students for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school offers a Diploma Curriculum as part of the senior years. The Diploma Programme, including an average IB score publication, is a documented part of the school's offerings.

Cultural & Language
The school operates a bilingual program with English as the main medium of instruction and Putonghua (Chinese) integrated into the curriculum. English is used in most subjects and activities, while Chinese language is taught as part of the programme; Chinese is taught using Simplified Chinese script. The secondary section includes Chinese as a second language for students whose mother tongue is not Chinese.
Languages

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual curriculum.
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 the online application form and pay a non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,800 using Visa or Mastercard. Each application applies only to the specific academic year and cannot be deferred once submitted. Applications must be completed in English.

2. Submit Supporting Documents
After submitting the online form, parents must print the completed application and send it along with required documents, including the student’s birth certificate, passport, visa, school reports for the past two years, and a recent passport-sized photograph to the Admissions Team at 2 Police School Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong.

3. Admissions Assessment
Applicants for Secondary 1–4 (IGCSE track) complete written assessments in English, Chinese (Putonghua), and Mathematics. Assessments are typically held from mid-November to early December for applications received by the stated deadline. IB Diploma Programme (Years 1–2) applicants sit assessments in English and Mathematics and attend an interview to assess programme readiness.

4. Offer & Payment of Acceptance Fees
If an offer is made, parents must confirm acceptance by paying the required debenture (Personal or Corporate), the Entrance Fee, and the Capital Levy by the stated deadline. Offers not accepted within the deadline may be withdrawn.

5. Enrolment & Registration
Once all acceptance fees are received, the school provides details for student registration, including medical forms, uniform and book orders, bus arrangements, and device setup information. The Admissions Team will verify all documents and payments before enrolment is finalised.

6. Confirmation & Commencement
Once all registration steps are complete and payments are confirmed, the student’s place is secured. Secondary and IB Diploma students begin classes in August at the start of the new academic year, following orientation and induction sessions.

Scholarships
The school offers the SISF Ng Teng Fong Merit Scholarship administered by the Singapore International School Foundation Limited (SISF). The scholarship is merit-based and available to students currently studying in local Hong Kong schools and entering Secondary 1–3 or Year 1 of the IB Diploma Programme. Awardees receive full tuition, exemption from application fee, debenture and capital levy for one academic year, and possibly full or partial subsidy of textbooks, school uniform, laptop, lunch, local transport, field trips, CCAs and public examination fees, subject to continuing eligibility and good conduct.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly describe a detailed formal waitlist or “pool” system.
School Events
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