The French International School (FIS) Hong Kong is one of the few schools in Hong Kong to operate across several campuses, which makes location a central part of choosing it. Founded in 1963 and the first IB World School in the city, it teaches a French national stream and an English international stream, and the campus a child attends depends on their stage and stream.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national stream to the brevet and French Baccalaureat; English international stream to IGCSE then the IB Diploma |
| Stage range | Early years to the end of secondary (roughly ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1963; first IB World School in Hong Kong |
| Accreditation | AEFE French network; authorised IB World School; Cambridge IGCSE |
| Fee band | Premium private international, upper band for Hong Kong |
| Campus area | Several campuses including Happy Valley, Jardine's Lookout, Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O |
Curriculum and academics
FIS organises its French stream and its English international stream across more than one campus, with different stages housed at different sites. The international stream runs the British curriculum to IGCSE and then the IB Diploma, while the French stream follows the French national curriculum to the Baccalaureat.
Because stages are split across campuses, families should check which site serves their child year group before settling on a neighbourhood. Our IB curriculum guide sets out how the Diploma works for families weighing the international stream against other routes in the city.
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French International School (FIS) Hong Kong fees
FIS sits in the upper band of the Hong Kong market, well above the more accessible end of the city captured in our cheapest international schools in Hong Kong guide. Tuition varies by stream and year group, and there are the usual premium extras, including a registration fee, a refundable deposit and a capital levy or debenture.
Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the school, since fees change year to year. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide explains how the levies and deposits work and where FIS sits relative to the rest of the market.
Admissions
Admission depends on the stream and, because of the multi campus structure, on the stage your child is entering. The international stream admits on a rolling basis with assessment by year group, while the French stream follows the French academic calendar. The school assigns the relevant campus once a place and stage are confirmed.
Contact the school early, confirm which campus serves your child year and stream, and arrange a visit to that specific site rather than assuming a single location.
Location and who goes there
The multi campus model is the defining practical feature of FIS. Sites have included Happy Valley and Jardine's Lookout on Hong Kong Island, with further campuses at Chai Wan in the east of the Island and at Tseung Kwan O in the New Territories, allowing the school to serve families on both sides of the harbour.
Many families pick their neighbourhood around the campus their child will attend, so the commute can vary widely depending on stage and stream. The community spans the Francophone population and international families across the Island and Kowloon. To map the surrounding districts, start with the Hong Kong city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are French International School (FIS) Hong Kong fees?
FIS sits in the upper band for Hong Kong, well above the city most affordable schools, with tuition varying by stream and year group plus extras such as a registration fee, a refundable deposit and a capital levy or debenture. Confirm current rates with the school.
How many campuses does FIS Hong Kong have?
FIS runs several campuses across Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, including sites around Happy Valley, Jardine's Lookout, Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O, with stages split across them.
What curriculum does FIS Hong Kong follow?
A French national stream leading to the French Baccalaureat and an English international stream that runs the British curriculum to IGCSE then the IB Diploma.
When do FIS Hong Kong applications open?
The international stream admits on a rolling basis, while the French stream follows the French academic calendar. Contact the school early and confirm which campus serves your child stage.
Where is FIS Hong Kong located?
Across several campuses, including Happy Valley and Jardine's Lookout on Hong Kong Island and sites at Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O.
