# Hong Kong Academy

> Inclusive International IB World School in Hong Kong


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- [High School General & Applied Mathematics](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-mathematics/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729837526875{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] High School General & Applied Mathematics Aims and Objectives The High School (HS) course: The high school general and applied mathematics course is a stand-alone class. It is a 2-year course over 4 semesters. All assignments are…
- [HKA High School Environmental Systems and Societies](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-environmental-systems-and-societies/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1606206937236{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES (ESS) integrated into IBDP class 2 years / 4 semester The high school ESS course is integrated into the IBDP class. It is a 2 year course over 4 semesters.…
- [IBDP Language B](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-language-b/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730793786630{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP LANGUAGE B Aims and Objectives Language acquisition consists of two modern language courses— language ab initio and language B—designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in…
- [IBDP Music](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-music/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1722233433415{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP MUSIC Aims and Objectives The Diploma Programme Music course has been designed to prepare the 21st century music student for a world in which global musical cultures and industries are rapidly changing.  The course is grounded…
- [IBDP Visual Arts](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-visual-arts/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1722224458682{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP VISUAL ARTS Aims and Objectives The IB Diploma Programme visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in…
- [IBDP Applications and Interpretations](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-applications-and-interpretations/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1722234842234{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP APPLICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Aims and Objectives Individual students have different needs, aspirations, interests and abilities. For this reason there are two different DP subjects in mathematics, Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation. Each…
- [Environmental Systems and Societies (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-environmental-systems-and-societies/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729841783829{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Environmental systems and societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course offered only at standard level (SL). This course can fulfill either the individuals and societies or the…
- [Physics (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-physics/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729839954339{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP PHYSICS (SL/HL) or High School Physics (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Physics is the most fundamental of the experimental sciences, as it seeks to explain the universe itself, from the very smallest particles to…
- [Chemistry (SL/HK) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-chemistry/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729840493466{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] CHEMISTRY (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Chemistry is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigational skills. Chemical principles underpin both the physical environment in which we live and…
- [BIOLOGY (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-biology/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729840145354{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] BIOLOGY (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Biology is the study of life. The vast diversity of species makes biology both an endless source of fascination and a considerable challenge. Biologists attempt to understand the living…
- [IBDP Language ab initio](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-language-ab-initio/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1721893786982{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP LANGUAGE AB INITIO Aims and Objectives Language acquisition consists of two modern language courses— language ab initio and language B—designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully…
- [The ibdp core](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-core/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1605679687437{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] THE IBDP CORE What are the core elements? The IBDP core elements are Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). These elements are compulsory if you wish to receive the full IB Diploma. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px…
- [HKA High School Visual Arts](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-visual-arts/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1606206771643{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS integrated into IBDP class 2 years / 4 semester The high school visual arts course is integrated into the IBDP class. It is a 2 year course over 4 semesters. This course…
- [HKA High School Theatre](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-theatre/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1606206867265{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE integrated into IBDP class 2 years / 4 semester The high school theatre course is integrated into the IBDP class. It is a 2 year course over 4 semesters. This course is designed…
- [HKA High School Design](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-design/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1606206555790{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN integrated into IBDP class 2 years / 4 semester The high school design technology course is integrated into the IBDP class. It is a 2 year course over 4 semesters. This course is…
- [HKA High School Language Acquisition](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-language-acquisition/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1606206726183{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGE ACQUISITION integrated into IBDP class 2 years / 4 semester The high school language acquisition course is integrated into the IBDP ab initio class. It is a 2 year course over 4 semesters.…
- [HKA High School English](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-english/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729653959574{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH Aims and Objectives The aims of the High School English course are to enable and encourage students to use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction.…
- [Gr11-12 Course Prospectus](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/gr11-12-course-prospectus/)
- [IBDP Theatre](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-theatre/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1722225396849{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP THEATRE Aims and Objectives Theatre is a practical subject that encourages discovery through experimentation, risk-taking and the presentation of ideas. The IB DP theatre course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in…
- [IBDP Analysis and Approaches](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-analysis-and-approaches/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1605750992160{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP ANALYSIS AND APPROACHES Aims and Objectives Individual students have different needs, aspirations, interests and abilities. For this reason there are two different DP subjects in mathematics, Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation. Each…
- [Design Technology (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-design-technology/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729841358499{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives The Diploma Programme design technology course aims to develop internationally minded people whose enhanced understanding of design and the technological world can facilitate our shared guardianship of the…
- [IBDP Psychology](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-psychology/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730778262063{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP PSYCHOLOGY Aims and Objectives At the core of the DP psychology course is an introduction to three different approaches to understanding behaviour: the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. Students study and critically evaluate the knowledge, concepts,…
- [IBDP History](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-history/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1605854964937{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP HISTORY Aims and Objectives The DP history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic,…
- [IBDP Literature](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-literature/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” color=”#666666″ css=”.vc_custom_1605764943209{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” min_font_size=”14″] IBDP LITERATURE Aims and Objectives The language A: literature aims at exploring the various manifestations of literature as a particularly powerful mode of writing across cultures and throughout history. The course aims at developing an understanding of…
- [Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/environmental-systems-and-societies-ess/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730775261555{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Aims and Objectives Environmental systems and societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course offered both at standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) starting from 2024. This course can fulfil either the individuals…
- [Grade 11 & 12 Course Guide](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/): GRADE 11 & 12 COURSE SELECTION Below is an overview of prospective courses on offer at HKA for students in Grades 11 and 12, starting in August 2024 and graduating in May 2026. Course requirements at HKA are expressed in the form of credits, with one credit reflecting one year of coursework. The designation of…
- [IB Diploma](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/ib-diploma/): HKA DIPLOMA + IB Diploma In addition to earning the HKA Diploma, the majority of HKA students also pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB Diploma is a rigorous two two-year course of study programme that has worldwide recognition. Through the IB Diploma, students have the opportunity to: Explore and engage with both a breadth…
- [IB Certificates](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/ib-certificates/): HKA Diploma + IB Certificates In addition to earning the HKA Diploma, some HKA students seek external recognition through the completion of International Baccalaureate Courses. If a student pursues this pathway, they can opt to register for up to six individual IB Courses and are not required to meet the IB Core requirements. If a…
- [HKA Diploma](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/hka-diploma/): HKA Diploma The HKA Diploma is a US style high school diploma that is awarded to graduates based on credits earned from Grades 9-12. Due to our status as a WASC accredited school, the HKA Diploma is recognised as a prerequisite for application to North American universities and colleges The HKA Diploma is earned through…
