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Hong Kong Academy

CurriculumInternational

Language of instructionEnglish

Age RangeAges 3 to 18

International Baccalaureate

Yes

Yearly fees (G7): HK$205,600

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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	22 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	HK$205,600

School fees for a twelve year old child , in HKD

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Nationalities

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.

The classroom

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. Wireless campus. IT Portal with desktop Macs and laptops available for classroom use. One-to-One laptop student programme from Grade 5 onwards.

School policies

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

Student support

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. Full-time Occupational Therapist with an on-site OT Room. Full-time Speech and Language Therapist.

Extracurricular activities

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

About the school

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 offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. HKA values active inquiry, celebrates curiosity, and engages students in the wonder of learning.

HKA’s 5 fundamentals as articulated in its mission statement:
- Rigorous international education
- Pathways to individual excellence
- Captivating learning environment
- Dynamic community of learners
- Educational leader

Teaching approach of the school

HKA fosters a culture of learning that celebrates curiosity, creativity and collaboration:
- Globally sourced, research-based instructional practices from across the globe
- Whole school learning community
- “Units of Inquiry” integrate diverse subject areas and skills
- Integrated specialist subjects (physical education, information technology, library, visual and performing arts)
- Focus on learning process, not rote memorisation and testing
- Daily Mandarin lessons in Primary School
- World Language programme begins in Secondary School
- Full-time Mandarin Co-teacher in PK1 and PK2 classrooms

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