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Hong Kong Academy
Districts
NT
School levels
K
P
S
School types
INT
Languages
EN
Further details
Chinese learning
Pre-kindergarten students learn from native Mandarin speakers. From Kindergarten to Grade 5, Mandarin teachers provide in-class support. At secondary school, students can choose Mandarin or Spanish. In Grades 11-12, students can take French, Spanish or Chinese as an IBDP course and/or complete a bilingual IB Diploma.
Subjects offered at secondary
The school offers more than 50 courses, including English, Mandarin and other languages, alongside science and humanities subjects, and physical education. The combination of course subjects and levels is determined by individual pathways to graduation, with each student having their unique course selection in Grades 11-12.
Debenture or capital levy
Each family is required to purchase one or more Family Debenture (deferred payment or exemption applications accepted). Annual capital levy exemption applies on full payment of debenture. Contact the school for further details.
Additional fees
School uniform, school bus, meals, field trips
After-school activities
The co-curricular programme offers over 100 choices for all ages, from early childhood to Grade 12. Activities including immersive problem-solving workshops, sports and the performing arts aim to help students develop new skills and explore their interests.
Summary
Hong Kong Academy (HKA) is a non-profit through-train international school with over 550 students representing more than 35 nationalities.
As one of only eight fully authorised three-programme International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in Hong Kong, HKA offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes (IBPYP, IBMYP and IBDP), combined with a personalised, student-centred approach. All Hong Kong Academy students graduate with the HKA Diploma and Global Citizens Diploma, the majority also pursue the IB Diploma. This unique combination of triple credentials gives students a distinct advantage when applying to their chosen universities and career pathways.
School Details
Year founded
2000
Curriculum
?
Curricula
A-Levels
GCE Advanced Level
AP
Advanced Placement
BTEC
Business and Technology Education Council qualifications
EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage
GCSE
General Certificate of Secondary Education
IBCP
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
IBDP
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
IBMYP
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
IBPYP
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
IEYC
International Early Years Curriculum
IGCSE
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
International A-levels
Flexible A-levels designed for international students
Montessori
Learning through self-directed, hands-on activities
Reggio Emilia
Early education focused on creativity and collaboration
IBPYP, IBMYP, Global Citizens Diploma, HKA Diploma, IBDP
Application deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Tuition Fees
Pre-Kindergarten
HK$119,000
Kindergarten – Grade 5
HK$229,500
Grade 6 – Grade 8
HK$252,600
Grade 9 – Grade 10
HK$263,300
Grade 11 – Grade 12
HK$273,900
Contact
School Location
Campuses
Sai Kung
Further details
Chinese learning
Pre-kindergarten students learn from native Mandarin speakers. From Kindergarten to Grade 5, Mandarin teachers provide in-class support. At secondary school, students can choose Mandarin or Spanish. In Grades 11-12, students can take French, Spanish or Chinese as an IBDP course and/or complete a bilingual IB Diploma.
Subjects offered at secondary
The school offers more than 50 courses, including English, Mandarin and other languages, alongside science and humanities subjects, and physical education. The combination of course subjects and levels is determined by individual pathways to graduation, with each student having their unique course selection in Grades 11-12.
Debenture or capital levy
Each family is required to purchase one or more Family Debenture (deferred payment or exemption applications accepted). Annual capital levy exemption applies on full payment of debenture. Contact the school for further details.
Additional fees
School uniform, school bus, meals, field trips
After-school activities
The co-curricular programme offers over 100 choices for all ages, from early childhood to Grade 12. Activities including immersive problem-solving workshops, sports and the performing arts aim to help students develop new skills and explore their interests.
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