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Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
International student body with no one country representing a majority. |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Teaching and learning programme utilising individualised technology.
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
HKA has group assessments for PK1, PK2 and Kindergarten students. It has a reading, writing and math assessment in Primary School and a MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) online assessment for Secondary School students. HKA is able to arrange remote, online assessments for applicants who cannot come to Hong Kong. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learner Support Center |
| Learning support offered |
Inclusion Support teachers and One-to-One Inclusion Support teachers and co-teachers for students with needs requiring this level of support.
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, football, parkour, art, basketball, netball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country, athletics, band, scouts, choir, golf, gymnastics, rollerblading, sailing, yoga, creative writing, debate and public speaking, drama/theatre, student council, student media team |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor play space, 800 seat gymnasium, tennis/squash courts, swimming pools, outdoor sports courts, football stadium with running track, all within 5 minute walking distance. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
HKA is a lead international school with a personal, individualised approach to education and an engaged, close-knit community.
HKA’s 5 fundamentals as articulated in its mission statement:
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| Teaching approach of the school |
HKA fosters a culture of learning that celebrates curiosity, creativity and collaboration:
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