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

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New Schools & Centres Opening In Hong Kong

YK Pao School To Open In Hong Kong With Bilingual Programme

Following the success of its original Shanghai campus, the nonprofit YK Pao Education Foundation will open a new international school in Hong Kong in September 2026, bringing its top-ranked, immersive Putonghua-English bilingual education to local and international families. The school will initially welcome students in Years 1 to 3 at its Kowloon East campus, with plans to grow into a major, purpose-built facility, featuring over 8,000sqm of advanced facilities and green space. The curriculum is designed to foster bicultural thinkers, upholding the school’s ethos of ‘Learning with Joy, Living with Purpose’ and aiming for authorisation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

YK Pao School Hong Kong, Kowloon East Campus, 1/F, Maya, 8 Shung Shan Street, Yau Tong, Hong Kong, 9720 2661, [email protected], ykpaoschool.hk

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New Harrow Little Lions Kindergarten Offers Priority Pathway To Prestige Secondary

Harrow Little Lions Kindergarten provides a distinctive, play-based early years entry point for families, featuring purpose-built facilities in Kwun Tong designed to foster curiosity and development through light-filled classrooms and safe outdoor zones. The bespoke curriculum focuses on nurturing all-round development of your child — socially, emotionally and intellectually — with a significant advantage: it offers a clear, priority entry pathway into Year 1 at the highly regarded Harrow International School, creating a seamless educational journey from the very first step.

IMS Launches Hong Kong’s First Montessori Middle School

ESF Announces Two New Kindergartens With Guaranteed Primary Pathways

Expanding its footprint in early years education, the English Schools Foundation (ESF) will open two new purpose-built kindergartens in August 2026 to meet rising demand. The first, ESF Renaissance College Kindergarten in Sai Sha, offers a guaranteed through-train pathway from K1 to Year 13 at the linked primary and secondary school, alongside a dual-language programme. The second new campus in the heart of Kornhill, Quarry Bay, will provide an inquiry-based IB curriculum for young learners, replacing the current ESF Tung Chung Kindergarten and reinforcing its commitment to accessible, high-quality education across Hong Kong.

Admissions Consultancy True North Education Opens Hong Kong HQ

Adding to the city’s educational ecosystem, international admissions consultancy True North Education established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong in late 2025, citing the city’s role as a prime springboard for students across Asia. The firm brings its extensive track record — which includes over 250 Ivy League and 120 Oxford/Cambridge acceptances — to help local students craft personalised pathways to top global universities, emphasising holistic development and strategic storytelling over grades alone to navigate the increasingly competitive admissions landscape.

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Campus Expansions & New Offerings In Hong Kong

HKIS Opens $1 Billion Dragon Centre For Athletics & Community

Marking a jaw-dropping expansion, Hong Kong International School inaugurated the Dragon Center for Activities & Athletics on its Tai Tam campus, a state-of-the-art, 22,700sqm facility designed to redefine athletic development. Built with an investment of over $1 billion, the centre provides Olympic-grade facilities — including an eight-lane competition swimming pool, two gymnasiums, a three-story climbing wall, rooftop tennis courts and a golf simulator centre — that will serve not only HKIS students but also the wider community as a venue for regional tournaments. This new chapter underscores the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals and connecting through sport.

Hong Kong International School (Tai Tam Campus), 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong, 3149 7000, [email protected], www.hkis.edu.hk

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Nord Anglia Launches Sixth Form Centre With Dual IB/A-Level Pathways

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong is set to elevate its senior academic offerings in August 2026 with the opening of a new, university-style Sixth Form Centre in Hung Hom, designed to foster independence and leadership. A key feature of this expansion is the introduction of a dual-curriculum choice, allowing students to select either the established IB Diploma or the newly offered A-Level programme, providing a personalised pathway to match their academic strengths and university goals. The school will also launch a new Sixth Form Scholarship Programme to reward students with outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential.

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Secondary Campus, 19 Yuet Wah Street, Kwun Tong, 3958 1428, [email protected], www.nordangliaeducation.com, 

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Hong Kong Academy Completes Campus Renewal On 25th Anniversary

Hong Kong Academy in Sai Kung is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the completion of a major campus rejuvenation, featuring the final phase of its courtyard upgrade, including Asia’s first ‘play wave’ structure, new outdoor performance spaces, sensory gardens and a green wall. This milestone underscores the school’s through-train philosophy, fostering deep connections and a strong sense of community that supports continuous student learning and development within a familiar and supportive environment.

Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2655 1111, [email protected], www.hkacademy.edu.hk

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