Hong Kong International School Tuition Fees 2025-26 - The Upward Trend Continues

As parents plan for the 2025-26 academic year, a sharp divide is emerging in the international school sector. While the English Schools Foundation (ESF) has kept its proposed increase to a modest 5%, the city's most exclusive institutions are moving significantly higher.

Our latest analysis of the 2025-26 fee schedules reveals that several top-tier schools have broken the trend with increases ranging from 10% or more - stark contrast to the average 5% rise we reported last year.

Here is the breakdown of the most expensive schools and the biggest price movers for the upcoming year.

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PRIMARY SCHOOLS (2025-26)

The entry price for a top-tier primary education now firmly sits above HK$200,000.

1. Chinese International School (CIS): $286,600 (+11.0%)

2. Yew Chung International School (YCIS): $265,420 (+2.0%)

3. ISF Academy: $240,320 (+4.0%)

4. The Harbour School: $232,800 (+4.1%)

5. Harrow International School: $229,949 (4.0%)

6. Hong Kong International School (HKIS): $224,800 (+3.2%)

7. Hong Kong Academy (HKA): $221,800 (+3.9%)

8. Stamford American School: $220,500 (+5.6%)

9. International Montessori School (IMS): $216,500 (+11.6%)

10. Shrewsbury International School: $209,900 (+4.3%)

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOLS (2025-26)

Ranked by Annual Tuition for Senior Years (Year 12-13 / Grade 11-12)

For the final years of high school (IB Diploma / A-Levels), tuition at the top end now typically exceeds HK$260,000.

1. Chinese International School (CIS): $342,800 (+10.9%)

2. The ISF Academy: $303,530 (+4.0%)

3. Yew Chung International School (YCIS): $272,140 (+4.5%)

4. Kellett School: $267,100 (+5.0%)

5. Australian International School (AISHK): $265,400 (+10.8%)

6. Hong Kong Academy (HKA): $264,700 (+3.9%)

7. Stamford American School: $264,000 (+5.7%)

8. Hong Kong International School (HKIS): $263,300 (+3.9%)

9. German Swiss International School (GSIS): $256,700 (+11.3%)

   
   

COMMENTARY: THE "DOUBLE-DIGIT CLUB" AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR PARENTS

While the headline inflation rate in Hong Kong remains moderate, the cost of premium international education is surging. This year's data reveals a bifurcated market: the "stable" majority (staying within the 4-5% range) and the "aggressive" movers (pushing 10-15%).

The days of the sub-$150k international education are largely over, except for the subsidized ESF sector. For the rest of the market, parents must prepare for the new normal of $200k+ starting prices.

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