Hong Kong Academy
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$15K – US$35K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~500
Location: Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Hong Kong Academy is an independent IB World School founded in 2000, serving students aged 3-18 from over 35 nationalities in Sai Kung. While teacher discussions rank it as Tier 1 with good benefits and low staff turnover, parent conversations suggest limited information availability and mixed awareness compared to Hong Kong's more established international schools.
Originally located in Kennedy Town before relocating to a new Sai Kung campus in 2013, HKA has grown from its three-student founding to serve over 550 students across the full IB continuum. The school positions itself as providing personalized, inclusive education with particular strength in special educational needs support. The campus relocation from Hong Kong Island to the New Territories created some challenges for families, with several parents noting the longer commute as a consideration when the school moved locations.
Teacher discussions place HKA in the mid-range pay bracket among Hong Kong international schools, though it maintains a reputation for good working conditions and low staff turnover. The school appears to attract families seeking alternatives to Hong Kong's most prominent institutions like HKIS or ESF schools, though it operates with a relatively low public profile. Parent feedback suggests strong community satisfaction among those who choose HKA, with particular praise for its inclusive approach and individual attention to students.
What parents value
- –Strong reputation for inclusive education and special educational needs support
- –Low teacher turnover suggesting stable working environment
- –Personalized approach with individual attention to students
- –Diverse international community with 35+ nationalities
- –Full IB continuum from Early Years through Diploma Programme
- –Parents who choose the school tend to be highly satisfied
- –Good working conditions for teachers according to Reddit discussions
Points of consideration
- –Sai Kung location may involve longer commutes for families living on Hong Kong Island
- –Limited public information and discussion compared to more established schools
- –Smaller profile in Hong Kong's competitive international school market
- –Campus relocation in 2013 created challenges for some existing families
- –May not have the same prestige recognition as Tier 1 schools like HKIS or CIS
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K1 to Pre-K2 | 3 | 15,199 |
| Kindergarten to Grade 5 | 4 | 29,312 |
| Grade 6 to Grade 8 | 11 | 32,263 |
| Grade 9 to Grade 10 | 14 | 33,629 |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 | 16 | 34,983 |
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 (Pre-K1 to Pre-K2) | 192 |
| Application Fee (Kindergarten to Grade 12) | 383 |
| Entrance Fee (first child) | 3,193 |
| Entrance Fee (additional children) | 1,597 |
| Tuition Deposit | 3,832 |
| Family Debenture | 80,465 |
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Academic Results
IB Results 2025: 100% success rate for Global Citizen Diploma (GCD). IB average score and specific pass rates for 2024/2025 are not explicitly published on the school website or in major 2025 league tables (as of March 2026 update). Over 90% of graduates typically pursue the full IB Diploma or IB courses.
Extra Curriculars
Co-Curricular Programme: Over 100 options available per semester. Sports (HKA Dragonflies): Football (U12, U14, U16, U20), Netball (U12, U14, U16, U20), Swimming, Volleyball (U12, U14, U16, U20), Basketball (U12-U20), Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Rock Climbing, Track & Field. Arts & Music: Singing, dancing (ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary), acting, instrumental instruction (piano, violin, flute, ukulele, drums), choir, set design, and theatre tech.
Campus: Purpose-built, 23,700㎡ facility in Sai Kung (opened 2013). Facilities: Visual art studios, professional-grade theatre, outdoor playscapes, sports pitches, science labs, and design labs for STEM projects. Sustainability: Awarded Gold BEAM Plus certificate (October 2020) for eco-friendly construction.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered international school with Hong Kong Education Bureau EDB
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- CIS, WASC
Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
Student Body
Total Enrolment: 500+ students. Nationalities: Over 45 nationalities represented (approximately 31% Europe, 31% Asia, 26% North America, 12% other). Student-Teacher Ratio: Low ratio (approximately 6.5:1 based on 501 students to 77 teaching staff).
Leadership
Kasson Bratton - Head of School
Kasson Bratton is the Head of School at Hong Kong Academy, a position he assumed in August 2024.
