Early childhood students (Early Years, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten) generally need a backpack, a daily snack, and a change of clothes in case of "accidents" or spills (books and supplies are provided).
Lower school students generally need a backpack and a daily snack, including a water bottle (books and supplies are provided).
Upper school students need to buy an Apple Macbook computer (you can find more information in the HIS laptop Program link), a backpack and supplies as indicated by classroom teachers (inexpensive and readily available in China). The school provides textbooks.