Island Waldorf School is a Bespoke Curriculum / Waldorf Steiner Curriculum school in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Annual tuition ranges from $13,728 to $21,515 USD.
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About
Island Waldorf School (IWS) is Hong Kong's first non-profit, bilingual Waldorf school serving children from Kindergarten through Class 8 (ages 3–14) across two campuses on Hong Kong Island and an Outdoor Activities Centre on Lamma Island. The school follows a Waldorf Steiner curriculum integrating intellectual, artistic, and practical learning, with Class Teachers remaining with students for multiple years to foster deep mentorship. Instruction is delivered in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, reflecting the school's commitment to multilingual, holistic education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Island Waldorf School is Hong Kong's first non-profit, bilingual Waldorf school offering a curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 8. It features a Class Teacher model where the same teacher stays with students for multiple years, fostering deep mentorship. The school integrates intellectual, artistic, and practical learning across two urban campuses and a dedicated Outdoor Activities Centre on Lamma Island.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 1-6 | HKD 146,000~$ 18,670 |
| Class 7-8 | HKD 165,500~$ 21,164 |
| Kindergarten | HKD 105,600~$ 13,504 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$105,600 - 165,500.
Admissions Process
- 1Kindergarten: (1) Attend a Waldorf Readiness Workshop; (2) Submit application form with documentation; (3) If child is older than 4, attend a play date interview; (4) Receive an Enrolment Offer; (5) Accept offer by paying required deposit and fees. Primary & Middle School: (1) Attend a school tour; (2) Submit application form with documentation; (3) Interview with admission officers and faculty; (4) Suitable candidates attend school for at least 2 days on a trial basis; (5) Receive Enrolment Offer within 2 weeks of trial; (6) Accept offer by paying required deposit and fees.
Admissions Details
Island Waldorf School does not publish a waitlist.
School Day
Kindergarten runs 8:40 am–12:00 pm or 8:40 am–3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Primary & Middle School runs 8:30 am–3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with optional after-school activities from 3:45 pm.
Student Life
The early childhood uniform is a cotton apron. Primary students wear a white polo shirt in summer and a dark blue zip-front top in winter, plus a canvas school bag. Uniform items are sold through the school office. Shoes should be simple, closed-toe in black or white. A separate PE kit is used for physical education.
The school provides a hot meal program prepared on-site. Kindergarten students receive two meals daily (snacks and lunch), while primary and middle school students receive two meals daily (snacks and lunch). All meals are vegetarian.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Well-being is a core value at Island Waldorf School, emphasizing a culture of respect, reverence, imagination, and authenticity. Long-term teacher-student relationships provide stability supporting social and emotional development. The Waldorf approach emphasizes authentic, meaningful learning and imaginative engagement contributing to emotional well-being and resilience.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
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School Background
Non-profit private Waldorf school registered as a charity under Section 88 of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance (Charity reference 91/15835) and registered under the Education Ordinance (Registration Number 608319). Privately funded entirely by parent contributions.