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Hong Kong Academy
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Primary (PYP):
IB Primary Years Programme, from Pre-K1 (age 3) through Grade 5.
Middle (MYP):
IB Middle Years Programme, Grades 6 to 10.
Diploma (DP):
IB Diploma Programme, Grades 11 to 12.
Levels:
Pre-K1 (age 3) to Grade 12.
Student Body:
Around 600 students from 40+ nationalities, with a deliberately one-form-entry structure.
Campus
33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung. Purpose-built single campus with theatre, design labs, sports facilities and on-site Learning Support.
Founded:
2000
Website:
Academic Profile
IB Diploma Average:
~33 to 34 points (most recent cohort).
IB Pass Rate:
~95%+ pass rate; all candidates receive the full Diploma.
Language of Instruction:
English, with Mandarin and Spanish offered as additional languages. Mandarin is studied from PYP, with a second language continuing through MYP.
Notable Strengths:
Inclusion and learning support, performing and visual arts, Sai Kung outdoor education, and low student-to-teacher ratios.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
USA: NYU, Boston University, the UC system, Parsons, SVA. UK: UCL, KCL, Edinburgh, Manchester, UAL. Other: HKU, McGill, Toronto, UBC, Melbourne.
Curriculum Track:
100% IB Diploma in senior years; no AP or A-Level streams.
Learning Support:
Personalised, inquiry-based IB pathway with dedicated on-site Learning Support; a strong fit for students with mild to moderate learning differences.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Pre-K1 to K2:
HK$119,000
Kindergarten to Grade 5:
HK$229,500
Grades 6 to 12:
HK$252,600 to HK$273,900 (rising by year band)
Annual Capital Levy:
HK$32,000 (all students without a debenture).
Debentures:
Individual Debenture:
HK$630,000 (on admission; exempts one student from the Capital Levy).
Corporate Debenture:
Available; enquire with HKA admissions.
Entrance Fee & Deposit:
Entrance fee HK$25,000 (first child; HK$12,500 each additional). Tuition deposit HK$30,000 on enrolment, credited to tuition.
Admissions & Application Windows
Availability:
Limited. HKA is deliberately one-form-entry (~600 students across all year groups), so places are constrained.
Application Window:
All year groups:
Rolling admissions; applications are accepted year-round and assessed as places become available.
Assessment Format:
Confirm current assessment requirements directly with HKA admissions.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families who want a close-knit IB education from age 3 to 18 on one Sai Kung campus, and who value genuine inclusion over a large, high-pressure setting. HKA’s on-site Learning Support makes it one of the stronger choices in Hong Kong for students with mild to moderate learning differences, while still offering the full PYP to DP pathway toward competitive universities.
The “Insider” Tip:
Because HKA is deliberately one-form-entry, places are limited and often open through turnover, so register early and stay in touch about mid-year openings under its rolling admissions. The Individual Debenture (HK$630,000) exempts one child from the annual capital levy and is worth weighing for families committing long-term. In the application, lean into genuine fit with HKA’s inquiry-based, inclusive ethos rather than test-prep polish.
