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If you’re raising little globetrotters or want to foster a love of critical thinking in your children, IB schools in Hong Kong could be a great fit. To help you get started, here are our top picks of Hong Kong schools that offer the International Baccalaureate programme.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) organisation was first established in 1968 as a response to the inflexibility of different school systems across the globe. It emphasises an interdisciplinary approach and focuses on social responsibility with its Community Action Service (CAS) projects where students must find and contribute 150 hours to working and giving back to their community. It has the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 12, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for kids from 11 to 16 years old, Diploma Programme (DP) for 16 to 19-year-olds, plus a Career-related Programme (CP) to facilitate career-related education. You can find out more about the IB curriculum here.
Today, the IB curriculum is taught in over 3,000 IB schools across 140 different countries worldwide. Curious to find out how your child can be a part of the IB programme? Check out our guide on IB schools in Hong Kong.
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French International School Of Hong Kong – Hong Kong’s first authorised IB World School
The French International School (FIS) is the city’s first fully authorised IB World School. Adept at nurturing the ‘global citizen’, FIS blends a sophisticated European intellectual tradition with a high-performance international outlook. Its students develop the cognitive flexibility to navigate diverse professional and academic spheres. FIS’ dual-stream environment facilitates a bilingual edge and boasts 100% pass rates, with students securing placements at Oxbridge and the Ivy League. The school provides two 100% Academic Excellence Scholarships for Year 12 entry and has just opened a new Jardine’s Lookout facility to support Year 7 transition.
Sassy Mama Tip: FIS welcomes applications year-round!
French International School of Hong Kong, 165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2892 3677, www.facebook.com/HKFIS, www.fis.edu.hk
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Hong Kong Academy – All-through IB curriculum offered in Sai Kung
Hong Kong Academy (HKA) is known for its outstanding and consistent reputation for delivering a quality, student-centred education at its award-winning, sustainable campus in Sai Kung. HKA is one of only eight schools in Hong Kong that offers an all-through IB curriculum – PYP, MYP and DP. Its students graduate with three diplomas (the IB DP, HKA Diploma and Global Citizens Diploma), going on to competitive universities and successful careers worldwide. Want to find out if it’s the right fit for your child? Book a tour to meet the teachers and explore the campus and curriculum yourself!
Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2655 1111, www.facebook.com/HongKongAcademy, hkacademy.edu.hk
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Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong – Offering A Levels and IBDP in Hong Kong
Part of Nord Anglia Education’s global family, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong (NAIS HK) is a through-train school that boasts flexible, personalised pathways to top universities. It is opening a new Sixth Form Centre in August 2026 that will offer A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to its students. Known for its inclusive community of over 40 nationalities, NAIS HK delivers a rigorous, individualised education from the English National Curriculum to IGCSE and post-16 pathways. Through collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, UNICEF and IMG Academy, NAIS HK’s students can access exceptional STEAM, performing arts, global citizenship and sports opportunities.
Sassy Mama Tip: Book a spot at Nord Anglia International School’s Open Days to explore its beautiful campus and community!
- NAIS HK Kwun Tong Secondary Campus (Wednesday, 25 March, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm)
- NAIS HK Lam Tin Primary Campus (Thursday, 26 March, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm)
- NAIS HK Sai Kung Early Years Campus (Saturday, 25 April, 2026, from 10am to 12pm)
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, 11 On Tin Street, Lam Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3958 1428, www.facebook.com/NAISHongKong, www.nais.hk
Li Po Chun United World College (LPCUWC) – Boarding-only IB school in Hong Kong
LPCUWC offers a unique experience as it is a boarding-only school that offers a two-year IB DP programme to both local and international students. LPCUWC is part of the United World Colleges (UWC) movement that emphasises that education is a means to unite people, cultures and nations peacefully and sustainably. Around 50% of the students at LPCUWC are from Hong Kong with the remaining from 90+ countries. The campus is made up of four residential blocks and is open to students aged 16 to 18 years old.
