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ESF Clearwater Bay School
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Overview:
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Assessment Pathway:
PYP internal + ESF benchmarks + Y6 PYP Exhibition.
Languages:
English. Daily Mandarin Y1 to Y6.
Levels:
Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5 to 11).
Student Body:
~720 students, 35+ nationalities; co-ed, four-form entry.
Campus
DD 229, Lot 235, Clearwater Bay Road, Sai Kung, NT.
Founded:
1992 (ESF; ex-Boundary Junior School from 1975).
Website:
Academic Profile
Cohort Size:
~720 across Y1 to Y6; ~120 per year (4 forms entry, 24 classes total).
Feeder Secondary:
King George V School, Ho Man Tin: priority transition at Year 7.
Language & Stream:
English. Daily Mandarin Y1 to Y6. Additional languages: Mandarin compulsory; native & non-native streams.
Notable Strengths:
Creative arts, choirs, drumming, theatre, ukulele; eco & outdoor learning.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
Feeder: KGV (IB DP & A-Levels).; Other ESF: Island, Sha Tin, South Island.; Private transfer: CDNIS, ICHK, HKA.
Academic Standing:
IB PYP framework; strong Y6 PYP Exhibition; ESF benchmarking.
Reputational Standing:
IB PYP framework; strong Y6 PYP Exhibition; ESF benchmarking.
Financials (2026-27 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Years 1 to 6:
HK$ 145,000
(ESF central scale):
Uniform across ESF primaries.
vs 2025-26:
+4.3% (HK$ 139,000 → 145,000).
Non-Refundable Capital Levy:
HK$ 38,000 at Year 1; sliding scale thereafter.
Debentures / Nomination Rights:
Debentures:
Not applicable: ESF central admissions.
Catchment Priority:
Sai Kung, Clearwater Bay, Tseung Kwan O catchment priority.
Refundable Capital Levy:
Fully refunded 2026/27 for prior payers.
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Via ESF central admissions. Foreign-passport and language-of-need applicants are prioritised.
Application Window:
Year 1:
Central application window via ESF admissions each autumn for the following August. Deadlines change yearly. Confirm the current cycle with admissions.
Other years:
Via ESF central admissions, subject to vacancies.
Priority:
Interview priority with an Individual Nomination Right; sibling priority applies.
Assessment Format:
ESF primary process: play-based / classroom-style visits appropriate to age. Confirm details with ESF admissions.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families drawn to creative arts, choirs, drumming, theatre, ukulele; eco & outdoor learning. Speak to us for a fit assessment for your child.
The “Insider” Tip:
Ask us about how this school compares with its nearest alternatives for your child’s profile and entry year.