Our purpose at South Island School is to make a difference in the world and to empower our students to live this out. We educate our students socially, emotionally, and academically to help them make informed decisions and take action responsibly.
We offer our students the opportunities and guidance to become honest, responsible and courageous global citizens.
Our purpose at South Island School is to make a difference in the world and to empower our students to live this out. We educate our students socially, emotionally, and academically to help them make informed decisions and take action responsibly.
We offer our students the opportunities and guidance to become honest, responsible and courageous global citizens.
Our Pastoral Curriculum supports students with a team of teachers, addressing their emotional and social needs while providing safe spaces for transitioning to adulthood.
Our Values in Action Curriculum offers diverse out-of-class activities for students to apply classroom learning in real-world contexts, fostering leadership, community engagement, and personal growth.
When families join South Island School, there are many activities to connect with our teachers to stay involved in your child’s learning and various opportunities to give back and make a difference in our school.
With a 98% IBDP pass rate and 35% of our 130 IBDP students achieving 40+ points, South Island School provides a healthy space for our students to excel and succeed, leading to great opportunities across the globe.
As part of the English Schools Foundation(ESF), our students are supported by the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong, providing them the resources and opportunities not found outside of ESF Schools.
South Island School's Years 7 to 9 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), offering a challenging and practical learning framework that supports students' transition and integration into the secondary school community, building a solid foundation of critical thinking and global mindedness for the middle and senior years.
In Years 10 and 11, South Island School offers a common curriculum and elective subjects, preparing students for I/GCSE exams while providing guidance for future pathways both local and abroad.
In Years 12 and 13, South Island School offers three pathways, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) and the SIS Diploma, to give students agency in their studies based on their learning style and aspirations, while fostering a well-rounded and global-minded outlook through leadership and community involvement.
At South Island, well-being is at the heart of everything that we do. We want our school to be healthy, inclusive and supportive so that it enables our community to thrive. We promote positive mental health and well-being for our whole school community and recognise how important it is in our lives.
The SIS Family Leadership Team provides pastoral support to help all students flourish. Each student has trusted adults, including Tutors, Heads of Year, Counsellors, and Medical Professionals, ensuring holistic support.
The role of the Tutor is a crucial one as they are advocates for their students and they serve as the main adult point of contact, gathering information from other teachers about what the student needs and spearheading efforts to support them. Tutors make every effort to ensure that the relationships fostered between the student, home and school are positive.
Effective pastoral care is the ‘nourishment for the learning journey’ to which all students have an entitlement. The Pastoral Learning Curriculum (PLC) is taught during Tutor Time and is aimed to explicitly teach and promote health and well-being, build resilience, enhance academic care and build human and social capital among our community.
At South Island, well-being is at the heart of everything that we do. We want our school to be healthy, inclusive and supportive so that it enables our community to thrive. We promote positive mental health and well-being for our whole school community and recognise how important it is in our lives.
The SIS Family Leadership Team provides pastoral support to help all students flourish. Each student has trusted adults, including Tutors, Heads of Year, Counsellors, and Medical Professionals, ensuring holistic support.
The role of the Tutor is a crucial one as they are advocates for their students and they serve as the main adult point of contact, gathering information from other teachers about what the student needs and spearheading efforts to support them. Tutors make every effort to ensure that the relationships fostered between the student, home and school are positive.
Effective pastoral care is the ‘nourishment for the learning journey’ to which all students have an entitlement. The Pastoral Learning Curriculum (PLC) is taught during Tutor Time and is aimed to explicitly teach and promote health and well-being, build resilience, enhance academic care and build human and social capital among our community.
At South Island, well-being is at the heart of everything that we do. We want our school to be healthy, inclusive and supportive so that it enables our community to thrive. We promote positive mental health and well-being for our whole school community and recognise how important it is in our lives.
The SIS Family Leadership Team provides pastoral support to help all students flourish. Each student has trusted adults, including Tutors, Heads of Year, Counsellors, and Medical Professionals, ensuring holistic support.
The role of the Tutor is a crucial one as they are advocates for their students and they serve as the main adult point of contact, gathering information from other teachers about what the student needs and spearheading efforts to support them. Tutors make every effort to ensure that the relationships fostered between the student, home and school are positive.
