Sha Tin Junior School (ESF)
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 18.5K
HKD 145K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
IB Primary Years Programme school for ages 5 to 11 in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 5–11
Students
900
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1988
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Deadline
- 2026-09-30
- Nurse on site
- 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 |
|---|---|
| P.1 - P.6 | HKD 145,000≈ USD 18.5K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin Junior 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 29,900 (about USD 3.82K) |
| 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, explained
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
- Visual arts
- Outdoor education
- Languages
- Service
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Chess club
- Family yoga
- Student council
- Reading club
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The essentials
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Additional learning support
Runs Individualised Education Programmes, describes gifted and talented provision, and offers music therapy sessions.
- Individualised Education Programmes
- Music therapy
- School counsellor
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), described as the largest English-medium international education provider in Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
No on-site parking and a no-car policy; suggested access by the 69K public light bus from Sha Tin Station.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
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House system
Has a house system with house captains; houses compete and cheer together on sports day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Operated by ESF; the current principal has led the school since 2019.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Based on the IB Primary Years Programme, with a personalised approach focused on each child rather than a fixed syllabus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Supports social-emotional learning through assemblies, classroom integration and respectful relationships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Has a full-time school counsellor and support team, and includes holistic wellbeing in the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
Founded in 1988; in 2009 became the first ESF primary school fully authorised to offer the IB PYP.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises strong school-family partnership and runs a regular programme of visiting speakers and alumni.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Classrooms are designed for individual and team learning, with sports, arts and drama facilities on campus.
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Sports facilities
Offers a range of sports facilities and activities, with participation in local, national and global competitions.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Specialist teachers lead drama, art, music and physical education provision.
- Drama
- Art
- Music
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Cultural and language
Places importance on Chinese culture and language, with engagement using community resources.
- Chinese culture
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Includes a student-led chess club and a Friendship Club.
- Chess club
- Friendship Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student leadership roles include Student Council, House Captains, CARE Reps and Environmental Reps.
- Student Council
- House Captains
- CARE Reps
- Environmental Reps
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Offers physical activities such as family yoga, PE and sports sessions, swimming and camp.
- Family yoga
- Swimming
- Camp
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Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Runs three language projects centred on English and Mandarin, and supports home language development.
- English
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Aims for biliterate and trilingual abilities in English and Mandarin.
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Reputation
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Accreditations
An authorised IB school; most recent IB evaluation was in November 2023.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
Applies through the ESF Central Application for Year 1 and Year 7, with a September application window; enquiries by email.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Applications received after the deadline are placed on the waitlist by category and date received.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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