Hong Kong International Schools

Hong Kong International School

The Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is a private school in Hong Kong, China. The school was founded in 1966 by a group of local American businessmen. Only a year later, the cornerstone was lain on the school's first building.

Nestled into the rolling hills overlooking Repulse Bay, it housed 120 students. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has continuously accredited Hong Kong International School since 1971. Over time it has established itself as, perhaps, the most popular international school in Hong Kong.

Students are divided into four divisions: Lower Primary (Grades R1-2), Upper Primary (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12).

There are two main campuses. The Repulse Bay campus is for students in pre-kindergarten to grade 5. The students at the Tai Tam campus attend grades 6-12.

The school follows an American-style curriculum with some Christian religion classes. HKIS is affiliated with the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). The school thrives on its culturally diverse, international community while teaching respect for all religious beliefs.

The average teaching experience of HKIS faculty is around 13 years and many are extremely accomplished in their fields of study. The school's 240 teachers come from the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, China, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Philippines, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, Taiwan, and India. With a student to teacher ratio of 11:1, HKIS faculty members get to know their students well.

Today, over 2,600 students and 480 faculty and staff occupy the two separate campuses of HKIS. Although the school has grown manifold since its inception, the central dream of the school's early founders remains the same: to offer an excellent education grounded in the Christian faith.

The standardized Iowa tests of Basic Skills consistently show our students to be in the 90-95 percentile compared to schools in the U.S. Four extensive libraries housing a total of 110,000 books, periodicals and technological resources.

There are a wide range of after school activities offered at HKIS. Programs are run either by the school, parent volunteers in conjunction with the Community Office or specialist organizations. These programs are offered to provide enrichment, develop friendships, and enable students to learn new skills and to give them the opportunity to explore areas of physical, academic, social and creative interests.

At the High and Middle School levels, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports activities such as badminton, volleyball, rugby, swimming, basketball, and tennis. Club activities include journalism, music and drama, service, art, speech, and chess.

Nearly 100 percent of HKIS graduates go on to attend a university. The top third of those students enter some of the most competitive and demanding universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Princeton.

Accolades for both present students and HKIS alumni multiply each year. The class of 2004 had four commended students for the National Merit Scholarship. The school also turned out 112 Advanced Placement Scholars last year.

Other international schools in Hong Kong

American International School
Australian Internationl School
Califonia International School
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Carmel School of Hong Kong
Concordia International School
Chinese International School
English Schools Foundation
Bradbury Junior School
Island School
Sha Tin Junior School
Beacon Hill School
King George V School
Sha Tin College
South Island School
Quarry Bay School
West Island School
French International School
German Swiss International School
Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong Japanese School
Hong Lok Yuen International School
Korean International School
Leafy International Kindergarten
Li Po Chun United World College
Norwegian International School
Parkview International Pre-school
Sear Rogers International School, Hong Kong Island
Singapore International School
Woodland Pre-schools
Yew Chung International School
Singapore International School

Source: Wikipedia

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