King George V School, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$20K – US$23K
Curriculum: IB · British
Age Range: 11–18
Students: ~2,000
Location: Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
King George V School is an established ESF secondary school in Ho Man Tin offering IB and British qualifications, with a reputation for strong academic results and excellent facilities. As one of ESF's flagship institutions, it attracts competitive admission and maintains solid university placement records, though specific recent performance data remains limited in public discussions.
Part of the English Schools Foundation network, King George V School operates as a secondary school serving Years 7-13 from its Ho Man Tin campus in Kowloon. The school offers both IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme pathways, providing students flexibility in their qualification choices. As an ESF school, KGV benefits from the foundation's established reputation and resources, though admission remains competitive with ESF's standard application processes and waiting lists typical of popular Hong Kong international schools.
Teacher and parent discussions consistently highlight KGV's strong facilities and academic standards, with some describing it as having 'one of the best and largest school facilities in Hong Kong' alongside quality teaching and competitive IB results. The school's Ho Man Tin location provides good transport links while offering more space than Hong Kong Island campuses. However, like many established Hong Kong international schools, specific recent academic performance data and detailed university placement statistics remain less publicly available compared to some newer institutions that actively market their results.
What parents value
- –Strong academic reputation with competitive IB results
- –Excellent facilities described as among the best in Hong Kong
- –Part of established ESF network with solid foundation support
- –Good location in Ho Man Tin with transport accessibility
- –Offers both IGCSE and IB pathways for qualification flexibility
Points of consideration
- –Competitive admission process typical of popular ESF schools
- –Limited recent public data on specific academic outcomes
- –ESF schools can have long waiting lists for popular year groups
- –May lack the detailed transparency some families expect from international schools
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 – Year 10 | 11 | 23,130 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 20,359 |
| Year 12 – Year 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
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
Mark Poulsum - Principal
Mark Poulsum is a highly experienced leader who has worked for the English Schools Foundation (ESF) for over 15 years. He previously served as Vice Principal at KGV and interim Principal before being appointed as the permanent Principal.
