Kennedy School is a IB school in Pokfulam, Hong Kong. Founded in 1961. Annual tuition ranges from $18,070 to $18,070 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Kennedy School does not offer individual scholarships. However, families across the ESF network may apply for the ESF Financial Assistance Scheme, which provides partial or full tuition remission based on demonstrated financial need. Eligibility is determined by household income and supporting documentation. Available to current ESF students after their first year of enrolment.
Key facts
About
Kennedy School is a private, coeducational day school in Hong Kong authorized by the International Baccalaureate since December 2011. The school offers instruction in English and conducts examinations in May.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ESF Kennedy School offers the IB Primary Years Programme in Pokfulam, Hong Kong Island, as part of the English Schools Foundation network. It emphasises inquiry-based learning, an inclusive multi-tiered support system, specialist teaching in PE, music, and Mandarin, and a comprehensive bus service across Hong Kong Island and West Kowloon.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-6 (Primary) | HKD 139,000~$ 17,775 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HKD 139,000. Application fee: $364.
Admissions Process
- 1Book a school visit or attend an information session. 2. Submit the application form and supporting documents through the ESF online system during the central admissions period, including passport, Hong Kong visa, birth certificate, and recent school reports. Each child can be listed for up to four ESF schools. 3. Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview or assessment. 4. Successful applicants receive a formal offer via email and must accept within the stated timeframe. 5. Families set up monthly tuition payment by autopay before the start of term.
Admissions Details
Kennedy School operates under the ESF central admissions system, which includes a waitlist for each year group. Priority is given according to ESF admission categories such as children of full-fee debenture holders or siblings of current students. Waitlisted families remain in consideration until the end of the academic year.
School Day
School gates open at 8:10 a.m. and classes begin shortly after. The school day ends at 2:50 p.m. for students taking the bus and 2:57 p.m. for others. A school nurse remains on site until 3:30 p.m. The schedule includes time for lunch and breaks during the day.
Student Life
Kennedy School operates a house system. Year 6 House Captains are elected by peers and lead assemblies, school tours for prospective families, and manage the house points system. There are Ambassadors and Monitors across multiple areas and a Student Representative Council for Years 2 to 6.
Kennedy School has a uniform. Guidelines on proper uniform wear are published, and the full range of uniforms can be viewed and purchased online from the supplier's site.
Hot lunches are offered and coordinated by Zebratasty. Parents register and place orders online via Zebratasty.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Kennedy School includes mental well-being as part of its Student Support & Wellbeing provision. The school offers social-emotional small group sessions and counselling. Staff focus on understanding each child's strengths, needs, and identity to help them develop confidence and emotional resilience.
The school is part of the ESF, which publishes a comprehensive Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy covering physical, sexual, psychological harm, and neglect. Staff complete annual declarations, with clear reporting procedures via designated Child Protection Officers. The policy includes online-safeguarding, confidentiality requirements, and transfer of records when students change schools.
Student Demographics
School Background
private