Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
550+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40+ |
| Most common nationality |
Over 40 different countries are represented with no one country representing over 25% of the student body. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:10 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
To support overall learning |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB exams, MAP Testing, SAT, ACT, IRB |
| Results in these examinations |
Please see the IB results here: www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/68261103/hka-school-overview |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The school provides an equitable, accessible and healthy learning environment for all students and is one of few in Hong Kong that have the ability to meet the needs of accelerated learners as well as students requiring learner support. Oncampus Occupational and Speech Therapy are available, and both the Primary and Secondary School programmes offer English Language Learning support for students who are acquiring English as their language of instruction. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer extension programmes for these students within the classroom. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have an on-campus Speech Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist. External psychologists can also be referred via our LS Dept. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Maths & English Assessment |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Year-round applications. Applications can be submitted up to 12 months prior to the anticipated start date. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50am (Secondary), 8am (Primary) |
| School finish time |
3:10pm (12:20pm dismissal every Wednesday) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
HKA believes that student success should be defined by the interests, strengths and ambitions of the individual. Including After School Activities, Sports, Performing Arts, Secondary School clubs, Mother Tongue classes and Seasonal camps, co-curricular options are available to every grade level, extending and enhancing what happens in the classroom during regular instructional time. Whether it’s at lunchtime, after school, over the weekend or during school holidays, there are many opportunities for our students to build on existing skills, try new interests, compete, create and grow. |
| Sports activities included |
A wide range of sports and skills are taught in our PE lessons. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We are participating members in ACAMIS and SCISAC in basketball, football and volleyball; and ISSFHK in basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, golf, rowing, sailing, climbing, netball, ultimate frisbee, track and field, and cross country. |
| Facilities at the school |
Art Studios, Black Box Studio Theatre, Cafeteria, Chinese Cultural Space, Counselling Centre, Courtyard Garden, Design workshop, Early Childhood Kitchen, Health Centre, Kiln, Library, Maker Space, Occupational Therapy Room, Primary School Library, Science Labs, Secondary School Library, Speech & Language Room, Speech Therapy Room, Tech Centre, Theatre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor Basketball Court, Outdoor Football Pitch, Rock Climbing Wall, Dance studios, Gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit, through-train school offering a rigorous, student-centered education for children aged 3 to 18 years. The school was founded on the belief that all children bring a unique set of talents and strengths to their learning, with HKA providing a personalised approach that recognises this and encourages all students to reach their full potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At HKA, we actively embrace the challenge of balancing the skills and knowledge our students need to acquire today with the application of these skills and knowledge in an evolving world. Our students are challenged to solve authentic problems, draw upon knowledge and skills they have honed in different disciplines, consider a range of perspectives and collaborate with community members. We are constantly exploring innovative practices and procedures that will help us elevate the quality of our programme through project-based learning experiences and the purposeful use of technology. |
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