The school opened in 1983, with an initial intake of approximately 75 students in Years 1 to 3.

Its first location was at 7 Eastern Hospital Road in Causeway Bay.

In 2013, the school opened Hangzhou CIS, a one-year boarding program for Year 10 students.

The school is overseen by a Board of Governors of approximately fifteen members.

The Board has been chaired by Andrew Brandler a parent of the school.