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International Christian School - Shek Mun Campus

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$148,400 - 201,500
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
International Christian School
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International Christian School (ICS) in Hong Kong educates students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 across two campuses in Sha Tin District: Shek Mun (Elementary–High School) and Ma On Shan (Kindergarten). All classes, except foreign languages, are taught in English. The high school follows a North American curriculum and offers an extensive Advanced Placement program, with courses such as AP Chinese Language & Culture and AP Spanish Language & Culture. Co-curricular opportunities are wide-ranging: performing arts include multiple choirs, ensembles, theatre productions, and stagecraft; STEM options span Robotics Club, STEM Club, Girls’ Coding, and Technovation; and service programs include Roots & Shoots plus required annual projects noted in the school profile.

This campus is part of International Christian School

1 On Muk Ln, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

International Christian School - Shek Mun Campus has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The main campus is in Shek Mun, Sha Tin, in the New Territories, It is relatively accessible from major thoroughfares in Sha Tin, and the school arranges bus services across Hong Kong.

Stages
ICS offers a continuous pathway from Kindergarten through Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

Type
It is a co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
ICS runs a program called Bridges for students aged 11-18 with significant learning needs (e.g. in communication, social/emotional or physical domains), with dedicated staff, lower student-teacher ratios, and integration into the mainstream classes where appropriate.

Country affiliation
The school does not formally affiliate with one country’s educational system; it operates independently as an international school in Hong Kong.

Religious affiliation
ICS is affiliated with Christian faith, operating as an evangelical Christian school and integrating Christian worldview into its curriculum and community life.

School day structure
Typical school hours are Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 3:00 pm.
In secondary (High School and Middle School), they run on a 6-day rotating schedule for classes, with an advisory program (“Tribe” or “Facegroups”) meeting daily around lunch periods.

Bus service
ICS provides a school bus/coach service for students across Hong Kong, using contracted providers. The routes and service arrangements are reviewed annually, and the service supports both Kindergarten and the main campus.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at International Christian School - Shek Mun Campus ranges from HKD 148,400 to HKD 201,500 for 2026/27.

Application Fees

* Pre-Grade 1 – Grade 12: HK$1,500 (non-refundable, non-transferable, payable prior to assessment).

Reservation Deposit / Registration Fee
Confirms enrollment and is credited against the first tuition installment. It is forfeited if a place is accepted but the student does not attend.

* Elementary School: HK$14,840
* Middle School: HK$19,660
* High School: HK$20,150

Tuition Fees (2025–26)
Tuition is billed in installments per year and cannot be prorated. All fees are in Hong Kong dollars, non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise stated.

* Elementary (Pre-Grade 1 – Grade 5): HK$148,400 per year
* Middle School (Grade 6 – Grade 8): HK$196,600 per year
* High School (Grade 9 – Grade 12): HK$201,500 per year

Other Fees
Additional costs may include graduation fees, extracurricular activities, band instrument rental, uniforms, school bus, and meals. These are billed separately as applicable.

Financial Assistance

* Financial Aid: Tuition subsidy for families facing financial challenges; must reapply annually.
* Family Discount: Applied per eldest child and downward, renewed annually.

* 1st & 2nd child – no discount
* 3rd child – 10% discount on tuition
* 4th child – 15% discount on tuition
* Additional children – increases by 5% increments

Withdrawal Policy
For Grades Pre-1 to 12, the school requires two full calendar months’ written notice of withdrawal, or payment of two months’ tuition if notice is shorter. Summer holiday does not count toward the notice period.

Payment Options
Fees are payable in installments; payment is accepted by bank transfer (credit card not specified).
Academics

International Christian School - Shek Mun Campus teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
International Christian School follows a North American curriculum framework taught in English, with integration of a Christian worldview across all subjects. The Elementary School (Pre-Grade 1–Grade 5) provides a broad foundation in core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by art, music, and physical education. In Middle School (Grades 6–8), students continue in a structured North American program while exploring electives and developing study skills in preparation for high school. The High School (Grades 9–12) offers a full college-preparatory curriculum, with the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses across a wide range of subjects, including sciences, humanities, and world languages (e.g. AP Chinese and AP Spanish). Throughout the school, Chinese language is taught as a subject, with Spanish also available at higher levels. Co-curricular programs in arts, STEM, and service are integrated into the academic pathway, ensuring students experience a well-rounded program through to graduation.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Application
Families begin by submitting an online application for the specific academic year. An application fee (non-refundable) must be paid.

2. Assessment & Testing
Applicants are tested in English reading, writing, and mathematics to assess readiness. For some grades, candidates may also be asked to submit standardized test scores.

3. Interview (and Parent Interview)
After assessment, qualified candidates and their parents are invited for in-person interviews. International applicants may be assessed or interviewed online if unable to attend in Hong Kong.

4. Admissions Decision & Wait Pool
The Admissions Committee reviews all assessments and interviews; decisions are typically communicated within 30 days.

5. Offer Acceptance & Enrollment
Families who receive an offer must return a signed acceptance and pay the reservation deposit to confirm the student’s place. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the offer.


Scholarships
International Christian School does not provide general merit-based scholarships. Instead, it offers financial assistance programs to help families with demonstrated need. This includes tuition subsidies, debenture relief, and discounts for families with multiple children enrolled. In addition, the school operates the Foundation Scholars Program, which is designed to support children of Christian ministry workers with both financial aid and additional language support where needed. All financial assistance is reviewed on an annual basis, and families must reapply each year with supporting documentation.

Waitlist
ICS does operate a wait pool system (not a traditional chronological waitlist) for applicants who have met requirements but for whom no place is currently available.
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