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HKFIS had the privilege of welcoming the famous street artist Tim Marsh, known for his work with patterns and geometric shapes. Over three days, the artist guided fifteen second-year art students at TKO in creating a gigantic mural. Together, they explored various graffiti techniques under the artist's supervision, fostering a dynamic and friendly learning environment. The mural depicts Hong Kong, featuring a giant snake weaving between skyscrapers, symbolizing the Year of th

An Impactful and Innovative Festival The International Sustainable Development Film Festival (ISDFF) will launch its 4th edition in early May. This festival is not only an educational program focused on media and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but also an open platform for students across the Asia-Pacific Zone to share their contributions. Additionally, it is a major community event, driven by the AEFE’s network dynamic and significant for our school. A Grand Celeb

The IB Visual Arts Exhibition is the culmination of months of dedication and hard work by our students, who have poured their hearts and souls into creating thought-provoking and visually stunning artworks. Our 2025 exhibition not only celebrates their artistic achievements but also provides a platform for them to express their unique perspectives and engage with the broader community. The event is featuring a diverse range of mediums, including paintings, sculptures, install

We are delighted to share with you the launch of the project "Echoes of Nature: Art and Conservation of Birds and Insects". Organised on March 27 and 28, the two workshops aimed to raise our students' awareness of the preservation of endangered species. Understanding the issues related to species extinction and their impact on the ecosystem was the goal to achieve. Tim Marsh , known for his commitment to street art, guided the students in using water-based spray paint on lar

Last December, the results of the first ranking of the best French high schools abroad were published. The French International School of Hong Kong (HKFIS) tops the list with a 100% success rate for the bac (French baccalaureate) and an incredible 100% of distinctions, including 63% with "Très Bien" honors! A huge congratulations to the graduates of the class of 2023-2024! Thanks to your impressive results, you have allowed HKFIS to earn the title of Best French High Schoo

A thrilling Olympic sports day filled with emotions Following in the footsteps of their Olympic athlete counterparts in Paris during the summer edition of the Olympic Games, our 6eme and Y7 students from both campuses and streams (BPR & TKO) gathered at the TKO Sports Ground on Wednesday, March 19. Faster, higher, and stronger, they threw, jumped, and ran throughout this day of sharing and encounters. On the schedule for this event: long jump, high jump, five-step jump, vorte

All SECONDE students and students of PREMIERE SIA BFI were treated to an inspiring outing to the original musical production Gen Last . This powerful performance, written and directed by the talented Lindsey McAlister, founder of the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (HKYAF), showcased the incredible talents of local youth – all performers were aged 7-25 - while exploring themes of optimism and empowerment. Set in the year 2055, Gen Last tells the story of the "Crystal Childre

Earlier this month, our school (in the morning at BPR and in the afternoon at TKO) had the honor of hosting a police awareness session, aimed at educating students on critical issues such as technological delinquency, drugs, and inappropriate online behavior. The police officers addressed several important topics, particularly offenses related to the use of technology. They explained how young people can protect themselves against cybercrime and the dangers of irresponsible i

In a memorable moment during a recent class session, Mirai Durantez, a 6eme student, captivated the attention of all the senior students in the advanced mathematics program by reciting, without error, 233 digits of the number PI (π). This remarkable feat impressed everyone fortunate enough to witness this demonstration of talent and determination. π is a famous number for its fundamental role in geometry. It is an irrational number with an infinite number of decimals that fol

In Sophie and Mia's words In February, all the 4ème students traveled to Chiang Mai for an extraordinary six-day adventure from the 17th to the 22nd. We stayed at the residences in Traidhos, near a primary school. During the day, we cared for elephants, contributed to forest restoration with the FORRU foundation, learned Thai, mixed cement to construct a floor for kindergarteners, and visited the Pand Dang Nok tribe. In the evenings, we explored the night market, employing ou

Career Forum Thank you to all our parents and partners for taking the time to introduce their respective professions to our Year 10, 11, 12, and 13 students from the international stream, as well as our 3ème, 2nde, 1ère, and terminale students from the French stream, last Saturday morning, March 1st. The goal of this type of forum is to help students discover various professions and sometimes even training opportunities through discussions with professionals. Every 30 minutes

The 2025 edition of the ProZap Chess tournament for the Asia-Pacific Zone took place in Bangkok on January 15 and 16. For the first time, a delegation of 8 students from the LFI of Hong Kong participated : Mofei PHAM (1ère) Lea TANG (1ère) Emrys MESLI (1ère) Antoine ALTHERR (3ème) Nathalie STEG (3ème) Chloé TANG (5ème) Chen You PHAM (5ème) Alexandre PODEVIN (5ème) More than a hundred participants, divided into about a dozen delegations, gathered for two days around the famous

Let’s Talk: An Inspiring Afternoon of TED Style Talks  The Power of Motivation and Resilience In today’s fast-paced world, the concepts of motivation and resilience have never been more critical, especially for students navigating the complexities of academic and personal challenges. At FIS we believe that fostering these qualities can empower students to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles. Last Friday afternoon, the TKO auditorium buzzed with excitement as a section

First off, what is sport psychology? This term is quite hard to define and multiple definitions can be given. However, the simplest one is that,  sport psychology is a science-based specialisation in psychology that offers professional counselling to help adults, adolescents and children who are interested in improving their lifestyle through exercise and sport. It overlaps the fields of physical performance, social psychology and health and exercise. Professionals search to

From 20 January to 24 January, the PROZAP climbing event, also known as the Asian Climbing Cup, took place in Ho Chi Minh City. It brought together 124 climbers from the region. An experience filled with new discoveries Three teams from Hong Kong FIS participated: one from middle school and two from high school. Most of the students were experiencing this type of international competition for the first time. This was a double novelty, as many had only started climbing since S

FIS promoted to Division 2 this year thanks to the excellent results from last year, participated on Thursday, February 20th in the HKSSF cross country race. This race, organized by the Hong Kong School Sports Federation, took place at the beautiful Fanling Golf Club. The sunny weather and the excellent team spirit, with participants from both of our academic streams and various classes, made for a fantastic morning! Although moving up to a higher division and level was notic

The January 2025 edition of the student newsletter is now online. Click Here for Access

As part of our extra-curricular education programme, the 100 pupils in class of 5e went on a camp from 13 to 16 January to discover the Mui Wo Monastery, permaculture and the benefits of a digital detox… Divided into two groups over four days, the BPR and TKO students met at Pier 6 to take the ferry to Mui Wo. After braving the waves, the snacks and a slight bout of seasickness, we made our way to our refuge at the Methodist Retreat Centre and then on to the Silvermine waterf

We are delighted to announce that our secondary students from both streams have recently worked on a common theme in visual arts: "Water in All Its States." This initiative has allowed our young artists to explore the richness and diversity of this subject through various art forms. Their creativity and dedication will be showcased in an exhibition running from 17 February to 18 March, 2025 , where you will have the opportunity to discover their original and deeply expressive

As part of the thematic exhibition "Water, In All Its States" organised by our art teachers from both departments, Isabelle Bezançon, Julien Jouaud, and Bruce Woolley , our middle and high school students have taken on the challenge of reflecting on our relationship as human beings with this vital resource that is WATER! Their works, as analytical as they are aesthetic, as committed as they are technical, will be exhibited from 17 February to 18 March 2025, on the Blue Pool