Country guide · Hong Kong
Hong Kong,
in the same time zone.
This guide is for Singapore families considering international and boarding schools in Hong Kong. It covers the curricula on offer, the September school year compared with Singapore's, boarding options, admissions and practical matters such as guardianship, with links to official sources.
On this page
01 / School types
What is on offer.
| Type | Curriculum | School year |
|---|---|---|
| International schools | IB, British (IGCSE, A-Level), American, Canadian, Australian and others | September to June or July |
| Local schools | Hong Kong curriculum (HKDSE) | September to July |
International schools
- Curriculum
- IB, British (IGCSE, A-Level), American, Canadian, Australian and others
- School year
- September to June or July
Local schools
- Curriculum
- Hong Kong curriculum (HKDSE)
- School year
- September to July
The Education Bureau publishes a list of international schools (opens in a new tab).
02 / Boarding
Boarding in Hong Kong.
Only a few schools in Hong Kong offer boarding, and places are limited （to be confirmed）. Students at international schools usually live with their families.
Examples of schools: （to be confirmed）
03 / Year groups
From a January school year.
| Your child now | What to check |
|---|---|
| Singapore local school (January start) | Which year group in a September start; a move mid-year in Singapore terms |
| Singapore international school (August start) | Usually the same year group; confirm with the school |
Singapore local school (January start)
- What to check
- Which year group in a September start; a move mid-year in Singapore terms
Singapore international school (August start)
- What to check
- Usually the same year group; confirm with the school
Each school applies its own age rules. （to be confirmed）
04 / Admissions and practicalities
Before you apply.
- Schools set their own assessments and interviews; some have long waiting lists （to be confirmed）.
- Hong Kong and Singapore share a time zone, so lessons and calls stay at the same hours.
- Students who are not Hong Kong residents need a study visa or the right status （to be confirmed）.
- Guardianship arrangements for boarders are set by the school. ELT does not arrange guardians; we can share a list of providers （to be confirmed）.
Partner schools.
Where we list schools, partner schools are marked. ELT may receive a referral fee from partner schools; this does not change the order in which we suggest schools. See school applications.
05 / Questions
Families ask.
Can my child keep the same tutor after moving to Hong Kong?
Yes. The time zone is the same, so lessons can continue at the same times.
Do you guarantee a place?
No. Schools decide admissions.
About this article
- Written by
- （to be confirmed）
- Reviewed by
- （to be confirmed）
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
Sources
- Education Bureau, Hong Kong — international schools (opens in a new tab)internationalschools.edb.gov.hk
- Immigration Department, Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)immd.gov.hk
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