The German Swiss International School (GSIS) is one of the longest established international schools in Hong Kong, founded in 1969 by German and Swiss families who wanted a bilingual education in an international setting. It teaches around 1,300 students from more than thirty countries across two parallel streams, and its English International Stream is an authorised route to the IB Diploma, which places it on our IB schools in Hong Kong hub.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English International Stream: IGCSE then the IB Diploma. German International Stream: German national curriculum |
| Stage range | Kindergarten to secondary (roughly ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | 1969, by German and Swiss families |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School for the Diploma in the English stream; German curriculum recognition in the German stream |
| Fee band | Premium private international, upper band for Hong Kong |
| Campus area | The Peak (11 Guildford Road) and Pok Fu Lam (162 Pok Fu Lam Road) |
Curriculum and academics
GSIS runs two parallel streams. The English International Stream takes students through IGCSE and then the IB Diploma, an English medium academic route familiar to families relocating from the UK and other international schools. The German International Stream follows the German national curriculum for families who want to keep a child inside the German system.
The English stream is an authorised IB World School route and a consistent presence among the city Diploma providers. To see how the Diploma compares with A Levels and the German Abitur, read our IB curriculum guide, and weigh GSIS against the field on our IB schools in Hong Kong guide.
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German Swiss International School (GSIS) fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | HKD 197,000 |
| Grade 1 | HKD 203,700 |
| Grade 6 | HKD 242,800 |
| Grades 11 to 12 | HKD 256,700 |
Source: German Swiss International School (gsis.edu.hk). Dual stream (English and German). Plus a refundable debenture, application and assessment fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
GSIS sits in the upper band of the Hong Kong market, in line with the city other long established premium internationals. Tuition differs between the English and German streams and by year group, so treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the school.
As with other premium schools, expect extras on top of tuition, including a registration or application fee, a refundable caution deposit and a capital levy or debenture that brings priority in admissions. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide explains how these components work and how GSIS compares with the field.
Admissions
GSIS admits into each stream separately, with assessment matched to the year and stream of entry, and language is central, since the English and German streams teach in different languages from the start. Places in popular year groups are limited, and capital certificates or debentures can bring priority.
Decide early which stream fits your child, since switching later is not straightforward. Register interest, confirm the current criteria for your chosen stream, and arrange a campus visit before applying.
Location and who goes there
GSIS teaches across two campuses. The main upper campus is at 11 Guildford Road on The Peak, serving the secondary years for both streams, while a second campus at 162 Pok Fu Lam Road has housed the kindergarten and lower primary since 2010. That puts the school within easy reach of The Peak, the Mid Levels and Pok Fu Lam, where many of its families live.
The community is genuinely international, with German and Swiss families at its core alongside British, other European and local families. To weigh GSIS against the other Diploma options nearby, start with the Hong Kong city hub and our IB schools in Hong Kong guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are German Swiss International School fees?
GSIS sits in the upper band for Hong Kong, with tuition differing between the English and German streams and by year group, plus extras such as a registration fee, a refundable deposit and a capital levy or debenture. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does GSIS follow?
Two parallel streams: an English International Stream leading to IGCSE and the IB Diploma, and a German International Stream following the German national curriculum.
Is GSIS an IB school?
Yes. The English International Stream is an authorised IB World School route, offering the IB Diploma in the sixth form.
When do German Swiss International School applications open?
GSIS admits into each stream separately, with assessment by year and stream. Contact the school early to confirm the current window and criteria for your chosen stream.
Where is GSIS located?
GSIS teaches across two campuses, the upper campus at 11 Guildford Road on The Peak and a second campus at 162 Pok Fu Lam Road for kindergarten and lower primary.
