Clearwater Bay School is a IB school in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1975. Annual tuition ranges from $18,070 to $18,070 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Clearwater Bay School does not offer any scholarships or financial aid. All students pay the same tuition under ESF's standard fee structure.
Key facts
About
Clearwater Bay School is a private, coeducational day school located in Hong Kong authorized as an IB World School since May 2009. The school provides English-medium instruction and serves the Hong Kong community as part of the IB Asia Pacific region.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB World School since 2009 offering PYP for Years 1–6; completed joint IBO/CIS evaluation in 2018. Comprehensive bus network with 28 routes. Student-led Eco Warriors sustainability programme. Four-house system named after Chinese dragons. Learning Diversity Team with ELSA-trained staff and school counsellor integrated into classroom environment.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-6 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$139,000. Application fee: $364.
Admissions Process
- 1Families apply through the ESF online admissions system, completing the online form, uploading documents, and paying a non-refundable application fee. Year 1 applications open in September of the prior year; other year levels accepted on a rolling basis. 2. Applications are reviewed by ESF's central admissions office; students may be invited for interview or assessment. Priority given to ESF staff children, ESF kindergarten transfers, and siblings. 3. Successful applicants receive an offer letter and must confirm within the stated timeframe and pay a refundable two-month tuition deposit. 4. After deposit and documents are received, the place is confirmed; tuition billed monthly via autopay from September.
Admissions Details
When year levels are full, applications remain active in ESF's central admissions pool. Waitlist position is determined by application date and ESF admissions priorities (sibling status, ESF kindergarten pathway). Managed centrally by ESF Admissions; families are informed directly if a vacancy arises.
School Day
The school day follows a standard primary schedule with lessons across morning and afternoon sessions. Students have scheduled breaks and lunchtimes throughout the day. Specific start and end times are not publicly listed.
Student Life
CWBS uses a four-house system named after Chinese dragons: Jialong, Shenlong, Dilong, and Yinglong. Each house has two captains (one boy and one girl) and two vice-captains (one boy and one girl), selected by teachers to lead house activities and weekly House Cup points.
Daily uniform required: girls wear navy skirt or trousers with logo; boys wear navy shorts or trousers with logo; white socks and black shoes; jumper and windbreaker as appropriate; CWBS hat (Legionnaires or Australian style) for outdoor activities. PE kit: house-coloured CWBS short-sleeved T-shirt, navy shorts, white trainers and socks; optional tracksuit. Uniforms available secondhand via PTA Green Hub or new from schooluniform.hk.
CWBS provides hot lunches via Zebratasty; meals are prepared off-site and delivered to classrooms. Orders are placed through Zebratasty's online portal. Many students also bring packed lunches from home.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is described as central to student experience, encompassing physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social dimensions. Students are supported by a Learning Diversity Team including ELSA-trained Educational Assistants and a School Counsellor. Initiatives include positive relationship frameworks, classroom essential agreements, restorative conversations, and Circle Time.
The school identifies safeguarding and child protection as core values and responsibilities, with policies and procedures for maintaining a safe learning environment. Detailed procedures are not publicly disclosed on the school website.
Student Demographics
School Background
private