Rank 44 · Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong International School
香港國際學校
Hong Kong, China
65.25
Standardised Score
51.00
Composite Score
Top 50
Tier
The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.
Score Breakdown
Relative cohort size
Share of applicants who received an offer
Share of applicants who matriculated
Volume and conversion combined
Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.
School Profile
Hong Kong International School Hong Kong International School, abbreviated as HKIS (Hong Kong, China) is ranked 44th in the Asia-Pacific region in Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers rank in the top 55% of the Asia-Pacific region, admission numbers in the top 64%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 54%. The admission to application ratio is 38%, enrollment to application ratio is 69%, and enrollment to admission ratio is 72%. The comprehensive score is 51.00, with a standardized score of 65.25. Hong Kong International School is a private international school in Tai Tam and Repulse Bay in Hong Kong Island's Southern District, founded in 1966 with Lutheran Church support. It provides education from Primary 1 to Form 6, integrating American education with an international learning environment. Currently, the campus divides into two parts: primary in Repulse Bay and secondary in Tai Tam. The school centers on its mission and values, committed to cultivating students' creativity, leadership, and cultural understanding while providing solid academic foundation. HKIS's Student Learning Results form the core educational philosophy, promoting a caring, respectful, inclusive learning environment. Through collaboration among parents, students, and educators, the school ensures comprehensive development in academic, spiritual, and social aspects. HKIS's Student Learning Results include six core objectives. First is academic excellence, where students strive for highest academic standards. Second is spiritual life, where students understand Christianity and other faiths. Third is character development, where students demonstrate respect within school and community. Fourth is self-driven learning, where students apply various learning strategies. Fifth is social contribution, building genuine relationships in diverse society. Finally, understanding Chinese culture, gaining appreciation of Chinese history. The curriculum is designed for comprehensive development, covering humanities, sciences, arts, sports, and religion, offering foreign languages including French, Spanish, and Chinese. R1 to G5 students must take Chinese to promote cultural understanding. High school students can design personal courses for in-depth learning under academic guidance. SAT scores consistently remain above US average, reflecting academic excellence. Besides academics, HKIS emphasizes developing artistic talents and social engagement. The arts curriculum includes music, drama, and visual arts, with graduates requiring at least one art credit. Students participate in choirs, bands, and performances inside and outside school, with international music festival opportunities. The school offers extracurricular activities including student government, community service, sports, and arts. High school has over 70 clubs based on student interests, many focusing on charitable work. For technology, HKIS is a 1:1 electronic device school, with students grade five and above using laptops, while lower grades use iPads. The school has four libraries containing over 200,000 books, providing rich academic resources. Campus facilities are modern, including indoor pools, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and multifunctional learning spaces.
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