Beacon Hill School (ESF)
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 18.5K
HKD 145K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Beacon Hill School is an English-medium IB World School in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF). It offers the IB Primary Years Programme for Years 1 to 6.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 5–11
Students
540
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1967
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Deadline
- 2026-09-30
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Official 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 |
|---|---|
| P.1 - P.6 | HKD 145,000≈ USD 18.5K |
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| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill School (ESF) (this school) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| 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)
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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)Not here
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Swimming
Arts
- Expressive arts
- Visual arts
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Student Council
- Sports
- Arts
- Outdoor education
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
An inclusion team of teachers, educational assistants and therapists supports learners across all areas, with play-based learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), a network of 22 English-medium schools in Hong Kong. Emphasises school-family partnership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs the IB Primary Years Programme with an inquiry-based approach, transdisciplinary learning and whole-child development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Supports social and emotional learning through assemblies, classroom integration and respectful relationships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Prioritises child protection, with dedicated Child Protection Officers on site and policies based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Formed in 1967; many students have been educated at the school over its history.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has sports, arts and drama facilities, with classrooms designed for individual and team learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Offers a range of sports programmes including football, basketball, netball and swimming.
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Swimming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Provides outdoor education programmes that let students learn in the natural environment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers expressive and visual arts, music and drama activities.
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
The Student Council gives students a platform to develop leadership and contribute views on school life.
- Student Council
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Recognised as an IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Year 1 entry is through the central application, with an admissions team guiding families through the process.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Applications received after the deadline are placed on a waitlist by category and date received.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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