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Norwegian International School (NIS)
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Kindergarten:
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) in the heritage Tai Po Bungalow campus.
Primary:
IPC (International Primary Curriculum): accredited, inquiry-based thematic learning.
Framework:
The Christian Journey 2:52 character framework runs through the whole school.
Levels:
Kindergarten 1 (from age 2 years 8 months) to Year 6 (age 11).
Student Body:
Approximately 200 students from more than 30 nationalities; two-thirds international, one-third local, mainly Canadian, British and Chinese families.
Campus
Kindergarten: 175 Kwong Fuk Road, Tai Po (Tai Po Bungalow, Grade II Historic Building). Primary: 170 Kam Shan Road, Tai Po.
Founded:
Founded for children of Norwegian missionaries; English medium since 1994; renamed Norwegian International School in 2001; run by Generations Christian Education since 2010.
Website:
Academic Profile
Curriculum Framework:
Accredited IPC and IEYC; TASS founding member.
Class Size:
Average 23, maximum 25.
Language & Stream:
English medium with EAL support; Mandarin taught daily by specialist teachers from Kindergarten.
Notable Strengths:
Daily PE and the Jigsaw wellbeing programme; heritage kindergarten with indoor and outdoor play; Viking characters programme building adaptability, communication and resilience.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Onward Destinations:
Not published by the school; confirm recent secondary placements with admissions.
Assessment Pathway:
IPC framework; no external exams at primary level.
Reputational Standing:
One of Hong Kong’s best-value international primaries, known for its Christian ethos, pastoral warmth and the heritage Tai Po Bungalow kindergarten.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Kindergarten (K1 to K3):
HK$80,850
Primary (Year 1 to Year 6):
HK$133,200
Debentures:
Not applicable
Annual Capital Levy:
Kindergarten HK$7,310 per year; Primary HK$14,620 per year.
Reservation Deposit:
Amount:
Not published; confirm with admissions.
Notes:
No debentures; the modest capital levy is the only extra beyond tuition.
Application Fee:
Not published; confirm with admissions.
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Accessible. A non-selective Christian community school; places subject to availability, with EAL support for children still building English.
Application Window:
All year groups:
Rolling admissions; apply at any time.
Main entry:
Kindergarten 1 (from age 2 years 8 months) and Year 1.
Secondary planning:
No linked secondary school; families plan the Year 7 move independently.
Assessment Format:
Confirm the current visit and assessment format with admissions.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families seeking a genuinely small, values-led Christian community with strong pastoral care, daily specialist Mandarin, and a gentle, play-rich early years experience at one of the lowest international-school price points in Hong Kong.
The “Insider” Tip:
NIS is one of the best-value international primaries in Hong Kong; the trade-off is the unmapped exit at Year 6. Plan the secondary move from Year 4 onward rather than waiting until Year 6.