Li Po Chun United World College, 10 Lok Wo Sha Lane, Sai Sha Road, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2640 0441, www.lpcuwc.edu.hk
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Canadian International School (CDNIS) – All-through IB school in Hong Kong
CDNIS is one of the six schools in Hong Kong to deliver an all-through IB curriculum offering three of its programmes (PYP, MYP and DP). What makes CDNIS different is that it is the only school that provides a dual diploma, with students graduating with both the IB DP as well as the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Canadian International School of Hong Kong, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, 2525 7088, www.cdnis.edu.hk
Yew Chung International School Hong Kong (YCIS) – IB school offering a pre-IB prep programme
YCIS has three campuses with a unique Chinese-English bilingual programme committed to the immersion of Western and Chinese ideologies. YCIS schools have both a Western and a Chinese principal, and each classroom follows suit with native-speaking teachers. YCIS’ kindergarten and primary school use the National Curriculum for England and in year 11 students can take their IGCSEs. In years 12 and 13, the students then switch to the IB DP programme. A pre-IB programme is available for Year 11 students to prepare them for the IB DP.
Yew Chung International School Hong Kong, 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2336 3443, www.ycis-hk.com
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Chinese International School (CIS) – IB school with MYP and IB DP programme
CIS is an all-through school that offers the MYP IB and the IB DP programme for its students. Its primary-aged programme is based on a Positive-Education model and various US models. It is a fully bilingual school in which courses are taught in both English and Mandarin.
Chinese International School, 1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill, Hong Kong, 2510 7288, www.cis.edu.hk
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Independent Schools Foundation Academy (ISF) – EYFS, MYP and IB DP curriculum
ISF offers the MYP and the IB DP curriculum. Its early years school uses the EYFS curriculum. ISF is a fully bilingual school with both native Mandarin and English teachers. It has a student body of over 2,000 (with 70% to 90% holding Hong Kong residencies) and a student/teacher ratio of 7:1.
ISF Academy, 1 Kong Sun Wan Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, 2202 2000, www.academy.isf.edu.hk
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English School Foundation Schools (ESF Schools) – Has three all-through IB schools in Hong Kong
There are 22 different ESF schools spread across Hong Kong, three of which are all through (PYP, MYP, and DP). All ESF schools are accredited IB schools, using the PYP IB programme, the IB DP programme or both. ESF also has one special needs school for both primary and secondary-aged children as well as various mainstream support within their existing schools.
English School Foundation, various locations in Hong Kong, www.esf.edu.hk
Diocesan Boys’ School (DBS) – All-through boys school offering IB DP programme
Diocesan Boys School is an English medium all-through boy’s school with Christian principles. It offers the IB DP programme for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. It has a solid academic record, with 10 students achieving a score of 44-45 in the IB exam last year!
Diocesan Boys’ School, 131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2768 5609, www.ib.dbs.edu.hk
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Kingston International School – Bilingual IB school in Hong Kong with small class sizes
Kingston International School is an IB school in Hong Kong that offers a bilingual (English and Mandarin) IB curriculum for students from 1 to 11 years old. Although it has three campuses, it has small class sizes and a community feel.
Kingston International School, various locations across Hong Kong, 2337 9049, www.kingston.edu.hk
More IB Schools In Hong Kong
- Creative Secondary School (CSS) – Offers a rigorous, standards-based IB curriculum for students aged 12 to 16 years. www.css.edu.hk
- Creative Primary School – Integrates the Hong Kong standard curriculum with IB PYP under the government Direct Subsidy Scheme. www.creativeprisch.edu.hk
- Carmel Elementary School – Jewish IB primary school in Hong Kong. www.carmel.edu.hk
- Victoria Shanghai Academy – High-achieving IB school offers PYP, MYP and DP programmes. www.vsa.edu.hk
- Malvern College Hong Kong – Authorised IB school with PYP, MYP and DP. www.malverncollege.org.hk
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Editor’s Note: “IB Schools In Hong Kong: The IB Curriculum Explained” was most recently updated in March 2026 by Team Sassy.
