Bradbury School (ESF)
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 18.5K
HKD 145K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
ESF Bradbury School is a primary school of the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong. It teaches the IB Primary Years Programme for Years 1 to 6 and is an authorised IB World School.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 5–11
Students
720
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1975
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bradbury 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
- Performing arts
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Makerspace
Sports
- Sports
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Art
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Licence
English Schools Foundation school on the Education Bureau's official international school list
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Uses the ESF Levels of Adjustment (LOA 1–6) framework to record each student's needs. Offers specialised support for students with special educational needs.
- ESF Levels of Adjustment (LOA 1–6)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
An English-medium international school within the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network in Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the ESF network of 22 schools, which share resources and expertise across the organisation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the IB Primary Years Programme with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning that stresses research, communication and critical thinking.
- IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Provides specialised support for students with special educational needs so that all students can access learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Supports academic, social and emotional growth through the BRAD whole-child model, working closely with families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1975 as Causeway Bay School, moved to Stubbs Road in 1980 and became an authorised IB World School in 2010.
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
Has a gymnasium and several playgrounds for varied play and sport during breaks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The Shed maker space supports coding, design and engineering through hands-on projects.
- The Shed maker space
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Students explore music, dance and drama, linked to the curriculum and offered in extracurricular activities.
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Admissions
Admissions
Year 1 applications go through the ESF Central Application, open 1–30 September. Nomination rights give interview priority.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Applications received after 30 September are treated as late and placed on the waitlist by category and date.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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