Effective pastoral care is the ‘nourishment for the learning journey’ to which all students have an entitlement. The Pastoral Learning Curriculum (PLC) is taught during Tutor Time and is aimed to explicitly teach and promote health and well-being, build resilience, enhance academic care and build human and social capital among our community.
South Island promotes physical activity with a wide range of sports and impressive facilities. Students achieve success, representing their school and Hong Kong SAR, fostering involvement, activity, and competitiveness at all levels.
South Island offers diverse extracurricular activities, fostering skill development, personal growth, and relationships with dedicated teachers and coaches in a well-structured program that extends the curriculum and pushes students beyond their comfort zone.
The House system at South Island consists of 6 Houses. Through our various Interhouse activities, students are given chances to develop supportive vertical relationships with students across all year levels, establish strong school spirit, and provide a sense of belonging and ownership for each student.
South Island School offers over X student-led councils, initiatives and special events. Through these student-led activities, SIS students are empowered to live out the school motto, develop important soft skills as student leaders, and make a difference in the various areas that they are passionate about.
All students will have the opportunity to engage and participate in the community as part of their required coursework at South Island School. Students will learn to engage in our local community and cultivate a service mindset as they make a difference in Hong Kong and beyond.
Each year at South Island School, we dedicate a week to our motto “Making a Difference.” Students engage in diverse local and international activities focused on Creativity, Activity, and Service.
South Island promotes physical activity with a wide range of sports and impressive facilities. Students achieve success, representing their school and Hong Kong SAR, fostering involvement, activity, and competitiveness at all levels.
South Island offers diverse extracurricular activities, fostering skill development, personal growth, and relationships with dedicated teachers and coaches in a well-structured program that extends the curriculum and pushes students beyond their comfort zone.
The House system at South Island consists of 6 Houses. Through our various Interhouse activities, students are given chances to develop supportive vertical relationships with students across all year levels, establish strong school spirit, and provide a sense of belonging and ownership for each student.
South Island School offers over X student-led councils, initiatives and special events. Through these student-led activities, SIS students are empowered to live out the school motto, develop important soft skills as student leaders, and make a difference in the various areas that they are passionate about.
All students will have the opportunity to engage and participate in the community as part of their required coursework at South Island School. Students will learn to engage in our local community and cultivate a service mindset as they make a difference in Hong Kong and beyond.
Each year at South Island School, we dedicate a week to our motto “Making a Difference.” Students engage in diverse local and international activities focused on Creativity, Activity, and Service.
South Island promotes physical activity with a wide range of sports and impressive facilities. Students achieve success, representing their school and Hong Kong SAR, fostering involvement, activity, and competitiveness at all levels.
South Island offers diverse extracurricular activities, fostering skill development, personal growth, and relationships with dedicated teachers and coaches in a well-structured program that extends the curriculum and pushes students beyond their comfort zone.
The House system at South Island consists of 6 Houses. Through our various Interhouse activities, students are given chances to develop supportive vertical relationships with students across all year levels, establish strong school spirit, and provide a sense of belonging and ownership for each student.
South Island School offers over X student-led councils, initiatives and special events. Through these student-led activities, SIS students are empowered to live out the school motto, develop important soft skills as student leaders, and make a difference in the various areas that they are passionate about.
All students will have the opportunity to engage and participate in the community as part of their required coursework at South Island School. Students will learn to engage in our local community and cultivate a service mindset as they make a difference in Hong Kong and beyond.
Each year at South Island School, we dedicate a week to our motto “Making a Difference.” Students engage in diverse local and international activities focused on Creativity, Activity, and Service.
It's been the most conducive and propitious 7 years of my life.
It's been the most conducive and propitious 7 years of my life.
Maddie F. 2023-24
2 / 9
I'm extremely appreciative of everything I have experienced and learnt at SIS including the fact that "we have to have the mentality that we have to work for everything we're going to get.”
I'm extremely appreciative of everything I have experienced and learnt at SIS including the fact that "we have to have the mentality that we have to work for everything we're going to get.”
Tarush G. 2017-18
3 / 9
My time at SIS has been a memorable one. Whether I was learning in class, hanging around my tutor room during break, or even going on field trips outside of school, being around my cohort and teachers ensured that my dull experiences were far and few in-betwwen. SIS has been responsible for a wonderful and irreplaceable 7 years of my life, memories which will stay with me for many more years to come; and I hope that everyone else who graduates from this school will be capable of willingly and wholeheartedly saying the same thing.
