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American International School Hong Kong
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
American Common Core curriculum, culminating in AP and AP Capstone.
Levels:
Early Childhood (age 3) to Grade 12.
Student Body:
Approximately 850+ students from over 30 nationalities.
Campus
Single campus at 125 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong (Main Gate at 123).
Founded:
1986.
Website:
Academic Profile
Language of Instruction:
English.
Additional Languages:
Mandarin (Putonghua) from Early Childhood through Middle School.
Academic Rigour:
16 AP courses plus the AP Capstone Diploma; WASC and College Board accredited.
Notable Strengths:
Apple Distinguished School (iLearn 1:1); strong Visual & Performing Arts and OELP outdoor leadership.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
USA: UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, Boston University, Purdue. UK/Europe: selected Russell Group offers. Asia: HKU, HKUST, CUHK; ~40% matriculate to US universities.
AP Pass Rate
85% of AP exams scored 3+ (2022, most recent published).
AP Scholars
~70% of the graduating class earn an AP Scholar award.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Early Childhood, Grade 4:
HK$ 146,800 to 152,800
Grades 5 to 8:
HK$ 164,400
Grades 9 to 12:
HK$ 180,400
Annual Capital Levy
HK$12,000 (1st child); HK$8,000 (2nd); HK$6,000 (each additional).
Debentures:
Debenture Scheme
None. AIS deliberately does not operate a debenture scheme.
Corporate Debenture
Not applicable.
Application Fee
Refer to school admissions (non-refundable).
Admissions & Application Windows
Application Deadline:
Confirm with admissions
Assessment:
Confirm with admissions
Assessment Format:
Confirm assessment details with admissions
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
US-university-track families who want full Advanced Placement rigour (16 AP subjects plus the AP Capstone) without the IB’s breadth requirements, in a small, tight-knit community, with a mandatory Outdoor Education and Leadership Programme that includes a week-long overseas Service in Action expedition. Note: AIS is AP-only and does not offer the IB Diploma, the most common misconception about the school.
The “Insider” Tip:
Admissions are rolling and first-come-first-served against small class sizes, and every applicant sits an entrance test, so early application and genuine test-prep both matter more here than at date-only-waitlist schools. Budget beyond tuition: the overseas Service in Action trips and activity fees are required before registration completes.
