Things to know

THINGS TO KNOW 1

Hong Kong schooling is one of the best in the world, both public and private schools come highly regarded.

4Places are easier to find for older children, as teenagers often head off to boarding school overseas before starting IGCSE.

5Kindergarten and senior secondary education is not mandatory in Hong Kong. 2 There are 175 international schools in Hong Kong according to the International

Schools Consultation (ISC).

3The English Schools Foundation (ESF) was founded in 1967 and is the largest

English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong with 22 schools.

Things you need to know Hong Kong International Education System

6Many schools such as ESF base their Primary One admissions on the calendar year (children born from January to December). Others such as

Kellet go by the academic year (children born from September to August). 7 International schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, in order to provide an easy transition for people who come from overseas.

8Students who study the British curriculum will take IGCSE and A-levels,

American curriculum will take APs or International

Baccalaureate Diploma

Program (IB).