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List Of International Schools In Hong Kong
This is a list of international schools in Hong Kong. Elementary schools Secondary schools Former schools * Indonesian School See also *List of international schools in the People's Republic of China *List of international schools *List of English Schools Foundation schools *List of primary schools in Hong Kong *List of secondary schools in Hong Kong *List of universities in Hong Kong *List of schools in Hong Kong References {{DEFAULTSORT:International schools + International Hong Kong Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ... *Hong Kong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International School
An international school is an institution that promotes education in an international environment or framework. Although there is no uniform definition or criteria, international schools are usually characterized by a multinational student body and staff, multilingual instruction, curricula oriented towards global perspectives and subjects, and the promotion of concepts such as world citizenship, pluralism, and intercultural understanding. Many international schools adopt a curriculum from programs and organizations such as International Baccalaureate, Edexcel, Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Primary Curriculum, or Advanced Placement. International schools often follow a curriculum different from the host country, catering mainly to foreign students, such as members of expatriate communities, international businesses or organizations, diplomatic missions, or missionary programs. Admission is sometimes open to local students to provide qualifications ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Alliance International School
Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School (CAPCL) and Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) are two international schools that provides Christian education. The school uses the curriculum of Alberta Education. It is a non-profit organization founded by the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC). History Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School (CAPCL), formerly known as Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) in short, is a primary and secondary Christian school owned and operated by (KTAC). CAIS began operation in September 1992 with approximately 40 secondary school students. In 1995, the school expanded to include elementary education. The international school used the former campus of in Ma Tau Chung, Kowloon City District, which also founded by KTAC. Christian Alliance College relocated to Tuen Mun, New Territories in 1992 in phases. The last class of Christian Alliance College in Ma Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island School
Island School ( Chinese: 港島中學) is a co-educational international school located in Hong Kong. It is the founding school of the English Schools Foundation, and is still a member. The school has been accredited by international organisations such as the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school currently houses over 1,200 students across 33 nationalities. The school has relocated itself twice since its establishment. Using the site of a former British military hospital from 1967 to 1972, the school permanently settled in 20 Borrett Road, Mid-Levels from 1972 to 2017. However, due to redevelopment work, the school has moved to two campuses in Sha Tin District since December 2017. Island School Sha Tin Wai is located in Pok Hong Estate, Sha Tin Wai and Island School Tai Wai is located in Sun Chui Estate, Tai Wai. The school has since returned to Borrett Road in August 2022 after 4 years of redevelopment work. Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International College Hong Kong Secondary
International College Hong Kong (ICHK) is an international kindergarten, primary and secondary school in Hong Kong based in two campuses in the northeastern New Territories. ICHK Hong Lok Yuen ICHK Hong Lok Yuen is a kindergarten and primary school located in the Hong Lok Yuen residential estate. It was established in the early 1980s. It was previously known as the Hong Lok Yuen International School. The school is a fully authorised IB Primary Years Programme school. The school has a grass playing field as well as a playground, basketball court, school garden, and extensive open space that allows students to play and enjoy sports. The school is also an accredited Forest School Leadership Centre. ICHK Secondary ICHK Secondary is an English- medium, international secondary school situated in the northeastern New Territories of Hong Kong. In 2017, it was recognised as a Cambridge Strategies 800 school. It is a member of the Council of International Schools and an IB World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Schools Foundation Academy
The Independent Schools Foundation Academy is a non-profit bilingual (Mandarin and English) private independent school in Hong Kong. It is also an IBO World School, and offers the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The campus is in Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. History The Independent Schools Foundation was established in January 2000 as a registered charitable organisation to provide a choice of education for international students. The school was co-founded by Charles Kao and Frances Wong.https://www.hkt.com/About+HKT/Company+profile/Board+and+management/Ms+Frances+Waikwun+WONG?language=en_US In 2003, the Foundation established a non-profit, private independent school, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (The ISF Academy), for Foundation Year to Grade 12 to cater for Mandarin and English education in an inquiry-based learning environment. In August 2003, the school began its temporary campus in Wanchai, with 56 students in Grades 1 to 4. It set up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invictus Secondary School
