American International School, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$12K – US$23K
Curriculum: American
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~950
Location: Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
American International School Hong Kong is a smaller American curriculum school serving 850 students from pre-K through Grade 12, established in 1986 in Kowloon Tong. While it offers a solid American education with AP courses and STEM focus, it sits in the middle tier of Hong Kong's international schools - below the premium institutions but providing a decent alternative for families seeking American qualifications.
The school delivers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, emphasizing hands-on learning in STEM fields including robotics, engineering, and design. Located in Kowloon Tong alongside other international schools, AIS occupies a multi-purpose campus with specialized design spaces for project-based learning. Teacher discussions suggest the school maintains normal workload expectations with respectful students, though it doesn't match the academic reputation or extensive facilities of Hong Kong's premier American school, HKIS.
Parents and teachers describe AIS as having decent facilities and a supportive environment, but note it lacks the prestige and university placement track record of Hong Kong's elite international schools. The school serves families who want American-style education without the premium pricing or competitive intensity of schools like CDNIS or HKIS. Recent teacher feedback indicates the school provides a stable working environment with reasonable expectations, though some report concerns about pay levels compared to other Hong Kong international schools.
What parents value
- –Solid American curriculum with AP courses available
- –STEM focus with dedicated robotics and engineering facilities
- –Respectful student body with manageable classroom behavior
- –Normal workload expectations for teachers
- –Project-based learning approach with specialized design spaces
- –Smaller school environment allowing for closer community feel
Points of consideration
- –Sits in middle tier of Hong Kong international schools rather than premium level
- –Teacher pay reported as lower compared to other Hong Kong international schools
- –Limited public information about university placement outcomes
- –Smaller scale means fewer resources than larger established schools
- –Less prestigious reputation compared to HKIS for American curriculum pathway
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood (half day) | 3 | 12,389 |
| Early Childhood (whole day) – Grade 1 Junior | 3 | 18,750 |
| Grade 1 – Grade 4 | 6 | 19,516 |
| Grade 5 – Grade 8 | 10 | 20,998 |
| Grade 9 – Grade 12 | 14 | 23,041 |
Fees converted from HKD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 192 |
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Academic Results
The school offers the Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum (AIS). In 2022, 124 students took 317 AP exams, with 85% scoring 3 or higher and 115 exams scoring a perfect 5 (AIS). University destinations for the Class of 2023 include the University of Oxford, UCL, LSE, King's College London, University of Toronto, McGill, UC Berkeley, NYU, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, HKU, HKUST, and CUHK (AIS).
Extra Curriculars
AIS offers a variety of ECAs including the Adventurers’ League (D&D), Human Rights Club, Eco-Green Club, Math Club, Medical Club, and Model United Nations (AIS). Competitive teams include the AIS Eagles Robotics team (VEX Robotics) and sports teams in volleyball, football, badminton, track and field, and touch rugby (AIS, AIS). Arts programs include Visual and Performing Arts showcases (AIS).
The school operates on a single closed campus in Kowloon Tong (AIS). Specific facility details such as campus size, pool, or theatre are Not published. The school is an Apple Distinguished School with a 1:1 Bring Your Own Apple Device program (AIS).
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered with Hong Kong Education Bureau not ESF
Accreditations
- WASC full accreditation
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
- EARCOS, Apple Distinguished School 2023-2026
- Not publicly listed.
Student Body
The school serves students from age 3 to 18 (Early Childhood 1 through Grade 12) (AIS). It is described as a 'through-train' school with a 'small-school feel' (AIS). Specific data on enrolment, nationalities, and class size are Not published.
Leadership
Anita Simpson - Head of School
Anita Simpson serves as Head of School at the American International School of Hong Kong, focusing on maintaining the school's vision and fostering a culture of learning and innovation from Early Childhood to Grade 12.
