HKIS notes separate costs for uniforms, bus, lunches, and experiential learning programs.
Some schools require one school charges a hkis school fees non-refundable “Capital Fee” of HK$45,000 for new students, or a very large debenture of HK$612,500 in one case.
Grade level matters**: Fees often rise as students progress into higher grades. For example, HKIS lists higher fees for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 than for Reception-Grade.
Additional one-time charges**: Entry fees, capital levies, debentures, and other non-tuition charges can add substantially to first-year cost. For example, the International Schools Database listing shows a first-year total of HK$264,800 (including one-time fees) for a 4-year-old at HKIS.
Many international schools increase fees annually. One source notes that primary-