Hong Kong International School Fees 2026

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How much are parents paying for international school fees in Hong Kong? We compare annual tuition, compulsory levies and additional costs at leading Hong Kong international schools. And, there’s even a handy download to keep all the information in one place!

Whether you choose the most expensive international school in Hong Kong, or the most affordable, one of the biggest expenses in your family budget will be education. But how much are international school fees in Hong Kong?

The answer varies considerably depending on the school and year group, with annual tuition only one part of the total cost. There’s also application fees, capital levies, debentures, school buses, uniforms, meals and trips that all need to be accounted for.

To make comparing schools easier, we’ve brought together the latest published international school fees in Hong Kong, including an at-a-glance comparison table and a downloadable guide. You’ll also find a breakdown of fees at some of Hong Kong’s best-known international schools, plus answers to common questions about tuition and additional charges.

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International School Fees In Hong Kong Overview

Schools are ordered by their highest published annual tuition fee, from lowest to highest.

School	Annual tuition fees
Lantau International School	$81,000–$105,500
Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School and Kiangsu-Chekiang College	$85,400–$128,000
Norwegian International School	$80,850–$133,200
Japanese International School — English Section	$140,460
Korean International School — International Section	$101,500–$143,200
Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School	$99,825–$146,927
International College Hong Kong Hong Lok Yuen	$152,400
Concordia International School	$134,000–$156,500
Kingston International School	$112,000–$175,000
DSC International School	$153,700–$175,700
Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School	$136,470–$177,540
American International School Hong Kong	$152,800–$180,400
ESF Renaissance College	$154,200–$203,700
Discovery Bay International School	$139,200–$206,800
International College Hong Kong	$190,000–$211,000
International Christian School	$96,400–$212,500
French International School of Hong Kong	$147,640–$219,812
English Schools Foundation	$107,200–$225,600
ESF Discovery College	$169,900–$225,600
Malvern College Hong Kong	$198,860–$226,210
Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong	$117,300–$235,080
Christian Alliance International School	$141,500–$237,000
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong	$91,300–$237,200
Carmel School Hong Kong	$84,500–$237,370
The International Montessori School	$143,000–$238,100
Harrow International School Hong Kong	$175,812–$239,070
American School Hong Kong	$170,600–$242,700
German Swiss International School	$203,700–$256,700
The Harbour School	$202,600–$259,500
Canadian International School of Hong Kong	$161,000–$261,500
Singapore International School Hong Kong	$106,100–$265,000
Australian International School Hong Kong	$156,200–$265,400
Victoria Shanghai Academy	$191,700–$270,450
Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong	$134,728–$272,140
Hong Kong International School	$231,600–$272,600
Hong Kong Academy	$119,000–$273,900
Stamford American School Hong Kong	$219,900–$274,400
Kellett School	$218,200–$279,100
The Independent Schools Foundation Academy	$240,320–$303,530
Chinese International School	$226,400–$359,200

Editor’s note: Schools are ordered by their highest published annual tuition fee, from lowest to highest. Fee ranges may cover different age groups, campuses, streams or programmes and should not be treated as a like-for-like ranking. Fees are shown in Hong Kong dollars and exclude debentures, capital levies and application charges. Always confirm current fees and compulsory charges directly with the school.

Hong Kong International School Fees By School

American International School Hong Kong Fees

American International School offers an American curriculum from Early Childhood to Grade 12, with AP pathways available in the senior years.

Curriculum: American Common Core and Advanced Placement
Age: 3 to 18 years
Location: Kowloon Tong
School fees: $152,800–$180,400 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: No
Annual capital levy: $12,000 for the first child; sibling discounts apply
Application fee: $1,500
Admissions: Rolling, subject to availability

More information on American International School Hong Kong fees here.

American School Hong Kong Fees

American School Hong Kong offers a US standards-based curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12, leading to the IB Diploma Programme in the senior years.

