Top International Schools in Hong Kong 2024
Navigating Hong Kong’s diverse international school landscape can be daunting. To aid your decision-making, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top schools, spanning early years to secondary education Have a look at out Neighbourhood Guides for a full list of schools in each area.
01. Canadian International School Hong Kong
CDNIS is a private, independent school with an enrollment of over 1,880 students representing more than 40 nationalities. An IB World School, CDNIS is just one of eight IB continuum schools in Hong Kong to offer three IB programmes across 15 grade levels from Early Years to Grade 12. At the core of their success is their never-ending pursuit to inspire excellence, cultivate character, and empower engagement locally and globally.
Curriculum: IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Age Range: 3 to 18 years
Canadian International School Hong Kong, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
02. Australian International School Hong Kong
AISHK is the only Australian international school in Hong Kong, currently welcoming more than 1,100 students from Reception (aged 4) to Year 12, representing more than 25 nationalities. By offering their senior students the option to undertake either the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP), their graduates enjoy a seamless transition to universities in Australia and around the world.
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum, New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC), IB Diploma (IBDP)
Age Range: 4 to 18 years
Australian International School Hong Kong, 3A Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
03. Discovery Bay International School
Located in the tranquil yet vibrant suburb of Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, DBIS is a unique school, combining an established culture of excellence in teaching and learning with genuine inclusivity. From the Early Years Foundation Stage to Primary and into Secondary, they focus on developing independent learners who are curious about the world around them and have a desire to explore and inquire. They passionately believe that learning does not just happen in the classroom, and they actively encourage their teachers to explore innovative methods of utilising the incredible natural setting on their doorstep.
Curriculum: Broad international curriculum with British characteristics
Age Range: 3 to 18 years
Discovery Bay International School, Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
04. German Swiss International School
As one of the leading international schools in Hong Kong, German Swiss International School (GSIS) has offered a dual-language through-train education from Kindergarten to Secondary since 1969. Delivering a unique multicultural experience, GSIS is steadfast in pursuing its educational goals, whilst continually evolving to meet the changing needs of 21st century learners.
Curriculum: German International Abitur (DIA), British IGCSE, IBDP
Age Range: 3 to 18 years
German Swiss International School, Kindergarten and Vorschule / Lower Primary: 162 Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong | Upper Primary and Secondary: 11 Guildford Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
05. Hong Kong Academy
Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit international through-train school located in Sai Kung in the New Territories. Founded in 2000, they are in their third decade of providing joyful, dynamic and rigorous education to children ages 3 to 18. They value how children learn as well as what they learn, and their teachers provide rich and engaging opportunities for every individual to discover their passions, pursue their interests and contribute to their communities.
Curriculum: HKA Diploma, Global Citizen Diploma, IB through-school, offering PYP, MYP and DP
Age Range: 3 to 18 years
Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
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