Lantau International School: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		N/A
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	16 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: HK$73,200 to: HK$95,300

School fees range in HKD valid for the academic year 2024/2025

This school has more than one campus in Hong Kong:

Cheung Sha Campus: Ages 4 to 5

Address: No. 22, Upper Cheung Sha Village, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Tong Fuk Campus: Ages 5 to 8

Address: House 113, Tong Fuk Village, Lantau, Hong Kong

Pui O Campus: Ages 8 to 11

Address: No. 17-19, Lo Wai Tsuen, Pui O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

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Nationalities

Number of students	220
Number of nationalities represented in the school	About 25
Most common nationality	English
Ratio of local students to international students	15%

Languages

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	We offer extra support
Additional language classes offered by the school	Mandarin

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	Reception class: 22 Lower primary: 22 Upper primary: 24
Average number of students per class	Reception Class: 15 Lower primary: 16 Upper primary: 15
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	All classrooms at all 3 campuses are equipped with Interactive Boards. Each pupil is provided with a laptop for IT lessons in upper campus.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)	Yes
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	No, we are a non religious school. We respect all faiths.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	None
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	Students are requested to read daily, which should take no more than 20-30 minutes to complete, depending on the class level. This is the key homework assignment, as educational research shows that there is a positive correlation between the ability to read and doing well academically.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	Over 80 percent

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	No
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Students can be challenged and extended through differentiated work.
Student access to education psychologist	No

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Interview with the class teacher
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Assessment of reading, writing and Maths skills
Waiting list	For some year groups
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	We accept application all year round.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School day

School start time	Reception class: 9:00am P1 - P6: 9:00am
School finish time	Reception class: 2:45pm P1 - P6: 2:55pm
Supervised care before/after school	No
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	The children are required to bring their own lunches to school.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	No
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Soccer, drama, choir, dance, cookery, basketball etc.
Sports activities included	PE is twice weekly
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Occasionally

Facilities

Sports facilities at the school

Playground and access to football pitch and basketball court

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Established in 1995, Lantau International School is like no other school in Hong Kong. Nestled amidst the scenic splendour of South Lantau in three campuses, Cheung Sha (4,500sq/ft) , Tong Fuk (12,000sq/ft) and Pui O (9,000sq/ft) LIS operates 14 classes for a maximum intake of 320 pupils.

The school boasts a unique balance between a Primary English education and the greenest environment of Hong Kong, in low rise buildings. At LIS, children will receive a well-rounded education of the highest standard where they will flourish both socially and academically.

Teaching approach of the school

As Hong Kong is such a diverse city, and as LIS truly is an international school with both children and teachers coming from all over the world, the British National Curriculum is adapted so that it is applicable to all pupils.
Topic works focus on local history, local geography, and the traditional culture of the Hong Kong people. These areas of study are connected to broader topics in European and North American history, geography, and culture. World religions are taught with the aim of promoting understanding, tolerance, and the appreciation of the rich collective histories and cultures of this part of the world.
LIS takes full advantage of its green surroundings with outdoor education programs (such as camping trips, PE on the beach, school hikes, outdoor nature lessons and sometimes unexpected encounters with the rich wild fauna of Lantau South).