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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): A U.S.-based body that evaluates schools on organization, curriculum, teaching, and student achievement.
Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA): A U.S. accreditation agency that ensures quality standards in American-style international schools.
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): Permits ASHK to offer the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12.
Greater Bay Area School Awards: K-12 Arts Award 2026, which reflects a strong K-12 music curriculum.
Now TV Happy Academy 2025: “Most Loved International School” is a recognition from the broader community, celebrating the school's positive impact, reputation, and the strong connection it has fostered with families and students.
Ohpama Parent Awards 2024: “Most Loved International School,” recognizing parent satisfaction and community perception.
Champimom Hong Kong Parents’ Choice Awards 2024: Best International Primary School and Best International All-Through School, reflecting choices by parents in Hong Kong.
Sunday Kiss Parents’ Favorite Brand Award 2024: Parents’ Favorite International School with Diversified Teaching, highlighting international schools with varied teaching styles.
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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.