- [Pathways to Graduation](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/pathways-to-graduation/): PATHWAYS To GRADUATION  At Hong Kong Academy we believe that each student has their own strengths that will guide them in their pathways to individual excellence. To that end, we offer multiple pathways for students to graduate from HKA.   As a student begins to think about their pathway and course options, we encourage them to…
- [Economics (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-economics/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729674682532{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] ECONOMICS (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Economics is an exciting, dynamic subject that allows students to develop an understanding of the complexities and interdependence of economic activities in a rapidly changing world. At the heart of…
- [Streaming](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/streaming/)
- [Email Disclaimer](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/email-disclaimer/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Updated 20th October 2020 Any email and files/attachments transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If this message has been sent to you in error, you must not copy, distribute or disclose of the information it contains. Please notify…
- [Donation Success](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/donation-success/): DONATION SUCCESS Thank you! Thank you for your donation. Your transaction has been completed and a receipt for your donation has been emailed* to you. If you donated via PayPal, you may log into your account at  www.paypal.com/hk to view details of this transaction. *To the email account associated with Paypal account used. Or, if not…
- [Support Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/support-us/): SUPPORT US At Hong Kong Academy, we believe everyone has something special to offer our community. We are a joyful and collaborative international community of students, parents, faculty and staff with the school mission at the heart of everything we do. When you enter the iconic red doors of our vibrant campus, you immediately feel…
- [Alumni](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/alumni/): ALUMNI Our graduates and former students, families and employees are Dragonflies for life, serving as important global ambassadors of the HKA mission.  In 2012 we celebrated our first graduating class of seven pioneering students. Today, we are proud of our more than 300 graduates, each of whom holds a special place in our community’s heart.…
- [Leadership](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/leadership/): LEADERSHiP Cohesiveness, collaboration and adaptivity are defining characteristics of educational and operational leadership at HKA.  Our leadership structures encourage collective efficacy and shared responsibility for student learning. Through the use of collaborative protocols, we engage in exploratory conversations, make decisions and develop plans of action. By using the strategy to develop annual priorities, our  team…
- [Inclement Weather](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/inclement-weather/): inclement weather Inclement weather in Hong Kong occasionally results in campus closures or delayed openings. If inclement weather requires HKA to close campus or delay opening, parents will be notified via SMS. The school uses parents’ mobile numbers of record. Parents are responsible for making sure that they have provided the school with the correct…
- [Captivating Learning Environment](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/captivating-learning-environment/): CAPTIVATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Because we assume that technology will become an increasingly integrated and integral facet of the learning experience, we will develop a culture of innovation and digital entrepreneurship that combines current best practices with next practices to share ideas and engage with authentic audiences. Our purpose-built facility and virtual spaces both inspire innovation and invite robust partnerships…
- [Pathways to Individual Excellence](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/pathways-to-individual-excellence/): PATHWAYS TO INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE Because we assume that a future-focussed education will require learners to ideate in authentic contexts and generate ingenious solutions, we will shift our  emphasis from answers to questions, expanding opportunities for every learner to be curious, courageous and self-efficacious.  Because we know that every learner is unique, HKA believes that student success should…
- [Engage in Responsible Action](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/engage-in-responsible-action/): ENGAGE IN RESPONSIBLE ACTION Because we assume that social responsibility will become a fundamental component of a rigorous education, we will elevate global citizenship and invite learners to contribute locally and globally in dynamic, responsible and ethical ways. HKA believes that students who have meaningful and significant interactions with their local and global communities are…
- [Educational Leader](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/educational-leader/): EDUCATIONAL LEADER Because we assume that research will demand that we reimagine our instructional approaches and expand our cultivation of self-directedness, we will view every member of our community as a leader  who has the capacity to evolve, innovate and develop the capabilities of others.  As an innovative and future-focussed school, HKA develops robust programmes and exemplifies…
- [Rigorous International Education](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/rigorous-international-education/): RIGOROUS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Because we assume that learners will be entering a rapidly and profoundly changing world, we will empower every learner to be flexible and creative so that they can thrive in a complex, volatile and  ambiguous future. HKA students become confident, resilient and influential as they apply their knowledge and skills in real-life contexts. Globally…
- [Sustainable Future](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/sustainable-future/): SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Because we assume that we will be navigating a period of political and economic uncertainty, we will make decisions and take actions that are agile, adaptive and built for the challenges we will face.  We believe it is both an individual and collective responsibility to contribute to the longevity of our school as…
- [Dynamic Learning Community](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/dynamic-learning-community/): DYNAMIC LEARNING COMMUNITY Because we assume that powerful and transformational learning is fostered by collective identity and common values, we will cultivate a strong sense of pride about what it means to be a member of the HKA community. The students, teachers and campus at HKA all contribute to our culture of thinking, trust and…
- [Engaging in Responsible Action](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/engaging-in-responsible-action/): SERVICE LEARNING AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP We emphasise global citizenship and invite our learners to contribute locally and globally in dynamic, responsible and ethical ways. Developing internationally-minded learners who appreciate and respect the richness of human differences is a core tenet of our rigorous education. As an international community, we ensure that in both our Primary…
- [Secondary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/secondary-school/): SECONDARY School AT HKA Joanna Crimmins Secondary School Principal A warm welcome to HKA’s Secondary School, where we welcome students into a community where they are empowered to discover their own unique pathway to success. Our mission is to nurture a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally…
- [Events](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/events/): EVENTS As a community school, we recognise and value the importance of coming together to explore, contribute and celebrate.  We host a wide range of events each year that are designed to engage students, faculty, staff and parents as well as the broader community. Our approach to parent education is comprehensive, and we offer a…
- [360° Virtual Map](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/360-virtual-map/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row] We encourage all families to visit our beautiful, purpose-built campus in Sai Kung. If you are unable to visit in person, our Admissions team is available for phone and video calls and can also share a variety of useful digital information packs. Please contact admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk or book an appointment today. Book…
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- [Learning Pathways](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/learning-pathways/): Early Childhood Primary School Secondary School Pathways to Graduation LEARNING PATHWAYS AT HONG KONG ACADEMY We offer a highly personalised and holistic education that empowers each student to pursue their passions and fulfill their greatest potential. By providing a wealth of learning experiences through our curricular, co-curricular, service learning and wellbeing programmes, we are able…
- [Our History](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/our-history/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” font_family=”Open Sans” font_size=”d:16|tl:16|tp:14|pl:14|pp:14″ text_align=”center”]Founded in 2000 as an international school offering an inclusive, child-centred and inquiry-based education, we are proud of our history and many achievements and remain committed to nurturing the potential within every student, empowering them to become capable, confident, compassionate and creative global citizens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Admissions](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/admissions/): ADMISSIONS Thank you for your interest in Hong Kong Academy. We understand how important it is to find the right school for your family and welcome the opportunity to discuss how an HKA education could benefit your child. HKA supports families with year round admissions and enrolment. We value the opportunity to get to know…
- [Grades 11 & 12](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/grades-11-and-12/): SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADES 11 & 12 Every learner is empowered to pursue their pathway to individual excellence in their final years of Secondary School.  As students enter Grade 11, they are beginning to prepare for their transition to life beyond Secondary School. Whether they intend to continue with further study at university, pursue a practical…
- [Personalised Tour](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/personalised-tour/): Come visit us! Personalised tours are an invaluable opportunity for your family and HKA to get to know each other. Accompanied by a member of our Admissions team, you will experience our faculty, campus and mission in action. During the tour, you will gain deeper insight into our educational programmes and philosophy as well as…
- [Global Citizenship](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/global-citizenship/): GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Student agency is key to the ways in which we foster global citizenship and intercultural understanding in our Secondary School students. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is imperative that we provide authentic and personally relevant learning experiences that engage students as global citizens. At HKA, we are committed to ensuring that…
- [IB Curriculum](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/ib-curriculum/): INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CURRICULUM Our commitment to providing a rigorous international education comes to life through our use of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. As an authorised three-programme, IB World School, we offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). With its emphasis on critical thinking, intercultural understanding and personal…
