International Christian School, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$12K – US$26K
Curriculum: American
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~1,200
Location: Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
International Christian School Hong Kong is an American curriculum Christian school in Shek Mun serving 1,235 students from preschool through Grade 12, with 70% local Chinese enrollment. While some teachers praise the student body and community atmosphere, recent leadership changes and internal tensions around workload expectations have created significant staff concerns and high stress levels.
Founded in 1992, ICS operates from its Shek Mun campus serving both expatriate and Chinese communities with a college-preparatory American curriculum. The school enrolls approximately 1,235 students across all grade levels, with 327 in high school representing 17 nationalities. With 70% local Chinese students, ICS has a different demographic profile compared to Hong Kong's more internationally diverse schools like HKIS or CIS, positioning itself as serving families seeking Christian education with strong local community connections.
Teacher discussions reveal significant internal challenges under recent leadership changes. Multiple sources describe unhappiness among staff regarding increased teaching loads, with middle school teachers told that 11 hours per week 'wasn't enough.' The recent termination of the middle school principal for misconduct and reports of high stress levels across the school suggest operational difficulties. However, some teachers with longer tenure describe the students as 'some of the best' and praise the school community, indicating mixed experiences depending on individual circumstances and departments.
What parents value
- –Students described as highly motivated and excellent to work with
- –Strong community atmosphere with some long-term staff staying many years
- –Serves both expatriate and local Chinese families seeking Christian education
- –College-preparatory program preparing students for tertiary education
- –More accessible alternative to Hong Kong's premium international schools
Points of consideration
- –Recent leadership changes have created significant staff tensions and high stress levels
- –Multiple teacher reports of increased workload expectations causing dissatisfaction
- –Recent middle school principal termination for misconduct raises management concerns
- –Limited public information about academic outcomes or university placements
- –Teacher discussions suggest many staff are actively seeking other positions
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (Reception 1-2) | 4 | 11,623 |
| Elementary (Pre-Grade 1 to Grade 5) | 6 | 18,954 |
| Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 8) | 11 | 25,110 |
| High School (Grade 9 to Grade 12) | 14 | 25,736 |
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 (Kindergarten) | 128 |
| Application Fee (Pre-Grade 1 to Grade 12) | 192 |
| Individual Debenture (first child) | 31,931 |
| Individual Debenture (second child) | 22,990 |
| Individual Debenture (third child) | 17,881 |
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Academic Results
The school follows a North American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses in High School. For the 2023-24 academic year, 511 AP exams were taken with 87% achieving scores of 3 or higher, and 62% achieving scores of 4 or 5. Notably, 99% of graduates from 2022-24 matriculated to universities including Cornell University, Stanford University, NYU, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Imperial College London, LSE, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and the University of Hong Kong.
Extra Curriculars
ICS offers over 29 sports teams, 14+ fine and performing arts programs, and 59+ interest clubs. Sports include football (Warriors), basketball, volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, and rugby. Arts programs cover art, music, drama, choir (Cherub Choir, Jazz Band), and dance.
The Shek Mun campus is approximately 0.63 hectares (6,300 square meters) in size. Facilities include an indoor heated 25m 8-lane swimming pool, two full-sized gymnasiums, a 500-seat tiered theater, five science laboratories, four computer labs, two libraries, art studios (including ceramics and a dark room), a production and sound studio, music practice rooms, a fitness room, a cafeteria, and a covered playground. ICS Official Website, Wikipedia), Society for Classical Learning.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Private Independent School registered with Hong Kong EDB
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- WASC, ACSI per EARCOS member profile and school documents.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
The school has approximately 1,235 students from preschool through grade 12, with around 1,200 at the Shek Mun campus and 144 at the Ma On Shan Kindergarten campus. The high school (grades 9-12) has 327 students representing 17 different nationalities. The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:8, and the average class size is 1 teacher for every 10-11 students.
Leadership
Revd. Nick Seward - Head of Schools
Nick Seward is an ordained Christian pastor and experienced educational leader who served as Headmaster of Kingham Hill School in the UK for 14 years, where he led an unique dual British-US curriculum school.