My time at SIS has been a memorable one. Whether I was learning in class, hanging around my tutor room during break, or even going on field trips outside of school, being around my cohort and teachers ensured that my dull experiences were far and few in-betwwen. SIS has been responsible for a wonderful and irreplaceable 7 years of my life, memories which will stay with me for many more years to come; and I hope that everyone else who graduates from this school will be capable of willingly and wholeheartedly saying the same thing.
Isaac K. 2015-16
4 / 9
SIS has given me the education, confidence and support I need to thrive in the next chapter of my life. But more than anything, SIS has given me unforgettable experiences that have shaped me into the happy and proud individual I am today.
SIS has given me the education, confidence and support I need to thrive in the next chapter of my life. But more than anything, SIS has given me unforgettable experiences that have shaped me into the happy and proud individual I am today.
Belinda L. 2015-16
5 / 9
I want to sincerely thank all the teachers, staff and students of the school for providing me with the gifts of education, opportunity, fun and companionship.
I want to sincerely thank all the teachers, staff and students of the school for providing me with the gifts of education, opportunity, fun and companionship.
Ian C. 2015-16
6 / 9
Big shout out to the South Island for giving me an amazing high school experience. I couldn't have wished for anything better!
Big shout out to the South Island for giving me an amazing high school experience. I couldn't have wished for anything better!
Rachel L. 2015-16
7 / 9
I'm so grateful my time at SIS went the way it did, I met amazing people, was taught by brilliant teachers and was part of an amazing community. It's been amazing, being at SIS has really prepared me for the next step and I cannot wait. Thank you SIS for being incredible.
I'm so grateful my time at SIS went the way it did, I met amazing people, was taught by brilliant teachers and was part of an amazing community. It's been amazing, being at SIS has really prepared me for the next step and I cannot wait. Thank you SIS for being incredible.
Zabrina G-W. 2015-16
8 / 9
6 years in SIS has been a blast. The South Island has given me many memories that I will treasure deeply for the rest of my life... B-ball, AYP, pedal kart, Friday football... I would like to say a BIG thank you to my family, friends and all the teachers especially to Mr Moore. I'm truly grateful. It has been a long, tough ride and I couldn't have made it through without any of YOU.
6 years in SIS has been a blast. The South Island has given me many memories that I will treasure deeply for the rest of my life... B-ball, AYP, pedal kart, Friday football... I would like to say a BIG thank you to my family, friends and all the teachers especially to Mr Moore. I'm truly grateful. It has been a long, tough ride and I couldn't have made it through without any of YOU.
Lawrence T. 2003-04
9 / 9
Words cannot express my appreciation to the people that have had an impact on me during my 7 years here at SIS. I would like to pay tribute to my teachers who realize that life is like a football match; I will never progress in life if I am unwilling to take chances and accept my failures as constructive lessons. Reflecting on my experiences at SIS, it will equip me well for any obstacles I encounter in the future.
Words cannot express my appreciation to the people that have had an impact on me during my 7 years here at SIS. I would like to pay tribute to my teachers who realize that life is like a football match; I will never progress in life if I am unwilling to take chances and accept my failures as constructive lessons. Reflecting on my experiences at SIS, it will equip me well for any obstacles I encounter in the future.
Naveen N. 2003-04
What's New at SIS?
✨ That podium finish feeling! 🥈🥉 Our SIS students rocked the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Sevens 2025, with the boys winning silver and the girls taking home bronze! 💪🏽🏉 Facing tough competition at 1000m above sea level in Hohhot, they showed resilience and great sportsmanship. Huge cheers for Ollie, Ahlia, Saidhb, Lizzie, Sara, and alumna Elsie! 🎉💙
School will be closed on Monday 8th September. Please DO NOT travel to school.
Dear South Islanders,
There will be no school Monday 8th September. Please DO NOT travel to school.
🎉 Congratulations to Hansol from Year 12 for his fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication.
Hansol’s passion for learning truly shines through, and he emphasizes the importance of discipline in achieving success. His love for reading classics, listening to diverse music, and watching films has enriched his thinking and broadened his perspective. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish in the IB and beyond! Continue to shine, Hansol! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Sophie from Year 12for her fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication.
