2024-25 2nd Semester New Student Information
First Day of School
New Students January 7, 2025
New Parent Orientation
Date, Location & Time January 8, 2025 LP 124 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Lower Primary Contacts
Ms Yvette Tang, Executive Secretary Tel: +(852) 2812-5133 | Email: [email protected] Ms Elisa Xu, SecretaryTel: +(852) 2812-5131 | Email: [email protected]
Students will receive their teacher assignments via email a couple of weeks before the first day of school. Please call the Lower Primary office at 2812-5130 if you do not receive this information by the aforementioned time.When the payment of the reservation fee invoice has been processed, you will receive an email reminding you of your PowerSchool login details. This will enable you to access our electronic services/tech platforms. If this information is not received within ten days of payment please contact [email protected].
School Hours
R1 and R2: 8 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. (with buses leaving at 2 p.m.)G1 and G2: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. (with buses leaving at 3:05 p.m.) School Uniform and Dress Code
The Lower Primary official dress code colors are navy blue, red and white. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children are dressed according to the policy below. The dress code reflects the mission and vision of the school and unifies our student community as representatives of HKIS. All uniforms are available for purchase from the Dragon Shop located at the High School Campus in Tai Tam.
Lower Primary Dress Code and Uniform Reference - click here
Uniforms are available at the Dragon Shop, located on the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details on shopping days exclusively for all our new families or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch and Snacks
We have a cafeteria that provides lunches for students. Menus are posted monthly and parents can sign up online. Students may also bring lunches. We remind all students to bring their own snacks and water bottles daily. The school has stations for children to refill their water bottles when needed.
We have children with significant life-threatening nut allergies; therefore, we are a NUT-FREE school. We do not allow any nut products, including tree nuts, food cooked in peanut oil, and spreads made with nut products, packages of mixed snacks or dried fruit with nuts, granola bars with any nut product, etc.
Mandatory Busing - Bus Information & Schedules
Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited provides transportation to and from HKIS. Please click here for further information and online registration. You can email KCM with any questions.
Please direct all bus inquiries to:
Mr. Kenny Chu
Tel: +(852) 2812-5119 | Email: [email protected]
Families who live within a designated area around the school may have their child(ren) walk to campus. An adult must accompany the child to and from school. For specific locations, please contact the Lower Primary office.
Physical Examination and Other Forms
All mandatory forms must be completed in PowerSchool, including health history forms, ID card registration, and family information updates.
The Physical Examination Form requires a visit to your medical practitioner for completion, which then must be uploaded to PowerSchool.
Instructions on PowerSchool Forms
- Log in to PowerSchool and click here to contact the helpdesk for technical assistance
- Under forms on the left, click “General Forms”; or "Child's Name" if you have multiple children enrolled
- Complete the A: Mandatory Forms. The number of forms may be different from grade to grade. There are also additional forms that you can complete as needed.
Hong Kong Visa/Right Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2025-26 1st Semester New Student & Family Orientation
UP New Families Orientation Day
Date Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Time 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Day of School for Semester 1 (Half Day School)
Date Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time 7:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hopes & Fears Conferences (Hybrid schedule - by sign up)
Date Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Time 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ; OR Date Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Upper Primary Contacts
Ms. Remy Kaur, Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 2812-5303 | Email [email protected]
Ms. Jessica Jardin, Secretary
Tel: +(852) 2812-5304 | Email [email protected]
Students will receive their teacher assignments via email a couple of weeks before the first day of school. Please call the Upper Primary office at 2812-5304 if you do not receive this information by the aforementioned time.
When payment of the reservation fee invoice has been processed you will receive an email from our Technology Department providing a Username and Password that will enable you to access our electronic services/tech platforms. If this information is not received within ten days of payment please contact [email protected]
School Hours
7:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
The Upper Primary official dress code colors are navy blue, red and white. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children are dressed according to the policy below. The dress code reflects the mission and vision of the school and unifies our student community as representatives of HKIS.
