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Nationalities
| Number of students |
540 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
The most numerous nationalities include Hong Kong Chinese, British, Australian, Canadian, Indian and American. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education Needs Department |
| Learning support offered |
Students who require additional support are identified using the ESF Levels of Adjustments. Students identified at Level of Adjustment 1 or 2 are supported in the mainstream classroom by the Head of Special Educational Needs and team of SEN Educational Assistants. Student needs may range from mild Speech and Language Difficulties, Attention Deficit Disorder, Specific Learning Difficulties, Sensory Integration and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview/assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants must demonstrate through interview and assessment that they are capable of engaging with an English medium curriculum. Applicants learning and social skills, together with their ability to cooperate with adults and other children, will be taken into consideration. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
School day
| School start time |
8:45 am |
| School finish time |
3:00 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Photography, yoga, green team, football, student council, netball, baking, book club, tennis, hockey, choir, art, stacking cups, origami, running, tournament of the minds, battle of the books, rugby, basketball, computer coding club, cricket, fitness, debating club, aquathon |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beacon Hill School is one of 21 schools run by the English Schools Foundation (ESF). The ESF was founded by Ordinance in 1967 to provide a ‘modern liberal education’ through the medium of English. The school teaches through the medium of English. Priority is given to non-Cantonese speaking children (who cannot, therefore access the local system) and who speak a good level of English. BHS has incorporated Chinese Mandarin as a daily lesson drawing positively on the multi-cultural elements of Hong Kong. Standards at BHS are high. The curriculum offered is aligned to the philosophy of the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and involves an inquiry-based, investigative style of teaching and learning. Central to the life of the school, is the positive community spirit and the strong partnerships with parents. There is an active Parent Teacher Association which supports the school through a variety of social and fund-raising events. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BHS follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with its curriculum developed from best practice around the world. Through this programme the school enables purposeful challenge and aims to inspire and motivate its children to be creative, independent learners who are aware of their social responsibility.
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