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Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus)

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees HK$173,718 - 217,599
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 810
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
French International School of Hong Kong
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Blue Pool Road campus of the French International School (FIS) in Hong Kong serves Years 7–13 (8-13 from 2026) and accommodates both the French-medium and English-medium streams in one campus setting. Students in the French stream follow the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat; those in the International stream progress via IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Located on Blue Pool Road in Happy Valley, the campus features around 40 classes and approximately 100 teaching staff, and is supported by a school-bus network. Instruction is in French or English depending on stream, and students study additional languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, German and Latin. Co-educational and day-school only, the campus emphasises a multilingual community of learners from many nationalities. Facilities include a gymnasium, art rooms, library, canteen and multipurpose spaces. Signature programmes include bilingual education and an emphasis on sustainability and service through initiatives such as the Green Club.

www.fis.edu.hk
This campus is part of French International School of Hong Kong

165 Blue Pool Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) has 810 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, French.

Location
The Blue Pool Road campus is situated at 165 Blue Pool Road in the Happy Valley neighbourhood of Hong Kong Island, close to Wan Chai. It is reasonably accessible via bus and local transport, and lies in a residential area known for its hill-side views and easy access to central districts.

Stages
This campus primarily serves secondary level students, covering Year 7 through Year 13 (International Stream) and 6ème through Terminale (French Stream).

Type
The school is co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
The school offers Student Services and Health Services across its campuses, with counselling and well-being support, and individual assessments of student needs as part of its support framework.

Country affiliation
The school has affiliation with France via the French national curriculum stream and is linked with the French education system.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
Students arrive at 8:00 am, classes begin at 8:30 am, and courses end at 5:30 pm; the school buses depart about 10–15 minutes after classes finish.

Bus service
The campus offers a bus service.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) ranges from HKD 173,718 to HKD 217,599 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees

Application fee: HK $ 2,200 per student (non-refundable, non-transferable).
Assessment fee: HK $ 1,000 per student (applies to both French and International streams).
Advance payment: HK $ 25,000 per student (non-refundable) to confirm a place.
Debenture: Required for all students before entry.

Corporate debenture (Category A): HK $ 250,000.
Private debenture (Category B): HK $ 120,000 (refundable) + HK $ 5,000 admin fee.


Tuition Fees (Blue Pool Road Campus — Secondary Levels)

International Stream (English-medium)

Years 7–11 (IGCSE): HK $ 202,000 per year (Term 1 $ 80,800 | Term 2 $ 60,600 | Term 3 $ 60,600).
Net Fee after grant: HK $ 198,190.
Years 12–13 (IB Diploma): HK $ 217,599 per year (Term 1 $ 87,039 | Term 2 $ 65,280 | Term 3 $ 65,280).
Net Fee after grant: HK $ 213,410.

French Stream (French-medium)

Collège (6ᵉ – 3ᵉ): HK $ 173,718 per year (Term 1 $ 69,488 | Term 2 $ 52,115 | Term 3 $ 52,115).
Net Fee after grant: HK $ 170,440.
Lycée (2ⁿᵈ – Terminale): HK $ 210,940 per year (Term 1 $ 84,376 | Term 2 $ 63,282 | Term 3 $ 63,282).
Net Fee after grant: HK $ 206,930.

Tuition is invoiced at the start of each of the three terms. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date.

Other Costs

Uniforms: Ordered directly from independent suppliers (e.g. Uniform Station Ltd). PE uniform mandatory.
Examinations: e.g. IGCSE (subject-based), IB Diploma fees, and Brevet/Baccalauréat for French stream students.
Extra-Curricular Activities & Outings: Invoiced separately by the school.
Replacement access card: HK $ 100.

Refund & Withdrawal Policy
Tuition fees are non-refundable once a term has commenced. Late withdrawal may incur a fee equivalent to one or two months of tuition. Withdrawals must be notified by 31 October, 31 January, or 31 March depending on the term.

Payment Methods
Payments are primarily by direct debit; cheques or bank transfers may be accepted only at the school’s discretion. All bank charges must be borne by the payer. Interest of 1 % per month applies to overdue balances.
Academics

Lyc'ee Francais International French International School (Blue Pool Road Campus) teaches IB (DP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Students in the International Stream follow the English National Curriculum in Years 7-9, then take the Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10-11, and complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12-13.

In the French Stream, students follow the French national curriculum, preparing first for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) in lower secondary, then the French Baccalauréat (including optional bilingual or international pathways) in upper secondary.

Across both streams, language acquisition, humanities, sciences, arts and physical education are integrated, with additional options such as Latin, Mandarin, German or Spanish depending on stream. The aim is that by the end of Year 13 / Terminale, students are ready either for higher education globally or in France.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Preparation
Parents first determine whether their child will apply to the French Stream or International Stream, and to which year level. Required documents include the child’s passport or birth certificate, Hong Kong visa, and recent school reports (for applicants from Year 2 and above). The non-refundable application fee of HK $2,200 must be paid at this stage.

2. Online Application Submission
Applications are completed and submitted online through the FIS admissions portal, where supporting documents are uploaded. Once submitted, parents receive confirmation of receipt and processing status.

3. Assessment and Interview
Most applicants are invited for an assessment or interview appropriate to their age group and language stream. The evaluation considers academic readiness, previous school reports, and in some cases, language ability.

4. Offer of Admission
When a place is available and the application successful, an offer letter is issued. To secure the place, parents must pay a non-refundable advance payment of HK $25,000 and acquire a debenture (either corporate or private).

5. Enrolment and Orientation
Following confirmation, parents receive joining details, including guidance on uniforms, school transport, medical forms, and orientation sessions for new families.

Scholarships
FIS offers a limited number of scholarships and grants:

IB Academic Excellence Scholarship: Covers the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for outstanding students entering Year 12. Selection is based on academic merit, school reports, and a personal statement.

French Government Scholarships (AEFE): Available to eligible students in the French Stream, administered through the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong.

Thierry Dubois Family Debentures: Provide limited financial relief and priority admission for selected students through corporate sponsorship.

Waitlist
The school uses a waiting-pool system rather than guaranteeing immediate placement. When an assessment is successful but no place is available, applicants are placed in the waiting pool and contacted once a vacancy opens.
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