- [Contact Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/contact-us/): Contact Us  Thank you for your interest in Hong Kong Academy. You can contact us though the channels below. If you can’t find what you are looking for please email us at office@hkacademy.edu.hk or call +852 2655 1111.   MEDIA INQUIRIES  Here are some recent articles mentioning HKA. For media inquiries please contact our communications team. ADMISSIONS  We understand…
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- [After School Activities](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/after-school-activities/): After School Activities After School Activities (ASAs) provide our Primary School students with opportunities to continue current interests and explore new ones. Just as important, ASAs nurture teamwork and friendships.  With over 100 options available each semester for Primary School students and a specially-designed programme for Pre-Kindergarten children, we aim to provide an interesting and…
- [hkaEATS](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/hkaeats/): hkaEATS Whether it’s Pre-K students learning to tidy up after themselves, Secondary School students grabbing a snack during their break or parent volunteers meeting for a coffee, our cafeteria is an important community hub. Fresh and nutritionally balanced food is prepared onsite daily, and weekly menus feature dishes from around the world. In line with…
- [Working with Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/working-with-us/): Working with us As an innovative and future-focussed school, HKA develops robust programmes and exemplifies best practice. We seek talented and energetic individuals who are committed to working in a collaborative and supportive learning environment where professional learning and curriculum development are ongoing. Hailing from over 20 countries, our faculty and staff reflect the international…
- [Governance](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/school-governance/): GOVERNANCE Tom van der Lee Board Chair The Board of Trustees are stewards of Hong Kong Academy’s mission to nurture a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens. For a quarter of a century, we have ensured that HKA remains true to its founding vision…
- [Sports](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/sports/): SPORTS HKA’s athletes, known as the Dragonflies, participate in a number of sporting leagues in Hong Kong and across Asia.  The HKA sports programme is grounded in the core principles of fair play, teamwork and commitment. We cultivate a culture of excellence both on and off the court, focus on athletic development and maintain a…
- [Performing Arts](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/performing-arts/): PERFORMING ARTS Our dynamic music, dance, drama and theatre tech programmes are designed to appeal to all ages and levels of experience. Our performing arts programmes are led by a team of Hong Kong based and international practitioners who bring years of professional experience and energy to every session. In addition to these inspirational teachers…
- [Bus Information](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/bus-information/): School BUSES Our school bus provider Synergy offers arrival, dismissal and after-school activity bus services for HKA students.  There are pick up points all over Hong Kong including Central, Eastern and Western Districts of Hong Kong Island, as well as key locations in Kowloon, and the New Territories including Tai Po, Ma On Shan and Tseung Kwan O. We endeavour to…
- [Co-Curricular](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/co-curricular/): CO-CURRICULAR HKA believes that student success should be defined by the interests, strengths and ambitions of the individual. Including After School Activities, Sports, Performing Arts, Secondary School clubs, Mother Tongue classes and Seasonal Programmes, our co-curricular options extend and enhance what happens in the classroom during regular instructional time. Whether it’s at lunchtime, after school,…
- [Admissions Policy](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/admissions-policy/): ADMISSIONS POLICY The admissions policy at Hong Kong Academy is consistent with our values as a community and our commitment to diversity. We view each child as an individual and evaluate their ability to succeed in the classroom, as well as our ability to enable them to reach their full potential. We expect every student…
- [PTCO](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/ptco/): Parent, Teacher and Community Organisation (PTCO) As a non-profit, medium sized school, HKA benefits from a wealth of experience, skills and resources generously contributed by our highly engaged parent community. The PTCO Panel, along with a large team of energetic volunteers, organises and supports many school events, facilitates the flow of information between parents and…
- [Community](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/community/): COMMUNITY HKA’s inclusive and caring community  promotes  learning, friendship and mutual respect for each of its members. Our approach to developing a joyful, vibrant community emphasises the importance of providing opportunities for all of our stakeholders to learn from and with one another. Our students come together in intentionally diverse classrooms each day, and they…
- [Student Support Services](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/student-support-services/): Student Support Services As a deliberately diverse and intentionally inclusive community, we strive to create equitable, accessible and healthy learning environments for all students. HKA is committed to the belief that learning to appreciate the richness of human differences is essential in an ever-changing world. We have developed an active approach to student support services,…
- [School Fees](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/school-fees/): SCHOOL FEES HKA is an independent, non-profit ​international school and entirely self-funded except for the land and capital loan provided by the Hong Kong government. We are not part of an international network, and the school has no private equity ties nor international government affiliation. HKA is proud of being a diverse and inclusive community and…
- [Campus Life](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/campus-life/): CAMPUS LIFE Opened in Sai Kung in 2013, HKA’s purpose-built campus is designed to inspire learning and stimulate innovation.  The campus life is an integral part of the learning experience at Hong Kong Academy. Members of our community come together for curricular events, parent education workshops, professional development conferences, sports tournaments, and theatrical performances during…
- [Early Childhood](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/early-childhood/): The ​Pre-K programme – ​early childhood at HKA HKA students are capable, confident, compassionate and creative and our Pre-Kindergarten  programme promotes independence and natural curiosity.  HKA’s Pre-Kindergarten programme (Pre-K) is part of a clearly defined continuum of learning which offers coherent development from the early years through to Grade 12 graduation. As a three programme…
- [Beyond The Classroom](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/beyond-the-classroom/): BeyonD the classroom  From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5, we believe every Primary School child benefits from connecting what they learn in the classroom to the wider world.  Through our robust programme of inquiry, Primary School students are encouraged to ask rich and personally relevant questions that help them engage with their local community. They then…
- [Learner Support](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/learner-support/): Learner Support As a leader in inclusive education, HKA is one of the few schools in Hong Kong that seeks out and celebrates students with diverse learning needs, providing a learning environment that integrates them into the mainstream classroom. Our approach to inclusion is based on the fundamental beliefs that all children have gifts to…
- [UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/university-and-careers/): UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS Our comprehensive post secondary programme supports students to identify and pursue a range of opportunities after graduation.  Selecting a post secondary pathway is one of the major steps in a student’s educational journey. Starting in Grade 9, every HKA student is encouraged to consider their strengths as learners and where their interests…
- [Primary Years](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/primary-years/): PRIMARY YEARS Through our rigorous international education, we inspire students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated and interculturally minded global citizens. Student inquiry at HKA is purposeful and authentic. Through our Primary Years programme, students are encouraged to seek out problems and explore viable solutions through every unit of inquiry. By asking questions of personal…
- [hkaSHOP](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/hkashop/): hkaSHOP hkaSHOP supplies all HKA student uniform needs and is open year round. Orders can be placed online or at the physical shop. HKA maintains a full collection of uniform samples on campus to help families decide upon sizing.  About our uniforms HKA’s uniform is durable and comfortable and we also offer Freecycle uniform items free…
- [Privacy Policy](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Updated 3rd March This website is operated by Hong Kong Academy (HKA) whose registered address is 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong. (“We”) are committed to protecting and preserving the privacy of our visitors when visiting our site or communicating electronically with us. This policy sets out how we process any…
- [Learning Pathways](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/learning-pathways/): Early Childhood Primary School Secondary School Pathways to Graduation LEARNING PATHWAYS AT HONG KONG ACADEMY We offer a highly personalised and holistic education that empowers each student to pursue their passions and fulfill their greatest potential. By providing a wealth of learning experiences through our curricular, co-curricular, service learning and wellbeing programmes, we are able to balance the needs of learners today whilst preparing them to reimagine the world of the future. Our educational programmes support students from age 3 – 18 years old, with a daily Playgroup available.  OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY Relationships form the foundation of our joyful and dynamic…
- [Playgroup](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/playgroup/): Welcome to Hong Kong Academy’s PLAYGROUP in Sai Kung town! HKA Playgroup offers a safe and stimulating environment for toddlers and young children to learn and grow through play at their pre-school stage. Every morning our highly experienced Playgroup teacher leads an engaging mix of indoor and outdoor activities designed to build confidence and independence whilst igniting creativity and imagination. Register today and enjoy your first session for free! Register Now Login Now(For existing parents) Early Years at HKA Community Email Us activities Art and craft ​– painting, collage, mark making Messy play – sensory play including play dough, shaving foam,…
- [The Maker’s Atelier](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/early-childhood/maker-atelier/): The Maker’s Atelier If your child is ready to engage in an after school enrichment of hands-on practical inquiry you may choose to register them for The Maker’s Atelier*. This bespoke Reggio-inspired programme draws upon HKA’s early childhood expertise, world-class through-school facilities and real-life materials to build spatial reasoning, deep ecological empathy and physical mastery. *The Maker’s Atelier is optional and only available to students enrolled in HKA’s Pre-K class. Contact Admissions for further details. Apply Now Early Years at HKA Community Email Us Practical Inquiry Modules Guided by our expert faculty, children will participate in a series of six hand-ons practical…
