The International Montessori School Hong Kong
International School in Hong Kong
Quick answer
The International Montessori School Hong Kong is an international school serving expat families in Hong Kong, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Hong Kong averages. The student body draws from 40 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at The International Montessori School Hong Kong.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 25 Hong Kong international school · 1,000 students total.
- 40 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
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About The International Montessori School Hong Kong
The International Montessori School shares the aspiration of every parent: it wants a life of intelligence and independence for all children, enjoyed with self-reflection, a multicultural mindset, and purposeful engagement in the world. Which is why, across the school's four campuses on Hong Kong Island, IMS is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring children through bilingualism, individualized program, and Montessori Learning, with a focus on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s psychological, physical and social development. With the foundation of their formative years built around a child-oriented, enquiry-based curriculum, children who graduated from IMS have found their ways into preeminent schools in Hong Kong and worldwide.
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) | HK53000-HK238100 |
| 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
IMS has the obligation to assure all parents that the school can maximize the development benefits for each child. IMS will accept children with learning difficulties into a classroom as it can ensure that the staff can provide the best option for the child with special needs, and the other children in the classroom as well. In many cases, additional support by a Montessori teacher or an assistant is required for some period of time in order to assist the child in meeting his or her full potential in the Montessori environment, and these supported places are limited. For children with special-needs, IMS requires a therapist or psycho-educational evaluation to assist in the application process.
IMS is very willing to accept children with learning and development difficulties under its premise. Generally, children with special-needs and children learning a second language tend to do well in the Montessori program because children learn better in a “multi-sensory” environment, where they can hear, see, touch and experiment.
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Fee Position in Hong Kong
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Estimated Real Cost
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