German Swiss International School German Swiss International School (Hong Kong, China) (GSIS) ranks 49th in the Asia-Pacific region based on Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers rank in the top 65% of Asia-Pacific, with acceptance numbers in the top 66%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 62%. The acceptance-to-application ratio is 59%, enrollment-to-application ratio is 71%, and enrollment-to-acceptance ratio is 52%. The comprehensive score is 48.17, with a standardized score of 61.62. German Swiss International School (GSIS) was established in 1969 as a private international school offering "through-train" education from kindergarten to high school (Year 13). The kindergarten campus is at 162 Pok Fu Lam Road, while the primary and secondary campus is at 11 Guildford Road, The Peak. Currently, the school has about 1,300 students from over 30 countries, with 400 staff including 150 teachers. The German Section adopts the German National Curriculum (DIAP), with graduates receiving the German International Abitur diploma recognized by top universities worldwide. This curriculum doesn't require a German language foundation, but German is a main language of instruction alongside English. Students can also study French, Latin, or Mandarin. From kindergarten through secondary, the German Section uses a bilingual model with English and German each at 50%. Subjects like science, mathematics, and arts meet German standards, emphasizing logical thinking and interdisciplinary skills. The English Section follows the British National Curriculum (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Lower secondary is structured around IGCSE, while upper secondary follows IBDP. The main language is English, with Chinese (Mandarin) as a compulsory foreign language. The IBDP emphasizes research abilities, community service participation, and theory of knowledge study to foster all-round development. The school has about 150 teachers, most with backgrounds from Germany, Switzerland, or international education. Teachers in the German Section are certified by the German Ministry of Education, while English Section teachers primarily come from the UK and USA. Admission requirements include Hong Kong residency or permanent residency, third-country nationality, or Hong Kong residence through parents' work visas. Students must live with at least one legal guardian who is a permanent resident. Priority admission includes residents of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, siblings of current students, children of staff, alumni or bond holders. English Section applicants take the CAT4 test, written tests, and an interview, while the German Section evaluates language adaptation through interviews only. School facilities include libraries, science labs, an art gallery, music classrooms, and IT center. Sports facilities feature a 25-meter indoor pool, outdoor basketball courts, gymnasium, and athletics field. There are also dance studios, a drama theater, and student activity center. Extracurricular activities range from programming, robotics, debate, and research to oil painting, drama, music, and pottery. Sports include swimming, basketball, badminton, and fencing.