Discovery Bay International School
Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories
- Age 5 - 18 • Primary cum Secondary
- $138,100 - 189,300 HKD per year
- School Website
- dbis@dbis.edu.hk | 2987 7331
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School Type
International School
Educational Stage
Primary cum Secondary
District and Region
Islands, New Territories West
Year of Establishment
1983
Operation Mode
Non-Profit-Making
Student Gender
Co-Educational
Religious Affiliation
-
Places Offered
950 - 1050
Average No. of Classes per Grade
4
Average Class Size
25
Curriculum
British Curriculum
Primary Medium of Instruction
English
Other Language(s) of Instruction
-
Barrier-Free Access Campus
No
Special Education Needs Support
Yes -
-
Financial Assistance / Scholarship
No
Special Arrangement for Incoming Students to HK
No
Admission Policy
Interview
Admission Priority
-
Other Charges
Premium School Development Levy, Standard School Development Levy
Parents’ Association
Yes
No. of Teaching Staff
115 - 125
School Hours
Mon - Fri 8:55 am - 2:40 pm (EYFS); 8:25 am - 3:10 pm (Primary); 8:00 am - 3:20 pm (Secondary)
School Bus Service
Yes
Enquiry (General)
dbis@dbis.edu.hk; 2987 7331 (Primary Section), 2987 7331; 3962 1500 (Secondary Section)
Enquiry (Admission)
admissions@dbis.edu.hk
About the School
High expectations and the pursuit of excellence are fundamental to the approach to learning at DBIS, the British International School in Discovery Bay. From the Early Years Foundation Stage to Primary and into Secondary, the school is focused on developing independent learners who are curious about the world around them and have a desire to explore and inquire.
DBIS’s philosophy is based around the development of the whole child, ensuring all students are given every opportunity to pursue their individual strengths. The school offers a broad international curriculum with British characteristics. Strong links to the community provides a range of student leadership and service opportunities.
The school community comprises over 50 different nationalities with approximately 1,100 students located on three superbly equipped campuses in the tranquil yet vibrant suburb of Discovery Bay – a unique natural setting that offers multiple opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom.
* Information on each school profile is compiled by Education Bureau based on voluntary contributions by the schools and their return to the annual enrolment survey conducted by Education Bureau. Any enquiries should be addressed to the schools directly.