Finding the Best British International Schools in Hong Kong

The British National Curriculum (sometimes referred to as the National Curriculum for England and Wales) is a structured programme offered by many international schools in Hong Kong as well as by some schools in the Government’s Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS). The curriculum is divided into Key Stages (KS): primary schools follow KS1 and KS2, while KS3 and KS4 take students through junior secondary to IGCSE/GCSE. The final two years, when A Level courses are taken, are sometimes referred to as KS5.

While some Hong Kong schools offer the British National Curriculum from kindergarten to Year 13 (Grade 12), others combine it with, for instance, stages of the IB Diploma Programme. For example, the English Schools Foundation only follows the British curriculum in Years 10-11 when students prepare for IGCSE exams; at other levels, the IB programmes are taught. It's important to bear in mind too that for IGCSE exams, examination boards may vary: some schools use the Pearson Edexcel Board while others use Cambridge International Examinations. Additionally, schools vary in the extent to which they emphasise British culture, or links with a UK parent school.

Schools in Hong Kong offering the British National Curriculum at some levels or throughout include:

• Anfield School: Pre-Nursery - Year 6
• Discovery Bay International School: Pre-Nursery - Year 13
• Discovery Mind Educational Organisation: Pre-Nursery - Year 6
• French International School Hong Kong: Nursery - Year 13
• German Swiss International School: Nursery - Year 13
• Harrow International School Hong Kong: Nursery - Year 13
• Invictus School Hong Kong: Reception - Year 11
• International College Hong Kong: Nursery - Year 13
• Kellett School: Reception - Year 13
• Kiangsu & Chekiang School: Reception - Year 13
• Lantau International School: Reception - Year 6
• Nord Anglia International School: Pre-Nursery - Year 13
• Oxbridge School: Year 1 - Year 8
• Shrewsbury International School: Nursery - Year 6
• Sear Rogers International School: Year 1 - Year 13
• Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong: Year 1 - Year 8
• YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College: Year 7 - Year 1

Detailed suggestions for questions to consider when choosing a school can be found on the International Schools page of this website, together with some advice on applications. As with all school selection, it's important to visit prospective schools with your children.

If you need further information about these schools, or assistance in applying, please don't hesitate to contact us here.