- [Leadership](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/leadership/): LEADERSHiP Cohesiveness, collaboration and adaptivity are defining characteristics of educational and operational leadership at HKA.  Our leadership structures encourage collective efficacy and shared responsibility for student learning. Through the use of collaborative protocols, we engage in exploratory conversations, make decisions and develop plans of action. By using the strategy to develop annual priorities, our  team ensures that the mission drives decision-making and shapes the culture of the school.  Educational and operational leadership team EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Professional learning is embedded into the ethos of HKA. Since our founding, the community has remained committed to providing rich, robust and dynamic learning…
- [UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/university-and-careers/): UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS Our comprehensive post secondary programme supports students to identify and pursue a range of opportunities after graduation.  Selecting a post secondary pathway is one of the major steps in a student’s educational journey. Starting in Grade 9, every HKA student is encouraged to consider their strengths as learners and where their interests might lie after graduation. Through a range of one-on-one meetings, small group workshops and evening events, students and their parents work together with our counsellors and curriculum coordinators to determine each child’s best-fit pathway to graduation.  As they approach their final year as students at HKA,…
- [Contact Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/contact-us/): Contact Us  Thank you for your interest in Hong Kong Academy. You can contact us though the channels below. If you can’t find what you are looking for please email us at office@hkacademy.edu.hk or call +852 2655 1111.   MEDIA INQUIRIES  Here are some recent articles mentioning HKA. For media inquiries please contact our communications team. ADMISSIONS  We understand the importance of finding the best-fit school for your family. We encourage you to explore our website, visit our school and talk to our admissions team before applying.  FACILITY RENTALS  Many of our spaces are available for facility rentals outside of school hours. From small group classes…
- [Student Support Services](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/student-support-services/): Student Support Services As a deliberately diverse and intentionally inclusive community, we strive to create equitable, accessible and healthy learning environments for all students. HKA is committed to the belief that learning to appreciate the richness of human differences is essential in an ever-changing world. We have developed an active approach to student support services, including both children and adults in conversations about how we can best meet the needs of every person in our community. Our approaches to Learner Support and English Language Learning ensure that we can provide curriculum interventions and enhancements developed and delivered by educational specialists, and…
- [Primary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/primary-school/): PRIMARY School AT HKA Virginia HuntPrimary School Principal A warm welcome to HKA’s Primary School, a unique and exciting place that prides itself on the recognition that all children have gifts to be nurtured and celebrated.     Our curriculum fosters a natural joy and interest in the social and natural world through hands-on interactions and relationships. We strive to support each child’s innate curiosity by encouraging the process of questioning and a quest for knowledge. And as children grow, our curriculum addresses their individual developmental needs, ensuring that our students are challenged and stretched in their learning.    HKA students learn…
- [Summer Programme](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/events/summer-programme/): SUMMER PROGRAMME 2026  HKA’s 2026 Summer Camps are now closed. Thanks to all the participants and organisers for another wonderful summer of learning, connection and growth. If you are a summer camp provider and would like to explore opportunities for future camps please contact us at asa@hkacademy.edu.hk . OWN Inspiration Camp: Summer 2026 Hong Kong 9–13 years old A premium, real-world summer program for students aged 9–13. Over 6 transformative days, students step into the world beyond school — exploring real industries, working alongside professionals, and tackling hands-on challenges that build the skills and confidence schools rarely teach. Across the week, students will:…
- [Primary Years](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/primary-years/): PRIMARY YEARS Through our rigorous international education, we inspire students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated and interculturally minded global citizens. Student inquiry at HKA is purposeful and authentic. Through our Primary Years programme, students are encouraged to seek out problems and explore viable solutions through every unit of inquiry. By asking questions of personal and shared significance, HKA students build an individual and collective understanding of themselves, one another and their community. Inquiry is built upon meaningful contexts, allowing students to make connections between their learning and local and global opportunities and challenges.  In every classroom, teachers construct positive, caring…
- [Term Calendar](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/term-calendar/): TERM CALENDAR  HKA’s Term Calendar and holiday dates are available below. All dates are subject to change. LEARN MORE Our Purpose-Built Campus Personalised Tour
- [Admissions](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/admissions/): ADMISSIONS Thank you for your interest in Hong Kong Academy. We understand how important it is to find the right school for your family and welcome the opportunity to discuss how an HKA education could benefit your child. HKA supports families with year round admissions and enrolment. We value the opportunity to get to know prospective families, as well as to share our mission and vision and what we offer as a school. We like to find out as much as we can about what families are looking for in a school for their child and, if possible, to hear from…
- [School Tours and Consultations](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/admissions/school-tours-and-consultations/): MEET US! Personalised school tours are an invaluable opportunity for your family and HKA to get to know each other. Accompanied by a member of our Admissions team, you will experience our faculty, campus and mission in action. During the tour, you will gain deeper insight into our educational programmes and philosophy as well as develop a strong sense of what it feels like to be part of our community. We offer tours Monday through Friday all year round. If you cannot make it to campus we encourage you to book a virtual meeting or a telephone call. Please complete the…
- [Media](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/news/media/): media coverage There is always a lot going on at Hong Kong Academy. During the school day, in the evenings and on the weekends, our community is active and engaged with one another and with the wider world. Read some of the press articles featuring Hong Kong Academy below. For media inquiries please contact us at  office@hkacademy.edu.hk SCMP Good SChool GUide Beyond the numbers, why Hong Kong’s IB averages mask deeper truths Jul 2026 Read South china morning post Unlocking Curiosity: Introducing Hong Kong Academy’s Maker’s Atelier for Pre-K Learners Jun 2026 Read SAssy Mama Learning By Doing: How Hands-on Tactile Education…
- [Application Process](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/application-process/): APPLICATION Process Hong Kong Academy has rolling admissions. We accept applications all year round placing new students as spaces become available. In line with our mission we expect every student and family to be contributing members of our school community and evaluate each child’s ability to succeed in the classroom, as well as our ability to enable them to reach their full potential. We accept applications up to 18 months in advance of a child’s expected enrolment and recommend you speak to our admissions team and review our FAQ’s before starting an application. In addition to input from parents, the application…
- [Community](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/community/): COMMUNITY HKA’s inclusive and caring community  promotes  learning, friendship and mutual respect for each of its members. Our approach to developing a joyful, vibrant community emphasises the importance of providing opportunities for all of our stakeholders to learn from and with one another. Our students come together in intentionally diverse classrooms each day, and they also work with children of different ages in cross – grade level and divisional activities on a regular basis. Each week, faculty and staff engage in professional learning workshops and conversations within and between their teams.  Parents are encouraged to come onto campus for parent education…
- [Pathways to Graduation](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/pathways-to-graduation/): PATHWAYS To GRADUATION  At Hong Kong Academy we believe that each student has their own strengths that will guide them in their pathways to individual excellence. To that end, we offer multiple pathways for students to graduate from HKA.   As a student begins to think about their pathway and course options, we encourage them to consider who they are, what they care about, what their strengths are, what fuels their interests, and what inspires them. They should be reflecting on who they are as a learner and individual. A key part of the decision-making process is post-graduation plans; some universities have…
- [Secondary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/secondary-school/): SECONDARY School AT HKA Joanna Crimmins Secondary School Principal A warm welcome to HKA’s Secondary School, where we welcome students into a community where they are empowered to discover their own unique pathway to success. Our mission is to nurture a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens. We believe that by creating an environment where every student feels seen and supported, they can thrive and make a lasting impact on our world. HKA’s dynamic learning programmes are designed to support pathways to individual excellence that reflect our ever-changing world. By…
- [Playgroup Registration Form](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/playgroup-registration-form/)
- [Grades 6-10](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/grades-6-10/): SECONDARY SCHOOL Grades 6-10 Knowing each individual, personalising instruction and celebrating the whole child are key elements of our robust middle years programme. The middle years are a time of curiosity and self-discovery for adolescent learners. At HKA, we recognise how important it is to ensure that our students have regular opportunities to explore, question and discover the world around them, as well as to look inwardly as they develop their own sense of identity.  From the moment they enter Secondary School, social and emotional learning is a key focus of every learning experience. Subject area teachers focus on building community…
- [Early Childhood](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/early-childhood/): The ​Pre-K programme – ​early childhood at HKA HKA students are capable, confident, compassionate and creative and our Pre-Kindergarten  programme promotes independence and natural curiosity.  HKA’s Pre-Kindergarten programme (Pre-K) is part of a clearly defined continuum of learning which offers coherent development from the early years through to Grade 12 graduation. As a three programme IB World School we see the potential in every child and our personalised, inquiry-based early childhood curriculum nurtures foundational skills for 3-5 years olds in: Language and Literacy, Numeracy, Motor skills, Emotional regulation, Collaboration and Problem-solving within the IB Primary Years Programme framework. To offer our…
