The ISF Academy is a IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Pokfulam, Hong Kong. Founded in 2003. Annual tuition ranges from $19,874 to $31,344 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Merit Scholarships provide 50%–100% tuition remission for students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, positive conduct, and alignment with school values. Special Talent Scholarships recognise exceptional ability in sports, music, or performing and visual arts, offering 50%–100% tuition coverage plus an annual HKD 5,000 training or competition allowance. IB Diploma Scholarships are available for Grades 11–12 students with strong academic commitment. A need-based Financial Aid Programme offers 20%–100% tuition remission for eligible families. All awards are reviewed annually and require maintained academic standing and conduct.
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About
The ISF Academy is a nonprofit, co-educational independent day school in Pokfulam, Hong Kong, offering bilingual immersion in Putonghua and English for students aged 4 to 18. The Primary School (Foundation Year–Grade 5) uses the school's own bilingual programme, while the Secondary School follows the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). ISF is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education and is distinguished by its small class sizes, values-based 'Eight Virtues + One' framework, and strong emphasis on experiential and bilingual learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The ISF Academy offers a distinctive bilingual immersion education in Putonghua and English, with language balance gradually shifting toward more English in higher grades. The school emphasises experiential learning through its Experiential Learning Programme (Grades 4–11) and is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. Its values-based 'Eight Virtues + One' framework is embedded across all year levels. Small class sizes (≤20 in Primary, <22 in Secondary) and a broad IB curriculum from MYP through DP distinguish it as a leading bilingual IB school in Hong Kong.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | HKD 170,760~$ 21,836 |
| Grades 6-8 | HKD 200,700~$ 25,665 |
| Grades 9-10 | HKD 220,440~$ 28,189 |
| Grades 11-12 | HKD 241,110~$ 30,832 |
| Foundation Year | HKD 152,880~$ 19,550 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$152,880 - 241,110. Application fee: $325.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application with non-refundable fee and required documents (birth certificates, school reports, assessments). 2. Applicants undergo year-group-appropriate assessments; Foundation Year involves classroom observation; Grade 1+ includes Putonghua oral and English proficiency tests; shortlisted applicants are invited to interviews. 3. Admission decisions based on assessment results, interview outcomes, and space availability; offers sent by email. 4. Families must pay the Acceptance Deposit by the stated deadline and agree to ISF policies. 5. Upon confirmation, families receive onboarding details including uniform ordering, bus registration, and orientation information.
Admissions Details
ISF operates both regular and rolling application cycles. When demand exceeds available spaces, qualified applicants are placed on a waitlist determined by assessment results, sibling status, and overall fit within the bilingual programme. Waitlisted applicants may be reconsidered in subsequent rounds through the rolling admissions process.
School Day
Classes typically run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Co-curricular activities and clubs are held after regular class hours.
Student Life
Uniforms are required and billed separately through approved vendors. Specific uniform requirements by stage are not detailed on the public profile.
Meals are billed separately through approved vendors.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ISF addresses mental well-being through its Health, Safety & Well-being Policy and guidance from teachers and pastoral staff. Students are encouraged to express concerns about health, safety, or well-being. The school's published wellbeing reflections discuss the importance of hope, engagement, and motivation, forming part of a wider goal to foster a supportive and caring learning environment.
The ISF Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy establishes the school's framework for protecting students from harm. Parents agree to support this policy as a condition of enrollment. Staff and students are required to comply with safety and reporting procedures outlined in the Health, Safety & Well-being Policy, with all members of the school community sharing responsibility for maintaining a safe environment.
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School Background
The ISF Academy is governed by a Board of Governors. It operates as a not-for-profit independent school under the Independent Schools Foundation.