Glenealy School is a IB (PYP) school in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. Founded in 1957. Annual tuition ranges from $18,070 to $18,070 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Glenealy School and the ESF primary network do not offer scholarships or fee-reduction schemes at the primary level.
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About
ESF Glenealy School is a co-educational primary day school in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Island, serving Years 1–6 (ages 5–11) as part of the English Schools Foundation network. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme with specialist teaching in Mandarin, Music, and PE, and offers a broad extra-curricular programme spanning choirs, orchestra, sports, and outdoor education. Students enrolled by the end of Year 6 are guaranteed a place at Island School, ESF's designated secondary campus on Hong Kong Island.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with inquiry-based transdisciplinary learning; specialist provision in Mandarin, Music, and PE; dedicated Sensory Room for learning and wellbeing support; strong extra-curricular programme including choirs, orchestra, annual musical, and multi-venue sports fixtures; outdoor learning, trips, and camps integrated into school life; guaranteed Year 7 place at Island School for students enrolled by Year 6; part of the well-established English Schools Foundation network.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
| Year 2 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
| Year 3 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
| Year 4 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
| Year 5 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
| Year 6 | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HKD 139,000. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Determine eligibility and year group based on child's age on 31 December of year of entry. 2. Submit an online application centrally through ESF with a non-refundable application fee. 3. Applications from the Central Application Period (1–30 September for Year 1) are assigned a random number within priority groups; shortlisted applicants may be invited for interview or assessment. 4. Successful families receive an offer and must pay a refundable deposit (one month's tuition) and a non-refundable capital levy within 7–14 days to confirm the place. 5. Students enrolled at Glenealy by 1 December of Year 6 are guaranteed a Year 7 place at Island School within ESF.
Admissions Details
For applications received after the central window, Glenealy operates a waiting-list system managed by ESF. Applicants are ranked by priority category (children of ESF staff, siblings, those attending ESF Kindergartens) and by date of application. During the central period, ranking is by priority category then random number. Families on the waiting list remain active each academic year and are contacted if a place becomes available. No additional waiting-list fee is charged.
School Day
School starts at 8:30 am (with staff on duty from 8:15 am) and concludes with typical dismissal at 2:55 pm. There are two snack breaks during the day, and specialist lessons such as PE and Music occur twice weekly.
Student Life
The school uses a house system with four houses: Bowen (Yellow), Kennedy (Red), Caine (Green), and Robinson (Blue). House Leaders organise events that promote teamwork and school spirit, and Student Ambassadors help connect new students and families.
Uniforms must be purchased through School Uniform HK. General uniform: shirt or blouse, shorts/skorts or trousers, socks, black school shoes, grey knit sweater or fleece, plus a sun hat. PE uniform: house-coloured T-shirt with shorts or tracksuit pants, fleece jacket or windbreaker, and suitable sports shoes.
The Glenealy Café is a student-accessible kitchen and community space designed to promote practical life skills, foster understanding of food and nutrition, and enable exploration of indoor hydroponics.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is embedded across pastoral and academic life, supported by Positive Relationships and Student Wellbeing policies. Staff promote mental well-being through restorative conversations, classroom community building, and social–emotional learning principles in daily routines. The school encourages open communication between students, staff, and families to ensure individual needs are met.
Safeguarding follows the ESF Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, aligning with Hong Kong law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The school has Designated Child Protection Officers listed publicly. All staff receive safeguarding training and follow clear procedures built around four principles: respond, support, connect, and develop.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF). The Glenealy School Council plays an integral governance role with members elected from representative bodies, working with the Principal to set strategic direction on matters of finance, facilities, curriculum, and leadership.