Dedicating our minds to inquiry, our hearts to compassion,
and our lives to service and global understanding

An American-style education grounded in the Christian faith
and respecting the spiritual lives of all

• Academic Excellence

  Students will achieve their highest intellectual potential by striving for and attaining the highest standards of academic excellence.

• Spirituality

  Students will understand and respect Christianity and other religions and will identify and develop their own spiritual identity.

• Character Development

  Students will demonstrate respectful and caring attitudes at school and in the community, as well as the courage to stand up for what is right.

• Self-Motivated Learning

  Students willingly apply a variety of learning and motivation strategies throughout their learning process.

• Contributing to Society

  Students will develop the skills they need to form genuine relationships in our diverse society and make contributions to our community.

• Chinese Culture

  Students will gain an understanding of China and an appreciation of the Chinese Culture.

HKIS Shared Philosophy of Education

Only with a shared purpose and common vocabulary can a large organization progress steadily towards the achievement of its goals. Hong Kong International School, with its large and diverse population of students, faculty and community members needs such a shared purpose and vocabulary, in order to remain focused on our goals for the learning and welfare of all students.

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