HKA’s founders, Teresa Richman and Ben Frankel, had a vision for creating a nonprofit international school with a mission to provide an outstanding international education for children in Hong Kong SAR.
HKA’s founders, Teresa Richman and Ben Frankel, had a vision for creating a nonprofit international school with a mission to provide an outstanding international education for children in Hong Kong SAR.
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SCHOOL PROFILE
Read our School Profile to learn more about HKA’s teaching and learning.
LEARNING AT HKA
Our educational programmes challenge every student to fulfill their greatest potential.
Good School Guide Reviews
We are featured in The Good Schools Guide! Read their in-depth review to discover what makes us special.
UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS
HKA graduates study at competitive universities and enjoy successful international careers.
GLOBAL CITIZENS
Our students learn to act as advocates, inspired to contribute to their communities.
25TH ANNIVERSARY
In the 2025-26 academic year HKA celebrated it’s 25th anniversary and 15th graduating class.
SAI KUNG ADVANTAGE
Discover the school’s location and explore how its students integrate into the heart of the Sai Kung community.
PURSUING YOUR PASSIONS
We offer a wide range of activities, clubs, sports and performing arts opportunities to students at every age.
HKA ALUMNI NETWORK
Registering in our Alumni Network will keep you informed about what is happening at HKA.
BUS INFORMATION
Learn about our school bus service.
hkaSHOP
HKA’s uniform is durable and comfortable and we also offer Freecycle uniform items free of charge.
PRIMARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Over 100 After School Activities are available each semester.
A RIGOROUS EDUCATION
Find out more about how we design learning to inspire curious and independent students.
HKA IN THE NEWS
As a vibrant community school, our mission in action often captures the attention of the wider world.
TALK TO US
Speak with a member of our admissions team to learn more about HKA.
25th ANNIVERSARY
Join us as we celebrate our past, honour the present and embrace our future.
COMMUNITY
Our joyful and caring community promotes learning, friendship and mutual respect.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 2000 with just three students we are proud of how we have grown.
| Categories | Company / Service Provider Click for website | Contact No. | Address |
Realtors | 9588 8978 (Anita) | Shop 11, 8/F, Silverstrand Mart, No.2 Silver Cape Road, Clear Water bay | |
| 6671 6689 (Danny) | Shop 62, G/F, Sai Kung Town Centre, 22-40 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung | ||
| 9667 7186 (Marco) | Upper Floor, East Garden Plaza, Section A, 66 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung | ||
| 9630 6489 (Angel) | Shop 37, G/F, Sai Kung Town Centre, 22-40 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung | ||
| Good Land Agency | 6933 1913 (Rosana) | No.26AA, G/F, Luk Mei Tsuen, Sai Kung | |
| HomePlus Property | 9252 9990 (Lego) | Shop 26, G/F, Sai Kung Building, 42-56 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung | |
| Sai Kung Property | 6816 1682 (Peter) | G/F., No.155 Wo Mei, Sai Kung | |
| Sai Kung Yat Tim Property | 6010 8480 (Tim) | G/F., Shop 1B, Sai Kung Town Centre, 22-40 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung | |
| Your New Home | 9686 2592 (John) | 5 Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung | |
| Top Commandments Of House Hunting In Hong Kong | |||
Emergency Services | Emergency Hotline | 999 | |
| Sai Kung Police (24hr report room) | 3611 1630 | 1 Po Tung Road, Sai Kung, Kowloon | |
| Sai Kung Marine Police | 3661 1718 | 1 Wa Yung Road, Tui Min Hoi, Sai Kung | |
