The ISF Academy (The Independent Schools Foundation Academy)
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 32K–40.5K
HKD 251K–317K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
A not-for-profit private independent K-12 IB World School offering Chinese and English bilingual immersion education, founded on Chinese values with a global perspective.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 5–17
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2003
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Scholarships
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Year | HKD 251,130≈ USD 32K |
| Grade 1 | HKD 251,130≈ USD 32K |
| Grade 2 | HKD 251,130≈ USD 32K |
| Grade 3 | HKD 251,130≈ USD 32K |
| Grade 4 | HKD 251,130≈ USD 32K |
| Grade 5 | HKD 251,130≈ USD 32K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Foundation Year | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) |
| Grade 1 | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) |
| Grade 2 | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) |
| Grade 3 | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) |
| Grade 4 | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) |
| Grade 5 | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) |
| Grade 6 | HKD 291,770 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Grade 7 | HKD 291,770 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Grade 8 | HKD 291,770 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Grade 9 | HKD 291,770 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Grade 10 | HKD 291,770 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Grade 11 | HKD 317,190 (about USD 40.5K) |
| Grade 12 | HKD 317,190 (about USD 40.5K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The ISF Academy (The Independent Schools Foundation Academy) (this school) | HKD 251,130 (about USD 32K) | HKD 317,190 (about USD 40.5K) |
| 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)
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 DP (Diploma)
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 38.8
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A not-for-profit private independent school operating under the Independent Schools Foundation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school runs IB programmes with Chinese and English immersion, emphasising inquiry learning and independent thinking.
- IB Diploma Programme
- Bilingual immersion
- Inquiry learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Published 2026 IBDP results: average diploma score 38.8 and 77% of students earned the Bilingual Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Provides bilingual Chinese and English immersion education grounded in Chinese cultural values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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