South Island School Hong Kong
International School in Hong Kong
Quick answer
South Island School Hong Kong offers Other education, as a large campus with 1,408 students. At $5,000–$15,000/year, it sits below the Hong Kong average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr estimated range, unverified — confirm with the school.
- Avg class size: 23 (max 28) Hong Kong international school · 1,408 students total.
- 39 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 07:55, except Tuesday starts at 09:55.
1,408
39 (British)
23 avg / 28 max
Rolling
IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC
About South Island School Hong Kong
South Island School’s Mission is to promote Well-Being, Learning, Global Citizenship and Sustainability, through all aspects of our school. We expect our students, staff, and community to embed our Mission objectives within everything they do, as they strive to achieve the ESF Vision for every student to be the best that they can be.
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): Educational psychologist available
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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(est.) |
| Annual tuition (USD) | HK181100-HK181100 |
| 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 IB Diploma and BTEC
GCSE/ IGCSE, IB Diploma, BTEC
Please refer to the LINK for details: https://www.sis.edu.hk/careers-and-higher-education/
Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean
Please refer to the LINK for details: https://www.sis.edu.hk/individual-needs/
Yes
Yes
07:55, except Tuesday starts at 09:55 – 15:15, except Friday finishes at 12:55
Yes. Two cafeterias and one Cafe
Yes.
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
Highly diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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