The Harbour School
- American
Per yearabout USD 25.9K–33.1K
HKD 203K–260K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private school in Hong Kong with a Primary School (Junior Grade 1 to Grade 8) and High School (Grades 9-12), with two campuses in Ap Lei Chau. Its curriculum is experiential and project-based.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2007
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial 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 |
|---|---|
| Junior Grade 1 | HKD 202,600≈ USD 25.9K |
| First Grade | HKD 242,200≈ USD 30.9K |
| Second Grade | HKD 242,200≈ USD 30.9K |
| Third Grade | HKD 242,200≈ USD 30.9K |
| Fourth Grade | HKD 242,200≈ USD 30.9K |
| Fifth Grade | HKD 242,200≈ USD 30.9K |
| Sixth Grade | HKD 242,200≈ USD 30.9K |
| Seventh Grade | HKD 250,900≈ USD 32K |
| Eighth Grade | HKD 250,900≈ USD 32K |
| Ninth Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500≈ USD 33.1K |
| Tenth Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500≈ USD 33.1K |
| Eleventh Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500≈ USD 33.1K |
| Twelfth Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500≈ USD 33.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Junior Grade 1 | HKD 202,600 (about USD 25.9K) |
| First Grade | HKD 242,200 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Second Grade | HKD 242,200 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Third Grade | HKD 242,200 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Fourth Grade | HKD 242,200 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Fifth Grade | HKD 242,200 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Sixth Grade | HKD 242,200 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Seventh Grade | HKD 250,900 (about USD 32K) |
| Eighth Grade | HKD 250,900 (about USD 32K) |
| Ninth Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500 (about USD 33.1K) |
| Tenth Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500 (about USD 33.1K) |
| Eleventh Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500 (about USD 33.1K) |
| Twelfth Grade (Operate At Premises(1) Only) | HKD 259,500 (about USD 33.1K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School (this school) | HKD 202,600 (about USD 25.9K) | HKD 259,500 (about USD 33.1K) |
| 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)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- HKD 450,000
- Capital levy
- HKD 33,000
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
- Art studio
- Gallery
- Digital arts
- Makerspace
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Learning support includes accommodation plans, in-class push-in support and pull-out services for students who need extra help.
- Accommodation Plans
- Push In Services
- Pull Out Services
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Three governing bodies run the school: a Board of Directors, an Executive Committee and a Senior Management Team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Maths, reading and writing follow a structured approach, while science, history and the arts use experiential learning such as projects and experiments.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school adapts the learning environment for students with specific learning impairments and other individual needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
A dedicated EAL programme targets academic English, reading, writing and technical vocabulary for students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
The Board of Directors acts as the final oversight body for child protection and professional misconduct matters.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Started about twelve years ago with three teachers and nine students, and has since expanded from Pre-K through High School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Students, teachers and parents work together on initiatives that improve the school and local community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parent Teacher Association made up of parents and teacher representatives supports parental involvement and school relations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Two Ap Lei Chau campuses offer flexible classrooms and spaces for experiential and project-based learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Facilities include a library, digital arts centre, art studio and gallery, and a marine sciences centre.
- Library
- Digital Arts Center
- Art Studio and Gallery
- Marine Sciences Center
- The Foundry
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Students take part in academic activities such as maths competitions, debate and the science fair.
- Mathematics competitions
- Debate
- Science fair
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs a Social Impact and Sustainability Program focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Social Impact and Sustainability Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Students have won prizes in maths, debate, art and other contests, and the school has received sustainability awards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds WASC accreditation, received in 2013.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
138 Lee Chi Road, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong (The Garden Campus); 332 Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road (The Grove Campus)
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