"Invictus" is a short poem by the Victorian era British poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). It was written in 1875 and published in 1888 in his first volume of poems, ''Book of Verses'', in the section ''Life and Death (Echoes)''. Background When Henley was 16 years old, his left leg required amputation owing to complications arising from tuberculosis. In the early 1870s, after seeking treatment for problems with his other leg at Margate, he was told that it would require a similar procedure. He instead chose to travel to Edinburgh in August 1873 to enlist the services of the distinguished English surgeon Joseph Lister, who was able to save Henley's remaining leg after multiple surgical interventions on the foot. While recovering in the infirmary, he was moved to write the verses that became the poem "Invictus". A memorable evocation of Victorian stoicism—the " stiff upper lip" of self-discipline and fortitude in adversity, which popular culture rendered into a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is an international private school with campuses in Tai Tam and Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. The school was founded in 1966. Today, HKIS spans from reception one to the twelfth grade. Its Lower and Upper Primary Divisions are located in Repulse Bay, and the Middle and High Schools are located in Tai Tam. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has continuously accredited Hong Kong International School since 1971. History In 1964, a Hong Kong-based committee of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) first submitted a proposal to have the school built. Hong Kong International School was founded in September 1966, its first location consisting of makeshift premises including residential flats in Chung Hom Kok, housing 120 students. The school was brought to life by the actions of three groups, all working together to the same ends; the Hong Kong Government (which granted land and interest-free loans), a group of American businessmen a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Griggs International Academy
Griggs International Academy is an accredited Seventh-day Adventist distance learning school, offering courses from preschool to 12th grade. History Founded in 1909 as "The Fireside Correspondence School" and later known as the "Home Study Institute", the school began offering education to those who could not attend traditional schools. Classes were offered from the Seventh-Day Adventist Church headquarters in Washington, D.C., which moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, in the early 20th century. After that, the name was changed to "Home Study International". In July 2011, the school moved to the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. It changed its name to Griggs and split into Griggs University (for college courses) and Griggs International Academy (for K-12). Today, more than 235,000 people have studied with Griggs. In 2013, the five bachelor's degrees offered by Griggs University (Religion, Cross-cultural Relations, Human Organization & Behavior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Adventist Academy
Hong Kong Adventist College (HKAC) is a co-educational institution of higher learning located in Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. The college is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. History Seventh-day Adventists first began the educational work in China in the southern part of mainland China. In 1903, the church operating in Guangzhou founded its first school. This girls school was called “The Bethel Girls’ School”. In 1905, the church established "Yick Chi Boys’ School." In 1911, the Yick Chi Boys' School was closed and re-opened as a middle school five years later as “Sam Yuk School". The Sam Yuk School grew and became successful. As a result, land was purchased in the eastern part of the Guangdong city (Canton) to meet the rapid growth of the school. In 1922, the buildings were erected. When the buildings were rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Academy
Hong Kong Academy (HKA, ) is a non-profit independent international co-educational day school for students ages 3–18 in Hong Kong. The school was founded in 2000 by Teresa Richman and Ben Frankel. The middle school was added in September 2006 and in 2007 the board approved the inclusion of a high school programme that began in 2008/9 academic year. HKA graduated its first IB Diploma cohort in May 2012. Campus The campus was located in Wan Chai and Kennedy Town. In August 2013 the school moved to its new permanent site in Sai Kung. The Sai Kung Campus was awarded the Gold BEAM Plus certificate by Hong Kong Green Building Council for its environmentally friendly design. Curriculum Hong Kong Academy is a fully authorised three-programme IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). See also * List of schools in Sai Kung District This is a list of schools in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong. Secondary sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrow International School Hong Kong
Harrow International School of Hong Kong is a British international boarding and day, all-through school in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. When it opened on 3 September 2012, it became the first British boarding school in Hong Kong. It was also the third in the Harrow family of schools in the Asia region in association with Harrow School and The John Lyon School in London. The School provides a British independent style of education from Early Years to Y13. Background The School is built on the site of a former army barracks,Roland LiHarrow Hong Kong to open in Aug 2012 14 April 2010 Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 1 May 2012 in So Kwun Wat, – print title: "Staggered start catches out Harrow School pupils" Tuen Mun District in the New Territories. The land was allocated by the Hong Kong government in late 2009. The school pays an annual lease of HK $1,000 for the government land. Controversy In January 2021, it was reported that the school had paid over HK $240,000,000 in fees to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discovery College (Hong Kong)
Discovery College () is a private independent school operated by the ESF in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong. It offers both primary and secondary education on one campus. The school first opened in August 2008 after replacing another ESF school, Bauhinia School, which first opened in January 2002. Discovery College has five houses, and provides education from year 1 to year 13. Discovery College was established by the English Schools Foundation to serve the needs of the local and expatriate communities in Hong Kong. It is a full Years 1 to 13 school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1-6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7-11, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12-13. Under the Private Independent School Scheme, 70% of the students of Discovery College must be Hong Kong permanent residents. History Plans to set up Discovery College as one of ESF's first private schools began in 1999. As a private ESF school, Discovery C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