- [Working with Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/working-with-us/): Working with us As an innovative and future-focussed school, HKA develops robust programmes and exemplifies best practice. We seek talented and energetic individuals who are committed to working in a collaborative and supportive learning environment where professional learning and curriculum development are ongoing. Hailing from over 20 countries, our faculty and staff reflect the international diversity of our community. HKA teachers are experienced specialists and, in addition to their teaching qualifications, around 50% of faculty hold a masters degree and/or other postgraduate diplomas.  We firmly believe that quality education is highly dependent on both the recruitment and the development of a…
- [Professional Learning](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/professional-learning/): Professional learning A culture of professional learning is embedded into the ethos of HKA, ensuring that students, parents, faculty and staff all benefit from the school’s commitment to continued growth and its position at the forefront of education.  We offer weekly professional learning to our own faculty as well as a variety of educational workshop opportunities to our own and visiting faculty. Educational workshops are led by faculty and visiting experts, review what is coming up and book your seat through this page. ​For inquiries please email Kitty Lau Upcoming Events & Workshops EARCOS Weekend Workshop – Creating Relational Classrooms Workshop led by:…
- [Homepage CH](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/homepage-ch/): Previous Next 歡迎來到香港學堂國際學校 香港學堂國際學校（Hong Kong Academy, HKA）是一所位於新界西貢的非牟利一條龍 IB 國際學校，於 2000 年成立，為 3 至 18 歲學童提供以學生為本的嚴謹教育。 什麼讓 HKA 與眾不同？ 融合主流教育 國際文憑課程 優越的校舍位置 全球校友網絡 師生比率低 國際體化承諾 得獎校舍設施 家校合作關係緊密 報名參觀校舍 遊戲班免費試堂 聯繫入學部 優良學術成績 作為香港僅有八所獲國際文憑 (IB) 全面授權的世界學校之一，HKA 提供小學、中學和文憑的一條龍IB課程，超過 90% 的畢業生修讀完整的 IB 文憑或 IB 課程。 在HKA，學生接受廣泛而均衡的教育，所有畢業生都可以獲得兩項證書，其中大部分在畢業時更獲得三項證書。HKA 學生的IB成績，一直遠遠超前於全世界的及格率和平均總分，每年畢業生都被具競爭力的大學取錄，在世界各地修讀工程、數學、教育、全球研究、商業管理和醫學等專業。 中文課程  HKA以英語為主要教學語言。學校跟據每名孩子的獨特語言程度，來進一步培養他們的閱讀、寫作、口語和聽力技能。學習多於一種表達語言是IB教育的基本要素，也是在現今緊密聯繫的世界中之優勢，學校提供的普通話課程能為不同水平的學生提供語言指導。 在學前班，每位共同班主任​​都是合資格的普通話老師。 由幼兒班到五年級，普通話除了作為一門專業科目來教授，協作普通話教師亦會參與課堂教學之中。 到了中學，學生可以選修MYP中國語言及文學、MYP普通話或MYP西班牙語作為附加語言。而11年級和12年級的學生則可以選擇通過學習IBDP中國語言及文學或其母語來獲得雙語IB文憑，也可以選擇IBDP普通話、西班牙語或法語課程。 英語學習支援 HKA 對「英語學習者」（English Language Learners, ELL），亦即非英語為主要語言的學生，一直有完善支援。本校ELL學生來自香港、中國大陸以及亞洲和歐洲各國等。這些學生可能以前較少或從未接觸過英語，又或是未曾接受過英語教學。 在校內，教室和操場上所用的語言都是英語，其沉浸式全英語環境能迅速助長學生在校園生活各方面的真實英語互動：包括學術、藝術、體育和社交關係。此外，經驗豐富且合資格的碩士級ELL教師，亦會為學生提供度身定制的ELL課程。 教師團隊 本校教職員來自超過20 多個國家，反映團隊中的國際多樣性。校內所有教師都是經驗豐富的專家，除了教學資格外，超過50%的教師持有碩士學位或其他研究院文憑。教師每週都會在團隊內部和團隊之間，進行專業學習研討會及對話，促進教師的專業成長，以此豐富學生的學習體驗。 課外活動 HKA 提供過百種課外活動項目選擇，當中有不少都是免費的，包括課後活動、體育、表演藝術、各種學會和周末活動，為學生提供不同機會，發揮現有技能或嘗試發展新興趣，並於當中競爭、創造和成長。請在此 查看所有活動詳情。 香港學堂社群 致力建立一個快樂、充滿活力的緊密群體，強調為每個人提供學習機會的重要性。家長積極擔當義務工作，包括在圖書館、校服銷售櫃檯、回收站幫忙，或是擔任導師和演講嘉賓，甚至成為學校董事會成員，他們的參與令學校多方面受益。 學校也邀請家長參加由專業教師團隊舉辦的家長教育工作坊，旨在幫助家長與學校文化建立聯繫，了解學校如何考慮教學的優先次序，以支持孩子的學業和社會情感發展。 校園設施 HKA 的校園屢獲殊榮，擁有專業級別的劇院和視覺藝術工作室、戶外遊樂場和運動場，以及多個讓STEAM項目得以實踐的科學和設計實驗室。校園設施的環保結構及可持續的運作模式，獲得香港綠色建築委員會的認可，更於2020年10月被授予綠建環評金級認證。 位於西貢的香港學堂坐擁二十萬平方呎的大型校舍，近在咫尺可遠足、參與水上運動以及嘗試各類餐廳。距香港繁華的中環區僅 45 分鐘車程，盡享城市生活的好處，又能感受大自然的天賦優勢。 探索西貢: 地理優勢與社區魅力 香港學堂坐落於有「香港後花園」之稱的西貢，學校充分利用當地的自然環境與文化資源。教學上，校方將西貢的生態（如紅樹林、海岸線）融入課程，提供真實的學習體驗。學生積極參與社區活動，包括海灘清潔、與西貢區社區中心合作關懷長者，以及與當地體育俱樂部和慈善機構交流，藉此培養學生的歸屬感與社會責任感。 在這裡，教育不僅限於校園 — 學生走進社區並在充滿活力的國際化氛圍中茁壯成長。探索 HKA 如何將西貢的自然資源與深厚的社區連結融入 IB 課程，為您的孩子開啟一段結合身心健康與學術卓越的成長旅程。 入學申請 HKA收生部全年開放協助家庭報名入學。申請幼兒班至一年級的孩子須達到該年級的入學年齡以確保班級內的年齡及能力平衡。申請二年級或以上的孩子，除了年齡外，現修讀之級別也是決定分配入讀本校年級的其中因素。請參閱以下的年齡圖表： 參觀學校 HKA深明為您孩子找到合適學校的重要性，一對一校園導覽全年均開放預約。我們鼓勵所有家庭到訪座落於西貢環境優美、悉心設計的得獎校園，以更深入了解本校課程、與教職員會面並親身體驗HKA完善的校園設施。 作為一所擁有超過 40 多種國籍的國際學校，我們明白並非所有家庭都能在申請入讀前親臨本校。為了支持各家長，入學部可進行電話或視頻通話，並提供各種資訊。歡迎電郵 admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk 或致電 +852 2655 1118 (粵語、普通話及英語) 查詢，我們樂意幫助您找尋最適合您子女的學習方案。 報名參觀校舍 遊戲班免費試堂 入學申請 聯繫入學部 獎學金 HKA 的獎學金項目鞏固了我們對學生包容的承諾，令期望加入本校的學生提供多元化學習環境，並能從獨特的教育課程中受益。獎學金項目可用於表彰有才華的學生，我們鼓勵擁有國際視野的​傑出學生申請這個獎學金。學生在學術、藝術、運動、服務、領導或其他領域表現卓越或優於同等水平可申請。…
- [Sports](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/sports/): SPORTS HKA’s athletes, known as the Dragonflies, participate in a number of sporting leagues in Hong Kong and across Asia.  The HKA sports programme is grounded in the core principles of fair play, teamwork and commitment. We cultivate a culture of excellence both on and off the court, focus on athletic development and maintain a positive atmosphere so that everyone benefits. Our devoted student and parent fanbase supports our teams, both home and away.  55 sports teams playing in HK leagues 80% of Secondary School students representing HKA in team sports 77% of Grade 4 & 5 students play in Core Sports league…
- [About Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/about-us/): LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Welcome to Hong Kong Academy! Thank you for visiting our website to find out more about our vibrant learning community. Founded in 2000, HKA prides itself as a truly international, non-profit, IB World School committed to providing an inclusive educational experience for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Choosing HKA means becoming part of a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens. This mission embodies the traditions, values, and aspirations of this community, which is also what attracted my family and I here to work,…
- [Our History](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/our-history/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” font_family=”Open Sans” font_size=”d:16|tl:16|tp:14|pl:14|pp:14″ text_align=”center”]Founded in 2000 as an international school offering an inclusive, child-centred and inquiry-based education, we are proud of our history and many achievements and remain committed to nurturing the potential within every student, empowering them to become capable, confident, compassionate and creative global citizens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Alumni](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/alumni/): ALUMNI Our graduates and former students, families and employees are Dragonflies for life, serving as important global ambassadors of the HKA mission.  In 2012 we celebrated our first graduating class of seven pioneering students. Today, we are proud of our more than 300 graduates, each of whom holds a special place in our community’s heart. Complemented by our extensive network of former students, families and employees, our alumni stay connected and continue to contribute to HKA in a variety of ways. It is always a special occasion when a graduate or former student comes back for a visit and we have…
- [hkaSHOP](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/hkashop/): hkaSHOP hkaSHOP supplies all HKA student uniform needs and is open year round. Orders can be placed online or at the physical shop. HKA maintains a full collection of uniform samples on campus to help families decide upon sizing.  About our uniforms HKA’s uniform is durable and comfortable and we also offer Freecycle uniform items free of charge. Please note there are small differences between Primary and Secondary school uniforms, see details in the menu below. Visit the online shop here to purchase your uniform.
- [Governance](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/school-governance/): GOVERNANCE Tom van der Lee Board Chair The Board of Trustees are stewards of Hong Kong Academy’s mission to nurture a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens. For a quarter of a century, we have ensured that HKA remains true to its founding vision while evolving to meet the needs of our community. As parents, alumni, and community members, we work in partnership with school leadership to protect the values that define us—inclusion, educational excellence, and developing capable, confident, compassionate and creative learners. The Board operates with clarity of purpose…
- [hkaEATS](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/hkaeats/): hkaEATS Whether it’s Pre-K students learning to tidy up after themselves, Secondary School students grabbing a snack during their break or parent volunteers meeting for a coffee, our cafeteria is an important community hub. Fresh and nutritionally balanced food is prepared onsite daily, and weekly menus feature dishes from around the world. In line with our commitment to student agency we offer 3 hot meals daily encouraging students to discover new textures and flavours as well as to enjoy their favourites. Our culinary team works with families to support students who have allergies and other dietary restrictions and our hkaEATS system…
- [Global Citizen Diploma](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/learning-pathways/global-citizen-diploma/): Diploma Programme  Global Citizens Diploma Global Citizen Diploma ( GCD) is an internationally recognised portfolio-based credential dedicated to nurturing academic rigour, global understanding, community engagement and intercultural communication. GCD allows students to showcase up to 16 elements of global citizenship through the development of a multimedia portfolio which they build during Grades 9 through 12. Through intentional reflection, students develop a better understanding of who they are and what they value: the GCD portfolio provides a rich source of documentation of a student’s learning experiences which they can draw upon when applying to university and the world of work. GCD is…
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- [Scholarships](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/admissions/scholarships/): Scholarships HKA Merit-Based Scholarships Hong Kong Academy offers a merit-based scholarship programme designed to celebrate and recognise academic excellence and the diverse range of attributes students bring to our community as capable, confident, compassionate and creative global citizens. Open to new students in Grade 9,10 and 11, applicants must fulfill the core criterion – excellent academic grades as well as strong teacher references and attendance records – and must also be able to demonstrate evidence in a field of excellence. Level of Awards Award covering 100% tuition fees and capital levy  Award covering 60% tuition fees and capital levy Award covering…
- [Bus Information](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/bus-information/): School BUSES Our school bus provider Synergy offers arrival, dismissal and after-school activity bus services for HKA students.  There are pick up points all over Hong Kong including Central, Eastern and Western Districts of Hong Kong Island, as well as key locations in Kowloon, and the New Territories including Tai Po, Ma On Shan and Tseung Kwan O. We endeavour to keep all bus routes to within one hour journey time and trained Bus ​Attendants are assigned for all routes. Please contact bus@hkacademy.edu.hk for further information.   public transport Hong Kong Academy is located in the heart of Sai Kung in Hong Kong’s New Territories. Our campus is accessible via…
- [School Fees](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/school-fees/): SCHOOL FEES HKA is an independent, non-profit ​international school and entirely self-funded except for the land and capital loan provided by the Hong Kong government. We are not part of an international network, and the school has no private equity ties nor international government affiliation. HKA is proud of being a diverse and inclusive community and offers a range of scholarship and financial assistance options. This page is designed to give readers a comprehensive overview of HKA’s tuition fees, school fees and other mandatory costs. Our finance team manages all invoicing and is available to answer queries throughout the admissions process and…
