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French International School of Hong Kong
Location
Chai Wan (Primary) Jardine's Lookout (Kindergarten and Secondary) Happy Valley (Secondary) Tseung Kwan O (Primary and Secondary) Hong Kong
Information
Type	Private, comprehensive, Secondary, Primary, Kindergarten international, secondary, co-educational
Established	1964
Website	www.fis.edu.hk

French International School "Victor Segalen" of Hong Kong (FIS, French: Lycée français international Victor-Segalen) is a French international school in Hong Kong. It is the only accredited French school in Hong Kong (linked by an agreement with the Agency for French Teaching Abroad (AEFE). It has over 2,500 students in four different campuses. Since September 2014, FIS expanded its operations to a new campus in Hung Hom. In September 2018, the FIS opened its new campus in Tseung Kwan O, closing the Hung Hom Campus.

FIS offers two Streams, the French and the International streams. The French stream follows the French National Education curriculum which leads to the "diplôme national du brevet" and the French "Baccalauréat". The "Option Internationale du Baccalauréat" (OIB) offers advanced level studies in English. The International stream is based on the British curriculum and leads to IGCSE (University of Cambridge International Examinations) in Form 5 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Form 6. FIS was the first international school in Hong Kong to offer an International Baccalaureate program in 1988.

History

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FIS was established in 1963, as French engineers and technicians arrived in Hong Kong to build the Shek Pik dam. It became the first international school in Hong Kong and initially had 30 students. The original campus was a portion of a flat in Pok Fu Lam.

In 1973, FIS was the first international school to offer Mandarin classes to students.

Construction began on the Jardine's Lookout campus in 1982. The Hong Kong government donated the land to have the school built. In 1984, FIS established the Jardine's Lookout campus and opened the international stream. Classes began in September of that year.

Prior to 1988, the English medium stream only went up to the fifth form, with the General Certificate of Secondary Education being the end qualification. In 1988, FIS became the first international school in Hong Kong to be awarded the World IB status. The IB curriculum became available to the English medium stream and lengthened the course of study available to sixth form-equivalent students.

In 1994 the school was renamed after Victor Segalen.

In 1997 the school began building another campus. The Government of Hong Kong loaned $80 million, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust donated $20 million, and the Government of France gave a grant for $15 million. The Hong Kong government loan did not collect interest. In March 1999, the newly constructed Blue Pool Road Secondary School campus was opened. It had a cost of $130 million.

In 2011, the Chai Wan campus was opened and was later recognised with a Green Building Award.

In 2018, the Tseung Kwan O eco-campus was opened.

Difficulty of Admissions

A 1990 SCMP article stated that the admissions process was competitive and that the Anglophone classes were more difficult to get into.

Curriculum

As of 1990, language courses include French, English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and German. As of 1990 students must choose French and one other language.

Campuses

The Blue Pool Road Campus in Happy Valley houses the school administration and the secondary school. The 32-classroom facility has eight storeys. Three buildings house flats for employees. School buses are parked on the facility's roof. Other vehicles park in the basement.

The Jardine's Lookout Campus houses primary school classes. It has an auditorium with 310 seats. The swimming pool has a length of 25 metres (82 ft).

The Chai Wan Campus is located in the former Meng Tak Catholic School in Chai Wan; this campus opened in September 2011 and houses primary school students. A new campus in Area 67 of Tseung Kwan O is scheduled to open in 2018. The Tseung Kwan O campus houses early years through junior high school (collège).

Previously the Hung Hom Campus housed primary school students; it opened in September 2014, and was in Kowloon City District. The school once operated a Kindergarten campus in Shops 2–4 on the ground floor of Tung Fai Gardens (東暉花園) in Sheung Wan.

Sport teams

Since 2009, FIS has had its own football, handball, basketball, netball and rugby teams.

Governance

The French International School of Hong Kong is a not-for-profit, private enterprise under Hong Kong law and is managed by a Board. This Board comprises 13 volunteer members at most: 12 parents elected for 3 years and the Consulate General of France as well as invited members (representatives from the consulate, FIS and the French Chamber of Commerce). The Board members do not receive any financial compensation from FIS for their involvement.

