Affordable International Schools in Hong Kong

Last updated 20 July 2026

About international schools in Hong Kong

Despite Hong Kong's reputation for high costs, a surprising number of international schools offer quality education at fees below HKD 200,000 per year. The English Schools Foundation (ESF) network provides some of the best value, with strong academics at fees significantly below most private international schools. Smaller independent schools and those with specific cultural focuses also offer competitive pricing without compromising on curriculum rigour.

Compare 90 Affordable international schools in Hong Kong. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HKD 102,785), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 90 schools · avg fee HKD 102,785

Schools listed: 90
Curricula: 33
Average annual fee: HKD 102,785
Fee range: HKD 65 – 197,000
Most common curriculum: British Curriculum (25 schools)
Average school size: 783 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Renaissance College
Oldest: St. Paul’s College (1851)
With boarding: 5

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Street view of the YMCA Christian Academy main campus building.

YMCA Christian Academy (YCA)

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 5 to 11

HK$144,470

Ages 5 to 11 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Island Waldorf School

Bespoke Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum · Ages 3 to 14

HK$105,600 - 165,500

Ages 3 to 14 years

Bespoke Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum

Instructs in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

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Forest House Waldorf School

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels · Ages 6 to 18

HK$147,500 - 154,500

Ages 6 to 18 years

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Japanese International School

IB (PYP) · Ages 4 to 11

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Kiangsu & Chekiang International Section (KCIS)

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 17

HK$85,400 - 128,000

Ages 3 to 17 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Instructs in English

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FAQs for Hong Kong

What counts as affordable in Hong Kong?

Schools with annual fees under HKD 200,000 are considered affordable by Hong Kong standards.

Are ESF schools affordable?

Yes, ESF schools offer strong academics at fees around HKD 100,000-130,000, well below most private international schools.

How many affordable options exist?

Around 96 international schools in Hong Kong have fees under HKD 200,000 per year.