Macau Anglican College vs School of the Nations

	M Macau Anglican College Macau	S School of the Nations Macau
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MOP 63,700 - 108,700	Fees / year MOP 82,830 - 130,020
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,400	Pupils 650
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 1988
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 109-117 Avenida Padre Tomas Pereira, Taipa, Macau. Located in Taipa, Macau. The student population is multicultural, with about 70% local and 30% international students representing 25 nationalities.	Location Rua Do Minho, Taipa, Macau S.A.R.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (K1–K3) with EYFS in K1–K2 and Cambridge Primary in K3; Primary and Secondary follow the Cambridge Curriculum.	Stages Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School, Secondary
School type	School type Private Anglican school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 70% local Macau students and 30% international students, representing 25 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusive Education Unit supports students with disabilities or special needs.	Additional learning support ELL program provides tailored English lessons for students requiring additional language support. Inclusive and Special Education programs provide a suitable, personalized learning environment with support from specialized teachers.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Macau SAR
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Anglican	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure K1 day follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with school hours starting in the morning; K1–K2 are integrated with EYFS and Cambridge Primary begins in K3.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Kindergarten (K1–K3): Registration / Assessment fee — K1 and K2: MOP 500; K3: MOP 0. - Primary (P1–P6): Registration / Assessment fee — Non‑Macau residents: MOP 1,000; Macau residents: MOP 0. - Secondary (F1–F6): Registration / Assessment fee — MOP 1,000 for each year group. Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group, Academic year 2026/2027) Notes: School fees are billed twice per year (payments due in February and June); the per‑term amounts below are the annual tuition divided into two equal instalments. - Kindergarten (K1–K3) - Macau residents: K1 — Tuition MOP 63,700 per year (per term MOP 31,850); K2 — Tuition MOP 63,700 per year (per term MOP 31,850); K3 — Tuition MOP 0 per year (per term MOP 0). - Non‑Macau residents: K1 — Tuition MOP 63,700 per year (per term MOP 31,850); K2 — Tuition MOP 63,700 per year (per term MOP 31,850); K3 — Tuition MOP 63,700 per year (per term MOP 31,850). - Primary (P1–P6) - Macau residents: Tuition shown as MOP 0 for P1–P6 (government subvention applies to Macau ID holders); book/material charges apply. Per term tuition MOP 0. - Non‑Macau residents: P1–P3 — Tuition MOP 64,900 per year (per term MOP 32,450); P4–P6 — Tuition MOP 75,700 per year (per term MOP 37,850). - Secondary (F1–F6) - Tuition (listed): F1–F3 — MOP 104,100 per year (per term MOP 52,050); F4–F6 — MOP 108,700 per year (per term MOP 54,350). Note: the Macau Government may provide subsidies for F1–F6 students with valid Macau ID; amounts vary by year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: twice per academic year; payments are scheduled in February and in June. The 1st term fee for the upcoming school year is payable in June. - Payment method: Parents of currently enrolled students must use the OCBC Bank (Macau) Limited auto‑pay (auto‑deduction) system. An OCBC auto‑pay enrolment must be completed once the DSEDJ student card is issued. - Late payment charge: Late payment penalty — MOP 500. If fees remain unpaid beyond 10 days, the school will consider the student withdrawn; outstanding fees must be paid to re‑enrol. A place for the following term will not be held for students with unpaid fees. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable — Macau Anglican College does not operate boarding facilities and does not list boarding fees. (No separate boarding fees are shown in the school fee structure.) Other costs and recurring charges (Select items and typical charges shown on the 2026/2027 fee schedules.) - Kindergarten (examples): Books, exercise books & art materials — K1: MOP 456; K2: MOP 596; K3: MOP 730. Selective extras: Pick up card MOP 20; Name tag MOP 10; Library card MOP 10; Library bag MOP 23; Report card (extra) MOP 100; Reference letter MOP 50. - Primary (examples): Books, exercise books & art materials (resident P1–P6) — P1 MOP 2,482; P2 MOP 2,467; P3 MOP 2,667; P4 MOP 2,690; P5 MOP 2,625; P6 MOP 2,607. Selective extras: Homelink book MOP 11; Pick up card MOP 20; Library card MOP 10; Library bag MOP 23; Blue stationery bag MOP 18; Report card (extra) MOP 100; Textbook re‑purchase charged at replacement price. - Secondary (examples): Selective extras and administrative items — Overdue library book fine MOP 1 per day; Library card MOP 10; Reference letter MOP 50; Report card (extra) MOP 100; Transcript (extra) MOP 100; Well‑Being diary MOP 110; Phone pouch MOP 80. Cambridge and other external examination fees are charged according to the relevant external body (Cambridge, IPOR, Leadership Skills Foundation Programme) and vary by subject/level. Refund and withdrawal terms - Withdrawal administrative charge: If a student withdraws after June 1 and before the new academic year start (September 1), a 10% administrative fee will be charged. - Refunds: No refunds are issued for withdrawals during the school