The tuition fees usually cover the core academic instruction and standard curriculum delivery.Additional costs that maybe included: uniforms, bus transportation, meals, special field trips or experiential learning programs, technology (e.g., laptops) and sometimes capital levies or debentures (one-time or annual charges) to support school infrastructure. For instance, HKIS notes separate costs for uniforms, bus, lunches, and experiential learning programs.

Some schools require  one school  International primary school hk fees   charges a non-refundable “Capital Fee” of HK$45,000 for new students, or a very large debenture of HK$612,500 in one case.

Grade level matters**: Fees often rise as students progress into higher grades. For example, HKIS lists higher fees for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 than for Reception-Grade.

Additional one-time charges**: Entry fees, capital levies, debentures, and other non-tuition charges can add substantially to first-year cost. For example, the International Schools Database listing shows a first-year total of HK$264,800 (including one-time fees) for a 4-year-old at HKIS.

Many international schools increase fees annually. One source notes that primary-section international schools in Hong Kong were planning an average increase of about 4.94 % for the 2024/25 year.

So, if you’re planning to send a child to an international primary school in Hong Kong, you might expect to budget around HK$150,000–250,000 per year for tuition for most of the higher-end schools, and possibly more when you include extra charges .

However, there are more “mid-range” international schools charging closer to HK$110,000-130,000 for primary level. Always check the detailed fee schedule at the particular school you’re considering.