German Swiss International School

Taking a one school, two systems approach, German Swiss International School (GSIS) was established in 1969 by German-Swiss families who were looking for a bilingual German-English education in an international setting

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Type: Primary and secondary, split into English and German sections

Curriculum: German International Abitur for German stream; IGCSE followed by IB for English stream

Languages: German, English, Putonghua and French

When to apply: Year-round

Waiting list time: Varies according to year group

Fees: Deutsche Vorschule, K1-5, Years 1-6: HK$161,450 • K6-10, Years 7-11: HK$192,420 • K11-12+, Years 12-13: HK$203,420

Debentures: Standard, refundable debenture: HK$500,000; development, non-refundable debenture: HK$432,250

Campus and facilities: Primary school facilities include a new library with more than 20,000 resources in German, English and Chinese; a spacious multi-purpose atrium; a rooftop playground; and a primary gym. The secondary school features state-of-the-art laboratories; a senior library and senior study room; a new indoor swimming pool; and a renovated sports hall.

Competitive advantage: German Swiss International School offers a rigorous pedagogical programme within a vibrant, creative, caring community, and is renowned for academic excellence. GSIS students obtain a rounded, holistic education focusing on their creative, social and emotional development. GSIS is the only school in Hong Kong providing a German curriculum, and it is certified as an Excellent German School Abroad by the German government’s Central Agency for Schools Abroad.

Top university acceptances: Students graduate from universities around the world, including the Ivy League in the US, the Russell Group in the UK, and top Hong Kong and German institutions.

Main Campus for Upper Primary and Secondary: 11 Guildford Road, The Peak. GSIS Kindergarten, Lower Primary & Business College: 162 Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam, gsis.edu.hk