Private Independent Schools in Hong Kong

There are 8 Private Independent Schools (PISs) in Hong Kong. Although most offer international curricula, PISs differ from conventional international schools in that they primarily serve local families, with at least 70% of their students required to be Hong Kong permanent residents. To encourage their development, the Government has provided support such as land grants at nominal premiums and funding for school construction. However, PISs operate on a self-financing basis and do not receive regular government subsidies for their day-to-day operations.

(ESF) Discovery College

智新書院

38 Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, N.T.
Primary cum Secondary Co-educational

Offers all four IB programmes, from primary through secondary, with Diploma and Career-related pathways. Emphasises inquiry-based learning, community service and support for high-performance student athletes.

International Christian School

基督教國際學校

1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Shatin, N.T.
Primary cum Secondary Co-educational

Offers an American curriculum with a strong Christian foundation, preparing students for universities worldwide. Integrates biblical values with academic learning and provides a dedicated support programme for students with additional learning needs.

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School

保良局蔡繼有學校

6 Caldecott Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Primary cum Secondary Co-educational

Offers a 12-year bilingual education in English and Chinese, combining a school-based curriculum with IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Emphasises holistic development, independent learning and experiential activities.

Victoria Shanghai Academy

滬江維多利亞學校

19 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Primary cum Secondary Co-educational

Offers all three IB programmes: PYP, MYP and Diploma. Features English and Putonghua immersion with dual-language teaching in primary school, followed by English-medium secondary education with a strong Chinese programme.

Yew Chung International School - Secondary

香港耀中國際學校(中學部)

3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
Secondary Co-educational

Offers a bilingual international curriculum leading to IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Combines Eastern and Western educational philosophies, with strong Chinese language and cultural education under a Chinese-Western co-leadership model.