All uniforms are available for purchase from the Dragon Shop located at the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Additional school supplies are available for purchase in the Dragon Shop; however, your child will be supplied with the resources they need when they go to class on their first day of school. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch and Snacks
Lunch can be pre-ordered for Sodexo in advance or bring a packed lunch from home. Sodexo is HKIS's contracted food service provider. Parents may purchase a meal plan on a month-to-month basis through the Sodexo app (see the SODEXO app User Guide). You may also see the Welcome Back Newsletter from Sodexo. If you have any questions, please contact Sodexo directly at [email protected], or visit the Sodexo website.
Mandatory Busing, Bus Information & Schedules + Walking Passes
Our school has mandatory busing, as per a land agreement with the government. Please register directly with our bus provider, Kwoon Chung Motors.
We allow students who live within a designated proximity to school to walk to school. For information on procedures and eligibility in obtaining a walking pass, please refer to page 26 and 27 of the 2024-25 Upper Primary Parent Handbook for reference. Walking passes must be approved by Upper Primary Administration, and requests for walking passes must be completed by Friday, July 25 in PowerSchool. You can email KCM with questions.
You may also direct Upper Primary bus inquiries:
Mr Kenny Chu, Repulse Bay Bus Coordinator
Tel: +(852) 2812-5119 | Email: [email protected]
Physical Examination and Other Forms
All mandatory forms must be completed in PowerSchool, including health history forms, ID card registration, and family information updates.
The Physical Examination Form requires a visit to your medical practitioner for completion, which then must be uploaded to PowerSchool. An email will be sent by our IT department before the end of July to advise when forms can be completed for the upcoming academic year. For new students starting in Semester 2, please have the forms uploaded to PowerSchool before starting school in January.
Instructions on PowerSchool Forms
- Log in to PowerSchool
- Click here to contact the helpdesk for technical assistance
- Under forms on the left, click “General Forms”; or "Child's Name" if you have multiple children enrolled
- Complete the A: Mandatory Forms. The number of forms may be different from grade to grade. There are also additional forms that you can complete as needed.
Hong Kong Visa/Right of Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2024-25 2nd Semester New Students Information
Grade
Event
Date & Time
Location
Grade 6 - 8
New Student Music and Language Assessment
(only for those who received an email)
Wednesday,
December 11, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Link will be provided in a separate email
Grade 6 - 8
New Student and Family Orientation
* Student Laptops Required
Monday,
January 06, 2025
1:00 - 2:45pm
Middle School Office Conference Room
Room 400
Grade 6 - 8
First Day of School
Tuesday,
January 07, 2025
7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Class of the Day: Pastoral Care Group (PCG) Classrooms
Middle School Contact
Ms. Patra Lam, Executive SecretaryTel: +(852) 3149-7234 | Email: [email protected]New Student and Parent Welcome
We are pleased to welcome parents and new Middle School students to our campus on Monday, January 06, 2025 for an initial orientation. At this time you will:- Meet the Middle School administration and Student Services team.
- Have an opportunity to connect with other new families
- Receive information about the Middle School and get to know your way around.
- Have time to purchase school uniforms and supplies
- Receive information about using your laptop at school.
- Meet with their counselor and Middle School student ambassador.
Please contact Ms. Patra Lam on or before December 15, 2024 if you are not able to attend the Orientation(s). If you plan to attend, you do not need to RSVP.
Register for Electives
Students must complete and submit the registration form for elective classes no later than Monday, December 02, 2024 Please look for an email from us then with instructions on how to register.
For any course registration questions, please contact Ms. Patra Lam at email: [email protected] or tel: +852-3149-7234.
Elective requirements for Grade 6: PE (every other day), a music elective (every other day), and an exploratory elective called the "SPICE rotation" (every day). These are 6/7 week courses consisting of art, drama, culinary arts, digital literacy, health education, and religion. Grade 6 students can choose their music elective and their modern language elective.
Elective requirements for Grades 7 & 8: PE and a semester of religion. All other electives are by choice. Please note that we will do our best to place students into their top preferences, but cannot make any guarantees.
If you are signed up to take a language or an instrumental music course and have previous experience in the subject (not a beginner), you will need to take an assessment on Wednesday, December 11 between 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please look for an email with a Zoom link for these assessments.