- [Sai Kung](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/sai-kung/): The Sai Kung Advantage Deep Roots and Community Bonding HKA’s strategic location offers an unparalleled educational opportunity which allows us to integrate the local environment into our curriculum, providing students with authentic, real-world learning experiences. We believe that education is most meaningful when it impacts the wider community. Our students, faculty, and families are active participants in the Sai Kung ecosystem. We don’t just reside here; we engage. From environmental science projects in the nearby mangroves to art sessions inspired by the coastline and a host of local partnerships, HKA and Sai Kung are inextricably linked. Our students lead beach clean-ups,…
- [New to Primary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-to-primary-school-ch/): 幼稚園及小學部新生 我們非常高興歡迎您加入香港學堂國際學校的大家庭。在開學的頭幾天，您的孩子將逐步熟悉他們的老師、同學以及學校的日常流程。以下是一些資訊，將有助於您為孩子順利開展學校生活作好準備。 迎新日 即將進入一至五年級的新生家長，我們誠摯邀請您出席迎新日。活動詳情將提前透過電郵發送給您。這是一個與孩子教師見面的機會，入學部職員也會在現場回答您的任何問題。本校的資訊科技部將協助您設定電腦及學校系統，而hkaEATS部將協助您建立EATS帳戶，部分校服也能在現場選購。 請留意幼稚園Pre-K及小學K班學生並不需要出席迎新日。本校為幼稚園Pre-K及小學K班新生提供分階段的入學安排，詳情將直接與幼稚園Pre-K及小學K班學生家長分享。 日期：二零二六年八月十四日時間：上午八時半至十時半 在學生開學前，所有費用必須完成支付程序。 開學首日 二零二六至二七學年的第一個上課日為二零二六年八月十七日(星期一)，這將是全天上課日，上課時間為上午八點至下午三點十分。學校將遵循每週正常課程安排，課程表將由班主任在開學前幾天發送給您。 幼稚園分階段的入學安排 幼稚園Pre-K及小學K班採用分階段入學的方式。這種安排協助年齡較小的學生適應較長的上課時間。 班主任將透過電子郵件向您發送特定的入學時間表。 需要準備的物品 開學的第一天，請為您孩子準備以下物品 : 標有名字的水樽 標有名字的書包 健康的零食和午餐或透過  hkaEATS訂購 一套額外的衣服(襪子、內衣、上下身衣物)放在標有名字的拉鍊袋中並留在學校 標有名字的防曬乳和防蚊液，放在拉鍊袋中並留在學校 標有名字的太陽帽並留在學校。我們鼓勵學生採取安全的防曬措施，如果學生沒有帶太陽帽將不能在戶外玩耍。 本校有禁止使用一次性塑膠的政策。如果您的孩子從家裡帶食物回校，請將它們放在可重複使用的容器內。 我們每週的上課課程包含不同的內容，其中一部分是由專科老師進行授課。請您協助孩子參閱班級時間表收拾書包，並確保孩子在體育課日穿著合適的體育服裝和鞋子來上學。 參與其中! 我們相信學習是充滿歡樂和家校合作模式的。我們鼓勵家長參與各種義務活動，例如：烹飪、閱讀、桌上遊戲及與課程相關的活動。本校每個班級都有至少2名家長代表，他們與老師合作組織家校活動，更多詳情將在開學活動後公佈。 校巴接送 正式上課時間為上午八點。 請您不要在上午七時三十五分或之前送孩子到校，學生在此時間之前不允許進入校園。 搭乘校車的學生在上午七時三十五分至七時四十五分之間到達。 小學K班學生的下課時間為下午三時十分，星期三為中午十二時二十分。 幼稚園Pre-K學生的下課時間為中午十二時三十分，星期三為中午十二時二十分。 如需更改接送方式，請於上午七時四十五分前發送電郵通知。 課後遊玩聚會流程 如果您的孩子放學後有遊玩聚會安排，請在上午七時四十五分前發送電郵給班主任及助教，並抄送主辦家長。雙方家長都必須確認這項安排。我們會更新孩子的接送安排，並確保您孩子能順利乘車或步行離校。 學生證和校園證 本校為每一位於校聯網註冊的監護人登記校園證。請在校園內使用您的校園證進出校園，並經常佩戴校園證掛繩。學生將在迎新日或入學時拍照並登記學生證。 如果您對小學部有任何疑問，歡迎隨時透過以下方式聯絡小學辦公室:電話: 2655 1273電郵: primary@hkacademy.edu.hk  返回新入學資訊
- [New to Secondary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-to-secondary-school-ch/): 中學部新生 我們非常高興歡迎您加入香港學堂國際學校的大家庭。在開學頭幾天，您的孩子將收到班級時間表、學校電腦、儲物櫃密碼以及體育和課後活動的相關資訊。我們希望所有學生都能獨立解決問題，並鼓勵他們在父母介入之前主動尋求協助。如果學生需要尋求協助，可向班主任諮詢或到訪中學部辦公室。 迎新日 我們誠摯邀請您出席迎新日。活動詳情將提前透過電郵發送給您。這是一個與孩子教師見面的機會，入學部職員也會在現場回答您的任何問題。本校的資訊科技部將協助您設定電腦及學校系統，而hkaEATS部將協助您建立EATS帳戶，部分校服也能在現場選購。 日期：二零二 六年八月十四日 時間：上午八時半時至十時半 在學生開學前，所有費用必須完成支付程序。 開學首日 二零二六至二七學年的第一個上課日是二零二六年八月十七日(星期一)，這將是全天上課日。上課時間為上午八點至下午三點十分，學校將遵循每週正常課程安排，課程表將由班主任在開學前幾天發送給您。 需要準備的物品 請確保您的孩子在開學第一天攜帶以下物品: 標有名字的水樽  標有名字的書包 健康的零食和午餐或透過 hkaEATS 訂購 本校有禁止使用一次性塑膠的政策。如果您的孩子從家裡帶食物回校，請將它們放在可重複使用的容器內。 如第一堂是體育課，學生可以穿著體育服來上學，並需要帶一套備用校服，以便在體育課後更換。 課程選擇 為了安排好學生的課程表，我們需要您確認孩子所選擇的語言課程/選修課(某些年級適用)。這些資訊將透過電郵發送給您。 如果您的孩子即將升上十一年級,請盡快以電郵 secondary@hkacademy.edu.hk 聯繫學校，以便討論並確認十一年級的課程選擇。 中學部上課時間 星期一、二、四、五 （上午七時五十分至下午三時十分）星期三  （上午七時五十分至下午十二時二十分） 香港學堂體育活動 本校的運動隊伍被稱為「Dragonflies」，常參與香港及其他亞洲地區的多個運動聯賽。有關體育資訊、球隊練習、訓練和比賽日期將在全學年內公佈。您可 按此了解更多有關本校體育資訊。 學生證和校園證 本校為每一位於校聯網註冊的監護人登記校園證。請在校園內使用您的校園證進出校園，並經常佩戴校園證掛繩。學生將在迎新日或入學時拍照並登記學生證。 如果您對中學部有任何疑問,歡迎隨時透過以下方式聯絡我們的中學部辦公室:電話: 2655 1275電郵:  secondary@hkacademy.edu.hk. 返回新入學資訊
- [Homepage](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/): Captivating Learning Environment Learn more about ouR environment Rigorous International Education Learn more about our education Pathways to Individual Excellence  Learn more about our pathways Educational Leader Learn more about our leaders Previous Next Welcome to Hong Kong Academy! Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit international through-train school located in Sai Kung in the New Territories. Founded in 2000, we are in our third decade of providing joyful, dynamic and rigorous education to children ages 3 to 18.  We value how children learn as well as what they learn, and our teachers provide rich and engaging opportunities for every individual to…
- [Sustainability](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/sustainability/): Sustainability: Our Commitment & Vision As a globally-minded international school, Hong Kong Academy places sustainability at the core of who we are and how we operate. Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Hong Kong 2050 Climate Action Plan, we continuously look for practical solutions and partnerships which engage students as agents of change, promote environmental stewardship, help us reduce our carbon footprint,  raise awareness and action and support vulnerable members of society. Living LEarning Lab HKA believes that school communities can inspire new ways of living and contributing to the world. From beach clean-ups to the Fix-It…
- [Grade 11 & 12 Course Guide](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/): GRADE 11 & 12 COURSE SELECTION Below is an overview of prospective courses on offer at HKA for students in Grades 11 and 12, starting in August 2024 and graduating in May 2026. Course requirements at HKA are expressed in the form of credits, with one credit reflecting one year of coursework. The designation of these credits and the rigour of all HKA courses has been verified by the school’s status as accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). Students are strongly encouraged to study what interests…
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- [IB Curriculum](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/ib-curriculum/): INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CURRICULUM Our commitment to providing a rigorous international education comes to life through our use of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. As an authorised three-programme, IB World School, we offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). With its emphasis on critical thinking, intercultural understanding and personal development, the mission of the IB closely aligns with our school’s mission and vision for learning. Through each of the International Baccalaureate programmes, our teachers use the inquiry cycle to develop rich and challenging learning experiences that encourage students to pursue their pathways to individual excellence,…
- [Admissions Policy](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/admissions-policy/): ADMISSIONS POLICY The admissions policy at Hong Kong Academy is consistent with our values as a community and our commitment to diversity. We view each child as an individual and evaluate their ability to succeed in the classroom, as well as our ability to enable them to reach their full potential. We expect every student and family to be contributing members of our school community. We recommend that new families refer to the Admissions FAQ’s in advance of starting the application. In addition to input from parents, the process will also require input from current teachers and applicants themselves, depending on…
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- [New Family Information](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-family-information-ch/): 新生入學資訊 歡迎你加入香港學堂國際學校。新生入學資訊頁面提供重要的入學資訊及聯絡方式，有助您的家庭做好就學準備。入學部亦會發送有關迎新日及入學資訊的電郵，如有任何疑問，請隨時與入學部 admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk 聯絡。 上課時間及校曆 幼稚園Pre-K班 星期一、二、四、五 （上午八時至下午十二時半）星期三  （上午八時至下午十二時二十分） 小學K班至五年級 星期一、二、四、五 （上午八時至下午三時十分）星期三  （上午八時至下午十二時二十分） 中學部 星期一、二、四、五 （上午七時五十分至下午三時十分）星期三  （上午七時五十分至下午十二時二十分） 上課日期 校曆 迎生日 迎生日入學部將提供有關資訊，協助您順利入學。 聯絡資訊 聯絡資訊入學部 admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk 財務部 finance@hkacademy.edu.hk. 資訊科技部 technology@hkacademy.edu.hk 校巴 bus@hkacademy.edu.hk 幼稚園及小學部 primary@hkacademy.edu.hk 中學部 secondary@hkacademy.edu.hk 幼稚園及小學部新生 請按此 中學部新生 請按此 新生入學資訊 本校教學及通訊主要語言為英語。如任何家庭需要翻譯，我們建議您使用谷歌翻譯功能。 如內容有不相符，本校所有文件以英文版本為準。請細閱以下內容協助您順利入學。 校巴 本校校巴供應商提供早上，中午及下午接送服務。服務範圍包括香港島、九龍、清水灣及西貢。我們明白新來港家庭有可能還未決定居住地點，您可以在此  查閱校巴服務路線和費用 或聯繫校車部 校車部。 了解更多 校服 本校校服耐用且舒適，您可以透過  網店 或親自前往位於九龍荔枝角的​ Aston Wilson Ltd 校服店購買校服。我們亦提供二手校服於學校免費領取。學校於八月中將設立兩天臨時校服店供家長購買校服。 了解更多 學校飯堂 學校每天由 hkaEATS 團隊現場烹調新鮮且營養均衡的食物，包括各種小吃及冷熱盤午餐選擇。您將在迎新日建立EATS帳號，全年如有任何需求都可聯絡  EATS ​部門。 了解更多 新入學家庭融合 本校全年歡迎新家庭加入。我們的家長夥伴及迎新活動能助你減低轉變所帶來的疑慮，並為你提供所需的資訊及支援。 了解更多 其他資訊 季節性課程 本校深信學生的成功由個人的興趣、實力及志向來定義。除了平日課堂的教學時間外，我們還提供課外活動、體育操練、藝術表演、中學俱樂部、外語課程和季節性課程等豐富的課外選擇，以延伸和增強學生學習興趣。  了解更多 暑期活動 本校為3-18歲學生提供各種暑期活動。您可按  此了解詳情. 此外，  小學部 ​和  中學部 ​暑期閱讀計劃現已在夏季閱讀Padlet(線上公告板)上提供。這些文件能為您和孩子今夏的閱讀提供參考。 其他資訊 如果您是第一次到訪西貢，以下有一些您可能會覺得有用的聯繫方式。此外，我們還有一個由本校學生與 iDiscover 合作製作的西貢指南。 Collection of contacts Sai Kung Guide
- [New Family Information](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-family-information/): NEW FAMIly INFORMATION We are delighted to welcome you to the HKA community. The new family information pages outline important actions and useful contacts which will help your family prepare to start school successfully. You will also be receiving specific orientation and onboarding emails from our admissions team, do not hesitate to contact admisisons with any questions you might have admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk. School Hours and Calendar Pre-K 8 am to 12:30 pm:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday8 am to 12:20 pm: on Wednesday K to Grade 5 8 am to 3:10 pm:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday8 am to 12:20 pm: Wednesday Secondary…
- [New to Secondary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-to-secondary-school/): NEW TO Secondary SCHOOl We are very happy to welcome you to the HKA community. During the first few days at school your child will be receiving their class schedule, school laptop, locker combination and information on sports and after school activities. We expect all of our students to be independent problem solvers and encourage students to be proactive in asking for help before asking parents to step in. Students can ask their homebase teacher or come to the Secondary School office if they need support as they familiarise themselves with HKA schedules and opportunities.  NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION All new students…
- [Support Us](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/support-us/): SUPPORT US At Hong Kong Academy, we believe everyone has something special to offer our community. We are a joyful and collaborative international community of students, parents, faculty and staff with the school mission at the heart of everything we do. When you enter the iconic red doors of our vibrant campus, you immediately feel the energy of a community coming together in support of each and every individual to pursue their passions and reach their greatest potential. With your help, we will continue to provide a rigorous international education and successfully deliver our mission. Thank you for your investment in…
- [After School Activities](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/after-school-activities/): After School Activities After School Activities (ASAs) provide our Primary School students with opportunities to continue current interests and explore new ones. Just as important, ASAs nurture teamwork and friendships.  With over 100 options available each semester for Primary School students and a specially-designed programme for Pre-Kindergarten children, we aim to provide an interesting and diverse range of activities that extend beyond the school day. Our bespoke programmes are led by faculty as well as external partners who provide specialist knowledge and skills. If you have any questions regarding ASAs or have suggestions for new activities, please contact asa@hkacademy.edu.hk   WHAT DO…
- [Events](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/events/): EVENTS As a community school, we recognise and value the importance of coming together to explore, contribute and celebrate.  We host a wide range of events each year that are designed to engage students, faculty, staff and parents as well as the broader community. Our approach to parent education is comprehensive, and we offer a series of opportunities for our parents as learners, empowering them as active partners in their child’s learning journey. Events are often initiated and led by student groups and parent committees, providing many entry points into participation for every community member.   [events style =’event-2′ event_cat_ids = “”…
