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ESF Island School
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Main Campus
20 Borrett Road, Mid Levels
Area(s)
Central and Western
Type
English Schools Foundation (ESF)
District(s)
Hong Kong Island
Levels
Secondary
Year Founded
1967
About
Island School is a secondary school under the English Schools Foundation. The school has temporality moved to 2 sites in Tai Wan and Sha Tin Wai, both are in Shatin as it's site in Borrett Road is being redeveloped and the school will move back to it in August 2022.
Island School implements a number of unique programs offering a a broad liberal education and ensuring the Spirit of Island School is ever present through its long established house system.
The school focuses on igniting a passion for learning in every student, encouraging them to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas.
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Contact Details
25247135
Application Details
Application Period
Year 7: 1-30 Sept; Other years: rolling admissions
Cut off Date
31
of
Dec
When to Apply
0
One year before intended entry
NA
Starting Age
11 years
Entry Level
Y7
Feeder Kindergarten
No details available
Tours / Visits
By appointment
Additional Details
Mandatory Bus
No
Simplified Chinese Characters
Yes
Traditional Chinese Characters
No
Religious Affliation
None
Key Details
Curriculum
IBMYP, IBDP, IGCSE/A Level, OTHER
BTEC
Maximum Annual Tuition Fee (HK$)
140700
Language(s) of Instruction
English, Other
Class Details
Grades Available
Y7-Y13
Classes per grade
Total Number of Students
0
Max Class Size
30
School Hours
NA
Whole/Extended Day Option
NA
Fee Details
Annual Tuition Fee 2020/21 (HK$)
Y7-Y11: $133,800
Y12-Y13: $140,700
Application Fee (HK$)
2000
0
Assessment Fee (HK$)
Other Fees (HK$)
Non refundable one off capital levy:
Y7: $26,000
Y8: $22,300
Y9: $18,600
Y10: $14,900
Y11: $11,200
Y12: $7,500
Y13: $3,800
For students entering Y7 directly from an ESF Primary School no additional payment of levy is necessary
Debenture
Yes
Optional (non refundable)
Individual Nomination Right: $500,000
Annual Capital Levy
No
No CL details known
Financial Support
Yes
No financial support details
WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY
"I found my consultant to be reassuring, extremely well-informed and I was struck by the depth of her knowledge of Hong Kong's schools. I would - and have - recommended her to parents looking for unbiased advice on the best option for their family."
— KF, Parent, Hong Kong