Bring your own Mac program
HKIS students participate in a Bring Your Own MacBook (BYOM) Program. All Grade 6 - 12 students are required to bring an Apple Macintosh laptop to school each day.
The Apple Macintosh laptop must meet the following HKIS minimum specifications:
- Apple M1 chip or faster
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- 16 GB RAM memory
- 256GB solid-state drive (SSD)
- In addition to the Macbook, you will also need a USB-C to USB adaptor from Apple
- Students will also require access to a personal Apple ID to keep software up-to-date
Technology Training for New Students
New students will be scheduled for technology training sessions at the beginning of the school year. These required instructional sessions will ensure that all new students are able to operate within our technology-rich learning environment.
School Hours
7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
The Middle School official dress code colors are navy blue, red, and white. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children are dressed according to the policy below. The dress code reflects the mission and vision of the school and unifies our student community as representatives of HKIS.
Uniforms are available at the Dragon Shop, located on the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch Program
The service provider, Sodexo, offers a balanced hot lunch program, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day. Payment by Octopus Card is the only form of currency accepted. In all cases, students are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
Bus Information & Schedules
Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited provides transportation to and from HKIS. Please click here for further information and online registration. You can email KCM with any questions.
You may also contact:
Ms. Sally Yau, Tai Tam Bus Coordinator
Tel: +(852) 3149-7151 | Email: [email protected]
Athletics
HKIS Middle School Athletics provides sports opportunities for athletes to represent HKIS throughout the year. Our Middle School program has four seasons and is for all MS athletes (U12 & U14). The teams compete in local school sports leagues and tournaments offered through the ISSFHK and the HKSSF.
To learn more about what we offer and which season sports run, please visit the MS Athletics website.
The Sports and Activities Office also provides a range of paid programs that complement and extend our HKIS teams. You can also visit the Athletics and Activities Office.
For more information, please contact the Middle School Athletics and Activities Coordinator, Mr. Isaac Currey
Email: [email protected]
Hong Kong Visa/Right of Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2024-25 2nd Semester New Students Information
Time Activity Notes 8- 8.30 a.m. Parents & students arrive on campus. Meet in the HS Counseling suite. 8.35- 9.05 a.m. Welcome presentation by the HS
Leadership Team After this session, students and parents will separate. Parents
9.05- 9.35 a.m. Optional: Parent tour of the High School Hosted by Student Ambassadors. 9.40- 10.05 a.m. IT help, assistance with logins, as needed. Students
9.05- 9.55 a.m. Digital Orientation
Introduction to clubs and co-curricular activities
Hosted by Mr. Budd, Technology Coach, and student leaders.
If your schedule is not finalized, a counselor will work with you during the morning.
9.55- 10.05 a.m. Break 10.05 a.m. High School Tour, Library Introduction
Student Q&A Hosted by Ambassadors. 11.25 a.m. Lunch In the Cafeteria w/ Ambassadors and Class Officers. 12.10- 1.30 p.m. Afternoon class (determined based on your schedule) Ambassadors and Class Officers will help you to travel
between classes. 1.40- 3 p.m. Afternoon class (determined based on your schedule) Ambassadors and Class Officers will help you to travel
between classes.
First Day of School
Date: January 6, 2025
Time: 8:35 a.m.
Welcome!
We’re delighted to welcome you to our HKIS High School Community. We invite all new students to join us on campus on Monday, January 6 for a welcome from the High School Leadership Team; Principal Mrs. Aimmie Kellar, and Associate Principals Mrs. Carrie Bennett and Ms. Annalee Higginbottom.
In this welcome session, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Connect in person with student ambassadors
Hear more about what makes the High School experience so unique and exciting
Learn more about High School Academic and Co-curricular programs
Get to know your way around our campus and visit the library
Have any pressing Tech related questions answered
Please use this checklist to help prepare yourself for starting in HKIS High School.
High School Handbook
School Pictures
Our photographer will be on the HS campus (HS Room 504) on Wednesday, January 8 to take student ID and Yearbook photos.
