University and Careers
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What is our child’s outlook for university admissions?
Last Updated: July 27, 2026HKA graduates are globally successful, securing placements at highly competitive universities and building international careers across a wide range of industries. Instead of pushing students toward a singular path or rigid rankings, HKA’s post-secondary counsellors work with every student to shortlist their best-fit university options —identifying institutions that provide an appropriately challenging academic environment where...
What specific university counseling support does the school provide?
Last Updated: July 27, 2026HKA’s post-secondary planning process begins in Grade 9, where students start analysing their unique strengths as learners and exploring their long-term interests. HKA provides a comprehensive, structured support system that includes: Personalised Guidance: One-on-one meetings, specialised small group workshops, and informational evening events for families. Active Collaboration: Students take the primary lead in researching, planning,...
Do you assist with personal statements, interview prep, and recommendation letters?
Last Updated: July 27, 2026As a truly international school HKA graduates often apply to more than one country for university. Each country system has specific platforms and application channels with a variety of personal statement, interview and letter of recommendation requirements which change periodically. HKA’s post-secondary counsellors have experience of these systems, are well connected with many global institutions...
How does the curriculum and course selection prepare students for university?
Last Updated: July 27, 2026HKA’s triple diploma programme is specifically tailored to individual strengths and post-secondary goals. All students graduate with the HKA Diploma ( a 4 year high school credential with advanced math, multiple language options and a the opportunity to specialise in Visual or Performing Arts ) and the Global Citizens Diploma ( a 4 year programme...
What types of financial aid, merit scholarships, or university funding are available?
Last Updated: July 27, 2026While specific university-level funding data depends entirely on the destination institution, HKA’s counseling team actively prepares students to navigate entrance exams, degree formats, and international admissions procedures—including financial aid resources. On the school level, university representatives visiting HKA are encouraged to discuss their specific institution’s selectivity, internship pipelines, and unique programme strengths rather than relying...
How does the school support student well-being and the transition to independence?
Last Updated: July 27, 2026HKA’s Grade 6 – 12 wellbeing curriculum is designed around 5 themes: respectful relationships, sexual health, healthy living, mental health and life skills. Each year the curriculum builds upon the previous years content with age appropriate content being discussed in small class groups designed to facilitate high engagement and deep understanding. In Grades 11 and...
