Stephen Dare
Head of School
Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit, international through-train school offering a joyful and rigorous education for children aged 3 to 18 years. HKA students hone the competencies, knowledge and skills they need to be successful today and in the future.
Established in 2000, HKA is one of only eight fully-authorised three-programme International Baccalaureate World Schools in Hong Kong, and the only one offering the Global Citizen Diploma programme. HKA students consistently outperform the IB Diploma world pass rates and enter competitive universities and colleges around the globe.
HKA teachers are experienced specialists and, in addition to their teaching qualifications, around 50% of faculty hold a masters degree and/or other postgraduate diplomas. The school’s award-winning campus boasts a professional grade theatre and visual art studios, outdoor playscapes and sports pitches, and multiple science and design labs in which STEAM projects come to life.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 41 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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500+
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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40+
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Most common nationality
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Over 40 different countries are represented with no one country representing over 25% of the student body.
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Ratio of local students to international students
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1:30
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Mandarin, Spanish, French
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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22
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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To support overall learning
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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)
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Yes
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB exams, MAP Testing, SAT, ACT, IRB
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Results in these examinations
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Please see the IB results here: www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/68261103/hka-school-overview
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Varies
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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98%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes
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Learning support offered
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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.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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We offer extension programmes for these students within the classroom.
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Student access to education psychologist
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We have an on-campus Speech Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist. External psychologists can also be referred via our LS Dept.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Maths & English Assessment
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Waiting list
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Yes
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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Year-round applications. Applications can be submitted up to 12 months prior to the anticipated start date.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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7:50am (Secondary), 8am (Primary)
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School finish time
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3:10pm (12:20pm dismissal every Wednesday)
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Supervised care before/after school
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No
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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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
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Sports facilities at the school
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Outdoor Basketball Court, Outdoor Football Pitch, Rock Climbing Wall, Dance studios, Gymnasium
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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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.
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Teaching approach of the school
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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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Primary School | Playgroup - Grade 5
We have designed our Primary School programmes to discover, cultivate and celebrate the individuality of every child. From Playgroup to Grade 5, we create captivating learning environments in which HKA students have a wealth of opportunities to learn from and with one another. We recognise the mutual benefit that comes from authentic relationships and support students in learning how to effectively and successfully collaborate within and beyond the classroom. Every child is a valued member of our Primary School community.
Secondary School | Grades 6 - 12
Students are encouraged to pursue their individual pathways through the wide range of learning experiences and co-curricular activities. We provide opportunities for every child to grow intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. As students become increasingly independent and self-sufficient, we recognise the importance of maintaining a strong sense of community and network of support. The relationships nurtured between faculty, staff, administrators, parents and students help to individualise our programme, enhancing and enriching all aspects of student learning.
The majority of students in G11 and G12 choose to pursue external recognition through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised two-year programme that culminates in an externally administered examination and assessment process.
Our Campus
At HKA, our campus is a key component in our captivating learning environment. Built to enhance the learning experiences of every child, nurture a strong sense of community and contribute to environmental sustainability, we have been intentional about the ways in which our physical structure helps us deliver our mission.
The campus reinforces the principles that have always been paramount to the school – valuing collaboration in the learning process, cultivating creativity and exploration in every child and engaging the community.
Check out our facilities in this interactive virtual tour.