High School Contact
Ms. Doreen Lui, Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 3149 7170 | Email: [email protected]
Technology
When payment of the reservation fee invoice has been made you will receive an email from our Technology Department providing a Username and Password that will enable you to access our electronic services/tech platforms. If this information is not received within ten days of payment please contact [email protected]
Bring your own Mac Program
HKIS has initiated a Bring Your Own MacBook (BYOM) Program. All Grades 6 to 12 students are required to bring a MacBook to school every day. Students will also require access to a personal Apple ID to keep software up to date. The MacBook must meet the following HKIS minimum laptop specifications:
- Apple M1 chip or faster
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- 16 GB RAM memory
- 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD)
- In addition to the MacBook, you will also need a USB-C to USB adapter from Apple
- Students will also require access to a personal Apple ID to keep software up-to-date
In addition to the MacBook, you also need a USB-C to USB adapter from Apple. Parents can purchase a MacBook through the school’s Apple educational reseller, Senco. Senco will have a “1:1 Program” section available at their online store. Senco offers a lower price than the Apple Store. Please visit the Senco website.
Calculator
New students will need a Ti-Nspire CX CAS calculator as part of their technology equipment.
School Hours
8:35 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
No school uniform is required in High School (Grades 9 – 12) except for in PE class. In the absence of a school uniform, the High School dress code is based on our belief that student dress should reflect the values of the school and respect the seriousness of our purpose. HKIS students are expected to be appropriately dressed while on campus or representing the school elsewhere.
Please view the High School Dress Code Policy in the HS handbook.
Uniforms are available at the Dragon Shop, located on the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details for all our new families or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch Program
The service provider, Sodexo, offers a balanced hot lunch program, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day. Payment by Octopus Card is the only form of currency accepted. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
Bus Information & Schedules
Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited provides transportation to and from HKIS. Please click here for further information and online registration. You can email KCM with any questions.
You may also contact:
Ms. Sally Yau, Tai Tam Bus Coordinator
Tel: +(852) 3149-7151 | Email: [email protected]
Athletics
Please go to our Athletics Homepage for more information. Any questions may be directed to the Athletics Director, Mrs. Andrea Clark at [email protected].
Hong Kong Visa/Right of Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2024-25 2nd Semester New Student Information
First Day of School
| New Students | January 7, 2025 |
New Parent Orientation
| Date, Location & Time | January 8, 2025 LP 124 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Lower Primary Contacts
Students will receive their teacher assignments via email a couple of weeks before the first day of school. Please call the Lower Primary office at 2812-5130 if you do not receive this information by the aforementioned time.
When the payment of the reservation fee invoice has been processed, you will receive an email reminding you of your PowerSchool login details. This will enable you to access our electronic services/tech platforms. If this information is not received within ten days of payment please contact [email protected].
School Hours
School Uniform and Dress Code
The Lower Primary official dress code colors are navy blue, red and white. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children are dressed according to the policy below. The dress code reflects the mission and vision of the school and unifies our student community as representatives of HKIS. All uniforms are available for purchase from the Dragon Shop located at the High School Campus in Tai Tam.
Lower Primary Dress Code and Uniform Reference - click here
Uniforms are available at the Dragon Shop, located on the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details on shopping days exclusively for all our new families or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch and Snacks
We have a cafeteria that provides lunches for students. Menus are posted monthly and parents can sign up online. Students may also bring lunches. We remind all students to bring their own snacks and water bottles daily. The school has stations for children to refill their water bottles when needed.
We have children with significant life-threatening nut allergies; therefore, we are a NUT-FREE school. We do not allow any nut products, including tree nuts, food cooked in peanut oil, and spreads made with nut products, packages of mixed snacks or dried fruit with nuts, granola bars with any nut product, etc.
Mandatory Busing - Bus Information & Schedules
Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited provides transportation to and from HKIS. Please click here for further information and online registration. You can email KCM with any questions.
Please direct all bus inquiries to:
Mr. Kenny Chu
Tel: +(852) 2812-5119 | Email: [email protected]
Families who live within a designated area around the school may have their child(ren) walk to campus. An adult must accompany the child to and from school. For specific locations, please contact the Lower Primary office.