Curriculum: US Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 5 to 18 years
Location: Tai Po
School fees: $170,600–$242,700 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: $612,500
Annual capital levy: $45,000 annually for newly admitted students or $29,500 annually for returning students; a one-time $150,000 option is also available
Application fee: $900
Admissions: Rolling, subject to availability

More information on American School Hong Kong fees here.

Australian International School Hong Kong Fees

Australian International School Hong Kong follows the Australian curriculum from Reception to Year 12, with students choosing between the NSW Higher School Certificate and IB Diploma Programme in the senior years.

Curriculum: Australian curriculum, NSW Higher School Certificate and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 4 to 18 years
Location: Kowloon Tong
School fees: $156,200–$265,400 for 2026
Debenture: A depreciating debenture option is available; contact the school for the current purchase amount
Annual capital levy: $25,000 per student
Application fee: $1,500; an additional $500 assessment fee may apply
Admissions: Applications are accepted year-round and up to two years in advance, subject to availability

More information on Australian International School Hong Kong fees here.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong Fees

Canadian International School of Hong Kong offers the full IB continuum from Nursery to Grade 12, alongside the Ontario Secondary School Diploma in the senior years. Its bilingual English-Chinese programme is gradually expanding through the Lower School.

Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, plus the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Age: 2 to 18 years
Location: Aberdeen; Early Years Centre in Wong Chuk Hang
School fees: $142,780–$261,500 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Optional; no new debentures are currently issued.
Annual capital levy: $43,000 for EY1 to Grade 12; Nursery students are exempt
Application fee: $1,800 for Nursery or $2,350 for EY1 to Grade 11; an additional $1,650 assessment fee applies if selected. The school also charges a one-off $12,500 entry fee for new students joining EY1 or above.
Admissions: Applications follow annual deadlines by grade, with assessments generally held from November to April; places are subject to assessment and availability

More information on Canadian International School of Hong Kong fees here.

Chinese International School Fees

Chinese International School offers a bilingual English-Mandarin education from Reception to Year 13, progressing to the IB Diploma Programme in the senior years.

Curriculum: Bilingual English-Mandarin curriculum, IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 4 to 18 years
Location: Braemar Hill
School fees: $226,400–$359,200 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Individual Nomination Rights may be available directly from the school
Annual capital levy: $30,200 per year for students who joined from the 2025–2026 academic year onwards
Application fee: $2,000, plus an assessment fee of $2,000 for Reception or $2,500 for Secondary applicants, where applicable
Additional annual fees: Approximately $12,000–$30,000, covering outings and learning experiences, materials and school camps. Additional charges apply for overseas programmes, including the Year 6 trip to Taipei and the China Experience Programme for Years 7 to 9
Admissions: Reception applications follow a set annual application window; applications for other year groups are accepted subject to availability

More information on Chinese International School fees here.

Christian Alliance International School Fees

Christian Alliance International School offers the Alberta curriculum from Preparatory to Grade 12, with Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme available in the senior years.

Curriculum: Alberta curriculum, Alberta High School Diploma, Advanced Placement courses and IB Diploma Programme
 Age: 5 to 18 years
 Location: Lai Chi Kok
School fees: $141,500–$237,000 per year  for 2026–2027
Debenture: Individual Capital Note of $560,000 for the first child, $504,000 for the second child and $476,000 for the third child
Annual capital levy: $30,000 per year for students not covered by an eligible capital note
 Application fee: $1,500 for Preparatory to Grade 3 or $1,800 for Grades 4 to 12
 Admissions: Applications follow annual deadlines, with late and overseas applications considered subject to availability

More information on Christian Alliance International School fees here.

Discovery Bay International School Fees

Discovery Bay International School offers a British-style education from Early Years to Year 13, leading to IGCSEs, A Levels and BTEC qualifications in the senior years.

