Hong Kong Academy is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. Founded in 2000. It serves 550 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $14,944 to $33,936 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Merit-Based Scholarships for new students entering Grades 6–10. Awards may cover 100% of tuition and capital levy or provide set amounts of HKD 150,000, HKD 115,000, or HKD 75,000 towards tuition. Up to five platinum scholarships and a limited number of gold, silver, and bronze awards offered each year. Applicants must show strong academic records, excellent teacher references, and outstanding ability in areas such as mathematics, STEAM, languages, coding, public speaking, humanities, sports, visual or performing arts, leadership, or community service. Awards reviewed annually; holders expected to remain at HKA through Grade 12.
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About
Hong Kong Academy is a private, coeducational day school in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, serving students from early years through to age 18. The school has been an IB World School since 2004 and offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Comprehensive IB programmes (all three levels)
- Only school in Hong Kong offering Global Citizen Diploma
- Award-winning sustainable campus (Gold BEAM rated)
- Low student-teacher ratio (1:6)
- Small class sizes (18-24 students)
- Three diploma credentials available to graduates
- Highly engaged international parent community
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K-G5 | HKD 229,500~$ 29,348 |
| G6-G8 | HKD 252,600~$ 32,302 |
| G9-G10 | HKD 263,300~$ 33,670 |
| G11-G12 | HKD 273,900~$ 35,026 |
| Pre-K1-2 | HKD 119,000~$ 15,217 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: PreK1-PreK2: HK$116,570; K-G5: HK$221,800; G6-G8: HK$244,100; G9-G10: HK$254,400; G11-G12: HK$264,700 per annum. Application fee: $390.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial inquiry and school tour. 2. Online application submission with school reports, teacher recommendations, and assessments; application fee payable. 3. Age-appropriate assessments, shadow days, or observations; English proficiency and learning needs reviewed. 4. Admissions committee reviews application, academic records, and assessments. 5. Offer of place issued; families confirm by paying entrance fee and tuition deposit.
Admissions Details
HKA operates a waitpool system rather than a traditional numbered waitlist. Placement is determined by grade-level availability, sibling priority, and balance within the student body, rather than date of application.
School Day
Playgroup: 8–11am Monday–Friday. Pre-K: 8am–12:30pm Monday–Friday. Kindergarten–Grade 5: 8am–3:10pm Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; 8am–12:20pm Wednesday. Grade 6–12: 7:50am–3:10pm Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; 7:50am–12:20pm Wednesday.
Student Life
Every student is allocated to one of 4 internal houses: Panda, Dragon, Tiger, and Phoenix. All students compete against other schools as the Dragonflies, focused on sportsmanship, teamwork and commitment.
Students must wear uniform but can choose the combination of HKA school uniform items in which they feel most comfortable and ready to learn. Freecycle uniform items are available at no charge.
The school has an in-house catering team, hkaEATS, which prepares 3 choices of hot meals on site daily as well as providing snacks and cafe-style salads and sandwiches. Students may also bring home-prepared snacks and lunch to school.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
HKA supports mental wellbeing with a counselling team and wellbeing teachers who work alongside staff. The school promotes student empowerment and addresses digital wellbeing and cyber safety. Training is offered for staff and volunteers. Weekly wellbeing curriculum classes and individual, family, and small group interventions are available.
HKA's safeguarding framework is based on UNICEF's Convention on the Rights of the Child and CIS accreditation standards. The school maintains a comprehensive child protection policy and code of conduct, updated annually. Staff, trustees, and volunteers receive safeguarding training. Students are taught peer advocacy, social skills, and digital safety.
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School Background
private
Green Building Council of Hong Kong Gold BEAM StatusRitzy Hong Kong Education Awards: International School of the Year (2024–25)