year. Fee payment options and related notes - Accepted payment method for enrolled students: OCBC Bank (Macau) Limited auto‑pay deduction system is required for all currently enrolled students. - Non‑permanent ID holders: Families whose Macau ID documentation is not yet valid may be required to pay fees until a valid ID copy is received; the college will reimburse parents when valid documentation is provided. - Additional costs: Certain co‑curricular programmes and qualification fees (for example Global Citizenship programmes, leadership qualifications, Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A2/ICE/Full A Level entries, Camões examinations) carry additional fees determined by the external provider and may be billed separately. Exact amounts depend on the programme, the number of subjects and the external body's charges. Important payment reminders - Fees are invoiced and collected in two instalments per year; unpaid fees jeopardise enrolment and may trigger automatic withdrawal after the stated overdue period. Late payments incur a MOP 500 late fee.	Fee details Application fees - New student application fee: MOP 1,015 (non-refundable, non-transferable; paid electronically). - Kindergarten 1 (K1) applicants (entry via central DSEDJ registration): non-refundable, non-transferable application fee MOP 1,000 (cash). An online application option incurs an additional service charge of MOP 15. Tuition fees (2026/27 academic year — three terms) - For currently enrolled students (annual and per-term): - Kindergarten (K1–K3): Yearly MOP 79,830. Per term MOP 26,610. - Primary (P1–P6): Yearly MOP 102,870. Per term MOP 34,290. - Lower Secondary (F1–F3): Yearly MOP 113,250. Per term MOP 37,750. - Upper Secondary (F4–F6): Yearly MOP 127,020. Per term MOP 42,340. - For newly admitted students (annual and per-term): - Kindergarten (K1–K3): Yearly MOP 82,830. Per term MOP 27,610. - Primary (P1–P6): Yearly MOP 105,870. Per term MOP 35,290. - Lower Secondary (F1–F3): Yearly MOP 116,250. Per term MOP 38,750. - Upper Secondary (F4–F6): Yearly MOP 130,020. Per term MOP 43,340. Billing schedule and payment terms - Term-based billing: fees are charged term-wise for the three-term academic year (April/June/October/February schedule as outlined below). - April: New admissions — a deposit (part of first-term fees) is payable to reserve a seat: - Kindergarten: MOP 6,000. Primary: MOP 7,000. Middle School (Lower Secondary): MOP 8,000. Secondary (Upper Secondary): MOP 9,000. - June: Payment of the remaining balance of first-term school fees to confirm enrollment. Fifty percent (50%) of this payment is refundable if written notice of withdrawal is given before 15 August. - October: Payment of second-term fees. - February: Payment of third-term fees. - Late payment: unpaid fees after the stated deadlines may lead to cancellation of enrollment or a late payment charge of 2% per month. Students are not permitted to attend classes until term fees for that term have been received. - General non-refundability: Unless otherwise stated, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school. Other costs and optional charges - The school collects additional charges under separate categories where applicable; these include but are not limited to enrolment fees, school placement reservation fees, fees for experiment/materials, supplementary exercises, teaching materials, supplementary teaching activities, meal(s), school bus, exercise books, school-based teaching materials, and other optional service charges. Specific amounts for these categories are charged according to the applicable fee codes and may be billed separately from tuition. - Uniforms, school trips, exam/IB-related charges, specialist course materials, extracurricular activity fees, and optional services may incur additional charges where applicable. These items are treated as separate charges from standard tuition and may be billed per activity or service. Refund information - Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Deposits and term fee payments are generally non-refundable or non-transferable unless an explicit exception is stated. - For new admissions: when the remaining balance of the first-term fees is paid in June, 50% of that payment is refundable if written notice of withdrawal is given before 15 August. Except for this specific provision, fees paid are non-refundable. Fee payment options and methods - Term tuition payments: accepted by autopay only from a Tai Fung Bank account. Autopay is the accepted method for school fee collection. - Application fees and other one-off charges: may be collected by the methods indicated for the specific application process (for K1 entry, cash payment or online payment with the stated service charge are used for the DSEDJ registration process). Details of accepted payment methods for particular charges follow the school's admissions and fee instructions for each application type. Notes for parents - Fees above are presented in Macanese Patacas (MOP) on a per-year and per-term basis for the 2026/27 academic year. - New-student deposits are required in April to reserve places; subsequent payment deadlines and the 50% refundable provision (if notice given before 15 August) apply as indicated in the billing schedule. Late payments may incur a 2% monthly penalty and may jeopardize enrollment.