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage, English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, A Levels and BTEC qualifications
Age: 3 to 18 years
Location: Discovery Bay
School fees: $139,200–$206,800 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: No debenture; families may choose an optional one-off $500,000 Premium School Development Levy, which gives priority on the admissions waiting list
School development levy: A compulsory one-off $60,000 Standard School Development Levy applies to new students entering FS1 to Year 11 who are not covered by the Premium School Development Levy
Application fee: $2,000
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to assessment, availability and waiting-list priority

More information on Discovery Bay International School fees here.

English Schools Foundation Fees

The English Schools Foundation operates a network of kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through international schools across Hong Kong, with most students following the IB curriculum.

Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme; selected schools also offer IGCSE and BTEC pathways
Age: 3 to 18 years
Locations: Across Hong Kong
School fees: $107,200–$225,600 per year in 2026—2027
Nomination rights: Optional Individual Nomination Rights cost $500,000 for ESF primary and secondary schools or $400,000 for Discovery College and Renaissance College
Capital levy: A compulsory one-off, non-refundable levy of $3,800–$38,000 applies to new students, depending on the year group of entry; students transferring from an ESF primary to an ESF secondary school do not pay it again
Application fee: $1,000 for kindergarten applications or $2,800 for primary, secondary and all-through schools
Admissions: Central applications for K1, Year 1 and Year 7 are generally accepted from 1 to 30 September for entry the following academic year; applications for other year groups are accepted throughout the year, subject to availability

Discovery College and Renaissance College operate as Private Independent Schools and have different tuition and building-levy arrangements, which are shown separately in the comparison table.

Fees, application arrangements and financial assistance may vary between ESF schools, particularly at Discovery College and Renaissance College.

More information on English Schools Foundation fees here.

French International School of Hong Kong Fees

French International School of Hong Kong offers both French and international education pathways from Nursery to Year 13 across four Hong Kong campuses.

Curriculum: French national curriculum in the French Stream; International Early Years Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum, International Middle Years Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme in the International Stream
Age: 3 to 18 years
Locations: Happy Valley, Chai Wan, Jardine’s Lookout and Tseung Kwan O
School fees: $147,640–$219,812 per year in 2026—2027
Debenture: A refundable $120,000 Private Debenture or $250,000 Corporate Debenture is required for each student, plus a non-refundable $5,000 administration fee
Annual capital levy: None stated
Application fee: $2,200 per stream, plus a $1,000 assessment fee per stream
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to assessment, admissions priorities, availability and the purchase of a debenture

More information on French International School of Hong Kong fees here.

German Swiss International School Fees

German Swiss International School offers separate German and English educational pathways from Kindergarten to secondary school, leading to either the German International Abitur or the IB Diploma Programme.

Curriculum: German curriculum and German International Abitur in the German International Stream; English National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme in the English International Stream
Age: 3 to 18 years
Locations: The Peak and Pok Fu Lam
School fees: $203,700–$256,700 per year in 2026-27
Debenture: The Standard Debenture is $800,000
Annual capital levy: May be available as an alternative to a debenture for selected applicants and year groups; families should confirm eligibility and the current fee directly with the school
Application fee: $2,350 for Kindergarten or $3,700 for Primary and Secondary, plus a $4,300 assessment fee
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with places offered according to admissions priority, assessment results and availability

More information on German Swiss International School fees here.

Harrow International School Hong Kong Fees

Harrow International School Hong Kong offers a British education from Nursery to Year 13, leading to GCSEs and A Levels, with both day and weekly boarding options available.

Curriculum: British curriculum, GCSEs and A Levels
Age: 3 to 18 years
Locations: Tuen Mun and Kai Tak
School fees: $175,812–$239,070 per year for 2025–2026; 2026–2027 fees have not yet been published
Debenture: The school’s $600,000 Individual Debentures and Capital Certificates are fully subscribed, although existing holdings may be available through the secondary market
Annual capital levy: $60,000 per year for students not covered by a Capital Certificate or debenture
Application fee: $1,500
Admissions: Applications follow annual deadlines, with late and overseas applications considered subject to availability

More information on Harrow International School Hong Kong fees here.

