Tuition fees

Overview of Fees

  • Application fee*: HK$2,200
  • Assessment fee*
    • French and International Stream: HK$1,000
  • Debenture:
    • Private: HK$125,000 ($120,000 debenture nominal value and HK$5,000 non-refundable allocation fee) – subject to EDB’s approval.
    • Corporate: HK$250,000
  • Tuition fees: see the detailed table below. A 10% discount on tuition fees is available for the third child enrolled, and a 15% discount for the fourth child and following children.

* The application and assessment fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS ON ALL FEES FOR YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOLING

ALL FEES FOR 2024-2025

PLEASE NOTE

To confirm a student’s place, a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of HK$25,000 towards tuition fees is required. The deposit will be credited against the tuition fees for the student’s first term at FIS.

Tuition fees are the same across all campuses.

Tuition Fee Tables

French Stream
2024-25 Annual fee*
Petite Section & Moyenne Section (BIM**)HK$ 137,824
Grande Section (BIM**)HK$ 144,017
CP, CE1, CE2, CM1 & CM2 (BIM** & SIA***)HK$ 140,235
6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème (LCE**** & SIA***)HK$ 163,885
6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3èmeHK$ 148,647
2nde, 1ère & Terminale (SIA)HK$ 200,895
2nde,1ère & Terminale (European section & oriental section)HK$ 181,534

You can pay the annual tuition fees in one annual payment, or in instalments – 40% in the first term, 30% in the second term and 30% in the third term.

**BIM = immersive bilingual curriculum
***SIA = American international section
****LCE = European languages and cultures

* Subject to the approval of the Education Bureau

International Stream
2024-25 Annual fee*
Nursery & ReceptionHK$ 143,381
Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6HK$ 152,239
Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11HK$ 190,565
Y12 & Y13HK$ 209,230
You can pay the annual tuition fees in one annual payment, or in instalments – 40% in the first term, 30% in the second term and 30% in the third term.

* Subject to the approval of the Education Bureau

Rules and Procedures relating to Tuition Fees

ADMISSION:

Offers of admission are emailed to parents, who must confirm their acceptance by email and send proof of payment of the HK$25,000 deposit, which will be credited against the tuition fees for the student’s first term at FIS.

The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

PAYMENT:

Invoices will be available on the parent portal and by email only. Parents are responsible for ensuring they have access to the Parent Portal and provide FIS with a current email address. Every term a student begins must be paid in full.

All payments must be made by direct debit. The direct debit authorisation form must be sent to the school when the offer is accepted.

 

Form – Direct Debit Authorisation

Arriving part-way through the school year

FINANCIAL PERIOD
#1
(1 September – 31 December)
#2
(1 January – 31 March)

#3
(1 April – 30 June)

Tuition fees are due in full for the corresponding financial period.Arrival before 1 NovemberArrival before 15 FebruaryArrival before 12 May
Tuition fees are calculated on a pro rata basis for that financial period.Arrival on or after 1 NovemberArrival on or after 15 FebruaryArrival on or after 12 May

Debentures

To confirm a student’s admission at FIS, you need to buy or hold a debenture. One debenture covers only one student.

The French International School “Victor Segalen” Association Limited is a charitable institution mentioned in section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, established and managed by a board of elected parents. By purchasing a debenture, the Debenture Beneficiary will become a member of the Association and be subject to its Articles of Association.

There are two types of debentures:

  • Corporate Debenture (Category A)
  • Private Debenture (Category B)
Corporate Debenture (Category A)
  • If a company will pay a student’s tuition fees, that student must be covered by their corporate debenture.
  • The debenture must be held by a company registered at the Hong Kong Company Registry.
  • A mature corporate debenture (held by a company for at least one year) provides an admissions priority.
  • This debenture is fully redeemable* and transferable,** subject to its terms and conditions.
  • The current price is HK$250,000.***

*The debenture is refundable either when the student leaves FIS or when they are covered by another debenture.
**The corporate debenture can be allocated to another student for a non-refundable administrative fee of HK$5,000.
***The price of the debenture is subject to review at any time by the board. The applicable price will be that which is in effect on the day of payment. The issuance of debentures is subject to the prior approval of the board.

Items to provide to purchase a debenture

  • Corporate Debenture Cat A Application Form, completed and signed.
FORM – DEBENTURE APPLICATION
  • A copy of the company’s business registration (BR).
  • A payment proof for HK$250,000 (the payment must be made by the company with the debenture, as indicated on the Business Register).

Send your full application to the following address:

French International School
165 Blue Pool Road
Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Attn: Debentures Department

Documents to complete for a debenture reallocation, withdrawal or redemption

Private Debenture (Category B)
  • This debenture is fully redeemable,* subject to its terms and conditions.
  • This debenture is not transferable.
  • This debenture is for families paying for their children’s school fees themselves.
  • The current price is HK$125,000 (Fully refundable nominal value of HK$120,000 and HK$5,000 non-refundable allocation fee.*** (Subject to EDB’s approval)

*The debenture is refundable either when the student leaves FIS or when he/she is covered by another debenture.
***The price of the debenture is subject to review at any time by the board. The applicable price will be that which is in effect on the day of payment. The issuance of debentures is subject to the prior approval of the board.

