An almost year-long legal dispute involving a prestigious Hong Kong International School and its US-based co-founder, a Lutheran church, has been resolved out of court, with the school making a substantial payment and ending its association with the religious body.Harold Kim, chairman of the board of managers of Hong Kong International School (HKIS), announced the move in a letter to parents on Tuesday, pledging that the settlement would not result in fee increases.“We are pleased to share that Hong Kong International School Association Limited (HKISAL) and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) have reached a mediated settlement,” he wrote.
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TUE · 2026-09-01 · 01:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0901-107894
NSR-2026-0901-107894News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
HKIS settles out of court and breaks ties with US-based church co-founder
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) has reached an out-of-court settlement with its US-based co-founder, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), ending a nearly year-long legal dispute. The settlement involves a substantial payment from HKIS, and the school will sever its ties with the religious organization.
William Yiu,Leopold ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-01 · 01:28 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong International School (HKIS) has reached an out-of-court settlement with its US-based co-founder, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), ending a nearly year-long legal dispute. The settlement involves a substantial payment from HKIS, and the school will sever its ties with the religious organization. Harold Kim, chairman of HKIS's board of managers, informed parents of the resolution on Tuesday, assuring them that the settlement will not lead to increased tuition fees. The agreement was mediated, and HKIS stated its satisfaction with the outcome.
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HKIS has ended its association with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).
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The settlement will not result in fee increases for HKIS parents.
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HKIS made a substantial payment as part of the settlement.
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A legal dispute between Hong Kong International School (HKIS) and its US-based co-founder, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), has been resolved out of court.
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