Discovery College, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$21K – US$28K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 5–18
Students: 1,300
Location: Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Discovery College Hong Kong appears to be an IB school in Hong Kong, but limited verifiable information is available about this institution. Families interested in this school would need to contact them directly for current details about enrollment, leadership, facilities, and specific program offerings.
Discovery College operates within Hong Kong's international education sector, offering International Baccalaureate programmes to serve families seeking IB qualifications. The school's position in Hong Kong places it among numerous international institutions serving the territory's diverse expatriate and local communities.
Without detailed public information about the school's campus location, student demographics, academic outcomes, or leadership team, prospective parents would benefit from direct engagement with school administrators. This limited online presence suggests families should arrange campus visits and meetings to properly evaluate the school's educational approach and suitability for their children's needs.
What parents value
- –Offers IB curriculum pathways
- –Located in Hong Kong's established international education market
Points of consideration
- –Very limited public information available about the school
- –Families would need direct contact to understand programs and facilities
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 to Year 6 | 5 | 20,704 |
| Year 7 to Year 11 | 11 | 27,281 |
| Year 12 to Year 13 | 16 | 27,499 |
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 |
| Admission Deposit (Primary) | 1,277 |
| Admission Deposit (Secondary) | 2,044 |
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Academic Results
For the Class of 2024, the IB Diploma pass rate was 100% with an average score of 34.7; 17% of students achieved 40+ points, and 80% achieved 30+ points (WhichSchoolAdvisor). Provisional results for the Class of 2025 show a 96% pass rate for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and 100% for the Career-related Programme (CP), with one student achieving a perfect score of 45 points (Discovery College). University destinations include the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE, and UCL in the UK; Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and UC Berkeley in the USA; and HKU, HKUST, and CUHK in Hong Kong (Discovery College).
Extra Curriculars
The school offers the "Cobra Sports" program featuring competitive teams in badminton, basketball, cross-country, netball, rugby, swimming, and football, competing in ISSFHK and ACAMIS leagues (Discovery College). Arts and clubs include choral and instrumental ensembles, drama productions, chess, LEGO, coding, debate, and media club (Discovery College). External providers also offer basketball, football, swimming, gymnastics, and judo (Discovery College).
The 24,546 sq m campus features a 25m heated rooftop swimming pool, a 350-seat professional theatre, black box and white box theatres, and a music recital room with a recording studio (Discovery College Virtual Tour, Building. hk). Other facilities include a full-size gymnasium, a primary sports hall, a wellness centre, science labs, design and technology workshops, a teaching kitchen, a library, and a professional-grade turf foreshore pitch (Discovery College Virtual Tour).
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered with Hong Kong EDB as Private Independent School PIS
- ESF schools operate under ESF governance with EDB admission requirements 70% local/PR students
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- CIS re-accredited 16 Jan 2019
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
- ISSFHK, ACAMIS sports tournaments
- Apple Distinguished School not confirmed
- Not publicly listed.
Student Body
Discovery College enrols approximately 1,300 to 1,400 students across Years 1 to 13, covering an age range of 5 to 18 years (WhichSchoolAdvisor, ESF Discovery College). The student body represents more than 45 nationalities (ESF School Profiles). The average class size ranges from 20 to 30 students (Hong Kong Education Bureau).
Leadership
Chloë Pollack - Whole-College Principal
Chloë Pollack is the Whole-College Principal at ESF Discovery College since August 2025, after serving as Head of Education - Curriculum and Learning for the English Schools Foundation (ESF), overseeing curriculum across its 22 schools.
