Hong Kong International School is being sued by its US founder, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The church says the school is only for rich people and not following the original agreement. This problem could lead to the school being forced to leave its buildings.
Hong Kong, 11 Sep 2025
Hong Kong International School is being sued by its US founder, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The church says the school is only for rich people and not following the original agreement. This problem could lead to the school being forced to leave its buildings.
Why is the school being sued?
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod started the school in 1966. They say the school is not open to everyone like it should be. The church thinks the school is only for wealthy families now. They want the school to use its money to lower fees and let more students join. The church also says the school leaders are not following Christian values.
What might happen next?
If the school and church cannot agree, the church wants to start a new school called Hong Kong Pacific School. This new school would use the same buildings. The Hong Kong government is watching the case closely. They want to make sure students are not affected. The school says it will fight the case to protect its students, parents, and teachers. The operator of a top Hong Kong school that offers an American-style education is being sued by its US-based founder and threatened with possible eviction. The dispute over Hong Kong International School centers on the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s allegation that the institution is being run “seemingly only for the rich.”…
There are governance issues. They dont have a fundamental objective. Only that the wealthy have access to the school.
The school will hold a meeting next week to give more information to parents and students. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 11 Sep 2025, 15:50 IST; source: link
