Discovery College is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong. Founded in 2008. Annual tuition ranges from $21,073 to $27,989 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Merit-based scholarships for secondary students (Year 7 and above) in academics, community engagement, sport, music, drama, visual arts, and design. Academic scholarships require grade thresholds (MYP score of 46 across eight subjects; DP score of 35 across six subjects), an external scholarship exam in math, language, writing and academic potential, and possibly an interview. Arts/athletics scholarships are based on portfolios, references, performance videos, auditions, or prior achievements. Scholarships are reviewed annually and expected to continue through Year 13.
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About
Discovery College is a private day school located in Discovery Bay on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, offering all four IB programmes in English to coeducational students. The school has been an IB World School since 2010, with programmes authorised across the full IB continuum from Primary Years through Diploma and Career-related options.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Discovery College is an all-through IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) set in scenic Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. It features a compulsory Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programme with camps, regional trips, and 'No Boundaries' initiatives. The school emphasises mother tongue support, strong arts programmes, parent involvement, and Learning Diversity support integrated within a mainstream inclusive model.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1–6 | HKD 162,100~$ 20,729 |
| Years 7–11 | HKD 213,600~$ 27,315 |
| Years 12–13 | HKD 215,300~$ 27,532 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$162,100 - 215,300. Application fee: $364.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application through ESF/DC admissions portal with non-refundable application fee. 2. Shortlisted applicants attend assessments or interviews. 3. Offer of place issued if successful and vacancy exists; family must accept by deadline. 4. Onboarding including orientation, registration, and fee payment; supporting documents may be required. 5. If no place available, candidate may be placed on a waitlist.
Admissions Details
ESF maintains a waitlist/pool system when demand exceeds vacancies. Applicants are placed on the waitlist in priority order by date of application and priority group, and offers are extended when vacancies arise.
School Day
Buses deliver students typically between 7:30 am and 7:50 am (with adjustments for Tuesday). The refectory and café are open from 7:15 am to 3:30 pm. Last lessons finish at 3:10 pm for primary and 3:25 pm for secondary, with buses departing between 3:30 and 3:40 pm.
Student Life
The school's refectory and café are open from 7:15 am to 3:30 pm.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental well-being is supported through a counselling service handling issues such as anxiety, depression, family relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Counsellors provide short-term or longer intervention plans and coordinate with social workers and external agencies. The school also works with Hong Kong government-funded social workers who run group work and workshops addressing resilience, self-esteem, social skills, and emotional challenges.
Discovery College maintains a structured network for safeguarding and child protection, with staff trained to respond to concerns. A coordinated care framework involves deans, counsellors, Learning Diversity, and leadership roles to manage welfare issues. Parents and students are encouraged to raise concerns with trusted staff members.
Student Demographics
School Background
private