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Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
EYFS plus English National Curriculum, two pathways: British International (BIP, 85% English / 15% Mandarin) and Hanqing Bilingual (HQP, 50/50).
Levels:
Nursery (age 3) to Year 8 (age 13): Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3 (Years 7 to 8 new).
Student Body:
EDB-registered enrolment 450 to 550; planned capacity approx 1,000. Over 30 nationalities.
Campus
10 Shek Kok Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories. (Near MTR LOHAS Park, approx 20 min from Central.)
Founded:
Opened August 2018 in Hong Kong. Heritage from Shrewsbury School UK, founded by Royal Charter 1552, one of Britain’s original nine “Great Schools”.
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Academic Profile
Language of Instruction:
English as the primary medium of instruction. Mandarin (Putonghua) is core in both pathways.
Additional Languages:
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) is compulsory for all pupils across both BIP and HQP pathways.
Academic Rigour:
Member of CIS, COBIS and FOBISIA.
Notable Strengths:
• Heritage from Shrewsbury School UK (Royal Charter 1552, one of nine “Great Schools”). • Dual-pathway model with formal 50/50 Mandarin/English (HQP), rare in HK British schools. • Purpose-built: aquatics centre, music school, dance/gymnastics studio, sports hall with track, rooftop football pitch, science labs. • Specialist Music, Performing Arts, PE and Aquatics from Early Years. • Optional onward route to Shrewsbury School UK boarding.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
Onward Destinations. Individualised Year 8 secondary-school selection; supported route to Shrewsbury School UK boarding. Named destinations not published; confirm with admissions.
Class Size
Maximum 24 students per class, six classes per year group
Pathway Choice
British International (85/15) or Hanqing Bilingual (50/50)
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Nursery (Half Day / Full Day)
Half Day HK$117,300 / Full Day HK$176,800
Reception
HK$189,900
Years 1 to 6
HK$219,400
Annual Capital Levy
HK$30,000 (Half Day Nursery); HK$50,000 (other years). Waived for Capital Certificate holders.
Debentures:
Family Debenture
N/A. Uses Capital Certificate model above.
Corporate Debenture
Not applicable
Application Fee
HK$2,800
Admissions & Application Windows
Application Deadline:
Confirm with admissions
Assessment:
Confirm with admissions
Assessment Format:
Confirm assessment details with admissions
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
UK-oriented families wanting the English National Curriculum and a 470-year heritage brand from age three, plus a serious Chinese build via its dual-language pathway. But it is young: Key Stage 3 only begins with Year 7 in August 2026 (Year 8 in 2027), so it is not yet a settled secondary.
The “Insider” Tip:
Treat it as a premium prep school: Year 8 leavers get guaranteed consideration (not a guaranteed place) for Shrewsbury UK, with structured preparation for the ISEB Pre-Test and 13+ to move on to UK senior schools or HK secondaries. Budget a HK$50,000 annual capital levy plus a mandatory HK$200,000 Capital Certificate at K3 or Year 1 and Grade 1 or Year 2 entry; the bursary pool (10% of tuition income) is an under-used lever for strong applicants with genuine need.