- [Performing Arts](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/performing-arts/): PERFORMING ARTS Our dynamic music, dance, drama and theatre tech programmes are designed to appeal to all ages and levels of experience. Our performing arts programmes are led by a team of Hong Kong based and international practitioners who bring years of professional experience and energy to every session. In addition to these inspirational teachers and mentors, our students rehearse and perform in world class facilities that include a 350 seat professional grade theatre, 80 seat studio theatre, dance studios, music studios and noise-isolation practice spaces. Through the performing arts, HKA students develop confidence, resilience, flexibility, self-reflection and collaborative skills to…
- [A building for learning](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/a-building-for-learning/): A Building for learning At HKA, our campus is a key component in our captivating learning environment. Built to enhance the learning experiences of every child, nurture a strong sense of community and contribute to environmental sustainability, we have been intentional about the ways in which our physical structure helps us deliver our mission. As you move throughout the building, you can see learning in action in classrooms, open spaces and outdoor playscapes. The campus reinforces the principles that have always been paramount to the school – valuing collaboration in the learning process, cultivating creativity and exploration in every child and…
- [Portrait of a Graduate](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/portrait-of-a-graduate/): portrait of a graduate As Hong Kong Academy continues its mission to inspire students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens, we recognise that the metrics of tomorrow’s success are changing. In a world increasingly defined by complexity, agility and cross-cultural collaboration, the traditional transcript, while essential, captures just some of the vital skills our students acquire during their time at HKA. Working alongside like-minded educational leaders and world-class universities who are looking for better systems to measure success, HKA is now building a next-generation credential. Read more below. HKA graduates are global citizens, who are: CAPABLE…
- [Co-Curricular](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/co-curricular/): CO-CURRICULAR HKA believes that student success should be defined by the interests, strengths and ambitions of the individual. Including After School Activities, Sports, Performing Arts, Secondary School clubs, Mother Tongue classes and Seasonal Programmes, our co-curricular options extend and enhance what happens in the classroom during regular instructional time. Whether it’s at lunchtime, after school, over the weekend or during school holidays, there are many opportunities for our students to build on existing skills, try new interests, compete, create and grow. After School Activities After School Activities (ASAs) are designed for our Primary and Secondary School students and include a wide…
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- [HKA Exploration Day](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/events/hka-exploration-day/): HKA Exploration day HKA students are intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated and interculturally minded global citizens.  This open day will provide families with first-hand insight into Hong Kong Academy’s teaching, programmes and facilities. Specialist activities and faculty-led workshops Admissions tips and advice Meet our faculty, students and current parents to discover what it feels like to be part of the HKA community Attend Exploration Day and submit your application by 20th April for priority review and admissions consultation. Date: 28th March 2026 (Saturday) Time: 9am – 1:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung Cost: Free-of-charge Register here Check out what Exploration…
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- [HKA Exploration Day Application](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/events/hka-exploration-day-application/): Loading… Loading… notes: Limited spaces available, register today to secure your child’s preferred activities. Drinks and snacks available for purchase on campus. Please submit ONE registration form per child. Every child must be accompanied by at least one adult, maximum of 2 adults per child registered. Please note that child participants should be at least 18 months old ​by 28th March, 2026. HKA takes photographs and videos during on campus events for use in our publications, website and social media channels. If you DO NOT grant permission for your image (or your child’s image) to be used for these purposes, please email us in advance…
- [New to Primary School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-to-primary-school/): NEW TO Early childhood & PRIMARY SCHOOl We are very happy to welcome you to the HKA community. During the first few days of school your child will gradually become familiar with their teachers, classmates and school routines. Below is information which will help you prepare for a successful school start. NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION New students and parents entering Grade 1 – 5 at the start of the academic year are invited to join us for a New Family Orientation session, details will be emailed to you in advance. New Family Orientation is an opportunity to meet your child(ren)’s new teacher(s)…
- [Secondary School Assessment](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/assessment/secondary-school/): SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSESSMENT PRACTICES  Assessment practices are based on how students learn.  Methods used should be valid, reliable and consistent.  Because we believe that assessment should Teachers will… Define and clarify learning targets for students – develop an assessment plan in Grades 6-10 so that MYP students will be formally assessed in each strand of each criteria at least once per semester – develop assessments in Grades 11-12 that align to HKA High School and IBDP course objectives, adhering to the timeline set – ensure that students understand thepurpose, goals, standards and criteria for each assessment—assessment criteria must be understandable using…
- [Mission and Strategy](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/mission-and-strategy/): MISSION AND STRATEGY At Hong Kong Academy ​we look to our mission as the drive​r of our shared purpose. Updated in 2023 to reflect where the school is today and where it aspires to be in the future, the mission serves as a guidepost and foundation for all our efforts to provide exceptional educational opportunities to our students. HKA Strategy Hong Kong Academy’s strategy reflects our beliefs and values as a non-profit international school. Anchored in our mission, the strategy serves as a guide and roadmap identifying school-wide priorities which frame our dialogue both educationally and operationally, prioritising how we seek…
- [Grades 11 & 12](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/grades-11-and-12/): SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADES 11 & 12 Every learner is empowered to pursue their pathway to individual excellence in their final years of Secondary School.  As students enter Grade 11, they are beginning to prepare for their transition to life beyond Secondary School. Whether they intend to continue with further study at university, pursue a practical apprenticeship, complete national military service or explore their passions through a gap year, our flexible and bespoke approach to programme development provides learners with the resources they need to aspire to their goals. At HKA, we offer a wide range of course selections and co-curricular opportunities…
- [Campus Life](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/campus-life/): CAMPUS LIFE Opened in Sai Kung in 2013, HKA’s purpose-built campus is designed to inspire learning and stimulate innovation.  The campus life is an integral part of the learning experience at Hong Kong Academy. Members of our community come together for curricular events, parent education workshops, professional development conferences, sports tournaments, and theatrical performances during the week as well as on weekends throughout the calendar year. Within the building, each learning space reinforces our commitment to offering students rigorous and authentic educational experiences in all areas of development. No matter their passion, our learners are equipped to challenge themselves within an…
- [HKA Academic Pathways Evening](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/events/hka-academic-pathways-evening/): Academic pathways evening HKA students are intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated and interculturally minded global citizens.  Join current HKA parents to learn from faculty about our unique curricular combination of IB PYP, MYP and DP, HKA Diploma and Global Citizen Diploma programmes.   register here Date: September 25th, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 6.00 – 8.00pmVenue: Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung Inquiries: admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk, 2655 1111 Cost: Free-of-charge
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- [Assessment](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/assessment/): TEACHING AND ASSESSING FOR LEARNING At HKA, we define learning as follows: Learning is an active process of building on prior experiences to discover new or further develop ideas, character and/or competencies, resulting in the ability to apply what’s learned in different contexts. THE HKA ASSESSMENT POLICY Hong Kong Academy takes a collaborative approach to nurturing self-directed learners in their pathways to individual excellence who manage, monitor and modify their own learning goals and aspirations. This vision for learning applies to all members of the community; each individual has the capacity to grow and develop holistically within HKA’s dynamic learning community.…
- [Annual Fund](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/support-us/annual-fund/): ANNUAL FUND “Our family has bought into the school’s mission and has a strong vested interest in our children and their classmates being a success. The Annual Fund plays an important role in supporting the school community and allowing student learning to extend beyond the classroom.” – Alex Tancock, former HKA parent DONATE The Hong Kong Academy Annual Fund is a general fund that supports the school’s operational budget. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund provide additional flexibility and help the school accomplish innovative projects not fully covered by tuition and the Academic Operations Fund. Over the years, contributing to the…
- [New Family Integration](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/new-family-integration/): New Family Integration Welcome Coffee The Parent, Teacher and Community Organisation (PTCO) welcomes all new families to HKA with a new family welcome event at the start of each year. Buddy parents and Class parents will also be invaluable contacts as you settle in. Buddy Family The Buddy Parent Programme matches existing school families with new families to help ensure a smooth transition to HKA. The purpose of the programme is to provide new families with an additional point of contact for any questions they may have as they navigate their first year at HKA and/or in Hong Kong. HKA has…