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details We are an English-medium school based in Macau. We offer the Cambridge international curriculum integrated with local educational requirements for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary year levels. Kindergarten discovers the joy of learning through activity and play, developing each child's interests, creativity, language and other communication abilities. Primary engages learners in an active and creative learning journey; students develop core skills in English, Science and Maths through Cambridge Primary, alongside Chinese language. Secondary carefully integrates the two recognised curricula to produce globally competitive alumni, and students are encouraged to take Cambridge exams at the end of Form 4, Form 5 and Form 6 as a passport to universities around the world, while individual achievements in academics, sport, music, visual and performing arts, community service and volunteering are celebrated.	Curriculum details Cambridge IGCSE begins in Forms 3 and 4. The Cambridge IGCSE syllabi include English Literature, First Language English, First Language Chinese, Chinese as a Second Language, Mandarin Chinese, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Art & Design, Drama, and Music. The school was the first Cambridge International School in Macau to administer Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level Examinations under Cambridge Assessment. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is studied in Forms 5 and 6, with both the Full Diploma track and the Certificate track available. The Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. Beyond the classroom, students participate in the METL Programme and the Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) component of the IB Diploma Programme.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Alumni destinations include Griffith University.	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme prepares students for success at university and life beyond.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The majority of admissions are for enrolment at the beginning of K1. Parents apply through the centralised online registration on the DSEDJ website. Registrations through the DSEDJ website open early January each year. The school has an information night for prospective new K1 parents in the first week of January each year. 2. K1 assessments take place in mid-March. The results are posted at the school's main entrance and on the website in late March. 3. Parents can apply at any other time—from mid-K1 through to F6—subject to vacancies. The application is made directly to the school and involves an English and Maths entrance exam, plus one day of in-class participation. If a student is not accepted, parents can reapply in the following year. Unsuccessful applications are not wait-listed; To apply, complete and submit the online application form and upload the required documents.	Admissions 1. Admissions approach: The school uses a holistic admissions process that considers the strengths of each applicant and whether they would benefit from and contribute to the school community. There are no rigid English or Mandarin proficiency requirements because strong ELL and Chinese programmes support language development. The school has around 650 students, and roughly 80% are Macau or Mainland China citizens; there is no target for nationality. Additional weight may be given to children of faculty, siblings of current students, children of alumni, or returning students. 2. How to apply for Kindergarten 1 (K1): All applicants for K1 must register with the Macao central registration system through the Central Registration for Children Entering Kindergarten for the First Time. The 2026–2027 timeline includes 6–16 January 2026 for registration; 10–11 February 2026 for interview details and payment of the application fee; 7 March 2026 for the interview day; 8 April 2026 for results; 8–10 April 2026 for deposit to reserve a K1 seat; 11 April 2026 for waiting list contact. Required documents include three recent photographs; copies of reports/transcripts where applicable; student passport or Macau ID; copies of parents' IDs; a copy of electricity, water, or phone bill; and a non-refundable application fee of MOP 1,000 (online applications incur a service fee of MOP 15). 3. How to apply for K2 to Form 5: The admissions process for 2026–2027 begins on 1 March 2026. After receipt of the completed application form, the school will arrange a date and time for an interview and placement test. Applications received on or before 12 March 2026 follow a schedule: P1 to F5 interviews/exams on 14 March 2026; K2 and K3 dates to be announced. For applications received after 12 March 2026, separate dates will be scheduled. On 25 March 2026, results are announced; successful candidates must pay a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit between 13–15 April 2026. 4. Availability and general notes: There is high demand for enrollment; the student body is around 650, and about 50 new students are admitted to K1 each year. Typically no admissions after Form 4 due to program requirements, but occasional sudden vacancies may arise. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year for all levels (except Form 6) when vacancies exist. Tours and Public Information Day are available for prospective families.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships: 2026–2027 information includes a Scholarship Overview and Application Process (English and Chinese), a Scholarship Application Form (Bilingual), and a Financial Status Declaration Form (Bilingual).
Waitlist	Waitlist Unsuccessful applications are not wait-listed.	Waitlist Waiting List: For Kindergarten 1 (K1), from 11 April 2026, parents of waitlist students will be contacted directly.
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