Island School, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$20K – US$23K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 11–18
Students: 1,200
Location: Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Island School is a well-established ESF secondary school serving students aged 12-18 with British curriculum leading to IGCSEs and IB Diploma Programme. With a diverse international student body and strong academic reputation, it maintains its position among Hong Kong's respected international schools despite limited recent visibility in parent discussions.
Located on Hong Kong Island, Island School operates as part of the English Schools Foundation network, following the British curriculum pathway through Years 7-13. Students progress from Key Stage 3 through IGCSEs before completing the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12-13. The school serves a diverse international community with students from multiple nationalities, reflecting Hong Kong's expatriate population. As an ESF school, it benefits from the foundation's established educational framework and resources shared across the network.
Academic outcomes appear solid with graduates progressing to universities globally, though specific IB results or university placement statistics remain limited in recent discussions. The school maintains the typical ESF structure of qualified international teachers and established pastoral care systems. Recent alumni and parent feedback suggests the school provides a well-rounded education, though detailed information about facilities, extracurricular programs, or recent developments is notably absent from current expatriate education forums compared to Hong Kong's most prominent international schools.
What parents value
- –Part of the established ESF network with proven educational standards
- –British curriculum pathway with IB Diploma Programme
- –Diverse international student community
- –Located on Hong Kong Island with good accessibility
- –Experienced international teaching staff typical of ESF schools
Points of consideration
- –Limited recent parent feedback or discussion in expatriate forums
- –Less visibility compared to Hong Kong's tier-one international schools
- –Specific academic results and university placement data not readily available
- –School facilities and recent developments unclear from available information
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Years 7 – 10 | 11 | 23,130 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 20,359 |
| Years 12 – 13 | 16 | 21,406 |
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 |
| NCL Year 7 | 3,321 |
| NCL Year 8 | 2,848 |
| NCL Year 9 | 2,376 |
| NCL Year 10 | 1,903 |
| NCL Year 11 | 1,430 |
| NCL Year 12 | 958 |
| NCL Year 13 | 485 |
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Academic Results
Class of 2025 IB Diploma Programme (DP) Results: 99% pass rate, 37.1 average point score (Global average 30.5), 39% awarded 40+ points, 72% awarded 35+ points, 88% awarded 30+ points. Highest score awarded: 45. Bilingual Diploma achieved by 2 students.
Extra Curriculars
Activities categories: Creativity, Leadership, Service, and Sport. Sports: Elite sports programs in Basketball, Swimming, and Volleyball (expert coaching, multiple weekly sessions, strength and conditioning). Other sports mentioned include Netball.
Campus: 20 Borrett Road, Mid-levels. Facilities include: 25-metre swimming pool, Performance Space (10m horizontal stage, seating for 300, professional sound/lighting, retractable seating), Sports Hall (largest space, sprung floor for basketball/multisport, can be divided, seating for 1200), Rooftop Playgrounds (Playground 1 for netball/basketball, Playground 2 for multisport/teambuilding), Climbing Wall, Dance Studio, and Labs. (Island School Campus), (Island School Hire Facilities).
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered international school with Hong Kong EDB
- part of ESF under ESF governance non-profit
- no specific inspection reports published.
Accreditations
- CIS, WASC historical, no current rating published
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Enrolment: Over 1200 students. Age Range: 11-18 years. Curriculum-based groupings: Years 7-9 (IBMYP), Years 10-11 (GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC), Years 12-13 (IB Diploma/IB Career-related Programme/BTEC).
Leadership
Anita Simpson - Head of School
Anita Simpson serves as Head of School at the American International School of Hong Kong, focusing on maintaining the school's vision and fostering a culture of learning and innovation from Early Childhood to Grade 12.
