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Victoria Shanghai Academy
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Main Campus
19 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen
Area(s)
Southern
Type
Private Independent (PIS)
District(s)
Hong Kong Island
Levels
Primary, Secondary
Year Founded
2004
About
Established in 2004, Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is a private independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school established under the auspices of the Shanghai Victoria Education Foundation Limited, a registered charitable body. With a student cohort of approximately 1,800 students, VSA offers a through-train IB education adopting the IBPYP, IBMYP snd IBDP. In the Primary Years, the school fosters a bi-lingual approach with a Chinese (Putonghua) and an English speaking teacher in the classroom for maximum exposure to both languages.
The primary school is part of Victoria Educational Organisation, established in 1965. Victoria is now comprised of nine nurseries and kindergartens, as well as VSA, the primary and secondary school. Kindergarten students are awarded priority admission to VSA.
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Contact Details
34021000
Application Details
Application Period
15 March (18 months before intended entry)
Cut off Date
1
of
Jan
When to Apply
6
Other
Feb/Mar - 18 months before intended entry.
Starting Age
6 years
Entry Level
Y1
Feeder Kindergarten
No details available
Tours / Visits
Primary - Fridays 13:30; Secondary - Fridays 10:00 - 11:15AM
https://portal.vsa.edu.hk/oasis/booking/"
Additional Details
Mandatory Bus
No
Simplified Chinese Characters
No
Traditional Chinese Characters
Yes
Religious Affliation
None
Key Details
Curriculum
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP
NA
Maximum Annual Tuition Fee (HK$)
201420
Language(s) of Instruction
Other
Class Details
Grades Available
Y1-Y12
Classes per grade
Total Number of Students
1600
Max Class Size
0
School Hours
Primary - 8:25AM – 3:2 5PM
Secondary - 8:25AM – 3:30PM
Wednesdays 8:25AM – 1:30PM
Whole/Extended Day Option
NA
Fee Details
Annual Tuition Fee 2020/21 (HK$)
Y1-Y5 $139,500
Y6: $158,900
Y7 -Y8: $161,200
Y9-Y10: $162,600
Y11-Y12: $201,420
Application Fee (HK$)
1000
0
Assessment Fee (HK$)
Other Fees (HK$)
Y6 - Y11; annual overseas trips $6,000 - $28,000.
Debenture
Yes
Individual: $2.3M
Corporate: $3.5M
Capital Levy: $60,000
Annual Capital Levy
No
No CL details known
Financial Support
Yes
http://www.vsa.edu.hk/upload/Student-Financial-Assistance-(2 years013-2 years014)-Application-Form-2 years0130508--1-.pdf
For a family with 3 children at VSA, the youngest receives a 50% remission.
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