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Welcome to the neighbourhood

Hong Kong’s most expat family-friendly neighbourhoods

Southside

Montessori School is in close proximity to the town and is a popular choice for expats.

Stanley This popular, scenic neighbourhood offers a picturesque promenade and British era architecture attracting a healthy number of local and overseas visitors. Spend a day lazing at one of Stanley’s sandy beaches, shop til you drop at the street market. International

Shek O Surf’s up! Well, as much as it can be in Hong Kong. When the tide is good, Shek O and the nearby Big Wave Bay are popular areas for surfers. Perhaps the seaside vibe is responsible for the well-knit community that Shek O is known for.

Repulse Bay Famously referred to by Forbes magazine as, ‘the most expensive real estate per square foot

in the world’, Repulse Bay is home to one of Hong Kong’s longest beaches and a range of beachside bars and restaurants at The Pulse. ESF’s second campus, South Island School, is not too far away.

Pok Fu Lam Situated to the southwest of the Peak area, Pok Fu Lam offers fabulous views of the sea and Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. This historic area

Discovery Bay Ah, DB or as some might refer to it, “dogs and babies.” Although this area has quite the reputation for being the subject of location related jokes, this neighbourhood is perfect for families and expats looking to settle down. Grab a pint and overlook the white sandy beach at D-Deck seaside plaza. Discovery Bay International School and Discovery College are convenient options for children.

was home to Hong Kong's first dairy farm and Pok Fu Lam Village, which was included in the World Monuments Watch in 2014. The neighbourhood has multiple private housing estates and is in close proximity to Kennedy School and West Island School.

Northern Hong Kong Island

Kennedy Town Located away from the hustle and bustle, this area has a quaint seaside town vibe whilst still being easily accessible to Central. The neighbourhood offers hipster cafés, independent eateries and a generally younger demographic of singles and couples.

Mid-Levels In the centre of all the action, Mid-Levels is home to many international restaurants and bars, including infamous Lan Kwai Fong. Homes here offer fabulous urban views, convenient transportation around the city and Hong Kong airport, and great hiking trails. The neighbourhood is also home to the ESF’s first ever school, Island School.

New Territories

Sai Kung Referred to as “Hong Kong’s back garden”, Sai Kung will have you wondering if you’re still in Hong Kong. The town’s laid back vibe, has attracted many expats and families. Local businesses thrive in this neighbourhood due to its isolation from the city, but when you need to

The Peak Once exclusive to wealthy residents, most of whom would be carried up to their homes in sedan chairs, The Peak is a high-end neighbour with stunning views over the city. Today of course, properties in the area are accessible to anyone with the means to buy. The area is also home to major tourist attractions such as Victoria Peak and the Peak tram.

travel to the Island, Hong Kong’s trusty transport system will get you there in an hour!

Clearwater Bay For a higher-end experience whilst retaining the seaside tranquility of Sai Kung, look no further than Clearwater Bay. With sweeping views over the port shelter and plenty of lush greenery, this neighbourhood is perfect for those looking for a spacious home. The area is also home to the Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club where members can socialise with other residents.

Lamma Island

Consider yourself artsy? Then Lamma is the place for you. Just one 30-minute boat ride from the city, you’ll be transported to a calm and tranquil destination, home to a younger, more artistic crowd. This unique neighbourhood has significantly cheaper property prices compared to other areas of the city.

Tseung Kwan O Located at the end of the purple line, Tseung Kwan O is ideal for those who commute to the city but want to escape on the weekend. The up-and-coming neighbourhood is home to shopping centres, restaurants and a 14-kilometre cycle track.

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Malvern College Hong Kong draws upon the rich heritage and ethos from its parent school Malvern College UK, a co-educational boarding school founded in 1865. The vision of Malvern College Hong Kong is to develop independent, forward-thinking individuals who demonstrate strength of character, confidence, responsibility and compassion.

The Malvern College Family of Schools has grown to include Malvern College Hong Kong with its campus in Tai Po as well as Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong with two schools strategically located in Kowloon West and Sai Ying Pun. Inherently, the members of the Malvern College Family of Schools cooperate and collaborate with each other, sharing good practices and setting high educational standards – all with the key common goal of educating young people the Malvern way.

Applications for the academic year 2020/21 are now open.

Please visit our websites for further details about the admissions process and future information sessions:

Malvern College Hong Kong: https://www.malverncollege.org.hk/infosession/ Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong: https://www.malvernpreschool.hk/infosession/