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 school, maintains a strong community spirit and drives HKA volunteer initiatives. All current parents, teachers and staff are members of the PTCO and former families and alumni are also welcome to join events and volunteering activities.
campus volunteers
HKA parents contribute more than 10,000 volunteer hours to the school community every year. From shelving books in the library and working in the gardens to coaching sports and leading service as action projects, parent volunteers are a key part of the engine that helps HKA run smoothly.
new family support
As an international school, we are excited to welcome new families throughout the year. Through our buddy programme and new family onboarding activities, we aim to take some of uncertainty out of the transition to Hong Kong and help new families settle into our welcoming community.
events and fundraising
Our community values the sense of togetherness and passion for our school which shines through at events such as the Community Fair and Staff Appreciation Lunch. As a non-profit school, we also regularly hold fundraising events which help us raise funds in support of HKA’s strategic priorities.
class support
Parent volunteers enhance the classroom experience throughout the school. Grade level parents partner with teachers in support of activities such as mystery reader, field trip chaperones, maths ambassadors and expert speakers. They also promote community spirit by organising social events and supporting communication.
Our international community brings a wealth of experience, perspectives and talents to HKA, united in our goal of providing the very best educational experience for every child. If you would like to learn more about what we do and how you can get involved please email us at ptco@hkacademy.edu.hk
One way we build community at HKA is through the class parent programme. Every class in the primary school and every grade in the secondary school has dedicated parents who act as point people. We help disseminate information and coordinate activities for the school and the teachers, making field trips, class volunteering and other school initiatives run more smoothly. Also, and perhaps even more importantly, we encourage and help with fun out-of-school activities which really help new and existing families connect and build friendships.
Blair Dunton, HKA parent volunteer
Panda Club at HKA is a fun platform where students are encouraged to take their Mandarin language from the classrooms and apply it to everyday life. Being a parent volunteer at Panda Club means being a bridge for the students to connect with the community through playing games and engaging in various artwork projects firmly rooted in Chinese culture. As an HKA parent, seeing non-native Chinese speakers conversing in Mandarin with such confidence gives me so much admiration, not just for the students, but for the teachers and the Mandarin programme at the school.
Thank you for your interest in HKA Exploration Day, registration for this event is now closed. We offer school tours Monday through Friday every week and encourage you to visit us, explore our award-winning campus, meet our faculty and learn about our unique educational programmes.
Co-curricular activity, choose from:
1) STREAM Workshop
2) Indoor Climbing
3) Football
4) Rubber Tip Archery
Thank you for your interest in HKA Exploration Day, registration for this event is now closed. We offer school tours Monday through Friday every week and encourage you to visit us, explore our award-winning campus, meet our faculty and learn about our unique educational programmes.
Thank you for your interest in HKA Exploration Day, registration for this event is now closed. We offer school tours Monday through Friday every week and encourage you to visit us, explore our award-winning campus, meet our faculty and learn about our unique educational programmes.
Thank you for your interest in HKA Exploration Day, registration for this event is now closed. We offer school tours Monday through Friday every week and encourage you to visit us, explore our award-winning campus, meet our faculty and learn about our unique educational programmes.
Thank you for your interest in HKA Exploration Day, registration for this event is now closed. We offer school tours Monday through Friday every week and encourage you to visit us, explore our award-winning campus, meet our faculty and learn about our unique educational programmes.
Day 2: Half the class come in for 1 hour 30 minutes 8am – 9:30am with the other half from 10am – 11:30am. There will be an 8:00am and 11:30am bus available.
Day 3: Half the class come in for 1 hour 30 minutes 8am – 9:30am, with the other half from 10:30am – 12noon. There will be an 8:00am and 12:00pm bus available.
Day 4: All students in, 8am – 10:30am. Arrival and Dismissal bus available.
Day 5: All students in, 8:00 – 10:30am. Arrival and Dismissal bus available.
For children applying to Grade 2 and up, current grade level will also be a factor in grade placement decisions in addition to age.
Kindergarten
Day 1: First Day of School 8am – 12noon. Students will have scheduled group sessions of 30 minutes with the teachers and parents (3 students in a group). No bus available.
Day 2: Half the class in school morning and other half in an afternoon session without parents. 8am and 3pm bus available.
Day 3: All students attend half-day 8am – 12noon (including eating snack in the classroom). Arrival and Dismissal bus available.
Day 4: All students attend half-day 8am – 12noon (including lunch at school). Arrival and Dismissal bus available.
Day 5: All students attend half-day 8am – 12noon (including lunch at school). Arrival and Dismissal bus available.
Grade Level Equivalencies
For children applying to Grade 2 and up, current grade level will also be a factor in grade placement decisions in addition to age.
For other country grade level comparison inquiries please see here or contact our admissions team.
SCHOLARSHIP
ANNUAL FUND
Donations in support of ROAD
CAPITAL PROJECTS
LEARNER SUPPORT
CLUBS
Our Secondary School students have many opportunities to pursue their interests during lunchtime and after school clubs. Faculty and staff offer a variety of activities such as Math Competitions, Young Investors Club, and Student Media Team. Students can also join student-led groups and leadership teams that are supervised by faculty. These include Action for Refugees, Project Plastic, Sai Kung Stray Friends, ImpactHK, Dragonfly Council, Student Council and GCD Student Leadership Team.
ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund is a general fund that supports HKA’s operational budget. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund help us realise additional innovative school projects not fully covered by tuition and the operational budget. Giving to the Annual Fund is a powerful way to support creative ideas and initiatives that bring HKA’s mission to life.
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LEARNER SUPPORT
HKA’s Learner Support programme caters to a wide range of students with diverse learning styles and needs. Inclusive education is at the heart of our mission, and HKA’s leadership in this area is known throughout the international school community.
15% of the student body is supported by this programme.
The Learner Support programme operates on an 80% recovery model. HKA is committed to subventing the remaining 20%.
HKA’s Learner Support programme is designed to ensure that all students can thrive in our rigorous learning environment. Inclusive education is at the heart of our mission, and HKA’s leadership in this area is known throughout the international school community. The Learner Support programme operates on an 80% recovery model. HKA is committed to subventing the remaining 20%.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes socio-economic inclusion. Families may apply for a range of means-tested scholarships. HKA also offers financial assistance to families experiencing short-term challenges.
HKA offers scholarships at the 30, 60 and 90 percent levels.
The school will offer as much scholarship support as funding allows.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
HKA seeks to stay ahead of the curve by investing in capital projects that enhance our capitivative learning environment. We strive to implement a new learning initiative capital project, community artefact, or renovated building infrastructure on an annual basis. These multi-phased, costly projects are not included in the annual operating budget. They are critical to the long-term viability and sustainability of the school.
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HKA is committed to diversity and inclusion, including socio-economic inclusion. Families may apply for a range of means-tested scholarships. HKA also offers financial assistance to families experiencing short-term challenges.
HKA offers scholarships at the 30, 60 and 90% levels.
The school offers as much scholarship support as funding allows.
How to Get Here
The following information will assist you in arriving at our campus. If you have any issues while travelling, feel free to call our Main Office on 2655 1111 for more advice.
“Sai Kung Rocket”: Mong Kok <-> Sai Kung ‘red-top’ from Dundas Street
MTR & Taxi
The nearest MTR stations are Wu Kai Sha, Choi Hung or Hang Hau and all are approximately 20/25min away by taxi. Click here for an image to show the taxi driver with the school address in English & Chinese (香港新界西貢惠民路33號).
Private Car
There is no parking on campus but there are 2 public car parks, one opposite and one behind the campus.