Hong Kong Academy Fees

Hong Kong Academy offers the full IB continuum from Pre-K to Grade 12, alongside the HKA Diploma and alternative graduation pathways in the senior years.

Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme
Age: 3 to 18 years
Location: Sai Kung
School fees: $119,000–$273,900 per year in 2026—2027
Debenture: $630,000 Family Debenture; one debenture exempts one student from the annual capital levy and may be resold when the family leaves
Annual capital levy: $32,000 per student not covered by a debenture
Application fee: $1,500 for Pre-K1 to Pre-K2 or $3,000 for Kindergarten to Grade 12
Entrance fee: A one-off fee of $25,000 for the first child and $12,500 for each additional child
Admissions: Rolling, year-round admissions, with applications accepted up to 18 months before the intended start date

More information on Hong Kong Academy fees here.

Hong Kong International School Fees

Hong Kong International School offers a US standards-based education from Reception 1 to Grade 12, with Advanced Placement courses available in the senior years.

Curriculum: US Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and Advanced Placement courses
Age: 4 to 18 years
Locations: Repulse Bay and Tai Tam
School fees: $231,600–$272,600 per year in 2026—2027
Debenture: Optional Family or Standard Corporate Debenture of $3 million, or Comprehensive Corporate Debenture of $5 million
Annual capital levy: $24,500 per student
Application fee: $2,000
Entrance fee: A one-off $15,000 fee applies to new students
Additional fees: Experiential-learning programmes cost approximately $3,000–$12,500 in Middle School and $3,000–$26,000 in High School
Admissions: Applications follow annual deadlines by division, with late applications considered on a case-by-case basis

More information on Hong Kong International School fees here.

International College Hong Kong And ICHK Hong Lok Yuen Fees

International College Hong Kong provides a through-school pathway from kindergarten to Year 13 across two New Territories campuses.

Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme, ICHK curriculum, IGCSE, BTEC, IB Diploma Programme and ASDAN
Age: 2 years 8 months to 18 years
Locations: Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po and Sha Tau Kok
School fees: $25,170–$145,110 per year at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen; $190,000–$211,000 per year at ICHK Secondary for 2026–2027
Debenture: No, however ICHK Hong Lok Yuen charges a one-off capital levy of $75,000 and new ICHK Secondary students generally pay a non-refundable capital fee of $100,000 in instalments
Annual Capital Levy: $20,500 (ICHKHLY)
Application fees: $1,850 plus an $800 assessment fee at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen; $205 application fee plus a $2,000 place-confirmation fee at ICHK Secondary
Admissions: Rolling, subject to availability; partner-school students receive priority consideration for Year 7

More information on ICHK here, and ICHKHLY fees here.

Kellett School Fees

Kellett School follows the English National Curriculum from Reception to Year 13, leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels. The school operates preparatory campuses in Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay, with its senior school also located in Kowloon Bay.

Curriculum: English National Curriculum, IGCSE and A-Levels
Age: 4 to 18 years
Location: Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay
School fees: $218,200–$279,100 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: $1 million to $20 million
Annual capital levy: $40,000 (for those not covered by a debenture)
Application fee: $2,000 for Reception to Year 4 or $2,500 for Years 5 to 13, including the assessment fee
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year; Prep applications can be submitted from birth and Senior School applications up to two years in advance. Places are subject to availability and assessment.

More information on Kellett School fees here.

Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section Fees

Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section offers a British-based curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 13, leading to Cambridge IGCSE qualifications and the IB Diploma Programme. English is the main language of instruction, with Putonghua taught throughout the school.

Curriculum: British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 3 to 18 years
Location: North Point
School fees: $85,400–$128,000 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: No
Annual capital levy: No; a refundable registration deposit equivalent to two months’ tuition is required when accepting a place
Application fee: $500
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to assessment and availability

More information on Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section fees here.

