Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is one of Hong Kong's foremost international schools, operating two campuses: Lower Primary in Tai Tam and Upper Primary through High School in Repulse Bay. The school follows a US curriculum with Advanced Placement courses at the high school level and has a strong reputation for university placement at North American institutions.
HKIS has a significant American-community base and is closely associated with the American Chamber of Commerce community in Hong Kong. The college counselling programme is well-resourced, with dedicated counsellors managing the substantial annual cohort of students applying to US universities.
The Tai Tam and Repulse Bay campus locations are primarily accessible to families living on Hong Kong Island's southern side, Kowloon, or willing to use the school's transport network. The environment is pleasant, with access to green space uncommon in more central Hong Kong locations.
Admission requires a foreign passport. Demand is high; early application is essential and some year groups operate waiting lists. A debenture or capital levy is typically required at admission, which adds to the initial financial commitment beyond annual tuition fees.