Discovery Bay International School Hong Kong
International School in Hong Kong
Quick answer
Discovery Bay International School Hong Kong offers Other education, with a highly diverse student body of 50 nationalities. At $5,000–$15,000/year, it sits below the Hong Kong average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 22 Hong Kong international school · 1 students total.
- 50 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at FS-1 & FS-2: 8.55am Primary: 8:25am Secondary: 8.20am.
1
50 (British)
22 avg
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
About Discovery Bay International School Hong Kong
Visitors often acknowledge that DBIS is very different to other international schools in Hong Kong. Centred in the wonderful community of Discovery Bay on the beautiful island of Lantau, the school derives much strength from its tranquil location and its surrounding active community. Establishing and maintaining strong, caring, respectful, and supportive personal relationships is key to the DBIS ethos. The school's approach allows DBIS’s teachers to work in tandem with supportive and aspirational parents in focusing upon the individual. It also allows students to concentrate on the challenging task of learning, growing, and developing as individuals.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | HK132500-HK196900 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Hong Kong | 62th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
IGCSE, BTEC and A Levels
The school's most recent results can be found on our website: www.dbis.edu.hk/sixth-form
Mandarin Chinese, French and Spanish
EAL, gifted and talented, in-class support.
DBIS has a Learning Enhancement team to support students of varying abilities to access our curriculum.
Based on an individual child’s need, support is offered both in class and in English as an Additional Language (EAL) lessons. The school's support of EAL learners takes a communicative approach, recognising that children acquire language rapidly in a supportive and motivating environment.
FS-1 & FS-2: 8.55am Primary: 8:25am Secondary: 8.20am – FS-1 & FS-2: 2.40pm Primary: 3.10pm Secondary: 3.20pm
Students can choose to bring a packed lunch or purchase food from the on-site cafeteria.
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Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Hong Kong
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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