Beacon Hill School

Beacon Hill School is situated in the Kowloon Tong district of Hong Kong, a quiet residential area on the Kowloon Peninsula. The school is conveniently connected by public transport, including the nearby Kowloon Tong MTR Station and local minibus routes. Parking is not available on campus, so most families rely on public transport or walking. The location offers easy access to central Kowloon and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Beacon Hill School provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for students from Year 1 to Year 6, typically aged 5 to 11. It focuses on early and primary education, preparing students for transition to ESF’s secondary schools that offer the IB MYP and DP. The curriculum framework promotes inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding.

Beacon Hill School is a co-educational, day school that forms part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network in Hong Kong. The school does not offer boarding facilities. Students attend daily classes on campus and return home after school hours.

Beacon Hill School provides structured inclusion support through its Inclusion Team, which consists of teachers, educational assistants, and therapists. This team supports students with diverse learning needs across social, emotional, and academic areas. The school emphasises collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure that every learner can access the curriculum effectively.

The school is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), Hong Kong’s largest English-medium international school organisation. It does not have a specific national affiliation beyond its international educational framework.

Beacon Hill School is non-religious and has no stated religious affiliation. It welcomes students of all backgrounds and faiths.

Beacon Hill School does not publish its exact daily schedule online. However, as an ESF primary school, the day generally follows a standard primary schedule with morning and afternoon sessions, including dedicated times for play and lunch breaks. The school calendar is term-based, with regular holidays and professional development days.

The Beacon Hill School website does not list a private bus service.

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,800 is payable online at the time of submitting the ESF application form. Once a place is offered and accepted, families are required to pay a refundable deposit of HKD 10,000. This deposit is credited toward the first term’s tuition fees.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
For ESF primary schools, including Beacon Hill School, the annual tuition fee is HKD 132,500 for Years 1–6 (ages 5–11).
Fees are typically billed in 10 equal monthly installments (approximately HKD 13,250 per month), payable via direct debit through a Hong Kong bank account.

Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL)
All students joining ESF after August 2015 are required to pay a one-time Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL). The levy is HKD 38,000 for new Year 1 entrants and decreases by HKD 2,000 for each subsequent year level (e.g., HKD 36,000 for Year 2, HKD 34,000 for Year 3, and so on). This fee supports the long-term development of ESF facilities.

Additional Fees
Families should expect separate costs for school uniforms, learning materials, and field trips. Lunch and co-curricular activities are billed separately.

Refund Policy
The HKD 10,000 deposit is refundable if one term’s written notice of withdrawal is provided. Tuition fees already paid are non-refundable once the term has begun.

Payment Options
All payments must be made through bank transfer or autopay from a Hong Kong bank account. ESF does not accept credit card payments for regular tuition.