Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) is a co-educational school in Hong Kong, on Norfolk Road in Kowloon Tong. Established in 1995, it is the city's main home for the Australian curriculum, drawing around 1,100 students from more than twenty five nationalities. It teaches an Australian programme through to Year 10, then lets students choose between the Australian Higher School Certificate and the IB Diploma for their final two years, which is unusual flexibility in a single school.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Australian curriculum on the New South Wales Key Learning Areas from Reception to Year 10, then a choice of the Higher School Certificate or the IB Diploma in Years 11 and 12 |
| Stage range | Reception to Year 12 (roughly ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Accreditation | Australian curriculum school aligned to the NSW Education Standards Authority; authorised IB World School for the Diploma |
| Fee band | Mid band for Hong Kong, roughly HK$148,800 to HK$252,800 by stage |
| Campus area | Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon |
Curriculum and academics
AISHK teaches the Australian curriculum, organised around the New South Wales Key Learning Areas, covering English, mathematics, science, humanities, technology, the creative arts and personal development through to Year 10. The senior school then splits into two routes. Students can sit the Higher School Certificate, the New South Wales school leaving qualification, or take the IB Diploma, the internationally recognised pre university programme.
Offering both pathways under one roof is the school's distinctive feature, since it lets families weigh the more specialised HSC against the broader IB Diploma without changing schools. For how the two compare on breadth, university recognition and workload, see our IB curriculum guide and our Australian curriculum guide. Ask the admissions office for the latest HSC and Diploma results rather than relying on older figures.
Deciding between the HSC, the IB and another school?
Put AISHK side by side with your other options using our compare tool, from curriculum and fees to stage range and location.
Australian International School Hong Kong fees
For the 2025/26 year AISHK sets tuition by stage. Reception is around HK$148,800, the primary years from Preparatory to Year 6 around HK$173,800, Years 7 to 10 around HK$200,500, the HSC years around HK$210,400 and the IB Diploma years around HK$252,800. That keeps the school in the mid band of the Hong Kong market. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule, since fees are reviewed each year.
On top of tuition, families pay an annual capital levy of around HK$21,840 per student, billed at the start of the year, plus the usual extras for uniforms, buses and trips. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide shows where AISHK sits against the wider market and how the levy and add ons stack up across the city.
Admissions
AISHK accepts applications through the year, with offers made subject to space and an age appropriate assessment. The school runs a northern hemisphere calendar that starts in August, so the main intake aligns with other Hong Kong internationals rather than the Australian January start. Sibling and continuity considerations can affect availability in popular year groups.
Because the senior school splits into HSC and IB streams, it is worth discussing the intended pathway at application, particularly for Year 11 entry where subject combinations shape the timetable. Confirm the current assessment format, intake months and any waitlist position with the admissions office before you commit.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits on Norfolk Road in Kowloon Tong, the same school heavy central Kowloon district that hosts several of the city's internationals. Its MTR links make it reachable across Kowloon and over the harbour, so the catchment is wide. The setting suits families based in Kowloon who want an Australian or IB pathway without crossing to the Island each day.
The community is broadly international with a strong Australian and wider Commonwealth core, reflecting the school's heritage. To weigh AISHK against the other Kowloon options, including fees and where families cluster, start with the Hong Kong city hub and our roundup of the best international schools in Hong Kong.
Australian International School Hong Kong reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Australian International School Hong Kong fees?
For 2025/26 AISHK tuition runs from around HK$148,800 in Reception to about HK$200,500 in Years 7 to 10, then HK$210,400 for the HSC and HK$252,800 for the IB Diploma. An annual capital levy of around HK$21,840 applies. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does Australian International School Hong Kong follow?
AISHK teaches the Australian curriculum, organised around the New South Wales Key Learning Areas, from Reception to Year 10. In Years 11 and 12 students choose between the Higher School Certificate and the IB Diploma Programme.
Is Australian International School Hong Kong an IB school?
It offers the IB Diploma as one of two senior pathways. Students in Years 11 and 12 can take either the Australian Higher School Certificate or the IB Diploma, so families can pick the route that suits their child.
When do Australian International School Hong Kong applications open?
AISHK accepts applications through the year subject to space and assessment, with a northern hemisphere calendar that starts in August. Applying early helps for year groups that are already full.
Where is Australian International School Hong Kong located?
The school is on Norfolk Road in Kowloon Tong, a central Kowloon district well served by the MTR and home to many of the city's international schools.