| Taxi Lost Property | 1872 920 | ||
| China Light & Power Emergency | 2728 8333 | ||
| Gas Leaks Emergency Hotline | 2880 6988 | ||
Government | Education Bureau (EDB) | 2891 0088 | |
| Centre of Health Protection (CHP) | 2961 8989 | ||
| Sai Kung District Community Centre | 2792 1762 | ||
Sports & Recreations | Sai Kung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground | 2791 6410 | 41 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung |
| Sai Kung Swimming Pool | 2792 7285 | Wai Man Road, Sai Kung | |
| The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course | 2791 3388 | Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung | |
| Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy | 3187 8900 | 81 Tai Chung Hau, Sai Kung | |
| Hebe Haven Yacht Club | 2719 9682 | 10.5 Miles Hiram’s Highway, Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung | |
| Clearwater Bay Equestrian Centre | 6398 6241 | Lobster Bay, Lung Ha Wan Road, Sai Kung | |
| Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club | 2335 3700 | 139 Tai Au Mun Rd, Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung | |
Hotels & Serviced Apartments | Horizon Suites | 3157 8888 | 29 On Chun St, Ma On Shan, Shatin |
| WM Hotel | 2196 6888 | 28 Wai Man Rd, Sai Kung | |
| Sai Kung Serviced Apartments | 2407 6161 | No 3 Sha Ha Path, Sha Ha, Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung | |
| The Pier | 2912 6777 | N0.9 Pak Sha Wan Street, Sai Kung | |
Healthcare | Mona Fong General Out-patient Clinic | 2792 2601 | G/F, 23 Man Nin Street, Sai Kung |
| Dr. Clifford Loo (General Practitioner) | 2791 7785 | hop 5, G/F, Sai Kung Building, 42-56 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung | |
| Dr. Yeung Kam Chau (General Practitioner) | 2791 6198 | G/F, Section A, 66 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung | |
| Tseung Kwan O Hospital | 2208 0111 | 2, Po Ning Lane, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon | |
| Haven of Hope Hospital | 2703 8888 | 8 Haven of Hope Road, Tseung Kwan O | |
Sai Kung Guides | HKA x iDiscover map | ||
| HKA x iDiscover app & map | |||
| Sai Kung Ultimate Guide | |||
Facebook groups | HKA Community | ||
| Sai Kung Mummies | |||
| Sai Kung Market | |||
| Sai Kung Community and Social Group | |||
HKA Social Media | HKA Facebook | ||
| HKA Instagram | |||
| HKA LinkedIn | |||
| HKA Twitter | |||
| HKA YouTube | |||
| HKA Wechat |
| Age (by 31st August) | Hong Kong Academy | Local HK | England/ Wales | USA/Canada | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Playgroup | PN | |||
| 3 years | PreK | K1 | Nursery | Pre-school | Kindergarten |
| 4 years | PreK | K2 | Reception | Pre-school | Kindergarten |
| 5 years | Kindergarten | K3 | Year 1 | Kindergarten | Prep |
| 6 years | Grade 1 | P1 | Year 2 | Grade 1 | Year 1 |
| 7 years | Grade 2 | P2 | Year 3 | Grade 2 | Year 2 |
| 8 years | Grade 3 | P3 | Year 4 | Grade 3 | Year 3 |
| 9 years | Grade 4 | P4 | Year 5 | Grade 4 | Year 4 |
| 10 years | Grade 5 | P5 | Year 6 | Grade 5 | Year 5 |
| 11 years | Grade 6 | P6 | Year 7 | Grade 6 | Year 6 |
| 12 years | Grade 7 | S1 | Year 8 | Grade 7 | Year 7 |
| 13 years | Grade 8 | S2 | Year 9 | Grade 8 | Year 8 |
| 14 years | Grade 9 | S3 | Year 10 | Grade 9 | Year 9 |
| 15 years | Grade 10 | S4 | Year 11 | Grade 10 | Year 10 |
| 16 years | Grade 11 | S5 | Year 12/Lower 6th | Grade 11 | Year 11 |
| 17 years | Grade 12 | S6 | Year 13/Upper 6th | Grade 12 | Year 12 |
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.
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We remain open for Personalised Tours, click here to register.
This year’s summer programme includes a range of activities provided by HKA’s expert partners and hosted at our sustainable campus in Sai Kung.
Please click HERE for details.