American School Hong Kong is a IBDP school in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $21,424 to $30,485 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
ASHK offers three types of scholarships: Merit-based (recognising achievement in academics, arts, athletics, service, or leadership), Needs-based (for families requiring financial assistance, determined through supporting financial documents), and Diversity scholarships (for students whose nationalities, backgrounds, or life experiences are underrepresented). Open to students in elementary, middle, and high school. Awards may cover partial or full tuition for one or multiple years. Applications require a Scholarship Application Form, academic reports from the past two years, and a teacher reference letter. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with the School Director.
Academic Performance
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About
American School Hong Kong is a co-educational day school located in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Holistic American Education with IB: one of the few schools to combine a US Common Core-based curriculum with the IBDP. Small-School 'Family' Community: students frequently highlight the school's tight-knit and supportive environment. Comprehensive Chinese Program: 4 different streams with Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-4 | HKD 189,600~$ 24,246 |
| Grades 5-6 | HKD 201,500~$ 25,767 |
| Grades 7-8 | HKD 211,300~$ 27,020 |
| Grades 9-10 | HKD 223,200~$ 28,542 |
| Reception / Kindergarten | HKD 164,800~$ 21,074 |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma Programme) | HKD 234,500~$ 29,987 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$164,800 - 234,500. Application fee: $117.
Admissions Process
- 1Prepare required documents (birth certificate, passports, visa/permit if applicable, school reports from past two years, passport photo). 2. Submit the online application form via ASHK's portal and upload required documents. 3. Pay the non-refundable Application Fee of HK$900. 4. Attend assessment test (MAP test for most grades; social interaction/group play for Kindergarten) and interview. 5. Secure a place by paying the non-refundable Capital Fee of HK$45,000 plus initial tuition payment.
Admissions Details
ASHK operates a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications throughout the year. Spaces may fill quickly and early application is advised. If a grade is full, the student will be placed on a waitlist.
School Day
The school day runs from 7:45 am through 2:35 pm. An optional after-school ECA program runs from 2:45 to 3:45 pm.
Student Life
The House system unites students from KG to Grade 12, parents, and staff in four Houses to foster school-wide spirit and belonging. The four Houses are Antelopes, Sharks, Hawks, and Kangaroos.
Uniform is required for all students and promotes pride and belonging. On PE days, students wear the PE uniform for the entire day. Uniforms can be purchased from Aston Wilson in Lai Chi Kok. Dress Down Day occurs on the last Friday of most months with a HK$20 donation to charity.
Food service is provided by Chartwells, with monthly lunch orders available. Chartwells ensures meals and snacks are safe, nutritious, and fresh. Snacks are encouraged and a Tuck Shop is available to students in Grade 3 and above.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ASHK addresses mental wellbeing through its Personal & Social Development framework, which attends to the emotional needs of students. The school works to meet the social and emotional needs of each student and has participated in initiatives raising awareness of youth mental health. No detailed standalone mental health policy is publicly available.
ASHK highlights child protection as one of its core values, with references in the 'Why ASHK' page and the Parent Handbook indicating commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. A detailed safeguarding or child protection policy document is not publicly available on the website; parents are advised to request full policy details directly from the school.
Student Demographics
School Background
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