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Dalton School Hong Kong
(DSHK)
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Combines the Dalton Plan (focused on independence and collaboration) with US Common Core (English/Math) and a robust Chinese curriculum developed with Tsinghua University Primary School, future plans to incorporate AP courses in High School.
Levels:
Kindergarten (Little Dalton) to Grade 9 (expanding to Grade 12 in 2029/30).
Student Body:
Approximately 600+ students
Campus
41B Stubbs Road, Wan Chai
Founded:
2017.
Website:
Academic Profile
Language & Stream:
Immersive Bilingual (English and Putonghua). The school utilizes a co-teaching model in primary years to ensure balanced fluency.
Notable Strengths:
The Dalton Plan (House, Assignment, Lesson, and Lab), Chinese Language and Culture, and STEM/Project-Based Learning integrated into the daily “Lab” time.
Reputational Standing:
Rapidly rising as a top-tier choice for parents seeking a progressive, less “standardized” academic environment that still maintains elite Chinese language standards.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Academic Results:
As a newer school, DSHK has not yet produced a graduating class.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Reception – Grade 2:
~HK$215,380
Grades 3 – 5:
~HK$218,680
Grades 6 – 8:
~HK$240,680
Grade 9:
~HK$244,420
Grade 10:
HK$ 251, 680
Grade 11:
HK$ 256,630
Grade 12:
HK$ 262,680
Non-Refundable Annual Capital Levy:
HK$45,000 (First Child)
HK$37,000 (Siblings)
Debenture:
Individual/Corporate Capital Notes: Available but limited. Please contact the school foundation for current market availability.
Application Fee:
Pre K - K2:
HK$ 40 (non-refundable)
Playgroup:
HK$ 250 (non-refundable and transferable)
Primary and Secondary:
HK$1,550
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Moderately Selective. Strong bilingual potential preferred.
Application Window:
Rolling Applications
Assessment Format:
Primary:
Play-based observation and bilingual social assessment.
Secondary:
English and Chinese writing samples, and a leadership interview to assess fit with the Dalton “I lead” philosophy.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
The “Self-Directed Explorer.” DSHK is perfect for students who find traditional classrooms too restrictive. If your child thrives when given the “Freedom within a Frame” to manage their own schedule during Lab time, they will excel here. It is also the premier choice for families who want a US-style progressive pedagogy without sacrificing high-level Chinese.
The “Insider” Tip:
The school’s motto, “I am not led, I lead,” is the key to the interview. DSHK leadership looks for “Agency”. In the interview, don’t just list your child’s achievements; have the child explain a project they started or a problem they solved independently. Also, their Stubbs Road campus is a massive upgrade—if you visited the old Kowloon campus, the new facilities for the Middle/High school are significantly more advanced and are a major draw for the upcoming years.
