Founded in 1966 by a group of American business professionals and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, HKIS has served a growing and dynamic community for over 50 years. Watch the videos below and read our book for an in-depth understanding of who we are, and where we've come from.

Hong Kong International School (HKIS) serves Reception 1 through Grade 12 students from around the world who seek an American college-preparatory education. HKIS is accredited by the United States Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the East Asia Regional Conference of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).

Serving over 2,800 students, HKIS has four school divisions on two campuses on the south-side of Hong Kong Island: the Lower and Upper Primary Schools are located in Repulse Bay while the Middle and High Schools are located in Tai Tam.

Through academics, co-curricular activities, leadership and service, each student develops his or her intellect, imagination, independence, and inherent sense of responsibility.

Our challenging curriculum encourages students to grow intellectually by engaging them in collaborative work, interdisciplinary studies, student portfolios, and the use of technology in learning. The overall emphasis is on academic excellence through self-motivated and interactive learning. In addition to academic studies, our students are able to immerse themselves in a wide range of sporting and artistic activities, where teamwork and leadership are actively encouraged.

Our students also participate in an Interim program throughout all four years of high school. Interim is a weeklong, off-campus learning experience featuring a range of courses that weave the Student Learning Results into the course experience.

Service to the community is an important aspect of high school activity, and students are able to give back to the local and global community, taking part in projects that make positive and lasting contributions to people all over the world.

Subjects we teach

: Counseling, Humanities, Mathematics, World Languages, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, Visual Art, Design & Technology, Advance Placement Program

At every stage we provide engaging experiences within a stimulating environment that taps into the natural curiosity that exists in young inquisitive minds. Children learn best in a ‘hands-on’ environment, where they are actively involved in exploring, experimenting and talking as they work and play at a variety of activities.

Emphasis is on literacy and math, and children learn about Christianity through Bible stories, chapels, songs and prayers. They also learn about other world religions by sharing holiday celebrations, visiting temples, shrines and mosques, hearing various guest speakers, studying religious and cultural books, as well as traditional artifacts.

We fully understand that different children have different learning styles, and develop at varying rates. Our program design ensures that each child develops concepts, skills, learning strategies and positive attitudes in intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual areas at their own pace as they progress through the grades.

To complement learning at this early stage of development, our program also allows time for using the playground and gym, as well as the comprehensive resources in our library.

Subjects we teach

: Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies + Science, Religious Education, Aquatics, Art, Chinese Studies, Educational Technology, Library, Music, Physical Education

Our Lower Primary School is home to children in Reception 1 (pre-kindergarten) through Grade 2 (4 - 7 years old).

The curriculum includes language arts (the integration of reading, writing, speaking and listening), mathematics, Christianity and other world religions, science, and social studies.

Supporting our academic subjects are physical education, art, general music, strings, band, Chinese studies (Mandarin and Chinese culture), and technology as a tool for learning.

Contributing to the overall learning experience are the excellent facilities that the students enjoy: an extensive library, a gym with stage and band room, video broadcast studio, Chinese studies center, art and music rooms, and of course, the playgrounds.

Add in the Upper Primary overnight camp experience and the physical challenges of “flying” during Project Adventure, and you have the perfect atmosphere for learning and individual development.

Subject we teach

: Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, Science, Religious Education, Art, Chinese Studies, Music, Physical Education, Technology & Information Literacy

The Upper Primary School serves our children in Grades 3 through 5 (8-10 years old).

In Middle School, our students extend and challenge themselves in a wide range of academic subjects including math, science, language arts, music, social studies, religion, physical education, Mandarin and other modern languages.

In addition, our Middle School students are pushed to stretch their personal comfort zones through exciting and unique practical learning opportunities including service learning, performing arts and athletics. Our goal is to provide every student with the opportunity for personal success through exploration and self-reflection.

Enhancing these learning experiences are an extensive library collection, pastoral care and community-building house programs, and PEAK, our weeklong program of extended activities where students reach new heights during stimulating hands-on learning experiences.

Subjects we teach

: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Languages Arts, Physical Education, Spice Classes, Modern Languages, Band, Strings, General Music, Choir, Learning Strategies, etc

Our Middle School serves students in Grade 6 through 8 (11-14 years old).