Private Independent Schools
Private Independent Schools (“PISs”), similar to International Schools, belong to the private school sector. Most Private Independent Schools offer non-local curricula. The Government supports the development of PISs to foster the growth of a quality private school sector with more diversity in the school system and choices for parents. Whilst the target student groups and the administrative requirements applicable to PISs are different from those of International Schools, it is common for parents to consider them as attractive alternatives.
PISs primarily serve the demand for school places from local families seeking an alternative to public sector schools and are required maintain at least 70% of the student population being Hong Kong Permanent Residents.