Individual School Profile
SCHOOL NAME:HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Tai Tam Campus)
https://www.hkis.edu.hk/
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is a leading private co-educational college preparatory school for students from Reception One (pre-kindergarten) to Grade 12. Since 1966, HKIS has provided an American-style education grounded in the Christian faith. We encourage student achievement in an inspiring environment, and our programs reflect the rich multi-cultural and international character of our student body. We are committed to delivering exceptional teaching, and continually evolve our programs and facilities to enhance our student experience. HKIS offers a warm and inclusive learning environment for over 2900 students of 40 nationalities and diverse religious backgrounds. HKIS has four divisions across two campuses located on the south side of Hong Kong Island: Lower Primary (Pre-K to Grade 2) Upper Primary (Grades 3-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12) HKIS is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. For other campus(es) of the school, please go to: HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Repulse Bay Campus) Remark: Places offered below in the table refers to the number of places offered by the whole school.
Contact details
NO. 1 RED HILL ROAD TAI TAM HONG KONG
Email: Tel: 3149 7001Fax: 2812 0669
Level |
Age of students |
Primary medium of instruction |
Places |
Year of establishment |
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Secondary cum Primary |
11-18 |
English |
2,930 |
1966 |
School fees (HKD) 2023/24 school year |
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217,500-243,400
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Accreditation (Year of last review) |
District |
Status |
Curriculum |
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Southern District |
Non-profit making |
American |
Special arrangement for incoming families |
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Conditional Acceptances can sometimes be granted for students applying for the Lower Primary Division. Once they have arrived to Hong Kong, they will be required to take the pre-entry assessment. Applicants for Grades 3 - 5 must take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) administered by the Northwest Evaluation Association. Applicants for Grades 6 - 12 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB). |
Support for students with special education needs | Financial assistance / scholarship | Facilities for hire |
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HKIS provides services for students with mild special learning needs. At all divisions, teachers, parents or administrators can refer a student to the Student Review Team (SRT), a solution-focused meeting where learning strengths and challenges are considered and an action plan developed to address areas of need. |
We offer an annual scholarship to local high school students who possess strong academics and demonstrate a financial need. |
School Hall/Auditorium |