The Harbour School: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	8 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: HK$233,700 to: HK$239,700

School fees range in HKD valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Number of students	435
Number of nationalities represented in the school	45
Most common nationality	United States of America
Ratio of local students to international students	We have a ratio of 1:10 local to international students.

Native English speaking teachers	Most are native English speakers (from the US, Canada, the UK or Australia). Mandarin teachers are native Chinese speakers.
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes, we offer English as a second language support through our learning support program.
Additional language classes offered by the school	Students have a choice from Grade 1 and up between Mandarin and French.

Max. number of students per class	It varies from 12 to 22 depending on the grade level or subject, but we always stick to an average 8 to 1 student to teacher ratio.
Average number of students per class	Our average ratio is 8 students to 1 teacher.
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes, every class has one.
Use of technology in the classroom	Students Grade 3 and up all partake in a 1:1 Laptop Program. Younger grades make use of ipads, interactive white boards, or other appropriate technology. We have a darkroom for film photography, a media-technology center for Grades 3-12 and a recording sound booth. Students use technology in most areas of the curriculum both for instruction and production.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	No
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?	N/A

External examinations or assessments available	Students complete MAP assessments twice a year and ISA annually.
Results in these examinations	Compared to other English-speaking international schools worldwide, the mean is above average in math, reading and writing.
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	1/2 hour per day, assigned and due weekly.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	We've had two graduating classes so far of 14 students total with all 14 of them attending a higher educational institution after graduating.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes, we have a learning enhancement team that provides learning support and learning extension for gifted children.
Learning support offered	Differentiation within the classroom, pull-out or push-in for individualized programs and IEP, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, individual or small-group extra instruction.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	About 20% of our students are exceptionally gifted (two years or more ahead of their age in one or more subject). We have a learning extension program and customized programming, in addition to differentiation within the classroom. Students who qualify may choose to work with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) for math.
Student access to education psychologist	Yes, but comprehensive psychoeducational assessments have an additional cost.

Entry evaluation for students	No we don't require entry exams. Some students who are identified to require additional support may be invited to attend a trial day with an assessment in math and literacy, to determine the level of support required upon enrollment.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	N/A
Waiting list	Yes, in some grade levels.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	We accept applications on a rolling basis.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	8:15 am for PreK and K 8:30 am for Grades 1 to 8 9:00 am for Grades 9-12
School finish time	3:15 pm for Pre-K and K, 12:45 pm on Wednesdays 3:30 pm for Grades 1 to 8, 1:00 pm on Wednesdays 5:00 pm for Grades 9-12, daily
Supervised care before/after school	No we do not.
School bus service available	Yes. In the Ap Lei Chau campus there is a mandatory bus or public transportation policy. (Private cars are not allowed.)
School provided lunches	We have an outside vendor that families can order from and they get delivered to the school at lunch time.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Children bring their lunch from home or can order through the outside vendor.
Uniform required	Uniforms are required for Pre-K to Grade 6. A dress code applies for Grades 7-12.

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	We have about 25 activities offered every term, and the exact classes change termly. Favorites tend to include Wrestling, field hockey, Innovation Interns, Poetry Club, Photography or Chess Club.
Sports activities included	PE classes are provided as part of the curriculum at all grade levels. Several extra-curricular sports are also offered.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes, our team called the Black Dolphins complete in sports such as Soccer, Basketball, Netball, Field Hockey, Wrestling and Cross Country

Sports facilities at the school

We use the Community Center for our sports facilities, as well as neighborhood recreational facilities.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Exciting, innovative, challenging, experiential and customized.
Teaching approach of the school	Small classes and technology allow us to customize as much as possible for each student's strengths and interests. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, collaboration, presentation, and innovation, with experiential learning when appropriate. For example, we have a classic 50-foot sailboat that is used as an "outdoor classroom" to teach science and social studies.