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

Victoria Shanghai Academy has lower published tuition than The Harbour School — roughly 2% cheaper at the midpoint. Victoria Shanghai Academy runs $23,231-$32,769 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 $29,650 per year vs $30,131 at The Harbour School — a difference of $481.

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

The Harbour School has Moderate admissions; Victoria Shanghai Academy has Moderate 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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The Harbour School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (60/100 vs 54/100). Different curricula: The Harbour School offers American, Victoria Shanghai Academy offers IB.

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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	Ages 6 to 18

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