Sha Tin College
International School in Hong Kong
Quick answer
Sha Tin College is an international school in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, preparing students for IGCSE and IB Diploma. The school enrols around 1,200 students from 30 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- 30 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
1,200
30
24 max
Rolling
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Sha Tin College
Sha Tin College is one of 21 schools run by the English Schools Foundation (ESF). The ESF was founded by Ordinance in 1967 to provide a ‘modern liberal education’ through the medium of English. Sha Tin College is a warm, welcoming and vibrant educational institution where the quality of relationships with all stakeholders is valued and nurtured. Visitors comment on the work ethic, sense of purpose and the energy of staff and students alike. It has a long tradition of serving the community and achieving excellent examination results and producing well-rounded young adults.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Other
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, (I)GCSE
Chinese, French, Spanish
A wide range of services are available dependent on each student’s level of need. This may include in-class support from an Educational Assistant or Learning Support teacher, pull-out, small group support lessons, development of a student support plan or an individual educational program, and/or placement in the Learning Support Centre.
Special Educational Needs program
English an Additional Language and Additional English Support programs
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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