American School Hong Kong

American School Hong Kong (ASHK) follows a U.S. standards-based curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 10, aligned with the U.S. Common Core State Standards for English and Mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards for Science, and the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Social Studies. In Grades 11 and 12, students may pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), offering an internationally recognized qualification for university admission. Chinese language is taught from Kindergarten, with both Simplified and Traditional Chinese pathways available. The school also integrates STEAM learning across all levels, emphasizing connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

With an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, ASHK ensures attentive and personalized learning. It should be noted that this ratio can vary by school division, as lower grades often maintain slightly smaller groups to nurture foundational skills, while higher grades may operate at the larger end of the scale to support more independent learning.

The ASHK Class of 2025 has delivered outstanding IB Diploma results, significantly outperforming global benchmarks. With a perfect 100% pass rate and an average score of 34.3 points—more than four points above the world average—the cohort demonstrated strong academic mastery, with 62% of all subject grades being a 6 or 7.

Graduates of the ASHK Class of 2025 have secured an impressive and diverse range of university placements worldwide. The class garnered over 60 acceptances across four continents, with a significant 42% of offers being unconditional and 10% including scholarships. Students were admitted to top-ranked institutions such as University College London and the University of Edinburgh in the UK; the University of Toronto and University of British Columbia in Canada; the University of California, San Diego and Pennsylvania State University in the United States; the University of Sydney and University of Melbourne in Australia; and leading local universities including the University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

At the American School Hong Kong, we are committed to a holistic approach to education. This includes recognizing and supporting the unique profile of gifted and talented students, who require tailored pathways to thrive. We believe in accurately assessing each child’s needs—academically, socially, and emotionally—in order to provide the specific supports, guidance, and enriched learning experiences necessary to challenge and nurture their exceptional abilities, ensuring they are fully engaged and empowered in their educational journey.