Hong Kong
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There are no boarding facilities at ASHK.
Uniform is required for all students and promotes pride and belonging; the administration reserves the right to determine if clothing conveys a message contrary to the policy. On PE days, students wear the PE uniform for the entire day. Uniforms can be purchased from Aston Wilson in Lai Chi Kok, and Dress Down Day occurs on the last Friday of most months with a $20 donation to a charity.
Food service is provided by Chartwells, with monthly lunch orders available. Chartwells ensures meals and snacks are safe, nutritious, and fresh. Snacks are encouraged and a Tuck Shop is available to students in Grade 3 and above.
The House system unites students from KG to Grade 12, parents, and staff in four Houses to foster school-wide spirit and belonging. Our Four Houses are Antelopes, Sharks, Hawks, and Kangaroos.
The school is a non-profit international school owned and operated by Esol Education, which has over 45 years of experience in international education. Esol Education runs a network of 10 international schools educating more than 10,000 pupils.
American School Hong Kong (ASHK), located in Tai Po in the New Territories, offers an American standards-based education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school follows US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and students in Grades 11 and 12 have the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, and Chinese is taught in both Simplified and Traditional streams. ASHK emphasizes STEAM learning, with facilities that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. A distinctive feature of the school is its “Week Without Walls” program, which provides experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, with a strong focus on inquiry-based learning and enrichment. Families benefit from additional services such as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program and a school bus service that connects students across Hong Kong.