Lantau International School - Pui O Campus
Secular, Founded 1995
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
National Curriculum (England)Languages
English
MandarinLantau International School is a private, independent primary school located on South Lantau Island that provides a British Curriculum education in a nature-focused, low-rise campus setting. It serves students from Reception to Primary 6, combining traditional academic rigor with small class sizes and a strong sense of community.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
Lantau International School focuses on academic excellence and student wellbeing within a nature-oriented environment. It emphasizes a strong academic foundation, the development of fine motor skills in early years, and the cultivation of confidence through hands-on learning and multilingualism.
Programmes
The school follows the British Curriculum, with core subjects including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, physical education, and music. It offers a bilingual English-Mandarin Reception Class and provides Mandarin instruction multiple times a week for Primary 1 to 6. From Primary 4 to 6, the curriculum expands to include weekly computer and coding lessons using robots, supplemented by the Mathletics online program and twice-yearly NFER assessments.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains small class sizes to ensure focused attention, with a maximum teacher-to-student ratio of 1:11 in Reception and 1:24 at the primary level. Reception classes are supported by two teachers at all times, and Primary 1 classes include an assistant teacher.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Applications are submitted online and require a non-refundable registration fee of HK$1,300. Parents must provide the child's last report card from their previous school, followed by an interview with a teacher for a final evaluation of the entry level.
Calendar
The school year consists of approximately 182 days divided into three terms: Term 1 (late August to December), Term 2 (January to March), and Term 3 (April to late June). The standard school day runs from 9:00 am to 2:50 pm, Monday through Friday.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across three scenic, low-rise campuses on South Lantau Island, each featuring private outdoor space for student play. The Cheung Sha campus (4,500 sq. ft.) hosts Reception classes, the Tong Fuk campus (12,000 sq. ft.) serves Primary 1 to 3, and the Pui O campus (9,000 sq. ft.) serves Primary 4 to 6. Facilities include classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, a library with over 5,000 books, and access to nearby outdoor areas like beaches and football pitches for physical education.
- Mr. James LambertSchool Principal
James Lambert is a British citizen who holds a Masters in Science. He has been with L.I.S. since 2001, serving as an upper primary teacher before being appointed Vice-Principal in 2012 and Principal in July 2020.
- Mrs. Suzy LambertP1 - Teacher (Lower Primary Vice-Principal)
Suzanne Lambert is a British citizen who graduated from Didsbury School of Education in 2000 with a PGCE. She joined L.I.S. in 2002 and currently serves as the Lower Primary Vice-Principal.
- Mrs. Ruby BhatiaP6 - Teacher (Upper Primary Vice-Principal)
Ruby Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Engineering from MNIT Jaipur and a PGCE from the University of Hong Kong. She began her teaching career at LIS in 2006 and currently serves as the Vice-Principal of the Upper Campus, where she is also in charge of assessments and testing.
- Ms. Nadia JonckReception Class (English Teacher)
Nadia Jonck is a South African citizen who holds a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Organisational Psychology and a PGCE. She worked in Skills Development before moving to Hong Kong in 2016 and is passionate about early childhood education.
- Mr. Teddy SunReception class (Mandarin Teacher)
Teddy Sun holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language and is certified by the Ministry of Education of the PRC and the HKEAA/EDB. He has been teaching Chinese in Hong Kong for the past 8 years.
- Ms. Hayley PeluchetteP2 - Teacher
Hayley Peluchette is an American citizen holding a Master of Education from the University of San Diego with a focus on literacy and curriculum development. She has been teaching international primary students in Hong Kong for 8 years and is a certified kids yoga teacher.
- Ms. Sinead MorrisseyP3 - Teacher
Sinead Morrissey is an Irish citizen who holds a Bachelor of Education (2012). She has experience teaching in primary schools in Dublin, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, where she has taught in kindergarten and primary settings for 5 years.