The Harbour School

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The Harbour School (THS) is a through-train international school with two Southside campuses on Hong Kong Island. It offers an American curriculum accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Established in 2007, THS provides tailored pathways for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4–18). Smaller class sizes combine personalised attention with a high academic standard and a joyful, supportive community.

Education extends into nature with frequent outdoor learning and hands-on discovery, from marine sciences aboard the school’s sailboat to outdoor field research. The school's arts programme encompasses visual arts, music and theatre alongside termly extension activities. Prioritising problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and global outcomes, THS graduates have attended top universities worldwide.

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Chinese learning

At Primary level, students are streamed into different levels during Chinese language classes. Beginning and intermediate students study simplified characters and Pinyin while those in the native/advanced strands choose either simplified Chinese characters or traditional Chinese characters.

Subjects offered at secondary

American-based curriculum primarily uses Common Core standards, research projects, internships, project-based learning, independent study modules and e-portfolio building. Core and elective credit courses are offered on a termly basis with opportunity for advanced coursework.

Debenture or capital levy

Each family is required to hold a Family Admissions Right (FAR). Students not covered by a FAR are required to pay a capital levy.

Scholarships and bursaries

Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. The school offers a waiver application for families who are not in a position to pay the Capital Charge.

Facilities

Noteworthy facilities include The Foundry makerspace, Marine Science Center and a 50-foot sailboat, The Black Dolphin. More traditional facilities include library, theatre, music room, visual arts studio, media tech lab and brand new indoor multipurpose space.

After-school activities

School Extension Activities (SEA) offered termly after school to THS and non-THS students. Past offerings include: basketball, coding, dog therapy, fencing, makerspace and wrestling.

School highlights

Graduates of THS attend universities across the globe. Students excel beyond the classroom – most recently placing 2nd globally out of over 7,400 teams at the prestigious Diamond Challenge entrepreneurship competition at the University of Delaware.

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