Canadian International School Of Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$18K – US$33K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 3–18
Students: 2,200
Location: Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
The Canadian International School of Hong Kong is a prestigious IB World School founded in 1991, distinguished as Hong Kong's only Canadian school offering dual IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma qualifications. With fees of HKD 174,000-227,100 and some of Hong Kong's highest IB scores, it serves 1,800 students in a technology-rich environment that combines authentic Canadian education with international excellence.
Led by Principal Dr. Tim Kaiser, CDNIS operates from a 14-storey hillside campus in Aberdeen, serving students from Pre-Reception through Grade 12 with all three IB programs: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school's unique dual-diploma structure ensures all Grade 12 students graduate with both the IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma, incorporating Canadian-specific subjects like history, geography, and career studies from Grade 9. This authentic Canadian connection, supported by official ties to Ontario's Ministry of Education, creates a genuine pathway to Canadian universities while maintaining international credentials.
Technology integration sets CDNIS apart as Hong Kong's first Apple Distinguished School, with mandatory Mac laptops from Grade 4-12, robotics labs, and MakerSpaces in the OneDoor Centre. The campus features extensive facilities including a 25m swimming pool, Leo Lee Arts Centre theatre, and a Chinese Cultural Centre opened in 2015 that supports immersive Mandarin learning. With over 50% Canadian students among its 1,800-strong community, the school maintains strong cultural authenticity while serving diverse international families. Recent partnerships with Canadian engineering faculties and digital transformation initiatives demonstrate ongoing commitment to educational innovation and university preparation.
What parents value
- –Hong Kong's only Canadian school with authentic Ontario curriculum ties
- –Dual IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma for all Grade 12 students
- –Consistently achieves some of Hong Kong's highest IB scores
- –Full IB continuum from PYP through IBDP - one of only six Hong Kong schools
- –Advanced technology integration with 1:1 laptops from Grade 4
- –Strong Canadian university connections and pathways
- –Comprehensive facilities including swimming pool, theatre, and specialized STEM spaces
- –Over 50% Canadian student body maintains cultural authenticity
Points of consideration
- –Ultra-premium fees of HKD 174,000-227,100 plus HKD 35,000 capital levy
- –Selective admission requiring assessments and interviews
- –Strong Canadian focus may not suit families seeking other cultural perspectives
- –Aberdeen location may be less convenient for some Hong Kong families
- –Highly academic environment with elite IB expectations
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (half day) | 3 | 17,702 |
| Early Years 1 (half day) | 3 | 19,963 |
| Early Years 2 (whole day) | 3 | 25,940 |
| Preparatory | 5 | 26,937 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 26,937 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 26,937 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 24,497 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 24,727 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 24,727 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 27,179 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 27,665 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 27,665 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 30,360 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 30,360 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 32,480 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 32,480 |
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 (Nursery) | 230 |
| Application Fee (EY1 and above) | 300 |
| Assessment Fee (EY1 and above) | 211 |
| Entry Fee (EY1 and above) | 1,597 |
| Reservation Deposit (EY1 and above) | 10,218 |
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Academic Results
2025 IB Results: Average score of 38 (World average: 30.6). Pass rate not explicitly stated as percentage but 109 candidates. 3 students scored a perfect 45, 17 scored 43/44, and 48 students (44%) scored 40+.
Extra Curriculars
Extensive programme with 300+ after-school activities. 83 'Timberwolf' sports teams (including Football, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming, Rugby, Badminton, Climbing, Fencing). 72 Upper School clubs and 11 Lower School clubs.
40,000 square metre campus across 14 levels. Facilities include Leo Lee Arts Centre (LLAC Theatre), Chinese Cultural Centre, 25m heated swimming pool, artificial turf pitch, two gymnasiums, Lower School playground, Early Years Environment (EYE), TeamLab classroom, photovoltaic farm, design studio, science labs (Upper School science corridor), library, Alan Dick Forum, and cafeterias. No boarding houses (private day school).
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered with Hong Kong Education Bureau EDB as international school
- no EDB inspection or quality review published. Ontario Ministry of Education conducts annual inspections for Upper School non-HK government
Accreditations
- CIS re-accredited 13 May 2024, WASC
- No ratings published for COBIS/BSO, NEASC, ISQM, or others
Memberships
- Apple Distinguished School 2022-2025
- Not publicly listed.
Student Body
Total enrolment: 2,109 students (1,109 Lower School, 1,000 Upper School). Represents over 40 nationalities (Top: Canada 39%, USA 14%, Hong Kong 12%, UK 11%, China 11%). 1,552 families.
Leadership
Dr. Tim Kaiser - Head of School
Dr. Tim Kaiser serves as Head of School at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong, a position he has held since August 2023 after serving as Deputy Head, Upper School Principal, Vice-Principal, and Teacher at the school over nearly three decades.
