French International School Of Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$19K – US$28K
Curriculum: IB · French
Age Range: 3–18
Students: 2,900
Location: Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
French International School of Hong Kong is a well-established bilingual institution founded in 1963, serving 2,700 students from 45 countries across four campuses. Offering both French and International streams with strong IB results (34.0 average), it provides genuine multicultural education with French heritage underpinning.
Founded in 1963 when French engineers arrived to build the Shek Pik dam, FIS has grown from 30 students to become one of Hong Kong's respected international schools. Operating across four campuses on Hong Kong Island and New Territories, the school serves 2,700 students from 45 countries through both French and International streams. Under Principal Marion Coupat, FIS maintains formal links with the Agency for French Teaching Abroad (AEFE) while holding IB World School authorization since 1988 - making it the first international school in Hong Kong to achieve this status.
The school offers dual pathways with French students pursuing DNB and BAC qualifications while International stream students complete IGCSEs and IB Diploma. With an IB average of 34.0, academic performance remains solid within Hong Kong's competitive international education market. FIS pioneered Mandarin instruction in 1973 as the first international school in Hong Kong to offer Chinese language classes, reflecting its forward-thinking approach to multilingual education that now includes multiple European languages alongside French and English core instruction.
What parents value
- –Genuine bilingual French-English education with multicultural student body from 45 countries
- –Strong academic pathways offering both French qualifications (DNB/BAC) and International options (IGCSE/IB)
- –Historical significance as Hong Kong's first IB World School (1988) and first to offer Mandarin classes (1973)
- –Four well-distributed campuses across Hong Kong Island and New Territories
- –Solid IB performance with 34.0 average score
- –Formal links to French Ministry of Foreign Affairs through AEFE network
Points of consideration
- –Limited recent parent feedback available in public sources
- –Fee structure information not readily available for budget planning
- –Large student population across multiple campuses may affect individual attention
- –French stream requirements may not suit all international families
- –Campus locations may require consideration for daily commuting logistics
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery and Reception | 3 | 19,412 |
| Year 1 to Year 6 | 5 | 20,611 |
| Year 7 to Year 11 | 11 | 25,800 |
| Year 12 and Year 13 | 16 | 27,792 |
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 | 281 |
| Assessment Fee | 128 |
| Registration Deposit | 3,193 |
| Private Debenture (refundable) | 15,327 |
| Corporate Debenture (refundable and transferable) | 31,931 |
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Academic Results
The French International School (FIS) reports strong academic performance across its dual streams. For the Class of 2025, the pass rate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) was 94%, while the French Baccalauréat and the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) both achieved a 100% success rate (FIS Results & Exams). In 2024, 70% of IGCSE students achieved 7 or more A /A grades, with 93% passing with 5 or more A -C grades (FIS IGCSE Results).
Extra Curriculars
FIS offers over 80 extracurricular activities with more than 185 sessions per week. Activities for primary students include arts, robotics, Mandarin, drama, choir, chess, sewing, gardening, gymnastics, fencing, swimming, football, and judo. Secondary students can participate in coding, FIS Orchestra, debate team, World Scholar's Cup, basketball, cross-fitness, mixed martial arts, badminton, indoor climbing, and rugby (FIS Extracurricular Activities).
The school operates across four campuses: Blue Pool Road (Secondary), Jardine's Lookout (Primary), Chai Wan (Primary), and Tseung Kwan O (Early Years to Lower Secondary). Facilities include swimming pools at the Tseung Kwan O and Jardine's Lookout campuses, the latter featuring a 25-meter pool. There are auditoriums at Tseung Kwan O (300 seats) and Jardine's Lookout (310 seats), as well as gymnasiums, basketball courts, art and music rooms, multimedia rooms, libraries, and an eco-garden (FIS Our Campuses, Wikipedia).
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered international school with Hong Kong EDB
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- IPC International Primary Curriculum accredited 2021-2025
- French stream by AEFE No CIS, WASC, NEASC, COBIS/BSO, ISQM published
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
FIS enrols approximately 2,900 students across its two streams (FIS School Profile 2025-2026). The student body is multicultural, representing over 40 to 45 different nationalities (EDB Guide). The school serves students from age 3 to 18 (Petite Section to Terminale/Year 13).
Leadership
Bertrand Ferret - Head of School
Bertrand Ferret is a civil engineer by training (Eudil, 1994-1995) with over 15 years of experience in international education leadership, previously serving as Head of School at Lycée Français International Théodore Monod in Abu Dhabi (2019-2025), Dallas International School (2013-2019), and other institutions across the Middle East and Americas.
