HKA graduates are globally successful, securing placements at highly competitive universities and building international careers across a wide range of industries. Instead of pushing students toward a singular path or rigid rankings, HKA's post-secondary counsellors work with every student to shortlist their best-fit university options —identifying institutions that provide an appropriately challenging academic environment where they can genuinely thrive. The majority of our graduates recieve offers from their first choice university.

HKA's post-secondary planning process begins in Grade 9, where students start analysing their unique strengths as learners and exploring their long-term interests. HKA provides a comprehensive, structured support system that includes:

Personalised Guidance: One-on-one meetings, specialised small group workshops, and informational evening events for families.
Active Collaboration: Students take the primary lead in researching, planning, and making decisions, closely supported by parents, teachers, curriculum coordinators, and the dedicated university counsellor.
Global Exposure & Networking: On-campus and virtual university visits from representatives worldwide. Families attend presentations and university fairs to understand different international admissions systems. Additionally, HKA's alumni network actively connects with current students to share real-world advice on application mechanics, relocating abroad, and adapting to campus life.

As a truly international school HKA graduates often apply to more than one country for university. Each country system has specific platforms and application channels with a variety of personal statement, interview and letter of recommendation requirements which change periodically. HKA's post-secondary counsellors have experience of these systems, are well connected with many global institutions and keep abreast of current requirements and timelines. Each student has regular check ins with their post-secondary counsellor who supports them through the process of university application for their chosen destinations.