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International Baccalaureate (IB) World School: Authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). This accreditation ensures that the school meets global IB standards for curriculum, assessment, and teaching quality.
The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) – Founding Member: Discovery College is a founding member of TASS, a network of schools committed to sustainability and climate action in education. Membership reflects the school’s participation in shared sustainability goals and environmental initiatives across the Asia region.
Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS): The school is a member of ACAMIS, which connects international schools across China and Mongolia to promote collaboration in professional development, student activities, and cultural exchange.
Structural Excellence Awards – design commendation: awarded by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers for campus architecture, as cited on its campus page.
Discovery College (ESF) is an all-through IB school in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong, serving ages 5 to 18 (Years 1 to 13). Its campus opened in August 2008, located at 38 Siena Avenue on scenic Lantau Island. The school follows the IB continuum: PYP (Years 1-6), MYP (Years 7-11), and offers both the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP) in the senior years. With around 1,400 students, Discovery College emphasises consistency in learning across levels. The language of instruction is English, and students also study Chinese (Putonghua) and may receive support in their mother tongue. The school operates bus services from Tung Chung, Tsing Yi, Kowloon and other parts of Hong Kong to cater to those living off-campus. Among its notable features are a compulsory Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programme involving camps, regional trips, and “No Boundaries” initiatives. The arts are strongly supported through drama, music, and visual arts facilities and programs. Discovery College encourages parent involvement in learning partnerships and celebrates the diversity of student backgrounds through its mother tongue support.
