HKIS is a leading non-profit international school established in 1966.
HKIS offers an American-style education serving students from Reception One (pre-kindergarten aged four years) to Grade 12. From humble beginnings, HKIS has expanded to cover two sites with Lower and Upper Primary schools based in Repulse Bay and Middle and High Schools based in Tai Tam. Employing over 500 faculty and staff from Hong Kong and around the globe, HKIS provides an American-style education, teaching a wide and varied curriculum that encourages personal as well as academic growth.
18/06/2026
We love this Upper Primary tradition! Students sign the back of the PE Posters for departing faculty members. It's a great way for students to say goodbye and create a sweet HKIS memento for their teachers. You will be missed!
📸 by Nick Walklet, UP PE Teacher
16/06/2026
The Spring 2026 Issue of DragonTales is here!
In this issue, we celebrate how HKIS lived out this year’s theme, ‘Serving Together, United by Grace'. Learn about exciting programs and events enjoyed by the HKIS community, along with some important farewells!
Read it here: https://bit.ly/HKISDragonTalesSpring2026FB
Also in this issue:
⭐️ Highlights from Primary and Secondary School
⭐️ The 2026 Bob Christian Alum of the Year Recipient
⭐️ Inspiring service leadership initiatives
⭐️ A recap of Homecoming Week & the 2026 Spring Celebration
⭐️ A tribute to the Class of 2026
⭐️ Inspiring stories from long-serving employees — some with over four decades at HKIS!
…and so much more!
Cover photo: former HKIS High School Principal and Head of School James Handrich with Francis H. '32 at the Service Leadership Recognition Ceremony during Homecoming Week 2026.
Hot off the Parsley Press! 🪴 The question rocking the Upper Primary still remains–will music make our parsley grow?? The people are divided. Watch the video to see what's in discussion, who thinks it will grow, and who says NO! 🎶🎶
12/06/2026
📣 NEW VIDEO - Remember Who You Are - HKIS60 Community
As we count down the last few days until the end of the school year, we're celebrating all the amazing groups of people that make HKIS so special. We love this compassionate, creative, expressive Community! 💖
Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gWgAyftr
"Look inside yourself...Remember who you are."
And let all the children boogie!
🎥 by Eva Kim '26 HS Marketing Intern, originally produced for the 2026 Spring Celebration
before summer!
The Dragon Shop is CLOSED for the summer...and will be back in action this August with a brand-new look! Don't worry, while this marks the end of an era, the Dragon Shop will always be the one-stop shop for Spirit gear (and sweet treats!) Here’s to the next chapter 🐉✨
🎥 by Mazel Chan '27
🌮✨ A Delicious Celebration of Spanish & Latin Flavors! ✨🍮
The Middle School Spanish classes brought culture and cuisine to life at the Spanish & Latin Food Festival! Intermediate students showcased their culinary skills and cultural learning by learning a recipe in Spanish, recreating it on film, and designing a marketing poster to advertise it. Students filled the space with homemade creations that they introduced in Spanish to hungry visitors.
Guests enjoyed a mouthwatering spread, including:
🔥 sizzling carne asada tacos
🥑 fresh, homemade guacamole
🥔 crispy, flavorful patatas bravas
🍳 classic tortilla de patata
🌭 savory choripán
🍰 rich Basque cheesecake
🍮 smooth and creamy flan
🍩 sweet, golden churros
🍹 refreshing drinks like horchata, piña colada, and morir soñando
Students not only prepared and served these dishes but also shared the stories and traditions behind them, creating a truly immersive cultural experience.
🌎❤️
03/06/2026
HKIS is honored to be named a winner in the 2026 Parents’ Choice Awards in Hong Kong by Edarabia.
Out of over 80 institutions reviewed across the region, HKIS emerged in the Top 10, specifically recognized for excellence.
"In an era where parents are more discerning than ever, this award serves as a powerful testament to the trust your community places in your leadership and faculty." - Edarabia
01/06/2026
CON-GRAD-ULATIONS! We are so proud of you Class of 2026. Thank you for bringing a supportive energy to HKIS and leaving a positive legacy. We will miss you! 💝
For a full recap of the 2026 HKIS Graduation, check out the upcoming Spring issue of DragonTales.
01/06/2026
⚡️Grade 4 Maker Fair Recap!
The big guiding question for the fair this year was: How can I design a device that converts energy from one form to another?
Students explored energy transformation through a UDL approach—building access, offering choices, and strengthening student agency with an HKIS Design Cycle–scaffolded planner (imagine → create → inquire → improve → reflect). They also had special time in the STEM Lab to explore the technologies they’d use at Maker Fair.
Sustainability was built in from the start—students learned to maximize reusable/upcycled materials, consider the environmental impact of adhesives, and even took on class sustainability challenges like tracking waste and reducing harmful materials.
It was a brilliant mix of creativity, learning, and responsibility!
29/05/2026
It’s Graduation Day at HKIS! Did you pick up a copy of the SCMP newspaper today? You won’t miss how proud we are of the Class of 2026—and of 60 years of leading lifelong learning in Hong Kong.
See where our newest graduates are heading:
https://www.hkis.edu.hk/student-learning/high-school
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