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The official page of the International Section of the Japanese International School in Tai Po, Hong Kong.

KINDNESS • COMMITMENT • RESPECT
A Small School with a Big Heart Japanese International School is a small, dynamic, community-based, international school in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Voted "Best Primary School in Hong Kong" in 2021, JIS is an established I.B. World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme on a large, well-equipped campus, opposite Tai Po Kau nature reserve. This is the official page of the international section of the Japanese International School, Hong Kong.

12/09/2026

It was great to meet so many local Tai Po and Science Park families at the Mulberry House Open Day on Saturday! It’s always wonderful connecting with parents who care about the same things we do—outdoor play, curiosity and core values like Kindness and Respect.

For families looking ahead to the primary years, Japanese International School offers a natural next step. We are proud to be a small school with a big heart, where our English-medium IB PYP framework gives children the space and care to thrive:

Outdoor Exploration: A spacious green campus featuring loose-parts play and room to move.
Active Early Years: Year-round swimming lessons in our indoor heated pool, starting right from Reception.
Known & Valued: Small class settings where every child is personally known by name.

If you are exploring primary options nearby, we would love to welcome you to our campus to see learning in action for yourself.

Tap the link in our bio to explore our facilities or book a campus visit with our team.

09/09/2026

Laying the foundations for a successful year ahead.

Over these past few weeks at Japanese International School, our focus has been intentionally grounded in setting up a strong, connected learning community.
Before diving deep into our IB PYP units of inquiry, our students spent time actively collaborating, connecting and co-creating our classroom Essential Agreements.

Relational trust and belonging are the true cornerstones of learning. By establishing these essential building blocks together, we cultivate an environment where children feel secure enough to take intellectual risks, show resilience when facing challenges and support one another through every step of their journey.

Grounded in our core values—Kindness, Commitment and Respect—we are building a strong foundation that empowers every child to learn, grow and flourish with confidence.

18/08/2026

The past two days have been a joyful return for our teachers. We’ve shared summer stories, welcomed new colleagues into the JIS family, and reconnected as a close‑knit community.

This morning, we intentionally slowed down with a soft start. Teachers explored hands‑on materials and loose parts play, unleashing creativity, learning more about each other, and simply enjoying the flow. It was a reminder that curiosity and joy are at the heart of learning, both for adults and for children.

We are energized and enthusiastic about the year ahead, and we cannot wait to welcome our students back on campus this Wednesday, 19 August. Together, we look forward to a year grounded in kindness, commitment, and respect. These values define our school and inspire every learner who walks through our doors.

16/06/2026

Last Thursday’s P6 PYP Exhibition was a spectacular celebration of our oldest students’ time here at JIS. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the children fully demonstrated the attributes of the PYP learner profile by taking complete ownership of their learning. Every student independently formulated their own central ideas and lines of inquiry, before carrying out extensive research, designing interactive elements for their booths, and launching impactful call-to-action projects. This massive undertaking was a brilliant display of our core school value, “commitment,” as the students spent weeks refining their ideas and presentation skills. The P6 students presented their chosen global issues with incredible eloquence and passion. They are an absolute testament to the spirit of JIS, and we are incredibly proud of the mature, responsible global citizens they are becoming!

09/06/2026

Last week’s Swimming Gala was an absolute triumph, filled with incredible energy and fantastic team spirit from both our students and parents. We extend a huge thank you to Ms. Stephanie and our brilliant swimming coaches, whose meticulous planning and dedication ensured the entire day ran flawlessly. After some spectacular races in the pool, Dragon House swam away with the championship trophy for a well-deserved victory! Beyond the races and team games, the event was a wonderful celebration of sportsmanship, with everyone cheering loudly and creating unforgettable memories together.

26/05/2026

Our new prospectus offers a vibrant look into a typical day at JIS, where learning is shaped by meaningful experiences, strong relationships, and a commitment to developing the whole child. As a fully authorised IB World School nestled in a green setting in Tai Po, our close-knit community of around 160 students from over 18 nationalities enjoys a diverse yet deeply personal environment where every child is known and supported. Guided by our core values of Kindness, Commitment, and Respect, and the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we deliver an inquiry-based, internationally minded education for children aged 3 to 11 that beautifully reflects not just what our students learn, but how they grow into confident, curious, and responsible global citizens—head over to es.jis.edu.hk/prospectus to learn more.

14/05/2026

Our annual Bingo Night last Friday evening was a tremendous success, bringing our school community together for a night of fun and fundraising! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredibly supportive parents for their immense generosity, including the wonderful gift donations and the support for our food and beverage stalls. This year, our wish list goal is to create a dedicated STEAM room for our students. This space will serve as a combined art room, maker space, and technology hub featuring green screen technology, robotics, and 3D printer. Thanks to your collective efforts, we raised an impressive $26,000 HKD, which will go directly into creating this space for the start of the next academic year. A special thanks must go to the ESSPA team, who worked tirelessly to bring this event to life!

09/05/2026

A massive congratulations to our Battle of the Books (BOB) team for their spectacular victory at the semi-finals this past Thursday! This achievement follows many weeks of dedicated preparation, during which the team pored over various BOB titles, refined their routines, and mastered tricky questions about this year’s selection. Their success is a brilliant testament to the power of teamwork and preparation, perfectly embodying our school’s core value of “Commitment.” Every member of the team should be incredibly proud of how their hard work has paid off on the big stage. We are all immensely proud of their progress and simply cannot wait to cheer them on at the finals!

01/05/2026

Our P3 students had an absolute blast during their Day Camp in Sai Kung this Tuesday! The adventure began with a scenic hike that led the group to the beautiful Trio Beach, where the energy remained high all morning. Once there, the students dived into various sea scouting activities, testing their teamwork and coordination by the water’s edge. The undisputed highlight of the trip was rock scrambling under a canopy of blue skies, providing a wonderful outdoor challenge for our young explorers. It was a fantastic day of fresh air and discovery!

28/04/2026

To wrap up the “Sharing the Planet” unit, the Reception class took a field trip to Hong Kong Park to enjoy a morning in nature. The Reception students and their families enjoyed a picnic snack together, followed by a walk through the Edward Youde Aviary. The aviary was a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn more about wildlife, and they enjoyed having such a firsthand experience with the birds. The field trip ended with some playtime in the children’s playground!

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4663 Tai Po Road, Tai Po Kau, Tai Po
Hong Kong

Opening Hours

Monday	08:15 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:15 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:15 - 17:00
Thursday	08:15 - 17:00
Friday	08:15 - 17:00

Website

http://es.jis.edu.hk/

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