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Clearwater Bay School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$139,000
Ages 5 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 720
Type Co-educational
Opened 1975
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
English Schools Foundation
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Clearwater Bay School (CWBS) is an ESF primary school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1–6; it has been an IB World School since 2009 and completed a joint IBO/CIS evaluation in 2018. The campus sits in Clearwater Bay, New Territories, with easy public-transport access from Choi Hung and Hang Hau; the school runs 28 bus routes serving nearby districts. CWBS enrols about 720 students across 24 classes and operates a four-form entry model. Learning is delivered in English, with Chinese taught in banded groups, including options for Chinese as an additional language. Co-curricular options include choirs, theatre, ukulele and art clubs, alongside sports teams. A student-led Eco Warriors group organises an annual Green Week focused on sustainability. Student wellbeing is supported by a Learning Diversity team, ELSA-trained assistants and a school counsellor.

cwbs.esf.edu.hk
This campus is part of English Schools Foundation

Lot 235 DD229, Ngan Ying Rd, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong.

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The Essentials

Clearwater Bay School has 720 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Clearwater Bay School is situated in the Clearwater Bay area of Hong Kong’s New Territories, surrounded by green hills and coastal views. The campus is easily accessible by public transport, including Bus 91M from Choi Hung MTR and several green minibus routes that stop nearby. The school does not provide on-site parking for parents or visitors.

Stages
CWBS caters to primary-aged students, offering Years 1–6 within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school follows a four-form entry structure, with approximately 24 classes in total and students aged 5 to 11 years.

Type
Clearwater Bay School is a day school under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), serving boys and girls aged 5 to 11. It does not offer boarding facilities, and all students attend classes during standard day hours.

Additional learning support
CWBS has a Learning Diversity Team that supports students with a range of learning needs. The team includes ELSA-trained (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) staff and a school counsellor who help address academic, emotional, and social needs. Support is integrated within the classroom environment in coordination with class teachers.

Country affiliation
The school is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong. It has no specific national affiliation but offers an international curriculum framework under the IB Primary Years Programme.

Religious affiliation
Clearwater Bay School is a non-religious institution. The school’s ethos and curriculum are secular and inclusive.

School day structure
The school day generally follows a standard primary schedule, with lessons spread across morning and afternoon sessions. While specific start and end times are not publicly listed, school term dates are detailed on the CWBS website calendar. Students have scheduled breaks and lunchtimes throughout the day to support balanced learning and recreation.

Bus service
CWBS operates a comprehensive school bus service with 28 bus routes covering Clearwater Bay, Sai Kung, Tseung Kwan O, Lam Tin, and surrounding areas. Services are managed directly with contracted bus companies. Routes and contact details are available on the school’s bus webpage, and families arrange bookings and payments through the listed operators.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Clearwater Bay School ranges from HKD 139,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HK$2,800 is payable upon submission of an online application through the English Schools Foundation (ESF) admissions portal. Upon accepting an offer, families must also pay a refundable deposit equivalent to two months of tuition fees. One month’s deposit is credited toward the first instalment, and the other is applied to the final month, provided the required notice of withdrawal is given and no outstanding balance remains.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Primary (Years 1–6): HK$139,000 per year
Tuition fees are billed in 10 monthly instalments of HK$13,900 from September to June each academic year.

Billing Schedule
Fees are collected monthly via direct debit (autopay) from a Hong Kong bank account. Families are responsible for maintaining sufficient funds before each scheduled deduction. Fees remain payable during student absences or school closures, as outlined by ESF policy.

Additional Fees
A Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL) is payable upon entry and supports the maintenance and development of ESF campuses. The amount varies depending on the student’s entry year. Other expenses such as school uniforms, lunch, and optional extracurricular activities are charged separately through the relevant providers.

Transportation Fees
The school offers 28 bus routes serving areas such as Clearwater Bay, Sai Kung, Tseung Kwan O, and Lam Tin. Routes and charges are arranged directly with contracted bus operators and are invoiced monthly.

Refund Policy
The application fee is non-refundable. Deposits are refunded upon withdrawal, provided proper notice is given and all financial obligations are settled.

Payment Options
Payments are made exclusively via direct debit from a Hong Kong bank account. Credit card payments and bank transfers are not accepted for regular tuition billing.
Academics

Clearwater Bay School teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 5 to 11.

Curriculum
The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Years 1–6, integrating inquiry-based learning across subjects. Students are taught primarily in English, with Chinese taught in banded groups and options for Chinese as an additional language. The programme is organised around six transdisciplinary themes, which connect learning across languages, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts and personal, social and physical education (PSPE). Specialist teachers lead classes in art, music, drama, physical education and library/media. Assessment focuses on ongoing student reflections and portfolios rather than solely on exams. The school’s PYP authorisation was granted in April 2009 and the campus completed a joint IB/CIS review process in 2018.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Submission
Families apply through the English Schools Foundation (ESF) online admissions system, which manages applications for all ESF schools, including Clearwater Bay School (CWBS). Parents must complete the online form, upload the required documents, and pay a non-refundable application fee. Applications for Year 1 entry typically open in September of the year before admission, while applications for other year levels are accepted on a rolling basis depending on availability.

2. Assessment and Review
Applications are reviewed by ESF’s central admissions office. Depending on the year group and availability, students may be invited for an interview or assessment to confirm readiness for the year level and to support placement decisions. Priority is given to eligible children of ESF staff, students transferring from ESF kindergartens, and siblings of current students.

3. Offer of Placement
Successful applicants receive an official offer letter from ESF. To accept, families must confirm within the stated timeframe and pay a refundable deposit equal to two months of tuition fees. One month is credited to the first tuition instalment, and the remaining month is held as a withdrawal deposit.

4. Enrolment Confirmation
After the deposit and required documents are received, the student’s place is confirmed. Tuition is billed monthly via autopay, beginning in September. Orientation information is shared by the school before the student’s start date.

Scholarships
Clearwater Bay School does not offer any scholarships. As an ESF primary school, it follows the foundation-wide fee structure and admissions framework, which do not include financial-aid or merit-based scholarship programmes. All students pay the same tuition and associated fees, subject to ESF’s standard policies.

Waitlist
When year levels are full, applications remain active within the ESF central admissions pool for the relevant year. Students are placed on a waitlist and considered when a place becomes available. Waitlist position is determined by factors such as the date of application and ESF’s admissions priorities (including sibling status and ESF kindergarten pathway eligibility). The school does not operate a separate CWBS-specific waitlist; all placements are managed centrally by ESF Admissions. Families are informed directly if a vacancy arises.
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