Hong Kong Academy
International School in Hong Kong
Quick answer
Hong Kong Academy offers Other education, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. At $5,000–$15,000/year, it sits below the Hong Kong average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Hong Kong Academy.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 24) Hong Kong international school · 550 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Over 40 different countries are represented with no one country representing over 25% of the student body..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:50am (Secondary), 8am (Primary).
550
40 (Over 40 different countries are represented with no one country representing over 25% of the student body.)
22 avg / 24 max
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About Hong Kong Academy
Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit, through-train school offering a rigorous, student-centered education for children aged 3 to 18 years. The school was founded on the belief that all children bring a unique set of talents and strengths to their learning, with HKA providing a personalised approach that recognises this and encourages all students to reach their full potential.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | HK148570-HK296700 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Hong Kong | 62th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IB exams, MAP Testing, SAT, ACT, IRB
Please see the IB results here: www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/68261103/hka-school-overview
Mandarin, Spanish, French
The school provides an equitable, accessible and healthy learning environment for all students and is one of few in Hong Kong that have the ability to meet the needs of accelerated learners as well as students requiring learner support. Oncampus Occupational and Speech Therapy are available, and both the Primary and Secondary School programmes offer English Language Learning support for students who are acquiring English as their language of instruction.
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7:50am (Secondary), 8am (Primary) – 3:10pm (12:20pm dismissal every Wednesday)
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Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Hong Kong
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Over 40 different countries are represented with no one country representing over 25% of the student body.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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