- [English Language and Literature: (SL/HL)](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/https-hkacademy-edu-hk-g11-and-12-course-guide-ibdp-english-language-and-literature/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730775261555{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] Language and Literature Aims and Objectives The language A: language and literature course aims at studying the complex and dynamic nature of language and exploring both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. The course will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world, and the roles of individuals themselves as producers of language. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms and contextual elements all affect meaning.  Through close…
- [Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/environmental-systems-and-societies-ess/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730775261555{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Aims and Objectives Environmental systems and societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course offered both at standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) starting from 2024. This course can fulfil either the individuals and societies or the sciences requirement. Alternatively, this course enables students to satisfy the requirements of both subjects simultaneously while studying one course. ESS is firmly grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and function, and in the exploration of cultural,…
- [IBDP Language B](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-language-b/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730793786630{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP LANGUAGE B Aims and Objectives Language acquisition consists of two modern language courses— language ab initio and language B—designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken.  Language B is a language acquisition course designed for students with some previous experience of the target language. Students further develop their ability to communicate through the study of language, themes and texts. There are five prescribed themes:…
- [IBDP Language ab initio](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-language-ab-initio/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1721893786982{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP LANGUAGE AB INITIO Aims and Objectives Language acquisition consists of two modern language courses— language ab initio and language B—designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken.  Offered at SL only, language ab initio is a language acquisition course designed for students with no previous experience in—or very little exposure to—the target language.  Language ab initio students develop their receptive, productive and interactive skills…
- [Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-sports-exercise-health-science/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729840826569{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] SPORTS, EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCE (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) is an experimental science course combining academic study with practical and investigative skills. SEHS explores the science underpinning physical performance and provides the opportunity to apply these principles. The course incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition.  Students cover a range of core and option topics, and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. The course offers…
- [Chemistry (SL/HK) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-chemistry/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729840493466{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] CHEMISTRY (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Chemistry is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigational skills. Chemical principles underpin both the physical environment in which we live and all biological systems. Chemistry is often a prerequisite for many other courses in higher education, such as medicine, biological science and environmental science.  Both theory and practical work should be undertaken by all students as they complement one another naturally, both in school and in the…
- [BIOLOGY (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-biology/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729840145354{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] BIOLOGY (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Biology is the study of life. The vast diversity of species makes biology both an endless source of fascination and a considerable challenge. Biologists attempt to understand the living world at all levels from the micro to the macro using many different approaches and techniques. Biology is still a young science and great progress is expected in the 21st century. This progress is important at a time of growing pressure on the human population and…
- [IBDP Psychology](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-psychology/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1730778262063{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP PSYCHOLOGY Aims and Objectives At the core of the DP psychology course is an introduction to three different approaches to understanding behaviour: the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. Students study and critically evaluate the knowledge, concepts, theories and research that have developed the understanding in these fields.  The interaction of these approaches to studying psychology forms the basis of a holistic and integrated approach to understanding mental processes and behaviour as a complex, dynamic phenomenon, allowing students to appreciate the diversity as…
- [IBDP History](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-history/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1605854964937{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP HISTORY Aims and Objectives The DP history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic, social and cultural, and provides a balance of structure and flexibility.  The course emphasizes the importance of encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills as well as gaining factual knowledge. It puts a premium on developing the skills of critical think-ing, and on…
- [Environmental Systems and Societies (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-environmental-systems-and-societies/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729841783829{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Environmental systems and societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course offered only at standard level (SL). This course can fulfill either the individuals and societies or the sciences requirement. Alternatively, this course enables students to satisfy the requirements of both subjects groups simultaneously while studying one course.  ESS is firmly grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and function, and in the exploration of cultural, economic, ethical, political…
- [Design Technology (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-design-technology/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729841358499{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives The Diploma Programme design technology course aims to develop internationally minded people whose enhanced understanding of design and the technological world can facilitate our shared guardianship of the planet and create a better world.  Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of the subject. DP design technology requires the use of the design cycle as a tool, which provides the methodology used to structure the inquiry and analysis of problems, the development of feasible…
- [Economics (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-economics/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729674682532{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] ECONOMICS (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Economics is an exciting, dynamic subject that allows students to develop an understanding of the complexities and interdependence of economic activities in a rapidly changing world. At the heart of economic theory is the problem of scarcity. Owing to scarcity, choices have to be made. The economics course, at both SL and HL, uses economic theories, models and key concepts to examine the ways in which these choices are made: at the level of producers and…
- [Physics (SL/HL) or High School](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-physics/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729839954339{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP PHYSICS (SL/HL) or High School Physics (SL/HL) or High School Aims and Objectives Physics is the most fundamental of the experimental sciences, as it seeks to explain the universe itself, from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. Despite the exciting and extraordinary development of ideas throughout the history of physics, observations remain essential to the very core of the subject. Models are developed to try to understand observations, and these themselves can become theories that attempt to explain…
- [High School General & Applied Mathematics](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-mathematics/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729837526875{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] High School General & Applied Mathematics Aims and Objectives The High School (HS) course: The high school general and applied mathematics course is a stand-alone class. It is a 2-year course over 4 semesters. All assignments are internally assessed. This course is dedicated to developing financially literate young adults. Students will explore the topics of banking, budgeting, credit, investing, taxes, and consumerism. Students will develop financial literacy by building their vocabulary and understanding of planning, spending, financing, and saving. Students will engage in…
- [HKA High School English](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/hka-high-school-english/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1729653959574{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] HKA HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH Aims and Objectives The aims of the High School English course are to enable and encourage students to use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction. Students have the opportunity to develop communication skills and are provided with opportunities to develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analysing literary and non-literary texts. Students engage with content from different historical periods to explore and analyse aspects of personal, host and other…
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- [IBDP Analysis and Approaches](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-analysis-and-approaches/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1605750992160{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP ANALYSIS AND APPROACHES Aims and Objectives Individual students have different needs, aspirations, interests and abilities. For this reason there are two different DP subjects in mathematics, Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. Both courses are offered at SL and HL.  The IB DP Mathematics: analysis and approaches course recognizes the need for analytical expertise in a world where innovation is increasingly dependent on a deep…
- [IBDP Applications and Interpretations](https://hkacademy.edu.hk/g11-and-12-course-guide/ibdp-applications-and-interpretations/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1605146477833{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_text=”true” min_font_size=”14″ css=”.vc_custom_1722234842234{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” color=”#666666″] IBDP APPLICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Aims and Objectives Individual students have different needs, aspirations, interests and abilities. For this reason there are two different DP subjects in mathematics, Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. Both courses are offered at SL and HL.  The IB DP Mathematics: applications and interpretation course recognizes the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a…


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