Commonly known as HKA, Hong Kong Academy is a coeducational school situated in Sai Kung that offers a complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from early years through senior school. What sets the school apart is its seamless delivery of all three core frameworks—the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme—within a purpose-built, community-oriented campus. This cohesive, through-train pathway provides families with a rigorous, globally recognized international education spanning every developmental stage.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong inclusive ethos and SEN support: Widely praised by families for its learner-centered philosophy and accommodating students with diverse learning needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Warm, close-knit community: Parents and staff frequently highlight the friendly, engaged, and welcoming international community culture.
- Modern, spacious Sai Kung campus: Well-regarded for its purposeful, sustainable design and strong arts, drama, and sports facilities in an open setting.
Negatives
- Heavy workload and administration concerns: Teacher forum feedback frequently notes high teaching loads, leadership disconnect, and limited faculty voice.
- Student behavior and mid-tier packages: Educators cite occasional student discipline/behavioral challenges alongside compensation packages that trail top-tier Hong Kong international schools.
- Address
- 33 Wai Man RoadSai Kung N.T.Hong Kong, 0000Hong Kong (SAR) China
- Website
- http://www.hkacademy.edu.hk
- [email protected]
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- # of students
- 551
- # of teaching staff
- 78
- Students
- Coeducational
