Finding the Best Independent Schools in Hong Kong

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN HONG KONG

Private Independent Schools (PIS) in Hong Kong are very similar to International Schools in that they mostly offer a non- local curriculum, often based on the International Baccalaureate Programme. In fact, from the point of view of parents and students, almost all these schools operate as International Schools. At secondary level, certain of them offer IGCSEs and then the IB Diploma. Some also provide innovative bilingual curricula in English and Chinese. As these schools are all quite varied in terms of broad focus, syllabus, location, and fees, it is important to research them carefully.

For parents and students, the key difference between International Schools and Private Independent Schools is that at least 70% of the students in each PIS are required by the Government to be Hong Kong Permanent Residents. This may make it harder for your child to obtain a place if you are relocating to Hong Kong from overseas

Private Independent Schools in Hong Kong include:

1. ESF Discovery College
2. ESF Renaissance College
3. The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (ISF)
4. International Christian School
5. International Christian Quality Secondary and Primary School*
6. Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School
7. Victoria Shanghai Academy
8. Yew Chung International School – Secondary
* offers local curriculum only – Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Choosing an Independent School in Hong Kong
For a full discussion of how to choose the right school for your child in Hong Kong, please visit our page on International Schools which can be accessed here. Please also note that ITS Education Asia has a school placement service which may be useful at this point: do contact us if we can help you with your choice.