Schools in Kowloon

Kowloon, on the mainland side of Victoria Harbour, is home to a significant concentration of international schools, particularly in the Kowloon Tong district, which has historically been regarded as the educational heartland of the Kowloon peninsula. The area benefits from excellent MTR connectivity, proximity to the Cross-Harbour Tunnel and Lion Rock Tunnel, and well-established bus networks serving the broader New Territories residential catchment.

Kowloon Tong itself is a low-density residential neighbourhood characterised by detached houses and villa-style properties, making it popular with families who require more living space than is typically available on Hong Kong Island. The concentration of schools in this relatively compact area means that children often have shorter commute times and that school community social life is more geographically concentrated. Several schools in Kowloon Tong operate on adjacent or nearby sites, and the area has developed a strong reputation as a family-oriented education district.

Beyond Kowloon Tong, the broader Kowloon region including Hung Hom, Whampoa, and the Kowloon City waterfront is also home to international school options, and ongoing urban regeneration is improving the residential appeal of these formerly industrial districts. Families based in Kowloon generally have excellent access to Mainland China via the high-speed rail terminus at West Kowloon, which is particularly valued by families with business connections across the border. The area offers a strong blend of affordability relative to Hong Kong Island, good schooling options, and convenient connectivity.