GENERAL INFORMATION

The Lantau International School (L.I.S) provides schooling in English from Reception Class (4y old)to Primary One to Primary Six following the requirements of the British National Curriculum and the SATS examination system.

Under the British Curriculum system children must enroll when 5 years old in Primary One.

As Hong Kong is such a diverse city, and as we truly are an international school with both children and teachers coming from all over the world, the British National Curriculum is adapted so that it is applicable to all of our students. Among the international schools of Hong Kong, L.I.S provides the highest ratio of teacher per children, with no class exceeding 22 children.

Topic works focus on local history, local geography, and the traditional culture of the Hong Kong people. These areas of study are connected to broader topics in European and North American history, geography, and culture.

World religions are taught with the aim of promoting understanding, tolerance, and the appreciation of the rich collective histories and cultures of this part of the world.

Although only a Primary school, L.I.S provides training in Mandarin starting from Primary One. Some of our students are blessed to be bilingual if not trilingual at a very early age.

L.I.S is fortunate to be located on beautiful Lantau Island, a much more rural and slower paced part of Hong Kong. The school takes full advantage of its green surroundings with outdoor education programs (such as camping trips, PE on the beach, school hikes, outdoor nature lessons and sometimes unexpected encounters with the rich wild fauna of Lantau South).

L.I.S also provides after school hours non-compulsory extra curricular clubs (soccer, drama, choir, inline skating, basketball, etc…).

TERM PERIOD

There are three school terms, beginning the first Monday of September running through until the end of June the following year. At the beginning of each school year, a calendar is issued giving details of all holidays, including half-term and local public holidays (see calendar).

TIMETABLE

The school day is from 9 am to 3 pm. Classes are held five days a week.

SCHOOL BUS

School buses are available on an optional basis from Discovery Bay to the school (40 minutes), from Tung Chung (20/30minutes) and from Mui Wo (10/20 minutes). Contact the school for details (see location).

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

1. Uniforms

Lantau International School has an official uniform and it is compulsory for all students to wear their school uniform at all times. The school has specified Winter, Summer and P.E. uniforms. To futher clarify:

P.E: The P.E uniforms must be worn to school every Tuesday and Friday. This uniform consists of a white t-shirt, navy shorts and trainers. During winter children may wear navy track pants and the school jersey and/or school jacket.

Summer School uniform: This uniform consists of green shorts, short-sleeve, green LIS polo shirt, white socks and black or brown shoes. Girls may also choose to wear the green and white pinstripe LIS dress.

Winter School Uniform: The Winter uniform is made up of long, green trousers, long-sleeved, green LIS polo shirt, white socks ad black or brown shoes. LIS jerseys and school jackets should also be worn on cold days.

Hats: Hats are compulsory and are to be worn during all outdoor activities.

No other styles or colours will be accepted. All items of clothing must be clearly labelled.

2. Hair

Students with hair that is on or below their shoulder must have it tied up. Long, loose hair is not permitted. Fringes must not be long enough to cover the eyes. If fringes are long, they need to be tied or clipped back. Hair accessories must be simple, practical and within the school colours.

3. Jewellery

Watches and one pir of stud earrings are permitted. No other jewellery is permitted.

In the event that your child cannot come to school in the appropriate attire, please advise the class teacher by writing a note in the handbook. You may be contacted by the administration if no explanation is received.

SCHOOL LUNCH

The children are required to bring their own lunches to school. Parents should provide non-perishable food as there are no cold rooms. For safety reasons boiling water for instant food will not be provided.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL

Immunisation programs operated by the government Department of Health are available at the school.