American School Hong Kong
- American
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 21.8K–31K
HKD 171K–243K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
American School Hong Kong is a through-train international school in Tai Po offering a US Common Core and NGSS based curriculum, with the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11 and 12. The school is owned and operated by Esol Education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 5–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2016
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Reception (KG2) | HKD 170,600≈ USD 21.8K |
| Grade 1-4 | HKD 196,300≈ USD 25K |
| Grade 5-6 | HKD 208,600≈ USD 26.6K |
| Grade 7-8 | HKD 218,700≈ USD 27.9K |
| Grade 9-10 | HKD 231,000≈ USD 29.5K |
| Grade11-12 | HKD 242,700≈ USD 31K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Reception (KG2) | HKD 170,600 (about USD 21.8K) |
| Grade 1-4 | HKD 196,300 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 5-6 | HKD 208,600 (about USD 26.6K) |
| Grade 7-8 | HKD 218,700 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Grade 9-10 | HKD 231,000 (about USD 29.5K) |
| Grade11-12 | HKD 242,700 (about USD 31K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American School Hong Kong (this school) | HKD 170,600 (about USD 21.8K) | HKD 242,700 (about USD 31K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Delia Memorial School (Glee Path) | HKD 3,000 (about USD 383) | HKD 76,226 (about USD 9.73K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
| Kennedy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 900
- Capital levy
- HKD 45,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
Sports
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Golf
Arts
- Choir
- Bands
- Theatre
- Dance
- Musicals
After-school activities
- Student council
- Kickball
- Robotics
- Cross country
- Cooking
- Woodwind master class
- Pottery
- Football
- Basketball
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, MSA, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
An inclusive school for students with mild needs. Diagnostic testing at admission informs push-in and pull-out support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
ASHK is owned and operated by Esol Education, a group running American international schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on US Common Core and NGSS, with the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12.
- US Common Core
- NGSS
- IB Diploma Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The parents' association (ASPA) supports home-school communication and community activities; all parents are members.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
All grades take part in fine and performing arts, with choirs, bands, theatre, dance and musicals.
- Choir
- Bands
- Theatre
- Dance
- Musicals
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
The after-school programme offers a range of hobbies and interest-based activities.
- Student council
- Kickball
- Robotics
- Cross country
- Cooking
- Woodwind master class
- Pottery
- Football
- Basketball
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service activities range from in-school roles to community volunteering and experiential trips.
- Tutoring and buddy roles
- Hospital and elderly home volunteering
- Habitat for Humanity home-build
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Each club has a student executive team to build leadership, organisation and teamwork skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Elementary students start with PE and after-school activities; older students join intramural and league sports.
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Golf
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Offers a multi-stream Mandarin language programme.
- Mandarin Chinese
- Chinese Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Has received multiple parent-voted and industry awards for education, arts and design.
- Greater Bay Area School Awards 2026
- K-12 Arts Award
- Ohpama Parent Awards 2025
- Most Loved International School award
- Babel Film Awards 2025
- Now TV Happy Academy 2025
- Ohpama Parent Awards 2024
- Champimom Hong Kong Parents' Choice Awards 2024
- Sunday Kiss Parents' Favorite Brand Award 2024
- Babel Film Awards 2023
- Muse Design Awards 2022
- International Property Awards 2022
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Fully accredited by WASC and MSA, and authorised by the IB to offer the Diploma Programme.
- WASC
- MSA
- IB Diploma Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications are online with documents, an assessment and interview, then a place is secured by a capital fee or debenture. Rolling admissions year-round.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
The school runs a scholarship program.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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