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Chinese International School, Hong Kong
TISS Gold Tier School
Chinese International School (widely known as CIS), situated on Braemar Hill in Hong Kong, is distinguished by its pioneering dual-language immersion model that fosters fluency in both English and Mandarin. Serving coeducational students from primary through senior school, it offers the IB Middle Years and IB Diploma programmes, uniquely highlighted by a residential boarding experience for Year 10 students at its Hangzhou campus.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Exceptional bilingual education: Widely praised for its dual-language English and Mandarin immersion, bolstered by the immersive Year 10 Hangzhou residency program.
- Outstanding academic results: Highly regarded for consistently strong IB Diploma outcomes and track record of placement into top global universities.
- High faculty stability and compensation: Teachers highlight competitive compensation packages, strong resources, and notably lower turnover compared to regional peers.
Negatives
- High-pressure and competitive environment: Parents and students report an intense academic workload coupled with high stress and demanding parental expectations.
- Steep financial barrier and insular wealth culture: Exorbitant tuition, costly debentures, and an ultra-affluent demographic can foster a socially exclusive bubble.
- Address
- 1 Hau Yuen Path Braemar HillHong Kong, 0000Hong Kong (SAR) China
- Website
- http://www.cis.edu.hk
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Hong Kong (+852) +852 2512-5918
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years
- Levels
- Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- # of students
- 1,686
- # of teaching staff
- 218
- Students
- Coeducational
- Boarding
- Boarding
