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VIDEO: 10 Surprising Facts About The French International School Hong Kong
Did You Know You Don't Need To Speak French To Join The School?
Established in 1963, the French International School Hong Kong (FIS) is a multicultural school, offering diverse curricula built upon values of global mindedness, critical thinking and personal development.
Visit the website to find out more – or why not attend a campus tour? More details here!
Its mission is to energise young minds, prepare independent and compassionate life-long learners and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
Read on to find out some surprising facts about one of Hong Kong’s best-loved schools!
Top 10 Surprising Facts About FIS
1. YOU DON’T NEED TO SPEAK FRENCH TO JOIN THE SCHOOL
Students can join the French stream or the International stream, where lessons are conducted in English.
2. IT HAS A LONG HISTORY
FIS has been in Hong Kong since 1963 – more than 60 years!
3. FIS HAS FOUR CAMPUSES
You can choose to study at schools in Jardine’s Lookout, Tseung Kwan O, Chai Wan and Happy Valley.
4. THERE ARE TWO STREAMS
Students in the French stream follow the French national curriculum, from kindergarten through to the French Baccalauréat. Students in the international stream follow a programme based on the English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE and the IB.
5. THEY TAKE SUSTAINABILITY SERIOUSLY
Demonstrating its commitment to the environment, FIS has eco-sustainability gardens on its campuses.
6. CUTTING BACK ON FOOD WASTE IS A PRIORITY
Students participate in a sustainability committee to keep accountable to food waste.
7. THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES
FIS has more than 2,800+ students from 45 nationalities.
8. ALUMNIS WORK HERE
The Head of FIS ECAs is an alumni!
9. THE SCHOOL HAS A SUSTAINABILITY MASCOT
… and he’s called Earthy!
10. YOU CAN ENROLL ANYTIME
Worried about catching school term dates? Don’t panic, as FIS offers rolling enrollment!
Where To Find It:
- French International School Hong Kong
- Campuses in Jardine's Lookout, Happy Valley, Tseung Kwan O and Chai Wan
- https://www.fis.edu.hk
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