Sophie truly shined in Design Technology and English, showcasing her creativity and critical thinking skills. Her passion for these subjects has set her up for an exciting journey ahead. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in her future endeavors! Keep up the excellent work, Sophie! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Alison from Year 12 for her impressive achievements! Her dedication and hard work have truly shone through, resulting in fantastic GCSE results.
We admire the determination she showed when switching from Computer Science to Art, putting in the effort to excel. As she embarks on her journey in the Art and Design BTEC course as part of the IBCP, we can’t wait to see the creative masterpieces she will produce! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Jaydon Wong (12C1) for his outstanding achievements! His hard work and dedication have truly paid off, showcasing remarkable results in his GCSE exams.
Jaydon’s passion for learning and his commitment to exploring new ideas are truly inspiring. His ability to think critically and engage with complex subjects sets him apart. We are excited to see the positive impact he will create as he embarks on his journey in the IB programme. Keep shining, Jaydon! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to our students for their exceptional performance in the recent GCSE exams! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, resulting in remarkable achievements.
We are proud of the resilience, critical thinking, and collaboration skills they’ve developed along the way. This is just the beginning as they embark on the next chapter with the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme.
We can’t wait to see how they will continue to #makeadifference in their future endeavors! 🌟
Congratulations to the students with outstanding IBCP & BTEC results! We look forward to seeing the Class of 2025 #makeadifference as they embark on their journeys! 🥳
South Islanders - Even though the amber rainstorm warning is now in effect, the EDB suspension of classes remains in force.
As such lessons will be held online today. Students should not report to campus today.
✨ That podium finish feeling! 🥈🥉 Our SIS students rocked the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Sevens 2025, with the boys winning silver and the girls taking home bronze! 💪🏽🏉 Facing tough competition at 1000m above sea level in Hohhot, they showed resilience and great sportsmanship. Huge cheers for Ollie, Ahlia, Saidhb, Lizzie, Sara, and alumna Elsie! 🎉💙
School will be closed on Monday 8th September. Please DO NOT travel to school.
Dear South Islanders,
There will be no school Monday 8th September. Please DO NOT travel to school.
🎉 Congratulations to Hansol from Year 12 for his fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication.
Hansol’s passion for learning truly shines through, and he emphasizes the importance of discipline in achieving success. His love for reading classics, listening to diverse music, and watching films has enriched his thinking and broadened his perspective. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish in the IB and beyond! Continue to shine, Hansol! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Sophie from Year 12for her fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication.
Sophie truly shined in Design Technology and English, showcasing her creativity and critical thinking skills. Her passion for these subjects has set her up for an exciting journey ahead. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in her future endeavors! Keep up the excellent work, Sophie! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Alison from Year 12 for her impressive achievements! Her dedication and hard work have truly shone through, resulting in fantastic GCSE results.
We admire the determination she showed when switching from Computer Science to Art, putting in the effort to excel. As she embarks on her journey in the Art and Design BTEC course as part of the IBCP, we can’t wait to see the creative masterpieces she will produce! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Jaydon Wong (12C1) for his outstanding achievements! His hard work and dedication have truly paid off, showcasing remarkable results in his GCSE exams.
Jaydon’s passion for learning and his commitment to exploring new ideas are truly inspiring. His ability to think critically and engage with complex subjects sets him apart. We are excited to see the positive impact he will create as he embarks on his journey in the IB programme. Keep shining, Jaydon! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to our students for their exceptional performance in the recent GCSE exams! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, resulting in remarkable achievements.
We are proud of the resilience, critical thinking, and collaboration skills they’ve developed along the way. This is just the beginning as they embark on the next chapter with the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme.
We can’t wait to see how they will continue to #makeadifference in their future endeavors! 🌟
Congratulations to the students with outstanding IBCP & BTEC results! We look forward to seeing the Class of 2025 #makeadifference as they embark on their journeys! 🥳
South Islanders - Even though the amber rainstorm warning is now in effect, the EDB suspension of classes remains in force.
As such lessons will be held online today. Students should not report to campus today.
✨ That podium finish feeling! 🥈🥉 Our SIS students rocked the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Sevens 2025, with the boys winning silver and the girls taking home bronze! 💪🏽🏉 Facing tough competition at 1000m above sea level in Hohhot, they showed resilience and great sportsmanship. Huge cheers for Ollie, Ahlia, Saidhb, Lizzie, Sara, and alumna Elsie! 🎉💙
School will be closed on Monday 8th September. Please DO NOT travel to school.
