Registration
- When and where will the Summer Discovery Program 2025 be held?
The 2026 Summer Discovery Program will be at the Repulse Bay Campus on the following dates:
Session 1: June 22 - July 10, 2025 (14 Days)
Session 2: July 13 - July 31, 2026 (15 Days)
- Where can you register for the Summer Discovery Program?
Please view our course selection to browse courses that are offered.
- Can non-HKIS students register for the Summer Discovery Program?
Yes, non-HKIS students who attend schools registered in Hong Kong can register for the program in Session 2 only.
- What does ‘entering grade level’ mean?
Entering grade level refers to your child's grade level in the following academic year (ie: 2026 - 2027)
- Can students register for both AM and PM blocks?
Yes, students can register for both AM and PM blocks. There will be a supervised lunch break between the two blocks.
Payment
- Can I pay for the Summer Discovery Program using credits in my SchoolsBuddy wallet?
Payments for the Summer Discovery Program must be settled by credit card (Visa, Mastercard) and CANNOT be settled using credits from your SchoolsBuddy wallet.
Bus Service
- Is there a bus service available for the Summer Discovery Program?
Yes, it is mandatory to ride the school bus at dismissal for both AM and PM blocks and you are required to register for the bus service. However, you can register as a walker and be eligible to dismiss on foot if you live within the predetermined walking radius or you are a Middle / High school student.
You can direct and bus related queries to Kwoon Chung Motors (KMC). Read more here.
Lunch options
- Will lunch be provided for students during the Summer Discovery Program?
Lunch will be provided by our caterer, Sodexo, in the cafeteria for students enrolled in both AM and PM classes. The lunch service will normally offer two meal choices per day, one meat and one vegetarian. Students will have the option to order lunch or bring their own packed lunch to school. Please be aware that HKIS is a NUT FREE campus during the summer program. Please find the link regarding how to order lunch here.
Pick up/ Drop off
- Where should I arrive to drop off my child?
The designated area for ALL drop-offs will be the Lower Primary Bus Lay-by. You can click here to view a video that will show you how to access this area.
Please note that if there is a buildup of traffic in this area, you may be asked to circle around to minimize the congestion.
- What time and where should | arrive to pick up my child?
Students registered as walkers should be collected at the Lower Primary Security Booth at the following times:
- 12:00 pm - AM block
- 3:45 pm - PM block
Only those registered on our dismissal list as a HKIS walker will be allowed to depart through this exit.
In the event that you have to pick up your child by private car due to special circumstances, you will need to notify the Summer Programs Office 24 hours in advance. Pick-up location by private car will be at the Lower Primary Security Booth.
Please note that private car pick-up will be at 11:20am for the morning session and 3:10pm for the afternoon session. Please ensure you don't arrive any later than these times.
- Can my child wait on Campus between the AM & PM blocks?
Yes, students will be able to wait on campus and have lunch in our supervised cafeteria. Please click here to find out more about our lunch service.
- Are parents allowed to be on campus and wait for their child?
Parents are allowed access to campus, provided they adhere to visitor procedures in place. Parents are not encouraged to wait on campus and are only to visit classes when invited to ensure they do not interfere with class dynamics.