ESF Sports & Language Competitors

Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is a leading private co-educational college preparatory school for students from Reception One (Pre-Kindergarten) to Grade 12. Since 1966, HKIS has provided an American-style education grounded in the Christian faith. We encourage student achievement in an inspiring environment, and our programs reflect the rich multi-cultural and international character of our student body. HKIS offers a warm and inclusive learning environment for over 2,800 students of 40 nationalities and diverse religious backgrounds. We have four divisions across two campuses located on the south side of Hong Kong Island: Lower Primary (Pre-K to Grade 2), Upper Primary (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12). HKIS is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are committed to delivering exceptional teaching, and continually evolve our programs and facilities to enhance our student experience.

Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) has been a cornerstone of the Discovery Bay community since the school's founding in 1983. Located in tranquil and idyllic surroundings on the island of Lantau, our school offers a broad curriculum and compelling learning path. Our comprehensive study platform is based on the British academic system and we are fully accredited and regulated by the leading UK educational authorities. We cater to a diverse and multinational student body ranging from Early Years (ages 3-5) to Primary School (ages 6-11), and Secondary School (ages 12-18). Our learning experience is characterised by a creative and personalised study environment, small class sizes, and a broad range of extracurricular activities.

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) was founded in 1969 and is a leading private international school in Hong Kong. Offering a through-train, co-educational model, GSIS educates around 1,300 students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. As a dual-language school, GSIS operates two parallel streams, from Kindergarten to Secondary School and prepares for the German International Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, following IGCSE examinations in Year 11. In addition there is the option to pursue a dual-professional training through the school’s Business College. GSIS offers a rigorous academic programme within a vibrant, creative and caring community. Fostering an open-minded and engaged world-view, we guide our students towards becoming responsible, critical-thinking and self-assured citizens. Our curriculum provides learning opportunities for every student commensurate to their needs, abilities and stage of development. We teach a programme that gives each student the opportunity to experience success, yet challenges them to achieve their full potential. We provide enrichment through a wide range of extra-curricular activities that form an integral part of our school programme. The school is certified by the German Federal Government as an “Excellent German School Abroad” and by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation as an IB World School.