Looking to enrol your children in one of the city's many international schools? We're listing the best options in Hong Kong
With so many international schools in Hong Kong, it can be a difficult process to narrow down your choices. Factors to consider include the quality of the education style the school provides, the campus and its facilities.
To make the process easier, we've put together a complete list of the best international schools in Hong Kong, including the top international primary and secondary schools.
See also: Hong Kong Tatler Schools Guide
1. American International School
Type: Kindergarten, primary and secondary
Curriculum: US standards-based, academically focused and accredited by official US body WASC, with college prep and AP courses
Languages: Mandatory Putonghua for Pre-K to Grade 8; Putonghua, French and Spanish for Grades 9-12
Fees: Early Childhood 1 (half-day): HK$87,000 • Early Childhood 2-Grade 1 Junior (full day): HK$129,800 • Grades 1-4: HK$135,680 • Grades 5-8: HK$145,960 • Grades 9-12: HK$160,200
When to apply: Applications are welcome throughout the year.
Campus and facilities: In recent years, American International School (AIS) has upgraded classroom facilities and learning spaces across the campus. This includes a new multi-purpose design space that hosts student work zones, performances and events, as well as project spaces to support new programmes in engineering, robotics and design. Other facilities include three large multi-purpose indoor spaces, outdoor sports courts and a 25m outdoor pool.
Competitive advantage: AIS has built a strong reputation for the rigour of its academic programmes and its ability to successfully prepare its graduates to enter high-ranking universities in the US and worldwide. In addition, the school offers a robust AP programme to help prepare students for the demands of university education. AIS is also one of the few international schools in Hong Kong to offer the AP Capstone diploma programme.