Clearwater Bay School (ESF)
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 18.5K
HKD 145K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Primary school of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Clearwater Bay, Hong Kong. Follows the IB Primary Years Programme for Years 1 to 6, with about 720 students in 24 classes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 5–11
Students
720
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1975
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Entry process
- Interview
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Bay 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) |
| Glenealy 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) |
| Korean International School | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
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
- Academics
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Swimming
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Arts and crafts
After-school activities
- Sports
- Music
- Arts
- Games
- Eco Warriors
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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 framework, with specialists in a Learning Diversity team supporting individual students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Reachable by public bus and minibus from Choi Hung and Hang Hau MTR stations; there is no parking at the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A member school of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the IB Primary Years Programme, focusing on intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
- PYP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Builds relationships and confidence through PSPE and Restorative Practices; assistants are trained as emotional literacy support staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Prioritises physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, with a school counsellor offering personalised support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Started in 1975 as Boundary Junior School in Kowloon before moving to its current Clearwater Bay site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Year 1 pupils visit Sai Kung Town to learn about the local community, with parent volunteers supporting activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has multifunctional facilities and classrooms designed for individual and group learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Offers a range of sports including football, basketball, netball, swimming and athletics.
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Swimming
- Athletics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Learning Resource Centre with over 21,000 books, a multilingual section and an auditorium.
- Learning Resource Centre
- Multilingual book section
- Auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers music and arts activities through after-school clubs.
- Music
- Arts and crafts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Teachers lead after-school clubs covering sports, music, arts and games.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
The Eco Warriors club runs energy-saving and environmental awareness activities and organises a Green Week.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Recognised as an International Baccalaureate World School.
- IB World School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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