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The definitive guide to the best international schools in Hong Kong for 2026, covering IB, British, American, French, German, and bilingual curricula. Fees, campuses, nationalities served, and university placement rates are all considered.
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CDNIS in Aberdeen offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to students from Nursery through Grade 12. It consistently achieves IB Diploma scores above the world average, with a mean of 36+ points. The state-of-the-art campus includes a performing arts centre, 25m pool, and extensive STEM labs. Annual fees range from HK$140,000 to HK$185,000. A top choice for English-speaking expat families.
Opened in 2012 in Ap Lei Chau, Harrow Hong Kong is part of the prestigious Harrow family, operating the British A-Level and IGCSE curriculum. It consistently places graduates at Oxbridge, Russell Group, and US top-25 universities. Annual fees are among Hong Kong's highest at approximately HK$180,000 to HK$220,000. The school is known for its exceptional pastoral care and House system inherited from the original Harrow School.

GSIS in The Peak has operated since 1969 and offers both the Swiss Matura and IB Diploma, making it uniquely suited for Swiss, German, and Austrian families as well as multilingual English-speaking students. IB results are consistently above 35 points. Annual fees range from HK$120,000 to HK$165,000. The school's bilingual German-English programme from nursery level is unmatched in Asia.
Founded in 1964, the French International School operates the French Baccalaureat and International Baccalaureat from its campuses in Tai Tam and Kowloon. It serves French and Francophone families as well as international students seeking a rigorous European education. IB scores average above 36 points. Annual fees range from HK$95,000 to HK$145,000. The school has excellent arts, music, and sports facilities.
A British curriculum school with campuses in Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay, Kellett offers EYFS, KS1, KS2, iGCSE, and A-Levels with outstanding results. Established in 1976, it has become a top choice for British and international families who want a rigorous UK-aligned education. Annual fees range from HK$130,000 to HK$195,000. The school is particularly known for its caring community and holistic education model.
Opened in 2018 in Tseung Kwan O, Malvern College HK is affiliated with the original Malvern College in England and offers the British IGCSE and A-Level curriculum. It has quickly established a reputation for academic rigour and exceptional pastoral care. Annual fees range from HK$140,000 to HK$185,000. The school's emphasis on independent thinking and outdoor education distinguishes it from other British schools in the city.
Island School in Mid-Levels is one of the flagship ESF schools, offering the IB Diploma alongside British GCSE/iGCSE from Year 7 to 13. With over 1,400 students from 50+ nationalities, it is one of Hong Kong's most diverse international schools. Annual fees are approximately HK$87,000, making it more affordable than many private international schools. The school is celebrated for its vibrant performing arts and Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Founded in 1986 in Tai Tam, AIS serves an international community through a US-accredited college preparatory curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12. Average SAT and AP scores consistently outperform US national averages. Annual fees range from HK$145,000 to HK$195,000. The school has strong ties to US Ivy League and liberal arts college admissions, making it a natural choice for American and internationally mobile families.
An ESF school on Lantau Island in Discovery Bay, Discovery College offers the full IB continuum from PYP to DP for students aged 5 to 18. IB Diploma scores average above 33 points. Annual fees are approximately HK$89,000. The school's unique Lantau community creates a tight-knit environment with outstanding outdoor education, watersports, and hiking programmes. A favourite for families who prioritise lifestyle alongside academics.
A homegrown Hong Kong institution established in 1932, YCIS offers a distinctive bilingual Chinese-English curriculum with campuses across the city. It offers the IB PYP and MYP alongside its proprietary framework. Annual fees range from HK$105,000 to HK$155,000. YCIS is particularly well-regarded for Mandarin-English bilingual development, making it a top choice for families wanting global bilingualism from an early age.
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CDNIS in Aberdeen offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to students from Nursery through Grade 12. It consistently achieves IB Diploma scores above the world average, with a mean of 36+ points. The state-of-the-art campus includes a performing arts centre, 25m pool, and extensive STEM labs. Annual fees range from HK$140,000 to HK$185,000. A top choice for English-speaking expat families.
Opened in 2012 in Ap Lei Chau, Harrow Hong Kong is part of the prestigious Harrow family, operating the British A-Level and IGCSE curriculum. It consistently places graduates at Oxbridge, Russell Group, and US top-25 universities. Annual fees are among Hong Kong's highest at approximately HK$180,000 to HK$220,000. The school is known for its exceptional pastoral care and House system inherited from the original Harrow School.

GSIS in The Peak has operated since 1969 and offers both the Swiss Matura and IB Diploma, making it uniquely suited for Swiss, German, and Austrian families as well as multilingual English-speaking students. IB results are consistently above 35 points. Annual fees range from HK$120,000 to HK$165,000. The school's bilingual German-English programme from nursery level is unmatched in Asia.
Founded in 1964, the French International School operates the French Baccalaureat and International Baccalaureat from its campuses in Tai Tam and Kowloon. It serves French and Francophone families as well as international students seeking a rigorous European education. IB scores average above 36 points. Annual fees range from HK$95,000 to HK$145,000. The school has excellent arts, music, and sports facilities.
A British curriculum school with campuses in Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay, Kellett offers EYFS, KS1, KS2, iGCSE, and A-Levels with outstanding results. Established in 1976, it has become a top choice for British and international families who want a rigorous UK-aligned education. Annual fees range from HK$130,000 to HK$195,000. The school is particularly known for its caring community and holistic education model.
Opened in 2018 in Tseung Kwan O, Malvern College HK is affiliated with the original Malvern College in England and offers the British IGCSE and A-Level curriculum. It has quickly established a reputation for academic rigour and exceptional pastoral care. Annual fees range from HK$140,000 to HK$185,000. The school's emphasis on independent thinking and outdoor education distinguishes it from other British schools in the city.
Island School in Mid-Levels is one of the flagship ESF schools, offering the IB Diploma alongside British GCSE/iGCSE from Year 7 to 13. With over 1,400 students from 50+ nationalities, it is one of Hong Kong's most diverse international schools. Annual fees are approximately HK$87,000, making it more affordable than many private international schools. The school is celebrated for its vibrant performing arts and Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Founded in 1986 in Tai Tam, AIS serves an international community through a US-accredited college preparatory curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12. Average SAT and AP scores consistently outperform US national averages. Annual fees range from HK$145,000 to HK$195,000. The school has strong ties to US Ivy League and liberal arts college admissions, making it a natural choice for American and internationally mobile families.
An ESF school on Lantau Island in Discovery Bay, Discovery College offers the full IB continuum from PYP to DP for students aged 5 to 18. IB Diploma scores average above 33 points. Annual fees are approximately HK$89,000. The school's unique Lantau community creates a tight-knit environment with outstanding outdoor education, watersports, and hiking programmes. A favourite for families who prioritise lifestyle alongside academics.
A homegrown Hong Kong institution established in 1932, YCIS offers a distinctive bilingual Chinese-English curriculum with campuses across the city. It offers the IB PYP and MYP alongside its proprietary framework. Annual fees range from HK$105,000 to HK$155,000. YCIS is particularly well-regarded for Mandarin-English bilingual development, making it a top choice for families wanting global bilingualism from an early age.

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