Which school is cheaper: The Harbour School or Victoria Shanghai Academy?

Victoria Shanghai Academy has lower published tuition than The Harbour School — roughly 68% cheaper at the midpoint. Victoria Shanghai Academy runs $14,000-$20,000 USD/year; The Harbour School runs $24,974-$31,987.

What is the true annual cost difference between The Harbour School and Victoria Shanghai Academy?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Victoria Shanghai Academy runs about $18,650 per year vs $30,131 at The Harbour School — a difference of $11,481.

Which curriculum does The Harbour School vs Victoria Shanghai Academy offer?

The Harbour School offers American. Victoria Shanghai Academy offers IB.

How do admissions compare between The Harbour School and Victoria Shanghai Academy?

The Harbour School has Moderate admissions; Victoria Shanghai Academy has Competitive admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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The Harbour School vs Victoria Shanghai Academy

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Hong Kong

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Victoria Shanghai Academy is 62% cheaper than The Harbour School on true annual cost ($18,650 vs $30,131). Victoria Shanghai Academy scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (65/100 vs 60/100).

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The Harbour School vs Victoria Shanghai Academy side-by-side comparison
Metric	The Harbour School	Victoria Shanghai Academy
Curriculum	American	IB
Ages served	Ages 5 to 18	6-18

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