Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
Hong Kong has one of the most mature and competitive international school markets in Asia. The city offers virtually every curriculum you could want, from IB and British to American, Canadian, and French, alongside strong bilingual Mandarin-English options. Admissions can be fiercely competitive, with waitlists at top schools stretching years. Housing is expensive by any standard, but the trade-off is a safe, well-connected city with world-class transport and a deeply international community.
Compare 153 international schools in Hong Kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 141,651), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 153 international schools in Hong Kong covering 34 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (44), British Curriculum (40), Cambridge IGCSE (31), IB (PYP) (28), Bespoke Curriculum (22). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Hong Kong runs from about HKD 65 to HKD 428,000, averaging roughly HKD 141,651. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Hong Kong run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
10 of the 153 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in Hong Kong we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