Physical Examination and Other Forms
All mandatory forms must be completed in PowerSchool, including health history forms, ID card registration, and family information updates.
The Physical Examination Form requires a visit to your medical practitioner for completion, which then must be uploaded to PowerSchool.
Instructions on PowerSchool Forms
- Log in to PowerSchool and click here to contact the helpdesk for technical assistance
- Under forms on the left, click “General Forms”; or "Child's Name" if you have multiple children enrolled
- Complete the A: Mandatory Forms. The number of forms may be different from grade to grade. There are also additional forms that you can complete as needed.
Hong Kong Visa/Right Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2025-26 1st Semester New Student & Family Orientation
UP New Families Orientation Day
| Date | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
First Day of School for Semester 1 (Half Day School)
| Date | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| Time | 7:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Hopes & Fears Conferences (Hybrid schedule - by sign up)
| Date | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ; OR |
| Date | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Upper Primary Contacts
Ms. Remy Kaur, Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 2812-5303 | Email [email protected]
Ms. Jessica Jardin, Secretary
Tel: +(852) 2812-5304 | Email [email protected]
Students will receive their teacher assignments via email a couple of weeks before the first day of school. Please call the Upper Primary office at 2812-5304 if you do not receive this information by the aforementioned time.
When payment of the reservation fee invoice has been processed you will receive an email from our Technology Department providing a Username and Password that will enable you to access our electronic services/tech platforms. If this information is not received within ten days of payment please contact [email protected]
School Hours
7:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
The Upper Primary official dress code colors are navy blue, red and white. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children are dressed according to the policy below. The dress code reflects the mission and vision of the school and unifies our student community as representatives of HKIS.
All uniforms are available for purchase from the Dragon Shop located at the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Additional school supplies are available for purchase in the Dragon Shop; however, your child will be supplied with the resources they need when they go to class on their first day of school. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch and Snacks
Lunch can be pre-ordered for Sodexo in advance or bring a packed lunch from home. Sodexo is HKIS's contracted food service provider. Parents may purchase a meal plan on a month-to-month basis through the Sodexo app (see the SODEXO app User Guide). You may also see the Welcome Back Newsletter from Sodexo. If you have any questions, please contact Sodexo directly at [email protected], or visit the Sodexo website.
Mandatory Busing, Bus Information & Schedules + Walking Passes
Our school has mandatory busing, as per a land agreement with the government. Please register directly with our bus provider, Kwoon Chung Motors.
We allow students who live within a designated proximity to school to walk to school. For information on procedures and eligibility in obtaining a walking pass, please refer to page 26 and 27 of the 2024-25 Upper Primary Parent Handbook for reference. Walking passes must be approved by Upper Primary Administration, and requests for walking passes must be completed by Friday, July 25 in PowerSchool. You can email KCM with questions.
You may also direct Upper Primary bus inquiries:
Mr Kenny Chu, Repulse Bay Bus Coordinator
Tel: +(852) 2812-5119 | Email: [email protected]
Physical Examination and Other Forms
All mandatory forms must be completed in PowerSchool, including health history forms, ID card registration, and family information updates.
The Physical Examination Form requires a visit to your medical practitioner for completion, which then must be uploaded to PowerSchool. An email will be sent by our IT department before the end of July to advise when forms can be completed for the upcoming academic year. For new students starting in Semester 2, please have the forms uploaded to PowerSchool before starting school in January.
Instructions on PowerSchool Forms
- Log in to PowerSchool
- Click here to contact the helpdesk for technical assistance
- Under forms on the left, click “General Forms”; or "Child's Name" if you have multiple children enrolled
- Complete the A: Mandatory Forms. The number of forms may be different from grade to grade. There are also additional forms that you can complete as needed.
Hong Kong Visa/Right of Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2024-25 2nd Semester New Students Information
Grade | Event | Date & Time | Location |
Grade 6 - 8 | New Student Music and Language Assessment (only for those who received an email) | Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
| Zoom Link will be provided in a separate email |
Grade 6 - 8 | New Student and Family Orientation * Student Laptops Required | Monday, 1:00 - 2:45pm
| Middle School Office Conference Room |
Grade 6 - 8 | First Day of School | Tuesday, 7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | First Class of the Day: Pastoral Care Group (PCG) Classrooms |
Middle School Contact
New Student and Parent Welcome
- Meet the Middle School administration and Student Services team.