Dear South Islanders,
There will be no school Monday 8th September. Please DO NOT travel to school.
🎉 Congratulations to Hansol from Year 12 for his fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication.
Hansol’s passion for learning truly shines through, and he emphasizes the importance of discipline in achieving success. His love for reading classics, listening to diverse music, and watching films has enriched his thinking and broadened his perspective. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish in the IB and beyond! Continue to shine, Hansol! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Sophie from Year 12for her fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication.
Sophie truly shined in Design Technology and English, showcasing her creativity and critical thinking skills. Her passion for these subjects has set her up for an exciting journey ahead. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in her future endeavors! Keep up the excellent work, Sophie! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Alison from Year 12 for her impressive achievements! Her dedication and hard work have truly shone through, resulting in fantastic GCSE results.
We admire the determination she showed when switching from Computer Science to Art, putting in the effort to excel. As she embarks on her journey in the Art and Design BTEC course as part of the IBCP, we can’t wait to see the creative masterpieces she will produce! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Jaydon Wong (12C1) for his outstanding achievements! His hard work and dedication have truly paid off, showcasing remarkable results in his GCSE exams.
Jaydon’s passion for learning and his commitment to exploring new ideas are truly inspiring. His ability to think critically and engage with complex subjects sets him apart. We are excited to see the positive impact he will create as he embarks on his journey in the IB programme. Keep shining, Jaydon! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to our students for their exceptional performance in the recent GCSE exams! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, resulting in remarkable achievements.
We are proud of the resilience, critical thinking, and collaboration skills they’ve developed along the way. This is just the beginning as they embark on the next chapter with the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme.
We can’t wait to see how they will continue to #makeadifference in their future endeavors! 🌟
Congratulations to the students with outstanding IBCP & BTEC results! We look forward to seeing the Class of 2025 #makeadifference as they embark on their journeys! 🥳
South Islanders - Even though the amber rainstorm warning is now in effect, the EDB suspension of classes remains in force.
As such lessons will be held online today. Students should not report to campus today.
✨ That podium finish feeling! 🥈🥉 Our SIS students rocked the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Sevens 2025, with the boys winning silver and the girls taking home bronze! 💪🏽🏉 Facing tough competition at 1000m above sea level in Hohhot, they showed resilience and great sportsmanship. Huge cheers for Ollie, Ahlia, Saidhb, Lizzie, Sara, and alumna Elsie! 🎉💙
🎉 Congratulations to Hansol from Year 12 for his fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication.
Hansol’s passion for learning truly shines through, and he emphasizes the importance of discipline in achieving success. His love for reading classics, listening to diverse music, and watching films has enriched his thinking and broadened his perspective. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish in the IB and beyond! Continue to shine, Hansol! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Sophie from Year 12for her fantastic GCSE results! We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication.
Sophie truly shined in Design Technology and English, showcasing her creativity and critical thinking skills. Her passion for these subjects has set her up for an exciting journey ahead. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in her future endeavors! Keep up the excellent work, Sophie! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Alison from Year 12 for her impressive achievements! Her dedication and hard work have truly shone through, resulting in fantastic GCSE results.
We admire the determination she showed when switching from Computer Science to Art, putting in the effort to excel. As she embarks on her journey in the Art and Design BTEC course as part of the IBCP, we can’t wait to see the creative masterpieces she will produce! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Jaydon Wong (12C1) for his outstanding achievements! His hard work and dedication have truly paid off, showcasing remarkable results in his GCSE exams.
Jaydon’s passion for learning and his commitment to exploring new ideas are truly inspiring. His ability to think critically and engage with complex subjects sets him apart. We are excited to see the positive impact he will create as he embarks on his journey in the IB programme. Keep shining, Jaydon! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to our students for their exceptional performance in the recent GCSE exams! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, resulting in remarkable achievements.
We are proud of the resilience, critical thinking, and collaboration skills they’ve developed along the way. This is just the beginning as they embark on the next chapter with the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme.
We can’t wait to see how they will continue to #makeadifference in their future endeavors! 🌟
Congratulations to the students with outstanding IBCP & BTEC results! We look forward to seeing the Class of 2025 #makeadifference as they embark on their journeys! 🥳
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