Beacon Hill School, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$18K
Curriculum: International
Age Range: 5–11
Students: ~550
Location: Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Beacon Hill School is one of the English Schools Foundation's established primary schools, serving Hong Kong families since 1967. As part of ESF's through-train system, it provides English-medium international education that feeds into ESF secondary schools for IGCSE and IB qualifications.
Operating within the ESF network for nearly six decades, Beacon Hill School follows the modified UK National Curriculum approach common across ESF primaries. The school serves both local Hong Kong and expatriate families, creating the diverse international community that characterizes ESF institutions. Students typically progress through the ESF system to secondary schools like King George V or Island School for their IGCSE and IB Diploma years.
As part of Hong Kong's largest English-medium education provider, Beacon Hill benefits from ESF's established reputation and educational infrastructure. The school maintains the ESF commitment to international standards while serving the local community, though specific details about current facilities, student numbers, and leadership remain less publicly visible compared to some standalone international schools in Hong Kong.
What parents value
- –Part of ESF's respected 50+ year educational legacy in Hong Kong
- –English-medium international curriculum with clear pathway to ESF secondary schools
- –Serves diverse mix of local and expatriate families
- –Benefits from ESF's established educational framework and standards
- –Through-train system provides continuity from primary through to IB Diploma
Points of consideration
- –Limited public information available about current facilities and programs
- –Primary-only school requiring transition to ESF secondary for senior years
- –Less detailed public profile compared to some standalone international schools
- –Specific fee structure and admission requirements not readily available
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 17,753 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 17,753 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 17,753 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 17,753 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 17,753 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 17,753 |
Fees converted from HKD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 358 |
| Enrolment Deposit | 3,551 |
| Capital Levy – Year 1 entry | 4,853 |
| Capital Levy – Year 2 entry | 4,598 |
| Capital Levy – Year 3 entry | 4,343 |
| Capital Levy – Year 4 entry | 4,087 |
| Capital Levy – Year 5 entry | 3,832 |
| Capital Levy – Year 6 entry | 3,576 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Hong Kong's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from across Asia and beyond. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Dr. Jamie Schmitz - Principal
Dr. Jamie Schmitz holds a B. Ed (1994), Master's in Educational Leadership, and Doctorate in Coaching Psychology from the University of Tasmania.
