Graduation Requirements
To earn a diploma from Hong Kong International School, a student normally attends High School for four years and must earn a minimum of 22 units of credit, 18 of which must be distributed as follows:
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Advanced Placement Philosophy and Program
As with all courses in the high school, the primary goal we have for our students is to provide opportunities that stimulate self-motivated learning, respect and responsibility and collaboration...
Guidelines
Guidelines for Planning a Course of Study
The possibility of choice among courses is a hallmark of American education, and this choice becomes an advantage when a student gives careful consideration...
Independent Study
Students in Grades 11-12 may pursue a program of independent reading or research. Independent Study credit is not given for any courses that are offered in the regular academic day, nor is Independent Study an alternative to fulfilling specific...
Junior Option & Senior Option
Credits: 1 credit per Semester The final two years of High School are a time when students may pursue one of several different courses of study at HKIS as they prepare for university enrollment or for employment. All students are encouraged to...
Global Online Academy
HKIS is a member of the Global Online Academy (GOA), a consortium of independent schools around the world with the goal of offering online courses that are as intellectually rigorous and engaging as their on-campus courses. GOA is dedicated to...
Teaching Assistant
The Teaching Assistant role offers students an opportunity to support the learning of peers, gain experience in presenting in an academic environment, encounter teaching and learning from a different perspective, and gain valuable experience in the...
Internship
Internship is an experiential learning opportunity that is offered in semester 1, semester 2, or yearlong. Students can pick from a variety of different types of internships and these may vary from year to year. The program provides an opportunity...
AP Capstone Seminar
This course is completely focused on developing a student’s skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Students develop and refine their investigative and analytical skills through the interdisciplinary study of a...
AP Capstone Research
In this course, students will “cultivate the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research and inquiry in order to produce and defend their scholarly work. It allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or...