Hong Kong Academy

• Curriculum

  IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP

• Ages

  Ages 5–18

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Higher fees

2026-27 school year

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)

Mid-year entry

Possible

Deadline

2026-11-02 (Round 1 scholarship, 2027-28 entry)

Entry process

Eal test

Scholarships

Yes

Sibling discount

10% for families with more than one child (bus service)

English support (EAL)

Yes

Mother-tongue programmes

Dutch, French

School bus

Yes

Accreditations

CIS, IB

Memberships

ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS

On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong

• Additional learning support

  An inclusion team creates individual learning plans for students, reviewed twice a year. English learner support is also provided.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bus service

  School buses run from Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Tai Po/Sha Tin, Clear Water Bay, Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung. Fees are charged monthly.

  • Hong Kong Island
  • Kowloon
  • Tai Po / Sha Tin
  • Clear Water Bay
  • Tseung Kwan O / Lohas Park
  • Sai Kung

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Curriculum

  An English-medium IB World School running programmes from early childhood through secondary.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• English as an additional language (EAL)

  EAL specialists work with class teachers to differentiate lessons. English proficiency is assessed at admission when needed.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Mental wellbeing

  Regular counsellor-led wellbeing classes are held for students. Counsellors also run parent workshops each year.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Safeguarding

  Child protection policy and code of conduct are based on UNICEF's Convention on the Rights of the Child. Training covers staff, trustees and volunteers.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

  The Parent Teacher Community Organisation (PTCO) is a parent-led volunteer group supporting the school's mission.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic and intellectual

  STEAM after-school activities include coding, maths, chess, gardening and book making.

  • Coding
  • Maths Mania
  • Chess Squad
  • Book Making
  • Gardening
  • Little Chefs

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Arts and creative

  Primary students can take instrument lessons plus jazz, hip hop, ballet, choir and vocal classes.

  • Piano
  • Violin
  • Flute
  • Ukulele
  • Drums
  • Jazz
  • Hip hop
  • Ballet
  • Choir

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Cultural and language

  Mother tongue after-school courses run based on community need; Dutch and French have been offered recently.

  • Dutch
  • French

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Social and hobbies

  Community-led activities such as Brownies, ceramics and Wing Chun are offered, sometimes with parents joining.

  • Brownies
  • Ceramics
  • Wing Chun

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Community and service

  Partnerships with older residents at Sai Kung District Community Centre and non-profit groups support community links.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Lifestyle and wellbeing

  Sports on offer include gymnastics, yoga, climbing, netball, swimming and football, with weekend sports available.

  • Gymnastics
  • Yoga
  • Climbing
  • Netball
  • Swimming
  • Football

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong