Your Hong Kong School News Guide: New Programmes & Openings In 2026

Applications Are Now Open For ESF’s Pre-Kindergarten Programmes In Sai Sha & Wan Chai

ESF’s new campus in Sai Sha and the existing one in Wan Chai have now opened applications for its 2026/27 Pre-K programmes. Apply by Thursday, 30 April 2026, via the ESF Online Central Application for a chance to get your child (born in 2024, turning 2 in 2026) one of about 140 spots. While Pre-K doesn’t guarantee your little one’s Kindergarten entry, successful students will get a priority K1 interview. At ESF’s vibrant Pre-K programmes, kids will experience an inquiry-driven curriculum inspired by Te Whāriki, IB PYP and Reggio Emilia, encouraging them to grow confidently in language, social skills and more.

ESF Language & Learning Centre, 2/F, Prime Mansion, 183-187 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, [email protected]
ESF Pre-Kindergarten Programme Site, Shop LG10, LG/F, GO PARK 2, 8 Hoi Ying Road, New Territories, Hong Kong, 3762 2411, esf.edu.hk

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IMS Celebrates 25 Years In Hong Kong And Introduces A Middle School Scholarship Programme

The International Montessori School (IMS) has been building quite a reputation for the last quarter century in Hong Kong, becoming synonymous with shaping independent and curious learners. Now celebrating its 25^th anniversary, IMS has created a new Middle School Scholarship Programme for Grade 6 students. The scholarship offers 50% to 100% tuition coverage for Grades 7-8. This opportunity is open to current IMS students and the wider community. Remember, the school is looking for more than top grades, it is prioritising inquisitive minds, confidence and community-minded leadership skills. Applications are closed for the 2026/27 school year, but make a note and remember to check back in early spring of 2027 for the next academic year!

IMS, Phase III Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, Hong Kong, 2772 2468, www.ims.edu.hk

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ESF To Raise School Fees By 4.1% For The Upcoming School Year

If you have a child in ESF, or are about to join one of its many campuses, listen up! ESF recently announced that its Board has approved an average fee increase of 4.1% for the 2026/27 school year. This is to ensure its schools can continue providing its students with excellent resources, world-class education and top-notch teachers. This means for most ESF schools, the increase for Years 1 to 6 is $139,000 to $145,000, for Years 7 to 11 is $181,100 to $188,300, and for Years 12 to 13 is $167,600 to $174,200. Bear in mind that some ESF locations have a higher fee increase, such as ESF Hillside Kindergarten and ESF Abacus International Kindergarten, which are implementing a 5.8% rise, and ESF Discovery College, which is rising by 4.8%.

ESF, various locations across Hong Kong, 2574 2351, esf.edu.hk

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Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Launches Key Stage 3

Shrewsbury Hong Kong is kicking off Key Stage 3! Starting in August 2026 for Year 7 students (Year 8 follows in August 2027), the school is becoming a fully fledged ‘through train’ pathway, from Early Years right through to Year 8 and beyond. Designed to grow confident and curious global leaders, students will enjoy creative, interdisciplinary learning and world-class facilities in a purpose-built campus in the new Key Stage 3 programme. And did we mention that they’ll also receive support that helps them smoothly progress towards Year 9 at Shrewsbury School in the UK?

Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, 10 Shek Kok Road, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, 2480 1500, www.shrewsbury.edu.hk

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