- Have an opportunity to connect with other new families
- Receive information about the Middle School and get to know your way around.
- Have time to purchase school uniforms and supplies
- Receive information about using your laptop at school.
- Meet with their counselor and Middle School student ambassador.
Please contact Ms. Patra Lam on or before December 15, 2024 if you are not able to attend the Orientation(s). If you plan to attend, you do not need to RSVP.
Register for Electives
Students must complete and submit the registration form for elective classes no later than Monday, December 02, 2024 Please look for an email from us then with instructions on how to register.
For any course registration questions, please contact Ms. Patra Lam at email: [email protected] or tel: +852-3149-7234.
Elective requirements for Grade 6: PE (every other day), a music elective (every other day), and an exploratory elective called the "SPICE rotation" (every day). These are 6/7 week courses consisting of art, drama, culinary arts, digital literacy, health education, and religion. Grade 6 students can choose their music elective and their modern language elective.
Elective requirements for Grades 7 & 8: PE and a semester of religion. All other electives are by choice. Please note that we will do our best to place students into their top preferences, but cannot make any guarantees.
If you are signed up to take a language or an instrumental music course and have previous experience in the subject (not a beginner), you will need to take an assessment on Wednesday, December 11 between 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please look for an email with a Zoom link for these assessments.
Bring your own Mac program
HKIS students participate in a Bring Your Own MacBook (BYOM) Program. All Grade 6 - 12 students are required to bring an Apple Macintosh laptop to school each day.
The Apple Macintosh laptop must meet the following HKIS minimum specifications:
- Apple M1 chip or faster
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- 16 GB RAM memory
- 256GB solid-state drive (SSD)
- In addition to the Macbook, you will also need a USB-C to USB adaptor from Apple
- Students will also require access to a personal Apple ID to keep software up-to-date
Technology Training for New Students
New students will be scheduled for technology training sessions at the beginning of the school year. These required instructional sessions will ensure that all new students are able to operate within our technology-rich learning environment.
School Hours
7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
The Middle School official dress code colors are navy blue, red, and white. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children are dressed according to the policy below. The dress code reflects the mission and vision of the school and unifies our student community as representatives of HKIS.
Uniforms are available at the Dragon Shop, located on the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch Program
The service provider, Sodexo, offers a balanced hot lunch program, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day. Payment by Octopus Card is the only form of currency accepted. In all cases, students are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
Bus Information & Schedules
Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited provides transportation to and from HKIS. Please click here for further information and online registration. You can email KCM with any questions.
You may also contact:
Ms. Sally Yau, Tai Tam Bus Coordinator
Tel: +(852) 3149-7151 | Email: [email protected]
Athletics
HKIS Middle School Athletics provides sports opportunities for athletes to represent HKIS throughout the year. Our Middle School program has four seasons and is for all MS athletes (U12 & U14). The teams compete in local school sports leagues and tournaments offered through the ISSFHK and the HKSSF.
To learn more about what we offer and which season sports run, please visit the MS Athletics website.
The Sports and Activities Office also provides a range of paid programs that complement and extend our HKIS teams. You can also visit the Athletics and Activities Office.
For more information, please contact the Middle School Athletics and Activities Coordinator, Mr. Isaac Currey
Email: [email protected]
Hong Kong Visa/Right of Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.
2024-25 2nd Semester New Students Information
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8- 8.30 a.m. | Parents & students arrive on campus. | Meet in the HS Counseling suite. |
| 8.35- 9.05 a.m. | Welcome presentation by the HS Leadership Team | After this session, students and parents will separate. |
Parents | ||
| 9.05- 9.35 a.m. | Optional: Parent tour of the High School | Hosted by Student Ambassadors. |
| 9.40- 10.05 a.m. | IT help, assistance with logins, as needed. | |
Students | ||
| 9.05- 9.55 a.m. | Digital Orientation
Introduction to clubs and co-curricular activities | Hosted by Mr. Budd, Technology Coach, and student leaders.
