Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 124

Hong Kong Academy 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories District: Sai Kung Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] http://hkacademy.edu.hk Uniform: Yes Head of School: Mr Stephen Dare Fees: PK1-PK2 HKD$149,800 Kindergarten-Grade 5 HKD$194,000 Grades 6-8 HKD$213,600 Grades 9-10 HKD$222,600 Grades 11-12 HKD$231,700 Description: Hong Kong Academy (HKA) is a non-profit, independent IB world school offering an exceptional, inquiry-based education for students aged 3-18 years old. HKA offers the Global Citizen Diploma and also hosts the International Schools Theatre Association. With an inquiry-based, concept driven curriculum, HKA provides a well-rounded, learner directed programme based on the most current research about effective teaching and learning. Small class sizes and low student to teacher ratios mean that our faculty get to know all our students as individuals and help them discover their joy as lifelong learners. At HKA, teachers are learners too, with ongoing professional development incorporated into the school culture. School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) - Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP) - WASC, CIS Inspection: International Baccalaureate accreditation and annual Education Bureau of Hong Kong review of school accreditation, financial and auditing reports. Number of Teachers: 104 Teacher/student ratio: 1:6 Hours: 7:55am-3:10pm, half day Wednesday Curriculum: HKA is an IB world school from early childhood to graduation. We are accredited for PYP, MYP and IB Diploma. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 9 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Primary: Daily Secondary: 3 x 80 minute lessons per week Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old Debenture Info: HKD$610,000 per family. Families may apply for exemption, and debentures are redeemable. Admission: We run rolling admissions throughout the year and invite you to discover our welcoming community. Please contact admissions@ hkacademy.edu.hk to arrange a personalised tour of our captivating learning environment. Transport: School bus services are available to all students and cover Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. HKA is also very conveniently located close to pubic transport links. Parents: HKA’s highly engaged parent community is integral to the school as volunteers. Whether on the board of trustees, in the classroom, leading community events, supporting the theatre or on the court with HKA athletes, parents are partners who enrich our school in many ways. Other Languages Available: 3 years old Facilities: HKA is committed to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The provisional HKGBC BEAM+ Platinum facility features environmentally friendly materials and classrooms filled with natural light. Students benefit from purpose built, intentionally designed art and design studios, science laboratories, indoor gymnasiums, multiple outdoor sports courtyards, primary school playscapes and gardens, Occupational Therapy rooms, black box and 358 seat theatre, drama, dance and music studios. SEN Support: HKA has an intentionally established inclusive learning culture with approximately 10-15% of students receiving some form of Learner Support. Our highly qualified specialist teachers provide differentiated learning pathways that encourage all learners to fulfill their greatest potential. 122 www.playtimes.com.hk University Information: All HKA graduates receive an HKA diploma, the majority also sit the IB diploma exams and receive the IB diploma. HKA graduates have studied and matriculated from universities on multiple continents. Recent matriculations include universities such as: North America (Cornell University, Bowdoin College, New York University; Australasia (University of Hong Kong, University of Sydney, Monash University), Europe (Stockholm University, École hôtelière de Lausanne, Universiteit Leiden) and the UK (Imperial College London, University College London, University of Oxford).