Notable alumni

• Camille Cheng

See also

• France
• Hong Kong
• Schools

• French people in Hong Kong

References

1. ^ "A School at the Heart of a Community". French International School.
2. Parton, Anne (1992-07-14). "School offers flexibility". South China Morning Post. p. 36 – via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
3. "Foundation laid for new French school". South China Morning Post. 1982-06-22. p. 13 – via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
4. ^ "THE CLASS DISTINCTION". South China Morning Post. 1984-10-28. p. 13 – via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
5. ^ Kay, Wendy (1988-11-24). "French school to offer international course in English". South China Morning Post. p. 4 – via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
6. "Overview - FIS." French International School of Hong Kong. March 19, 2012. Retrieved on February 10, 2017.
7. Taylor, Michael (1997-07-14). "School moving up to 'higher level'". South China Morning Post. p. 23 – via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
8. ^ Taylor, Michael (1999-03-09). "Vote of confidence in the SAR's future". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
9. ^ Blacker, Pamela (1990-07-14). "International school a winner". South China Morning Post. p. 48 – via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
10. "Campuses - Blue Pool Road Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine." French International School of Hong Kong. Retrieved on 25 January 2015. "165 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley"
11. "Campuses - Jardine's Lookout Archived 2014-12-24 at the Wayback Machine." French International School of Hong Kong. Retrieved on 25 January 2015. "34 Price Road, Jardine's Lookout"
12. "Campuses - Chai Wan Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine." French International School of Hong Kong. Retrieved on 25 January 2015. "1 Cheung Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong"
13. "Tseung Kwan O." French International School of Hong Kong. Retrieved on February 10, 2017. "Area 67, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong"
14. "Contact Us". French International School of Hong Kong. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
15. "Campuses - Hung Hom Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine." French International School of Hong Kong. Retrieved on 25 January 2015. "68 Gillies Avenue South, Hung Hom, Hong Kong"
16. "Kowloon City District Map" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
17. "Campuses - Sheung Wan." French International School of Hong Kong. May 18, 2012. Retrieved on February 10, 2017. "Kindergarten (except RC) located at Shops 2-4, G/F, Tung Fai Gardens, 17 Po Yan street, Sheung Wan."
18. ^ "FIS Governance". French International School. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
19. "Road to Rio: How Hong Kong swim star Camille Cheng went from Olympic spectator to competitor." James Porteous. South China Morning Post. Alibaba. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 2017-06-14.

Further reading

• (in Chinese) "法國國際學校擴建增學額". Sing Tao Daily. 2012-12-07. Archived from the original on 2012-12-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

External links

• Official website
• Lycée Français International Victor Segalen at the Wayback Machine (archive index)

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Areas	Tin Hau Fortress Hill North Point Braemar Hill Quarry Bay Sai Wan Ho Shau Kei Wan A Kung Ngam Chai Wan Siu Sai Wan Tsat Tsz Mui
Landmarks	AIA Tower Cape Collinson Crematorium City Garden Cityplaza Choi Sai Woo Park Grand Promenade Healthy Village Heng Fa Chuen Hing Tung Estate Hing Wah Estate Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Hong Kong Buddhist Cemetery Hong Kong Film Archive Island Resort Kornhill Law Uk Folk Museum Mount Parker Public housing estates in Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan Sai Wan War Cemetery Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground Taikoo Place One Island East Taikoo Shing Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution Tin Chiu Street Wan Tsui Estate Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Education	Tertiary Hong Kong Shue Yan University Primary / secondary Belilios Public School Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School Canossa College Cheung Chuk Shan College Chinese International School Delia School of Canada, Hong Kong Ontario program French International School of Hong Kong Chai Wan Campus HKUGA Primary School Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club College Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College Kiangsu-Chekiang College, International Section Kiangsu and Chekiang Primary School Korean International School of Hong Kong Lingnan Secondary School Munsang College Precious Blood Secondary School Pui Kiu Middle School Quarry Bay School Salesian English School Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School St. Joan of Arc Secondary School St. Mark's School Closed Hong Kong Japanese School Junior high school
MTR stations	Fortress Hill North Point Quarry Bay Tai Koo Sai Wan Ho Shau Kei Wan Heng Fa Chuen Chai Wan
This list is incomplete. Kellett School previously maintained a campus in Shau Kei Wan.

v t e Sai Kung District
Areas	Clear Water Bay Sai Kung Town Tai Mong Tsai Wong Mo Ying Ta Ku Ling Tiu Keng Leng Tseung Kwan O Hang Hau Po Lam Tseung Kwan O New Town Tseung Kwan O South
Landmarks	Cham Shan Monastery Clear Water Bay Country Park Clear Water Bay Haven of Hope Hospital Hong Kong Global Geopark Kiu Tsui Country Park LOHAS Park Sai Kung East Country Park Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate TVB City Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground Historic churches of Sai Kung Peninsula Public housing estates in Tseung Kwan O Beaches Clear Water Bay First Beach Hap Mun Bay Beach Kiu Tsui Beach Silverstrand Beach Trio Beach
Education	Tertiary Hong Kong Design Institute Caritas Institute of Higher Education Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Primary/secondary Evangel College French International School of Hong Kong Tsueng Kwan O Campus HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School Hong Kong Academy Hong Kong Adventist Academy Hong Kong Adventist College
MTR stations	Tiu Keng Leng Tseung Kwan O Hang Hau Po Lam LOHAS Park
Media	Sai Kung & Clearwater Bay Magazine
Islands	Kau Sai Chau Kiu Tsui Chau (Sharp Island) Leung Shuen Wan Chau (High Island) Ninepin Group Pak Sha Chau Ngau Mei Chau (Shelter Island) Yeung Chau (Sheep Island) Tai Tau Chau (Urn Island) Yim Tin Tsai
History	Death of Chow Tsz-lok (fatal injury at Tseung Kwan O)
This list is incomplete.

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