Items to provide to purchase a debenture

  • Private Debenture Cat B Application Form, completed and signed.
FORM – DEBENTURE APPLICATION
  • A payment proof for HK$ 125,000 – Subject to the approval of the Education Bureau

Send your full application to the following address:

French International School
165 Blue Pool Road
Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Attn: Debentures Department

Documents to complete for a debenture redemption

Debenture Redemption

Whatever the debenture category, the debenture holder/s (as indicated on the original certificate) is, or are, the only person or people authorised to redeem the debenture. Payment will be issued to the Debenture Holder’s name(s) only. Therefore, the name of Debenture Holder, stated on the debenture certificate, must correspond to the full name(s) must match the full name(s) of the beneficiary of the bank account on the bank account provided. The full value of the debenture can be redeemed once the student’s departure has been confirmed and all outstanding bills have been paid. Any unpaid monies will be deducted from the value of the debenture.

The full value of the debenture can be redeemed once the student’s departure has been confirmed and all outstanding bills have been paid. Any unpaid monies will be deducted from the value of the debenture.

NOTE FOR CORPORATE DEBENTURES:
  • Each company or organisation can only redeem up to three debentures per school year.
  • Redemption schedule:
    • Submission Deadline: 31 May
    • Redemption Date: 31 August at the latest

The redemption form, completed and signed, along with the original debenture certificate must be sent to the following address:

French International School
165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley
Hong Kong
Attn: Debentures Department

For more information about debentures, please contact Lydia Harvey at debentures@g.lfis.edu.hk.

Financial Support & Scholarships

Each year, the following forms of financial support are available for study at FIS:

FRENCH STREAM
  • school grants from the French government
INTERNATIONAL STREAM
  • five corporate debentures sponsored by the Thierry Dubois family
  • IB Academic Excellence Scholarship
FOND DES AMIS Family Financial Assistance

The Fond des Amis Financial Assistance program is dedicated to supporting currently enrolled FIS families in times of economic hardship. This one-off assistance is designed to enable continuity in academics and prevent families who experience temporary economic challenge from having to leave FIS.

IB Academic Excellence Scholarship

This transformative initiative offers two full-ride scholarships to outstanding students entering Year 12 of the International Stream, providing them unparalleled opportunities to thrive during their two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Application and more information here.

School grants from the French Government*

These school grants are for French students in the French Stream living abroad with their family, who have limited financial means.

They are allocated each year from the AEFE budget, which is approved by parliament.

There are two rounds of applications for financial support each year, one in January and one at the beginning of the school year.

*FIS is not involved in organising or allocating these grants. Families should direct any queries and their applications to the French Consulate General of Hong Kong and Macau.

The second funding round is for:

  • those who have recently moved to Hong Kong
  • those whose financial situation has significantly changed since the end of first funding round
  • those appealing a decision from the first funding round

More information is available online on the Consulate General of Hong Kong and Macau’s website.

Five corporate debentures sponsored by the Thierry Dubois family

Five corporate debentures have been generously sponsored by the Thierry Dubois family for students applying for entry to the international stream.

PROCESS AND DETAILS:
  • Follow the normal admissions process for the international stream.
  • Applicants who receive this sponsored corporate debenture will also benefit from priority on the waiting list.
  • The applicant’s family will not have to buy a private debenture once they have been allocated a place.

Continued sponsorship will be subject to the student meeting the conditions set by the Thierry Dubois family.

HOW TO APPLY

Email scholarship@g.lfis.edu.hk to find out about availability and the application process.

Fond des Amis Financial Assistance for FIS Families

The Fond des Amis is dedicated to providing a one-time financial support grant for families that are experiencing economic hardship. Applications for this assistance are considered by our FDA committee.

The intention of this assistance is to provide support in times of sudden economic hardship and is not a replacement for other forms of scholarship. We provide this support on a discretionary basis through a standard application mechanism – consideration is given to employment related causes, divorce, medical reasons, and unforeseen family reasons such as illness or death.

Through the Fond des Amis, we aim to safeguard the academic aspirations of our students when faced with sudden financial burden.

To learn more about this program / to submit an application – please contact: scholarship@g.lfis.edu.hk

IB Academic Excellence Scholarship

At FIS, we believe that true success extends beyond academic performance. While strong grades are essential, our selection process also values leadership potential, creativity, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the community. We seek students who excel in their studies and inspire those around them through their actions and ambitions.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

“The FIS IB Academic Excellence Scholarship Programme reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who will shape the future,” said Mark Williams, Principal of International Stream Secondary at FIS. “We are looking for students who embody the spirit of innovation, determination, and compassion. Through this program, we aim to empower them to reach their full potential and prepare them to become leaders in their chosen fields.”

By investing in these promising young minds, FIS reaffirms its dedication to fostering a diverse and dynamic learning environment where every student can flourish.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can access the application form here. The deadline for submissions is 19 May 2025, and successful applicants will be notified by 26 May 2025.

Candidates must submit the IB Scholarship Application Form and upload the required documents:

  • A personal statement of no more than 500 words in which the candidate discusses their passions, aspirations and how this scholarship will help them achieve their goals
  • School reports from the previous two academic years 
  • Certificates of achievement, awards, performances, exhibitions, etc 

For further information about the scholarship program, eligibility requirements, or the application process, please contact admissions@lfis.edu.hk

About the French International School of Hong Kong (FIS)

Founded in 1963, the French International School of Hong Kong (FIS) is one of the leading international schools in Asia, offering a bilingual education rooted in French and English traditions. With a mission to cultivate global citizens equipped with critical thinking, cultural awareness, and ethical values, FIS provides a world-class curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond.

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