Individual School Profile
SCHOOL NAME:BEACON HILL SCHOOL
https://www.beaconhill.edu.hk/
About ESF The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. Beacon Hill School Our Vision To be a happy, diverse and inclusive community where everybody has confidence to aspire to be the best they can be, now and in the future. Our MissionESF Beacon Hill School was founded in 1967 and moved to its present location in 1968. It occupies a well-equipped seven storey building and has classroom space to accommodate a three form entry. There are a number of special purpose rooms that are state of the art. These include a fully equipped drama studio, music rooms, learning technologies room, art room and library. Beacon Hill School staff is made up of dedicated professionals providing an all-round education of the very highest quality academically, creatively and socially, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their potential. The students come to us from many countries and this international mix adds a great deal to the atmosphere and the richness of the school experience. An active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and School Council support our school ensuring the school achieves its aims. Beacon Hill School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorised to implement the Primary Years Programme (PYP). We have single-subject teachers for learning technology, PE, music and Chinese. We encourage the development of creativity amongst our students and place a strong emphasis on the arts. Our students at Beacon Hill School use technology to support and enhance their learning. They will learn how to use design thinking to solve problems. This may involve more traditional tools with a construction project or coding, 3D printing and robotics. We are well resourced with 1:1 Chrome books from Years 3 to 6.We have a strong focus on language, both in the Chinese and English literacy provision. We are an inclusive school with 21 students with more moderate diverse educational needs. These students are catered for within the mainstream classes with additional learning support teachers and educational assistants. We offer a range of programmes to depending on the needs of the students, such as a Perceptual Motor Programme, Social Thinking, Friends for Life, B2 – Social/Emotional tracking system, Fine Motor and individualised sensory programmes. Our learning diversity provision is world leading.
- We create a safe, caring and supportive environment enabling purposeful challenge through a dynamic and rigorous curriculum
- We inspire and develop creativity and academic potential
- We encourage global and social responsibility
- We foster independence in thought and action
Level |
Age of students |
Primary medium of instruction |
Places |
Year of establishment |
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ESF Primary |
5-11 |
English |
540 |
1967 |
School fees (HKD) 2023/24 school year |
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126,200-126,200
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Accreditation (Year of last review) |
District |
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Curriculum |
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Kowloon City District |
Non-profit making |
IB |
Special arrangement for incoming families |
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It is possible for online applications to be submitted for admissions to ESF while families are overseas and before relocation to Hong Kong. The ESF introduced the Nomination Rights scheme in November 2012 to facilitate any family wishing to ‘fast track’ on a school’s wait list. Corporate Nominees gain first priority for admissions. Individual Nomination Rights Nominees will gain a priority behind siblings. All applicants are required to satisfy our entry requirements for admissions. Please refer to the ESF website for details: http://www.esf.edu.hk/esf-nomination-rights. |
Support for students with special education needs | Financial assistance / scholarship | Facilities for hire |
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The school can cater for 21 children with more significant special educational needs (SEN), supported in the regular classroom with the SEN team. |
ESF’s Financial Assistance Scheme is available for families who have encountered “sudden and unexpected” change of circumstances during the period of 12 months immediately prior to date of application. |
Please contact the school for further details. |