Korean International School — International Section Fees

Korean International School’s International Section offers a British-style education from Reception to Year 13. Students follow the English National Curriculum and Cambridge programmes, progressing to IGCSEs, A-Levels and BTEC qualifications in the senior years.

Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge International curriculum, IGCSE, A-Levels and BTEC
Age: 4 to 18 years
Location: Sai Wan Ho
School fees: $101,500–$143,200 per year for 2026–2027, subject to EDB approval
Debenture: No
Annual capital levy: No
Application fee: $2,000; currently waived for Reception and Year 1 applicants
Admissions: Applications and interviews are accepted throughout the year, subject to assessment and availability

More information on Korean International School fees here.

Lantau International School Fees

Lantau International School offers a British curriculum from Reception to Primary 6 across three South Lantau campuses. Reception students can join a bilingual English-Mandarin class, while Mandarin is taught throughout the primary years.

Curriculum: British curriculum
Age: 4 to 11 years
Location: Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk and Pui O
School fees: $81,000–$105,500 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: No, however families pay a refundable Capital Contribution Fund equivalent to three months’ tuition
Annual capital levy: No
Application fee: $1,300
Admissions: Registration is accepted up to five years in advance; interviews are generally held in February and March for Reception and Primary 1, and throughout the year for Primary 2 to 6, subject to availability

More information on Lantau International School fees here.

Malvern College Hong Kong Fees

Malvern College Hong Kong offers the full IB continuum from Prep 1 to Upper Sixth, covering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes at its Pak Shek Kok campus.

Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme
Age: 5 to 18 years
Location: Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po
School fees: $198,860–$226,210 per year
Debenture: No; optional individual and corporate nomination rights are available
Annual capital levy: $42,000
Application fee: $1,800
Admissions: Applications are open for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028, with places subject to assessment and availability

More information on Malvern College Hong Kong fees here.

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong Fees

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years to secondary school, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme. The school operates campuses in Sai Kung, Lam Tin, Kwun Tong and Hung Hom.

Curriculum: English National Curriculum, IGCSE, A-Levels, BTEC and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 3 to 18 years
Location: Sai Kung (Early Years), Lam Tin (Primary School), Kwun Tong (Year 7 to 11) and Hung Hom (Years 12 and 13)
School fees: $91,300–$237,200 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Individual and corporate debentures are available, with students covered by an eligible debenture exempt from the annual capital levy
Annual capital levy: $35,000 for new students entering from 2026–2027
Application fee: No application fee for the Sai Kung Early Years Campus; $3,000 for the Lam Tin Primary and Kwun Tong Secondary campuses
Admissions: Applications and assessments are accepted throughout the year, with places subject to assessment, waitlist priority and availability

More information on Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong fees here.

Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Fees

Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong follows a British curriculum from Nursery, with the school expanding into secondary education from the 2026–2027 academic year. Families can choose between its British International Pathway and Hanqing bilingual English-Chinese pathway.

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum
Age: 3 to 12 years (Currently to Year 7, with additional secondary school grades added each year)
Location: Tseung Kwan O
School fees: $117,300–$235,080 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Optional Capital Certificate priced at $200,000 for Standard or $300,000 for Premium
Annual capital levy: $30,000 for half-day Nursery or $50,000 for all other year groups; Capital Certificate holders are exempt
Application fee: $2,800
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with places subject to assessment, interview and availability

More information on Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong fees here.

Singapore International School Hong Kong Fees

Singapore International School Hong Kong offers a bilingual English-Chinese education from the Preparatory Years to the IB Diploma. Students follow the Singapore curriculum before progressing to Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.

