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International Christian School
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Overview:
North American college-preparatory curriculum with extensive Advanced Placement (AP) programme in High School.
Curriculum Track:
Standard High School Diploma + AP. No IB Diploma pathway.
Languages:
English. Mandarin Chinese taught from Pre-Grade 1.
Levels:
Reception (Kindergarten Campus, Ma On Shan) and Pre-Grade 1 to Grade 12 (Shek Mun Campus).
Student Body:
Approx. 1,235 students (preschool through Grade 12), drawn from 70 nationalities.
Campus
1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Sha Tin (K-12); Ma On Shan kindergarten campus.
Founded:
1992.
Website:
Academic Profile
AP Results (2024):
511 AP exams sat (2023-24); 87% scored 4 or 5, 62% scored 5.
AP Courses Offered:
24 AP courses + 15 Honors, across sciences, humanities, languages, arts, computer science.
Language & Stream:
English. Mandarin Chinese taught from Pre-Grade 1. Additional languages: Mandarin Chinese is core through Middle School; Spanish and advanced Chinese tracks in High School.
Notable Strengths:
Strong AP results; arts and athletics; faith-based community; accessible tuition vs peer American schools.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
99% of 2022-24 grads matriculated.; USA: Cornell, Stanford, NYU, UC Berkeley, UCLA.; UK: Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, LSE.; Asia: HKU.
Academic Standing:
AP-heavy High School with 24 AP courses; strong AP and SAT outcomes; Christian formation and service learning.
Reputational Standing:
AP-heavy High School with 24 AP courses; strong AP and SAT outcomes; Christian formation and service learning.
Financials (2026-27 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Pre-G1 to G5:
HK$ 156,500
G6 to G8:
HK$ 196,600
G9 to G12:
HK$ 212,500
Annual Capital Levy:
Included in tuition (no separate annual levy).
Debentures / Nomination Rights:
Individual Debenture:
HK$250,000 first child (HK$180,000 second, HK$140,000 third); transferable, refundable on transfer to a new student.
Corporate Debenture:
Transferable corporate debenture for select corporations (nominated children get admissions priority); amount on application to Finance Office.
Reservation Deposit:
10% of annual tuition (creditable to fees).
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Confirm current-cycle details with admissions.
Application Window:
Grade 1:
Rolling Applications (Rolling)
Grade 6:
Rolling Applications (Rolling)
Note:
Deadlines change yearly. Confirm the current cycle with admissions.
Assessment Format:
MAP English & Math
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families drawn to strong AP results; arts and athletics; faith-based community; accessible tuition vs peer American schools. Speak to us for a fit assessment for your child.
The “Insider” Tip:
Ask us about how this school compares with its nearest alternatives for your child’s profile and entry year.