Stamford American School Hong Kong
- American
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 28.1K–33.7K
HKD 220K–264K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
International curriculum school in Hong Kong with a Ho Man Tin campus (Pre-Primary to Grade 8) and a West Kowloon campus (Grades 9-12). Offers an American standards-based curriculum, the IB Diploma and EAL support.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- A member school of Cognita. See all 101 schools of Cognita
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 5–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2017
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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 |
|---|---|
| Grade 9-10 | HKD 247,300≈ USD 31.6K |
| Grade 11-12 | HKD 264,000≈ USD 33.7K |
| Pre-Primary - Grade 2 | HKD 219,900≈ USD 28.1K |
| Grade 3-5 | HKD 227,200≈ USD 29K |
| Grade 6-8 | HKD 249,300≈ USD 31.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grade 9-10 | HKD 247,300 (about USD 31.6K) |
| Grade 11-12 | HKD 264,000 (about USD 33.7K) |
| Pre-Primary - Grade 2 | HKD 219,900 (about USD 28.1K) |
| Grade 3-5 | HKD 227,200 (about USD 29K) |
| Grade 6-8 | HKD 249,300 (about USD 31.8K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford American School Hong Kong (this school) | HKD 219,900 (about USD 28.1K) | HKD 264,000 (about USD 33.7K) |
| 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) |
| Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 188,300 (about USD 24K) |
| DSC International School | HKD 153,700 (about USD 19.6K) | HKD 175,700 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School | HKD 132,500 (about USD 16.9K) | HKD 177,540 (about USD 22.7K) |
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 8
- Deadline
- 2026-10-31
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- Third child: 50% off Capital Levy. Fourth and later child: Capital Levy waived for the youngest, 50% off for the second youngest.
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
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
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Physical Education and Health
- Sports arena
- 25-meter pool
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- Co-curricular Activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
More details
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The essentials
Bus service
Provides a school bus service, door-to-door where possible, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the Cognita group of schools, governed through a regional structure and group-wide policies on safeguarding and finance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Uses an American standards-based curriculum with inquiry-based learning. High school students can choose the US diploma, the IB Diploma or selected IB courses.
- Stamford American High School Diploma
- IB Diploma
- IB courses
- STEMinn
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
States that the Class of 2026 received over 300 university offers across five destinations, with many from top-100 QS universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Runs a social-emotional programme and supports students' social-emotional development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Support needs are assessed individually, and families are asked to discuss their situation with the admissions office before applying.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers EAL support in several formats, including mainstream support, an English B pathway, a SEAL club and push-in and pull-out models.
- Mainstream EAL
- English B pathway
- SEAL club
- Push-in model
- Accelerated Language Program
- Pull-out model
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A Director of Student Welfare leads whole-school wellbeing and pastoral care.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Follows group-wide student safeguarding standards, overseen by independent reviewers, with surveys of students, parents and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in August 2017 and earned full CIS accreditation in 2021, about 3.5 years after opening.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Ho Man Tin has a 25-metre pool, sports arena and STEMinn labs. West Kowloon has an auditorium, black box theatre and library.
- 25-metre pool
- Sports arena
- STEMinn labs
- Black box theatre
- Auditorium
- Library and research hub
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a 25-metre pool, a sports arena of about 10,000 square feet and three outdoor recreation areas.
- 25-metre pool
- Sports arena
- Outdoor recreation areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has STEMinn labs, a design and technology workshop, and a library and research hub.
- STEMinn labs
- Design and technology workshop
- Library and research hub
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Has dedicated spaces for visual arts, music and drama.
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
EAL students take daily Spanish and Mandarin classes alongside English support.
- Mandarin
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual students receive support from a bilingual language assistant in the homeroom.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
The youngest learners acquire language through English immersion in Pre-Primary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Holds CIS and WASC accreditation and is an IB World School and SAT test centre.
- CIS
- WASC
- IB World School
- SAT test centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are submitted online with supporting documents. Priority is given to certain groups, including siblings and corporate debenture nominees.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If no place is available, the child is placed on a wait pool and notified when a vacancy is expected.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
25 Man Fuk Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Ho Man Tin campus); G/F to 2/F, Imperial Cullinan, 10 Hoi Fai Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon (West Kowloon campus)
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