Curriculum: Singapore curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 4 to 18 years
Location: Aberdeen and Wong Chuk Hang
School fees: $106,100–$265,000 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Personal debenture of $200,000, reduced to $120,000 for students with a Singapore passport, or corporate debenture of $500,000
Annual capital levy: $20,000 annually for personal debenture holders; corporate debenture holders pay a one-off capital levy of $160,000
Application fee: $2,800; personal debenture holders also pay a one-off $13,000 entrance fee
Admissions: Applications follow annual deadlines, with applications received by 30 September generally guaranteed an assessment. Later applications are considered subject to citizenship status and availability

More information on Singapore International School Hong Kong fees here.

Stamford American School Hong Kong Fees

Stamford American School Hong Kong is a Private Independent School that offers an American standards-based curriculum from Pre-Primary to Grade 12, leading to the Stamford American High School Diploma, IB Diploma Programme or individual IB courses.

Curriculum: AERO and Common Core Plus standards, Stamford American High School Diploma and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 5 to 18 years
Location: Ho Man Tin and West Kowloon
School fees: $219,900–$274,400 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Individual debentures cost $500,000, with corporate options ranging from $2 million to $5 million
Annual capital levy: $30,000 annually or a one-time capital levy of $150,000; debenture holders are exempt
Application fee: Currently waived
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with places subject to assessment and availability

More information on Stamford American School Hong Kong fees here.

The Harbour School Fees

The Harbour School offers an American-style education from Junior Grade 1 to Grade 12, with a curriculum aligned to US standards and Advanced Placement options in the senior years.

Curriculum: American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and US social studies standards, plus Advanced Placement courses
Age: 5 to 18 years
Location: Ap Lei Chau
School fees: $202,600–$259,500 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Optional Family Admissions Right of $450,000; corporate and Green Admissions Rights are also available
Annual capital levy: $33,000 for each student not covered by an Admissions Right
Application fee: $2,500; a one-off entry fee of $16,000 for the first child and $6,000 for each additional child also applies
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with families encouraged to apply approximately one year before their preferred start date

More information on The Harbour School fees here.

The International Montessori School Fees

The International Montessori School offers an authentic bilingual English-Mandarin Montessori education from Casa dei Bambini through Elementary and Middle School across four Hong Kong campuses.

Curriculum: Bilingual English-Mandarin Montessori curriculum
Age: 3 to 14 years
Location: Stanley, Mid-Levels, South Horizons and Aldrich Bay
School fees: $143,000–$238,100 per year for 2025–2026
Debenture: Personal Nomination Right, Capital Note and other contribution options are available; prices are provided on request
Annual capital levy: Required unless the student is covered by another eligible contribution option; the current amount is provided on request
Application fee: $2,000, including assessment fees
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with admission subject to an age-appropriate assessment and availability

More information on The International Montessori School fees here.

The ISF Academy Fees

Private Independent School, The ISF Academy offers a bilingual Chinese-English education from Foundation Year to Grade 12. Students follow the school’s own curriculum before progressing to the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.

Curriculum: Bilingual Chinese-English school-based curriculum, IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 5 to 17 years
Location: Pok Fu Lam
School fees: $240,320–$303,530 per year for 2025—2026
Debenture: Capital Notes are available through the secondary market; students covered by a Capital Note are exempt from the annual capital levy
Annual capital levy: $40,000
Application fee: $1,000
Admissions: Applications follow annual deadlines by grade, with rolling applications considered later where vacancies remain. Admission is subject to bilingual assessment, interview and availability

More information on The ISF Academy fees here.

Victoria Shanghai Academy Fees

Victoria Shanghai Academy is a Private Independent School offering a bilingual English-Putonghua education from Year 1 to Year 12, with students following the full IB continuum through the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.

Curriculum: Bilingual English-Putonghua IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme
Age: 6 to 17 years
Location: Aberdeen
School fees: $191,700–$270,450 per year for 2026–2027
Debenture: Individual and corporate debentures are available through the secondary market
Capital levy: New students entering Years 1 to 11 without a debenture pay a one-off refundable capital levy of $60,000
Application fee: $2,000
Admissions: Year 1 applications follow an annual admissions period, while applications for Years 2 to 11 are considered subject to vacancies, assessment and published deadlines

More information on Victoria Shanghai Academy fees here.

Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong Fees

Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong offers a bilingual English-Chinese education from Kindergarten to Year 13. Students follow the school’s international curriculum before progressing to Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.

Curriculum: Bilingual English-Chinese international curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme
Age: 3 to 18 years
Location: Kowloon Tong and Tseung Kwan O
School fees: $134,728–$268,230 per year
Debenture: Refundable debenture of up to $470,000
Annual capital levy: No separate annual capital levy published
Application fee: $1,000
Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with places subject to interview, assessment, waiting-pool priority and availability

More information on Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong fees here.

International School Fees FAQs

What is included in international school fees?

Tuition generally covers classroom teaching and may include essential learning materials, technology or selected activities. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer though. Some schools include textbooks and examination fees, while others charge for them separately.

What are the most affordable international schools in Hong Kong?

Some of the most affordable international schools in Hong Kong include Lantau International School, with annual tuition starting from $81,000, Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section, starting from $85,400, and Korean International School’s International Section, starting from $101,500.

ESF schools can also offer relatively lower fees compared with many private international schools, with annual tuition starting from $107,200.

What extra costs should parents budget for?

The school fees don’t always stop at tuition! Application and entry fees, capital levies, debentures, uniforms, lunches, laptops, school buses, camps, trips, examinations and extracurricular activities could all be added to the bill.

What is the difference between Hong Kong international schools, private independent schools, private schools and a DSS schools?

Hong Kong international schools generally admit at least 70% non-local students, while Private Independent Schools must maintain a student population of at least 70% Hong Kong permanent residents.

Direct Subsidy Scheme schools (DSS) receive government funding but may charge tuition fees and have greater flexibility over admissions and curriculum. Some offer IB or other international programmes, but they remain part of Hong Kong’s publicly funded school sector.

Registered private schools sit outside the EDB’s formal international-school category, and their admissions processes, language requirements and fee structures may differ considerably. However some, including Invictus School and Wycombe Abbey, offer international, bilingual or alternative curricula and may be worth considering alongside more conventional international-school options.

What is the difference between a debenture and a capital levy?

A capital levy is usually a non-refundable charge paid annually to support a school’s facilities and long-term development. A debenture is typically a much larger upfront payment that may replace the annual levy and offer admissions priority. The exact terms used by schools vary, so be sure to ask for the specific details from the school you are applying for.

Do all international schools require a debenture?

No — you won’t necessarily need to find several hundred thousand dollars down the back of the sofa. Some schools charge an annual capital or building levy instead, while others allow families to choose between a levy and an eligible debenture.

Do school fees increase every year?

They certainly can. International schools regularly review tuition and capital charges, with proposed increases generally subject to approval from Hong Kong’s Education Bureau, so allow some wiggle room in your long-term education budget.

Are application and assessment fees refundable?

Usually not. Typically application or processing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. And paying the fee also doesn’t guarantee an assessment, interview or school place! ALWAYS read the conditions before hitting “submit”.

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Do Hong Kong international schools offer sibling discounts?

Some do, but sibling discounts are far from universal. Where available, they may only apply from the third child onwards or take the form of a reduced capital charge, so check the school’s current policy rather than assuming the family rate will kick in.

Are scholarships or financial assistance available?

Yes, selected schools offer merit-based scholarships, means-tested bursaries or short-term financial assistance. Places and funding are limited, eligibility rules differ and applications may need to be made alongside the main admissions application, so it pays to enquire early.

Are school bus fees included in international school tuition fees?

Generally, no. School transport is usually an optional extra arranged through the school or an external operator, with the cost depending on the route and pick-up location. Another reason to look closely at where the campus is located!

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