If your schedule is not finalized, a counselor will work with you during the morning. |
| 9.55- 10.05 a.m. | Break | |
| 10.05 a.m. | High School Tour, Library Introduction Student Q&A | Hosted by Ambassadors. |
| 11.25 a.m. | Lunch | In the Cafeteria w/ Ambassadors and Class Officers. |
| 12.10- 1.30 p.m. | Afternoon class (determined based on your schedule) | Ambassadors and Class Officers will help you to travel between classes. |
| 1.40- 3 p.m. | Afternoon class (determined based on your schedule) | Ambassadors and Class Officers will help you to travel between classes. |
First Day of School
Date: January 6, 2025
Time: 8:35 a.m.
Welcome!
We’re delighted to welcome you to our HKIS High School Community. We invite all new students to join us on campus on Monday, January 6 for a welcome from the High School Leadership Team; Principal Mrs. Aimmie Kellar, and Associate Principals Mrs. Carrie Bennett and Ms. Annalee Higginbottom.
In this welcome session, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Connect in person with student ambassadors
Hear more about what makes the High School experience so unique and exciting
Learn more about High School Academic and Co-curricular programs
Get to know your way around our campus and visit the library
Have any pressing Tech related questions answered
Please use this checklist to help prepare yourself for starting in HKIS High School.
High School Handbook
School Pictures
Our photographer will be on the HS campus (HS Room 504) on Wednesday, January 8 to take student ID and Yearbook photos.
High School Contact
Ms. Doreen Lui, Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 3149 7170 | Email: [email protected]
Technology
When payment of the reservation fee invoice has been made you will receive an email from our Technology Department providing a Username and Password that will enable you to access our electronic services/tech platforms. If this information is not received within ten days of payment please contact [email protected]
Bring your own Mac Program
HKIS has initiated a Bring Your Own MacBook (BYOM) Program. All Grades 6 to 12 students are required to bring a MacBook to school every day. Students will also require access to a personal Apple ID to keep software up to date. The MacBook must meet the following HKIS minimum laptop specifications:
- Apple M1 chip or faster
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- 16 GB RAM memory
- 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD)
- In addition to the MacBook, you will also need a USB-C to USB adapter from Apple
- Students will also require access to a personal Apple ID to keep software up-to-date
In addition to the MacBook, you also need a USB-C to USB adapter from Apple. Parents can purchase a MacBook through the school’s Apple educational reseller, Senco. Senco will have a “1:1 Program” section available at their online store. Senco offers a lower price than the Apple Store. Please visit the Senco website.
Calculator
New students will need a Ti-Nspire CX CAS calculator as part of their technology equipment.
School Hours
8:35 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
No school uniform is required in High School (Grades 9 – 12) except for in PE class. In the absence of a school uniform, the High School dress code is based on our belief that student dress should reflect the values of the school and respect the seriousness of our purpose. HKIS students are expected to be appropriately dressed while on campus or representing the school elsewhere.
Please view the High School Dress Code Policy in the HS handbook.
Uniforms are available at the Dragon Shop, located on the High School Campus in Tai Tam. Please visit the Booster Club’s Dragon Shop webpage for details for all our new families or email the Dragon Shop at [email protected].
Lunch Program
The service provider, Sodexo, offers a balanced hot lunch program, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day. Payment by Octopus Card is the only form of currency accepted. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
Bus Information & Schedules
Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited provides transportation to and from HKIS. Please click here for further information and online registration. You can email KCM with any questions.
You may also contact:
Ms. Sally Yau, Tai Tam Bus Coordinator
Tel: +(852) 3149-7151 | Email: [email protected]
Athletics
Please go to our Athletics Homepage for more information. Any questions may be directed to the Athletics Director, Mrs. Andrea Clark at [email protected].
Hong Kong Visa/Right of Abode Status
Students must have valid proof of visa status/right of abode in Hong Kong (e.g., dependent visa, HKID card, Hong Kong birth certificate, Hong Kong passport). You will be provided instructions to upload this information prior to the beginning of the academic year.