The Harbour School - The Grove Campus is a American Curriculum school in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $25,324 to $32,435 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Need-based financial assistance only; over HKD 4 million awarded annually. Determined through a confidential application process reviewing family financial documentation. Awards granted annually and families must reapply each year.
Key facts
About
The Harbour School's Grove Campus in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island, serves students from Junior Grade 1 through Grade 6 with an adapted American curriculum emphasising project-based and inquiry-driven learning. The school offers distinctive programmes including marine science aboard a 50-foot ketch and STEM exploration in a dedicated makerspace called The Foundry. It is a co-educational day school with strong wellbeing support, EAL and learning support provisions, and a transparent tuition structure.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Marine science taught aboard a 50-foot ketch called The Black Dolphin. Technology-driven learning at The Foundry makerspace supporting STEM exploration. Adapted American curriculum with project-based, inquiry-driven learning. After-school S.E.A. courses in sports, photography, and art. Black Dolphin Sports program fielding teams in multiple disciplines.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-6 | HKD 232,800~$ 29,770 |
| Grades 7-8 | HKD 241,200~$ 30,844 |
| Grades 9-12 | HKD 249,500~$ 31,905 |
| Junior Grade 1 | HKD 194,800~$ 24,910 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$194,800 - 249,500. Application fee: $325.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete online application form with passport copies, last two years of school reports, and any specialist reports. 2. Teacher reference form submitted by current teacher; overseas applicants provide written work samples, math assessments, and reading list. 3. Trial day for Junior Grade 1–Grade 1 applicants; MAP assessment in reading, math, and language usage from Grade 3 onward. 4. Holistic review by admissions team. 5. Upon offer, families have seven days to accept by paying entry fee and either purchasing an Admissions Right or paying the Annual Capital Levy.
Admissions Details
The school operates a waiting pool system rather than a first-come, first-served list. Placement is determined by gender balance, sibling priority, nationality, and learning needs. Applicants remain in the pool until a suitable opening arises.
School Day
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a half-day on Wednesdays ending at 1:00 pm.
Student Life
The Harbour School requires a uniform. Uniforms can be ordered online via Uniform Order; the catalog includes Tops, Bottoms, and Accessories.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school promotes student wellbeing through guidance and counselling services and a 'World of Wellness' initiative. Counsellors facilitate workshops on stress management, empathy, and personal growth. The school participates in community wellbeing campaigns and themed awareness days including Anti-Bullying Week and Wellbeing Month.
Child protection framework overseen by senior leadership and the school board. Staff receive regular training to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns. A designated safeguarding officer monitors compliance with local Education Bureau guidelines. Policy emphasizes prevention, staff awareness, and confidential reporting procedures.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Senior Management Team. The Board sets and supports the school's mission, hires executive staff, ensures legal and responsible management, and oversees safeguarding. The Executive Committee is composed of the Head of School, Primary and High School Principals, Managing Director, and Director of The Children's Institute.