International Christian School, widely known as ICS, is an English language Christian school in Hong Kong, on a modern campus in Shek Mun in Sha Tin. It opened in 1992 and now teaches from kindergarten to Grade 12, serving more than 1,200 students through an American curriculum with Advanced Placement and a US high school diploma. It is a familiar name on our roundup of the best American schools in Hong Kong.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum, SAT, more than 16 Advanced Placement courses, US high school diploma |
| Stage range | Kindergarten to Grade 12 |
| Founded | Opened 1992 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
| Fee band | Mid for Hong Kong |
| Campus area | 1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Sha Tin, New Territories |
Curriculum and academics
ICS teaches an American curriculum from kindergarten to graduation, leading to a US high school diploma. The high school offers more than 16 Advanced Placement courses, spanning calculus, statistics, computer science, the sciences, history, English, economics, psychology and studio art, which gives able students the college level work that American universities recognise. Students also prepare for the SAT as part of the university application process.
The school is explicitly Christian, and its faith based ethos shapes pastoral care and community life alongside the academic programme. For how the American pathway, with its diploma, AP courses and SAT, compares with the IB Diploma and British A Levels, and what those AP results mean for university entry, see our American curriculum guide.
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International Christian School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (Reception) | HKD 91,000 |
| Elementary (Pre-G1 to G5) | HKD 148,400 |
| Middle School (G6 to G8) | HKD 196,600 |
| High School (G9 to G12) | HKD 201,500 |
Source: International Christian School (ics.edu.hk). Annual tuition, billed in 10 instalments. Excludes registration deposit and application fee. 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.
ICS sits in the mid band for Hong Kong, more affordable than the premium international schools on the south of the island. Published tuition for the 2025/26 year runs from roughly HK$91,000 in kindergarten and around HK$148,400 in elementary, up to about HK$196,600 in middle school and HK$201,500 in high school. Tuition is charged in instalments, and any single figure should be treated as indicative and confirmed with the school.
Unlike the city's most expensive schools, ICS does not rely on a large debenture, which is part of why it appeals to families who want an American programme without the heaviest capital outlay. Families should still budget for the usual extras of uniform, the school bus, meals, devices and trips. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide shows where ICS sits against the rest of the market and how the extras add up.
Admissions
ICS admits for an August start through its own application process, with age appropriate assessment that draws on school reports, references and screening, alongside a conversation about fit with the school's Christian ethos. Because the school is large and runs from kindergarten upwards, demand is steady at the main entry points, and continuity from the lower grades fills many places further up.
Applying early helps, particularly if your child would be joining a popular year group or the high school. Register interest, confirm the current criteria and arrange a campus visit before you commit, especially if you are timing a relocation to Sha Tin or the New Territories around the start of the school year.
Location and who goes there
ICS occupies a modern campus at 1 On Muk Lane in Shek Mun, in Sha Tin, close to Shek Mun MTR station in the New Territories. That location makes it accessible to families living across Sha Tin, Ma On Shan and the wider New Territories, and the rail link widens the catchment to commuters from further afield. It is a different proposition from the Hong Kong Island schools, with more space and a community feel.
The student body is large and diverse, mixing international and local families who share an interest in an American, faith based education. To weigh ICS against the other American and international options across the city, including fees and where families live, start with the Hong Kong city hub and our roundup of the best American schools in Hong Kong.
International Christian School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International Christian School (ICS) Hong Kong fees?
Published 2025/26 tuition at ICS runs from roughly HK$91,000 in kindergarten and around HK$148,400 in elementary to about HK$196,600 in middle school and HK$201,500 in high school, placing it in the mid band for the city rather than the premium tier. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does International Christian School Hong Kong follow?
ICS follows an American curriculum culminating in a US high school diploma, with SAT preparation and more than 16 Advanced Placement courses across subjects from calculus and the sciences to history, economics and studio art.
Is International Christian School Hong Kong accredited?
Yes. ICS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. It is an English language Christian school serving over 1,200 students.
When do International Christian School Hong Kong applications open?
ICS admits for an August start through its own application process, with age appropriate assessment and a conversation about fit with the school's Christian ethos. Register early and confirm the current window with the admissions office.
Where is International Christian School Hong Kong located?
ICS is at 1 On Muk Lane in Shek Mun, Sha Tin, in the New Territories, on a modern campus close to Shek Mun MTR station.
