Sha Tin College (ESF)
- IB MYP
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 22.2K–24K
HKD 174K–188K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
ESF Sha Tin College is a English-medium IB school in Fo Tan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF). It serves Years 7 to 13 and accommodates about 1,250 students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB MYP · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 11–18
Students
1,250
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1982
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Deadline
- 2026-09-30
- School bus
- Yes
- 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 |
|---|---|
| S.1 - S.5 | HKD 188,300≈ USD 24K |
| S.6 - S.7 | HKD 174,200≈ USD 22.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| S.1 - S.5 | HKD 188,300 (about USD 24K) |
| S.6 - S.7 | HKD 174,200 (about USD 22.2K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin College (ESF) (this school) | HKD 174,200 (about USD 22.2K) | HKD 188,300 (about USD 24K) |
| 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 MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related) · IGCSE
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 MYPOffered
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)Offered
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Indoor swimming
- Basketball
- Climbing wall
- Bouldering wall
- Fitness studio
- Rooftop pitch
Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Film
- Design
- Computer science studios
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Licence
English Schools Foundation school on the Education Bureau's official international school list
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
A Learning Diversity team provides accommodations and resources for students with diverse learning needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Private school buses run on designated routes, and the campus operates a no-car policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The campus has a canteen and a cafe.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
The house system is a cross-age community that builds leadership, belonging and collaboration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the English Schools Foundation and has a School Council and senior leadership team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Years 7–9 follow IB MYP, Years 10–11 follow I/GCSE, and Years 12–13 take the IB DP or IB CP.
- IB MYP
- I/GCSE
- IB DP
- IB CP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school publishes IB and I/GCSE examination results by year, from 2016 onward.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A weekly wellbeing curriculum delivered by tutors covers social and emotional learning alongside IB approaches.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Accommodations and resources support students with neurodiversity, speech, language and physical needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselling, a peer supporter programme and youth mental health first aid training support student wellbeing.
- Counselling service
- Peer Supporter Programme
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection officers and student support staff address concerns promptly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The Fo Tan campus includes arts studios, science and food technology labs, a library, a hall and a sports complex.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Facilities include an indoor pool, two gyms, climbing and bouldering walls, a fitness studio and rooftop courts.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Two sports gymnasiums
- Climbing wall
- Bouldering wall
- Fitness studio
- Rooftop basketball court
- Rooftop pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include science and food technology labs, a library and learning centre, and seminar rooms.
- Science laboratory
- Food technology laboratory
- Library and Learning Centre
- Seminar rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
The activities programme covers a broad range of interests; Explorer Week suspends lessons for five days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service as Action, the Year 9 Community Project and the DP CAS programme involve students in community service.
- MYP Service as Action
- MYP Year 9 Community Project
- DP CAS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student leadership structures offer leadership roles to students across all year levels.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications for Year 1 or Year 7 go through the central application from 1 to 30 September, with interview priority options.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Applications received after 30 September are treated as late and placed on a waitlist by category and date.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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